All Obituaries

Jeffrey Lee Hough, 56, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Rocky Mount. He was born November 7, 1963 in Wake County, a son of the late Clarence and Frances (Lee) Hough. Along with his parents, Jeffrey was predeceased by his brother, Clarence Craven Hough, Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 o’clock, Friday afternoon, July 31, 2020 in the Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. Jeffrey worked as a foreman for the lineman for the past ten years. He worked in a...

MAVIS N. BURNETTE June 18, 1926 – July 26, 2020   LOUISBURG – Mavis Nash Burnette, 94, of Louisburg, died Sunday morning. Mrs. Burnette was a daughter of the late John W. and Ethel D. Nash. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Pete” Burnette and her brother, Arttress Nash. She was a faithful member of White Level Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. Burial will follow at...

W.G. Ayscue, 88, of Louisburg, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Raleigh. He was born October 18, 1931 in Franklin County, a son of the late Walter and Alease (Foster) Ayscue.  Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Daniel Ayscue. W.G. was a mechanic for the N.C. Department of Transportation. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. Graveside services will be held at 10 o’clock, Saturday morning, July 25, 2020 at Liberty Christian Church...

“JACK” JACKSON W. STRICKLAND, JR. March 11, 1943 – July 19, 2020   LOUISBURG – Jackson Wendell Strickland, Jr. 77, of Louisburg, passed away Sunday afternoon. Jack was a son of the late Jack and Mary J. Strickland and was preceded in death by his sister, Melina S. Bell and his brother, Randolph Strickland. Jack was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. He was a mechanic and loved drag racing. He gave a lot of his time and support to the...

Sandra Smith Vick, 64, of Lake Royale, went to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, July 18, 2020. She was born in Wake County, a daughter of the late Albert Henry and Evelyn Austin Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnnie Smith. Sandra was employed at Duke Primary Care - Wakelon in Zebulon.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in the Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg.  Interment will follow at...

The glory of the setting sun that paints the evening sky, reminds the heart that life holds so much more than meets the eye… Willy Volk passed unexpectedly but peacefully on July 16th, 2020. He was born on October 1, 1932, to Konrad and Elise Volk in Bad Koenig, Germany. Growing up after World War II was not easy and the best available job opportunity at that time was becoming a cabinet maker. Completing a three-year apprenticeship, he earned his bachelor’s degree. To further...

Patricia Davis Purser Faison Born:  December 5, 1951 Died:  July 15, 2020                 An angel of the Lord came to our home on Wednesday at five o’clock and escorted Tricia thru that narrow gate into eternity where she met her savior Jesus Christ face to face.                 The cause of Tricia’s death was...

J. MICHAEL JOYNER February 21, 1951 – July 11, 2020   YOUNGSVILLE – James Michael Joyner, 69, of Youngsville, died Saturday afternoon. Mike was a son of the late James and Theresa S. Joyner. Mike’s favorite place to be was at Zebulon Country Club playing golf and being with his friends. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mike is survived by...

RONALD B. TANT, SR. October 14, 1937 – July 10, 2020   BUNN – Ronald “Ronnie” Bell Tant, Sr., 82, of Bunn, went to his heavenly home Friday evening to be reunited with his true love and wife Nancy of 48 years.           Ronald was a son of nine children of the late Howard Willis and Reca Massey Tant.           He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Winstead...

“DINKEY” LORENA M. POWELL October 17, 1927 – July 6, 2020   ZEBULON – Lorena “Dinkey” Wyvette Mullen Powell, 92, died Monday morning at her home. Dinkey was the daughter of the late Lonnie Derrick Mullen and Luna Estelle Beddingfield Mullen. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Billy H. Cooper and Donald D. Powell; son, Wayne Cooper and brother, Franklin Mullen. Dinkey was born in Franklin County and was a member of Poplar Spring Baptist...