All Obituaries

JULIUS WRIGHT, JR. July 9, 1929 – October 31, 2018   ZEBULON – Julius Wright, Jr., 89, of Zebulon, a loving husband, father and grandfather went to his heavenly home on Wednesday evening. He was born July 9, 1929 to Julius and Stancy Perry Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Wright and sister, Joyce Richards. Mr. Wright served his country in the Army and was employed as a manager of a Colonial Stores/ Big Star Grocery in...

MARTHA GREENE PARISH   WENDELL – Martha G. Parish went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.            She is survived by her son, James R. Parish (Lynda), daughter, Marty P. Greer (Walter); granddaughters, Katharine P. Woolsey (Matt), Summer G. Smith (Will), and Megan P. Greer; great-grandchildren, Grace P. Woolsey, Jackson C. Woolsey, John W. “Jack”...

BENNY ROYSTER HOCUTT January 17, 1939 – October 26, 2018   ZEBULON  – Benny Royster Hocutt, 79, of Corinth Holders, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon with his wife by his side.  He was born in Wake County a son of the late Ronald Hocutt and Jean Flowers Hocutt and was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Hocutt, Jr.           He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  Benny never...

CHARLES GRAY BENNETT Sept. 6, 1934 – Oct. 19, 2018   ZEBULON – Charles Gray Bennett, 84, of NC 39 Hwy., Zebulon, died Friday morning at Wake Med in Raleigh.  He was born in Franklin County, a son of the late James Edwin and Sophie Strickland Bennett.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nell B. Boone and brother, James Leo Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a retired mechanical engineer with Amp Inc. and was a veteran of the US Navy, having served in the Korean...

CAROLYN L. WILLIS May 9, 1946 – October 16, 2018   FRANKLINTON – Carolyn Lomax Willis, 72, of Franklinton, died Tuesday evening.                     Carolyn was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Terri M. Lomax. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bruce Willis.             Carolyn was a founding member of Our Lady of...

DULCIE G. WILLIAMS October 8, 1933 – October 14, 2018   LOUISBURG – Dulcie Ann Gupton Williams, 85, of the White Level Community, died Sunday morning at her home.   Dulcie was the daughter of the late Emmitt and Annie B. Gupton.   A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at White Level Baptist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be private in the White Level Baptist Church...

Faye Alford, 72, of Wendell, died Monday, October 8, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.            She was a devoted wife and best friend for 53 ½ years to Glenn Alford, Sr.  She was also an incredible mama to four boys and their wives, Glenn Jr. (Helen), Kenny (Lacy), Lynn (Gayle) and Ben (Toni); and grandma to nine grandchildren, Cheyenne, BJ, Madeline, Haley, Caroline, Samantha, Luke, Ashton, and Mallory; a...

JEANNE F. SIMS January 5, 1927 – October 5, 2018   LOUISBURG – Jeanne Fenske Sims, 91, of Louisburg formerly of Durham, died Friday morning. Jeanne was a daughter of the late Otto and Marie k. Koenig. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chuck Fenske and her brother, Otto “Bill” Koenig. Jeanne was a member of Little River Presbyterian Church.  Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Louisburg United Methodist Church. The family will...

KYLE E. PRINCE April 25, 1936 – October 3, 2018   LOUISBURG – Kyle Edward Prince, 82, of Louisburg, died Wednesday morning. Kyle was a son of the late Frank and Evelyn C. Prince. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cooper Richter, brothers, Darnell Prince, Dewey Prince and William Prince. Kyle served his country in the Army National Guard for 8 years. He retired from the Town of Louisburg after 30 years of service, working in the police, fire and utilities...

PEGGY W. GINN February 15, 1938 – September 24, 2018   LOUISBURG – Peggy Williams Ginn, 80, of Louisburg, formerly of Raleigh, died Monday morning. Peggy was a daughter of the late Robert and Glyn Williams. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Sonny” Williams. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Louisburg Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private...