All Obituaries

Mr. Dewey Franklin Britt, Jr., 59, of Eagle Springs, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 am at Pleasant View Friends Church cemetery with Rev. Kenneth McNeill presiding. Dewey was born in Montgomery County, NC in 1961, son of the late Dewey F. Britt, Sr., and Blanche Maness Britt. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinists Mate (AD3). He worked...

Homer Ray Brady, 87, of Robbins passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 18, 2021 after several months of declining health. Homer, born April 5, 1934, to Clina and Madie Lambert Brady, was a retired grow-out manager for Showell Poultry. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Velna Cheek Brady, of the home; a son, Gary Brady and wife, Pam, of Carthage; two daughters, Teresa Thomas and husband, David, of Robbins and Melinda Andrews and husband, Rowdy, of Carthage; a step-son,...

Judy Carolyn Inman Anderson, 73, of Bennett passed away on April 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. The graveside service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she was a member, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 with Rev. Jim Petty presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for those who wish to sign the register. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Judy was born in Surry County on...

James Eugene Rice, 92, of Apex, NC died April 6, 2021 at Transitions Life Care Hospice Home, in Raleigh. A graveside service will be held at Brush Creek Baptist Church, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek, NC on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen H. Whitaker presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for friends to sign the register. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. James was...

Norbert (Norb) Edward Adrian, aged 91 and three quarters, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021 in his favorite “Florida” room at his home in Ramseur. The graveside service will be held at Pine Rest Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday April 11, 2021 with Pastor John Williamson of Acorn Ridge Baptist Church and Ronald McNeill presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm for those who wish to sign the register. Attendees are asked to wear...

Lena Craven Jones, 88, of Bennett passed away on March 24, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. The funeral service will be held at Bennett Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 with Rev. Tim Strider, Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst and John Phillips presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for those who wish to sign the register. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Lena was...

Martha “Lois” Smith Phillips, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fall Creek Baptist Church, in Bennett, with Rev. George Townsend and Pastor Edwin Moore presiding. The viewing room at Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm for those wishing to pay their respects. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.   Lois...

Robert Lee “Bobby” Thomerson, Jr., 64, of Denton passed away on March 11, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be held at Guilford Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 with Preacher Mark Shelley presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Friends may visit at the family home in Denton or at the home of his daughter in...

Linda Faye Carter Brown, 77, of Bennett passed away on March 10, 2021 at Chatham Hospital. The funeral service will be held at Mt. Zion U.M.C. at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Russell Brownsworth presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for those who wish to sign the register. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Linda was born in Walker County, Alabama on May 24, 1943 to Robert Lee and...

Mr. Raymond Herbert Brady, 76, of Bennett, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at his son’s home. At his request, services will be private. Raymond was born in Randolph County, NC in 1944, son of the late Floyd Fields Brady and Dorothy Hammer Brady. He worked as a contractor in residential construction most of his life. He enjoyed time with his family and friends and loved the outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all his siblings. He is survived by his son,...