All Obituaries

Sandy L. Johnson November 11, 1956 - April 5, 2024   Sandy Lee Johnson was a caring wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She left this world to be with her mother and father on April 5, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born to Antonio and Mary Alice Moreno on November 11, 1956. While in high school she met her husband, Grant Johnson. Together they had three daughters, Ida, Leslie, and Tanya. Sandy loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious and exotic meals for her...

WILLIAM L. “BILL” HIGHT October 20, 1947 - March 29, 2024   LOUISBURG - William Lawrence “Bill” Hight, 76, of Louisburg, passed away on Friday, March 29, surrounded by those who loved him at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh following a brief illness. Bill was fun, loving, and very witty. He adored his family, his dogs Duke and Remi, and spending time at the family beach home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred C. and Priscilla West Hight; brother, Fred...

ROBERT C. SHANNON, SR. December 29, 1965 – March 20, 2024   LOUISBURG – Robert Calvin Shannon, 58, of Louisburg, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. Robert was the son of the late William Calvin Shannon and Catherine Booterbaugh Shannon. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services will be announced at a later time. Robert is survived by his son, Robert Shannon, Jr. and wife Jessica of Franklinton; daughters, Kimberly Rogers of Middlesex,...

NELLIE S. FREEMAN March 26, 1932 – March 18, 2024   LOUISBURG – Nellie Stone Freeman, 91, of Louisburg, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Nellie was a daughter of the late Charlie Fisher Stone and Sally Hayes Stone and was a native of Franklin County.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Wyatt M.  Freeman; sisters, Fannie Jane Stone, Rachel Taylor, Alma Gaskill, Martha Vaughan, Gertie Ayscue and...

EVELYN ROWE STRICKLAND May 12, 1936 – March 14, 2024 Evelyn Rowe Strickland, 87, of Louisburg, passed away on Thursday morning at Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Walter E. Rowe and Addie Lee Matthews Rowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Strickland, Jr.; daughter, Judy Strickland Smith; and brothers, Billy Rowe and Bob Rowe. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, March 18, at the Strickland Family Cemetery....

JEANNINE G. EARP June 22, 1946 – March 6, 2024   Amy Jeannine Green Earp passed away on March 6, 2024 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She was born in Wake County on June 22, 1946 to the late J. M. Green, Jr. and Doris Mitchell Green. She worked at Nationwide Insurance, G&S Trucking Service, and Clayton Primary School as a Teacher’s Assistant. She was a faithful reader of Bible Devotions and sent cards to the shut-ins at Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church. She also set...

STEPHANIE WILLIAMS February 18, 1980 – March 1, 2024   It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ms. Stephanie Jones Williams, born February 18, 1980, who departed this life on March 1, 2024. An extraordinary woman and an irreplaceable force on life, she will be sorely missed. Stephanie was a source of inspiration and strength to those around her. She was unafraid of life's challenges and never backed down. Her tenacious and lively spirit left a lasting...

Jacob Cope died peacefully in his sleep at home Saturday, February 17, 2024. Jacob was born and raised in Franklin County. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or just hanging out with friends, you could always find him outside. Jacob brought joy to everyone he met.  His laid back personality, quick wit, and charm drew people to him. He was a gentleman, always sure to say ma’am and sir. Unless he loved you then it was “What up Playa”. Jacob loved hard, especially his...

JESSICA S. LYON February 14, 1991 - February 16, 2024 Jessica Leigh Simons Lyon, 33, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday evening.           Jessica was a loving and dedicated mother to her four sons.           Jessica is survived by her sons, Elijah Lyon, Ezra Lyon, Emory Hope and Emmett Hope; fiancé, Brandon Rickner; mother and step-father, Elina Rowlett and Ronnie Alford; sister, Hailey...

GEORGE W. PARRISH August 29, 1928 – February 11, 2024   HIGH SPRINGS, FL – George Willard Parrish, 95, of High Springs, Florida, passed away Sunday morning at Haven Hospice of Gainesville. George was the son of the late Willard Parrish and Hallie Hudson Parrish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alva Wiggins Parrish; and sister, Jessie Policia. George was a very accomplished race horse trainer, and had several awards for winning horse races. He also raced cars, and...