Obituaries in Oxford, NC

Lena Harris Reid 87 a resident of Jamestown NC transitioned at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point. She was born in Granville County to the late Wesley and Mattie Howell Harris. She is survived by her husband Willie Reid of Jamestown two sisters Carrie Elaine Taylor of Oxford and Delois Cooper Jam...

Jessie Clara Alston Cheek Baynard 89 of Hillard Rd Louisburg transitioned on Sunday February 1 2026 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County to the late Van and Jessie Kearney Alston. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Baynard four children Donnetta Davis of Louisburg Carey Cheek ...

Margaret Nichols 75 of Pine Town Road transitioned on Tuesday January 27 2026 at TreMore Manor. She was born in Robeson County to the late Adolphus and Molly Thompson Nichols. She leaves behind her Sisters Geraldine Nichols and Ruthena Reed of Brooklyn NY Clara B. Nichols of Durham NC a host of niec...

Dennis Williams formerly of Granville County transitioned on Friday December 26 2025 at UNC Health in Greenville. He was born in Newark New Jersey to the late Juanita Taylor Cobb and Dorsey Williams. He is survived by a daughter Jocelyn Williams of Greenville and a host of other relative and friends...

Rachel Rosetta Blackwell Ray 68 of Hicks Mill Rd transitioned on Monday January 19 2026 in Henderson. She was born in New Jersey to the late Julian and Katherine Kelly Blackwell. She is survived by her husband Reginald O. Ray son Altarique Washington of New Jersey one granddaughter two sisters and a...

2026 has arrived and as we reflect on the days past let us all say a prayer of remembrance for our loved ones that God has in His arms and we have in our hearts. We at Wright Funeral Home Inc. wish you a happy and most prosperous New Year. Let each of us embrace 2026 with Hope a Peaceful Heart and L...

Elyse Simone Evans 33 was born in Durham County to Eva DayMason. She departed this life on December 22 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Monday December 29 at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1624 NC Highway 56. Creedmoor NC 27522. Burial will follow in the church...

Ethel Lee Black Wilkerson 92 of Range Road Rougemont transitioned on Thursday January 8 at Duke Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. She was born in Granville County. She is survived by a daughter Elaine Wilkerson and a son Wayne Wilkerson both of Rougemont two sisters Ilan Harris and Alma Black both of ...

Esther Victoria Harris Hester 68 of Knightdale transitioned on Thursday December 25 2025 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. She was bon in Granville County to the late Clara Parker Overby and Robert Harris. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of aunts uncles nieces nephews and extended relatives. Funer...

of Williamsboro Street transitioned on Tuesday January 20 2026 at Granville Medical Center. He was born in Richmond VA to the late Samuel Woolfolk and Mary Branch. Apostle Woolfolk was a remarkable learner and became an autodidact in the truest sense teaching himself multiple languages mastering the...

a resident of Greenforest Drive Oxford North Carolina transitioned Saturday February 7 2026.

Mr. James A. Cockrell Jr. 62 a resident of Orchard Court Creedmoor NC transitioned on February 3 2026. Viewing 1200 P.M. Friday February 13 2026 Betts Son Funeral Home Chapel followed by 100 P.M. Funeral Service.