Obituaries
Rebecca Dianne Stem
Sep 28, 2025
Rebecca Dianne Stem, 76, died at her home on September 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Edward Stem and Aylease Adcock Stem. She spent the majority of her working years as a 911 telecommunicator with Butner Public Safety. In this very essential position, she handled stressful situations with attention to detail and dedication. She was always...
Deloris Blackwell Owens
Sep 25, 2025
Deloris Blackwell Owens passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1945, to the late David R. and Pearl Gresham Blackwell.
Deloris graduated in the last graduating class at Oak Hill High School in 1963 and earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Campbell University. She began her professional career as a 4-H...
Eric Sean Groome
Sep 18, 2025
Eric Sean Groome, age 54, left this earth on September 18, 2025, to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Spruce Pine, NC. He was the son of Lee Groome and Doris Washburn Groome. He is also survived by his uncle, Jim Washburn of Scottsdale, AZ. He joined the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Little Switzerland, NC...
William Joshua Mangum
Aug 30, 2025
William Joshua Mangum, affectionately known as Josh, was born on May 12, 1983, in Henderson, North Carolina. He departed this world on August 30, 2025, in York, South Carolina, leaving behind a legacy steeped in creativity and warmth, which will be fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A gifted graphic designer, Josh possessed a remarkable talent...
Gary B. Selleck
Aug 27, 2025
Gary Berle Selleck, 79, of Bath, NC, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on May 5, 1946, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Gary was the son of Francis Mary (Lane) and Beryl Aaron Selleck. He lived a life marked by hard work, humor, and love. Known for his quick wit, craftsmanship, woodturning, and his deep...
Jane T. Morton
Aug 21, 2025
Jane T. Morton, 98, passed away peacefully at Granville Health System on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Mrs. Morton was known affectionately to many as simply “Aunt Jane”.
Jane was born in 1927 at home in the Berea community of Granville County, Oxford, NC to Henry Norman Thorp Sr. and Martha Eugenia Thorp. She was the widow of George Daniel Morton, Sr....
Woodrow Wilson Dickerson, Jr
Aug 7, 2025
Woodrow Wilson Dickerson, Jr., was born on August 12, 1951, in Granville County and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Person County. He lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and a profound love for his family.
Woodrow began his career at the young age of 16 as a Funeral Home Assistant. A high school graduate, he pursued further...
Lelia McFarland Frazier
Aug 6, 2025
Today August 6, 2025, our “TREE OF LIFE” our mom, our grandmother, and my wife. Lelia McFarland Frazier left this world hand in hand with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Those of us left behind, Jim, Karleigh, Trish, Parker, Leigh
Ann and James look forward to the day that we can join her in our Heavenly Home, alongside Pat and...
Alice M. Oakley
Aug 3, 2025
Alice M. Oakley, a beloved figure in her community and a devoted mother, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Oxford, NC, on August 3, 2025. Born on December 31, 1948, Alice was a lifelong resident of Oxford where she not only cared for her family but created a nurturing environment for countless children through her in-home daycare. Her dedication...
Carolyn Dickerson Baird
Jul 24, 2025
Carolyn Dickerson Baird, a cherished mother and beloved grandmother, graced the world with her vibrant presence since July 3, 1945, in Oxford, North Carolina. Her journey through life, marked by warmth and unwavering spirit, concluded on July 24, 2025, in the very community that she adored.
A proud high school graduate, Carolyn poured her heart into her career at John Umstead, where...
Lyna Carol Wilson
Jul 22, 2025
Lyna Carol Wilson, a beloved public school teacher, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2025, at the age of 74 in her hometown of Oxford, North Carolina. Born on December 29, 1950, Lyna brought warmth and joy into the lives of those who were lucky enough to know her.
As a dedicated educator, Lyna shaped...
William Taylor Dement
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. William Taylor Dement, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Hock Family Pavilion In Durham, after suffering a debilitating fall at his home the week before. He was the son of George Harrison Dement (dec.) and Irene Hayes Dement (dec). and began his full life in Granville County, NC on November 19, 1926. He married...
Ronnie Lee Compton
Jul 18, 2025
Ronnie Lee Compton, affectionately known as "Ron," departed this world unexpectedly on July 18, 2025, in his hometown of Oxford, North Carolina. Born on June 9, 1966, Ron's life was a tapestry woven with passion, creativity, and a deep love for his family and interests that spanned both the cosmos and the everyday.
A dedicated husband to Lisa Miller Compton for...
James Leon Humphries
Jul 5, 2025
James Leon "Lee" Humphries passed away the afternoon of July 5, 2025 at the Durham VA Hospital. His loving wife, Susie, his daughter, Jessica, and his friend, Pastor Jenny Wilson, were by his side as he went to be with the Lord. He put up a great fight against Leukemia for three years, twice as long as expected. Throughout those...
Elizabeth Watkins Watts
Jul 4, 2025
Elizabeth Watkins Watts, a beacon of kindness and a cherished presence in her community, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was born in Oxford, North Carolina, on September 20, 1946, and her vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.
Elizabeth's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to nurturing those around her, both...
Beverly Currin Parham
Jul 4, 2025
Beverly C. Parham, 71, of Oxford, NC, died at home peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 4th, 2025. She gracefully went to be with the Lord after a two-year battle with colon cancer. She was the daughter of the late James W. “Bill” Currin and Lois Mangum Currin of Granville County, NC.
Beverly was a devoted wife to Marshall T. Parham,...
Teresa J. Craig
Jul 1, 2025
Teresa J. Craig, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of the community, was born on January 13, 1955, in Granville County, North Carolina. She peacefully departed this world on July 1, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of love that will resonate with all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Teresa dedicated a significant part of her...
Isabel Fleming Talton
Jun 23, 2025
Oxford- Isabel Fleming Talton, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23. 2025 at Transition Hospice Care in Raleigh, NC.
She was the daughter of the late Ben Hays Talton and Thelma Hight Talton. Isabel is predeceased by one brother, Benjamin H. Talton, Jr. Isabel was loved and cared for by a close circle of friends and family.
Her funeral service...
Margaret Bernadette Valigursky Jacob
Jun 14, 2025
Margaret Bernadette Valigursky Jacob, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated healthcare professional, peacefully departed this life on June 14, 2025, in Oxford, North Carolina, at the age of 94. Born on February 2, 1931, in Torrington, Connecticut, to Andrew and Anna (Trembac) Valigursky, Margaret's life was marked by her devotion to both her family and her work.
A graduate of...
Margaret Burwell
Jun 12, 2025
Updated Times: Graveside Service at 11 am
Margaret Burwell, a cherished member of the Oxford community and a loving family matriarch, peacefully departed this world on June 12, 2025, in Henderson, NC. Born on July 25, 1932, in Oxford, her life was a testament to strength, faith, and an unwavering devotion to both her family and community.
Margaret's professional journey was marked...
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