James Mcarthur
Mar 26, 2016
James Franklin McArthur, 82, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Eden, NC, passed away on March 26, 2016 at Brookdale-Lawndale Park in Greensboro, NC.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at North Spray Christian Church on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM.
Jim was born on August 4,...
Homer Vernon Wood
Mar 25, 2016
Homer V. Wood, 74, second-generation Draper businessman, gained his heavenly wings at 6:17 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro following a brief illness. Homer was the son of the late W.K. “Bill” and Virgie Rakes Wood. He grew up in Draper and, like many citizens from the era of the three communities...
Benjamin Francis Wade, Jr.
Mar 24, 2016
Benjamin Francis Wade, Jr., 78, of 685 Huntington Trail in Cascade, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, March 24, 2016, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 26, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hunt's...
Ruth Reid Sherwood
Mar 23, 2016
Ruth "Mama Ruth" Reid Sherwood, 92, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living in Eden. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 28, at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. Ruth was born December 3, 1923 in Leaksville, NC. She was a graduate of Leaksville High School, Class of...
Orene Hopkins Powell
Mar 23, 2016
Orene Hopkins Powell, 88, formerly of Ruffin, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 23, 2016, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 26, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Reverend Bruce McBride will preside. Orene was born October 2, 1927 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Luther J. Hopkins and...
Raymond Dalton
Mar 21, 2016
Raymond Dalton, 84, of 201 Dalton Loop Road in Stoneville, passed away early Monday morning, March 21, 2016, at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, March 24, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in Stoneville Municipal Cemetery Mausoleum. Mr. Dalton was born November 21, 1931 in...
Lissie Fagge Willmon
Mar 17, 2016
Lissie Nawasa Fagge Willmon, 72, of 911 Elm Street in Eden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. She was born in Leaksville on May 14, 1943 to the late Henry Ed Fagge, Sr. and Nora Moore Fagge. Lissie was of the Primitive Baptist faith and loved...
Joan Williams Purdy
Mar 17, 2016
Joan Williams Purdy, 70 of 511 Kemp Street went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born in Leaksville on June 5, 1945 to the late Howard Billy Williams and Maeoma Meadows Williams. Joan was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethel Baptist Church. She loved her family very...
Shirley Gilmore Benson
Mar 16, 2016
Shirley Gilmore Benson, 79, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at Morehead Nursing Center. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, March 18, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Benson was born April 12, 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio. She was a member of Kings...
Lessie Leona Moore Robertson
Mar 14, 2016
Lessie Moore Robertson, 83, passed away early Monday morning, March 14, 2016, at Morehead Nursing Center. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, March 17, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery (Union Section). Mrs. Robertson was born August 20, 1932 to the late Nathan and Sara Moore. She worked...