All Obituaries

KENNY “RIP’ DRIVER October 17, 1965 – July 14, 2019             Kenneth “Rip” Lee Driver, 53, of Louisburg, died early Sunday morning at his home.  He was born in New Hanover County, a son of the late Elbert Harris Driver and Virginia Dare Curtis Driver.  Kenny was a project manager in the Insulation Construction Industry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law,...

NELL STALLINGS WILLIAMS Nell Stallings Williams, 92, of Pilot, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 9, 2019. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Pilot Baptist Church with Pastor Don Cashwell Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Cemetery. Affectionately known as Nellie Rose to most everyone, she was born Dec. 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Herbert and Oma Stallings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

DR. JAMES E. HORTON ZEBULON – Dr. James Evan Horton, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019.           James was born in Louisburg, NC, on December 15, 1951, the son of the late George and Eunice Horton.  His brother George B. Horton also preceded him in death.           He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, where he was serving as pastor.  During his...

DAVID C. HORTON January 1, 1938 – June 29, 2019   BUNN – David Charles Horton, 81, of Bunn, died Saturday evening surrounded by his loving family.   David was a son of the late Johnny and Linnie J. Horton. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Laura H. Hamlet and Audrey H. Ray.   Funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Bunn Cemetery.   David is survived by his loving wife...

  “FAYE” FAYLENE E. MURPHY January 21, 1940 – June 27, 2019   CASTALIA – Faylene “Faye” Edwards Murphy, 79, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning surrounded by her family.           Faye was the daughter of the late Alvin and Bessie Lee Edwards. She was preceded in death by her son, Clyde W. Murphy, Jr. and her brother, Coleman...

Ruby S. Richardson Sept. 14, 1924 – June 26, 2019   Wendell - Ruby Smith Richardson (94) of 1801 Martin Pond Rd. peacefully left this life to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 26th. She was born in Harnett County, the 2nd of four children, to the late Raymond Edward Smith and Emily Iola Truelove Smith. After her marriage in 1943 to the late Clarence E. Richardson, she moved to his family’s farm near Wendell. It was there that she spent the rest of her life, raising...

ROGER W. MATTHEWS March 20, 1943 – June 19, 2019   LOUISBURG- Roger Wheless Matthews, 76, of Louisburg, died Wednesday afternoon. Roger was a son of the late William and Nell C. Matthews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Karen Anne Matthews; sister, Barbara Ann Barber and brothers, Bill Matthews and Charles Matthews. Roger grew up on a farm in Franklin County. He graduated from Mills High School in Louisburg. After graduation he worked for Sun Terrace for 16...

VIRGINIA C. CHURCH March 3, 1936 – June 17, 2019   LOUISBURG – Virginia Dare Coley Church, 83, of Louisburg, died Monday morning. Virginia was a daughter of the late Dinks and Pauline P. Coley. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Linwood Coley and Joe Coley. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Virginia is survived by her daughter and...

GERALD B. EDWARDS November 5, 1938 – June 10, 2019   LOUISBURG – Gerald Brooks Edwards, 80, of Louisburg, passed away Monday morning. Gerald was a son of the late Robert and Annie P. Edwards. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Grace E. Smith, Ruby E. Wester, Rose E. Jones and Mozelle E. Thayer. Gerald worked many years for Mellinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and then went on to farming fulltime until his retirement. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at...

P.G.” PERCY GRAY MURPHY, JR. May 22, 1931 – June 4, 2019   LOUISBURG – Percy Gray “P.G.” Murphy, Jr., 88, of Louisburg, passed away Tuesday morning. P.G. was the son of the late Percy G. and Louise P. Murphy. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred M. Bowers and brother, Robert J. Murphy. He was a retired Assistant Resident Engineer with N.C.D.O.T.. A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in...