All Obituaries

SHARON KAY RICHARDSON WHITNEY, age 75, of 2250 Halifax Road, Roxboro, NC died Thursday afternoon, January 21, 2021 at her home.   Mrs. Whitney was born August 19, 1945 in Stanislaus County, CA, daughter of the late James Carroll & Ivy Marie Everett Richardson.  She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith.  Sharon enjoyed flower gardening, board games, and spending time with family.    Surviving are three children, Lisa Dawn Stringfellow, Sonya Shea...

ELVA STEVENS FERGUSON, age 81, of 1211 Dover Street, Roxboro, NC died Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.   Mrs. Ferguson was born March 12, 1939 in Summers County, WV, daughter of the late Alvon & Margaret Newcomb Stevens and was wife of 62 years to Oren William “Bill” Ferguson who survives.  She was a homemaker and a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church.    Surviving in addition to her husband are two children,...

KEELAN GUNNER LEE OVERBY, born January 18, 2021, infant son of Shannon Denny & Samantha Nichole Overby died Monday afternoon, January 18, 2021 at Person Memorial Hospital.   Surviving in addition to his parents are five sisters, Jaydn Oakley, Hunter Oakley, Marlee Oakley, Emmalee Pajor, Bailee Wilborn, maternal grandparents, Sammy Overby, Dee Dee Davis, paternal grandparents, Keith & Jackie Denny, Teresa Aultre, maternal great grandparents, Whitey & Linda Davis, and...

DONALD RAY BURGESS, age 79, of 54 South 3rd Street, Roxboro, NC died Sunday afternoon, January 17, 2021 at the VA Medical Center. Mr. Burgess was born September 11, 1941 in Durham County, NC, son of the late Bernard & Lottie Mae Bradley Burgess.  He was a correctional officer, was of the Baptist faith, and a veteran of the US Army where he served during the Vietnam era.  Donald was a member of the 6th NC Infantry where they created re-enactments of the Civil War.  He...

JEANETTE BOWLING PERGERSON, age 82, of 178 Medford Oakley Road, Rougemont, NC died Friday afternoon, January 15, 2021 at her home.   Mrs. Pergerson was born June 6, 1938 in Person County, NC, daughter of the Floyd Henderson Bowling & Maggie Ola Taylor Bowling and was wife of 52 years to the late Fred Ervin Pergerson.  She retired after working as a pharmacy assistant and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church.  Jeanette enjoyed doing yard work, and...

BETTY LYNN JONES TARVER, age 73, of 306 Lawrence Street, Roxboro, NC died Friday afternoon at her home with her husband, children and their spouses by her side.   Mrs. Tarver was born June 27, 1947 in Randolph County, NC, daughter of the late Erastus David & Bessie Carlton Jones Moody and was wife of 39 years to Chester Lee “Ches” Tarver who survives.  She was retired from North American Aerodynamics, and was of the Baptist faith.  Betty Lynn enjoyed going to...

JERRY EDWARD SHOTWELL, age 73, of 2730 Woodsdale Road, Roxboro, NC died Thursday afternoon at Person Memorial Hospital.   Mr. Shotwell was born February 22, 1947 in Person County, NC, son of the late James Edward & Minnie Esther Solomon Shotwell.  He was retired from Collins & Aikman Corp. and enjoyed cooking and fishing.    Surviving are a daughter, Geri Anne Shotwell, grandson, Brenton Burton, and a host of friends.   No services are planned at this...

RAY SPENCER HOLT, age 84, of 1409 Ralapen Street, Roxboro, NC, died Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021 at the VA Medical Center.   Mr. Holt was born June 9, 1936 in Person County, NC, son of the late Samuel Bryant & Mary Lera Dixon Holt.  He was retired as a self-employed painter, was a member of Longhurst United Methodist Church, and a veteran of the US Army.  Ray enjoyed golf, dancing, and collecting coins.    Surviving are two sisters, Lois H. Huff, Mae H....

JOYCE ANN LOWERY BOYD, age 82, of 13013 Virgilina Road, Roxboro, NC died Monday morning, January 11, 2021 at Person Memorial Hospital.   Mrs. Boyd was born December 4, 1938 in Person County, NC, daughter of the late Dandie & Mary Cox Lowery and was wife of the late Lewis Carsby Boyd.  She was retired from farming and Burlington Mills and was a member of High View Baptist Church.  Joyce enjoyed softball, farming, gardening, canning and freezing, helping her neighbors, and...

HOMER EUGENE NAPIER, age 69, of 1086 Main Street, Yanceyville, NC, formerly of Roxboro, died Sunday evening, January 10, 2021 at UNC Rockingham Health Care.   Mr. Napier was born March 20, 1951 in Person County, NC, son of the late William Allen Napier & the late Betty Jane Poole Napier. Mr. Napier enjoyed watching football, basketball, and was an avid Tar Heel fan.    Surviving are two brothers, Earl Napier (Patsy), Johnny Napier (Candie Carver), two sisters, Berta...