JOSHUA FRANCIS “BUD” MALINSKI, age 28, of 2363 Blalock Dairy Road, Roxboro, NC passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026.  Mr. Malinski was born May 18, 1997 in Person County, NC, son of the late Ronald James Malinski & Holly Foster Foltz & husband, Travis and was husband to Tammy Oakley, all of whom survive.  He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith. Josh enjoyed making music, gaming, and spending time with family. Surviving in addition to ...

FARRIS HUFF, age 83, of Rougemont, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Huff was born January 22, 1943 in Person County, NC, son of the late Littleton Daniel & Essie Oakley Huff and was husband of 15 years to Cindy Cook Huff who survives.  He was retired from farming, was previous owner/operator of Huff Grocery, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Farris enjoyed hunting, his ...

BARRY STEWART COTTON, JR., age 51, of Roxboro, NC passed away Thursday morning, February 19, 2026 at his home.  Born August 5, 1974 in Durham County, NC, son of the late Barry Stewart Cotton, Sr. & Lynda Bass Cotton who survives.  He was a self-employed electrician and was of the Baptist faith. Barry enjoyed hunting, woodworking, building and flying remote controlled helicopters. Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Justin Dale Cotton of Greenville, NC, aunt, ...

WILLIAM NAPOLEON "BILLY" LONG, age 71, of Roxboro, NC passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026 at Duke Regional Hospital.  Born February 24, 1954 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, son of the late Jesse Herman & Lilly Juanita Edwards Long and was husband of 46 years to the late Barbara Ann Terrell Long.  He was retired from Roxboro Engine Builders. Billy enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. Surviving are a son, ...

TAMMY DENISE REDD, age 56, of 1529 Gillis Road, Roxboro, NC passed away Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026 at her home. Born September 20, 1969 in Halifax Co., VA, daughter of the late Andrew Johnson Redd, Jr. & Ella Dean Whitt Redd who survives.  She worked in accounting for several different businesses, and was a member of North Fork Baptist Church. Tammy enjoyed spending time with her dogs and friends, trips to the beach and mountains, but was happiest when spending time with ...

SYLVIA JANE OAKLEY SNODDY, age 73, of Virgilina, VA passed away Thursday afternoon, February 12, 2026 at her home. Born May 20, 1952 in Person Co., NC, daughter of the late Alva Clinton & Adell Clayton Oakley and was wife of the late Barney Snoddy.  She was previously employed by Wal Mart and was of the Baptist faith. Jane never met a stranger.  She enjoyed playing softball in her younger years, watching game shows, and was an avid Tar Heel fan. Surviving are her siblings, ...

BOBBY JOE HICKS, age 87, of Roxboro, NC passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026 at his home.  Born August 12, 1938 in Person County, NC, son of the late Ernest Bradsher Hicks & Maggie Lou Clayton Hicks and was husband of 66 years to Delores Cole Hicks who survives.  Bobby was Mr. Sears for 35 years and then started Hicks Home Improvements which he ran for 25 years until his retirement in 2020.  He was a member of the Roxboro Bible Church, was a member of the Full ...

DORIS JEAN HICKS GENTRY, age 71, of Mayo Lake passed away Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026 at her home.  Born April 26, 1954 in Granville County, NC, beloved daughter of the late Clarence Thomas & Ida Lucille Ellis Hicks.     Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Charles Gentry whom she loved deeply and longed to see again.  Their love was steadfast and enduring, and we take comfort in knowing that they are reunited. Surviving are her loving ...

KENNETH LEE HUFF, age 70, of Roxboro, NC passed away Monday night, February 9, 2026 at Pruitt Health in Beaufort, NC. Born July 30, 1955 in Person Co., NC, son of the late Eldridge Daniel Huff & Lois Kay Holt Huff who survives.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was of the Methodist faith. Kenneth enjoyed shooting pool, collecting lighthouses, and NASCAR. Surviving in addition to his mother are a special aunt, Mae H. Briggs, and cousins, Sammy Lowery, and Gary Briggs. In ...

JENNIFER LYNN MILLHOUSE JAMES, age 51, of Roxboro, NC passed away Friday morning, February 6, 2026 at Person Memorial Hospital.  Born August 5, 1974 in Montgomery County, PA, daughter of the late Charles Fredrick & Nellie Sue Duncan Millhouse and was wife of nearly 19 years to William Ira “Bill” James who survives.  She was previously employed with Roxboro Med Peds, and Person Memorial Hospital and was a member of Somerset Baptist Church. Jennifer enjoyed her dogs, ...