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LOUISBURG -- Crosscreek Charter School in Louisburg has created a memorial garden in front of its new campus in memory of Sue Johnson, who was a very supportive volunteer at the school.
She was also the grandparent of two CCS students, Davin and Ravin Pickrel, and could be seen on the campus at any time with her beloved dachshund, Matilda.

Damarion Watkins will be one of the top veteran standouts this season for the Bunn Wildcats. Watkins is in his third year as the Wildcats' starting quarterback.

LOUISBURG -- Stan Allen will return as head coach this fall as the Louisburg Warriors will look to make an upward push in the Big East Conference boys soccer standings.
Last season proved to be a learning experience for the Warriors, who were making the move up to the Big East with a young roster.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The First Annual 3-K Run/Walk In Memory of Akiah D. McMillan will be held this Saturday at Owens Park in Louisburg.
The event will be held from 8 a.m.-Noon at the park, which is located on the grounds of the former Bull Creek Golf Course at 499 Massenburg Baker Road.
T-shirts will be on sale, and donations will be accepted. Everyone is encouraged to join the event to support mental health.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Two skippers with Franklin County connections have earned spots in the 2023 North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Games.
Franklinton's Darrin Stinson has been selected as an assistant coach for the East Team at next July's East-West Football Game, which will be held at historic Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School in Greensboro.

FAYETTEVILLE - Jesus Chirinos broke a scoreless tie with a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, relievers Junior Montero and Miguel Guerrero struck out the side in the eighth and ninth respectively, and Brannon Jordan worked a scoreless tenth as the Carolina Mudcats defeated the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-4 in ten on Sunday afternoon at SEGRA Stadium.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The city of Rocky Mount, in collaboration with Elizabeth City State University, has announced the 25th Annual Down East Viking Football Classic will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 at the Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium.
This year's game will bring Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association football to the city as Elizabeth City State takes on Livingstone College in a conference rivalry matchup.

Wake Forest, NC--Edward Lynn "Andy" Chatman, 75, of Wake Forest, died July 28, 2022. He was born in Wake County on May 14, 1947, to the late Junious B and Madeline Alice Privette Chatman. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Alice Fay and a brother, Mack "Rabbit" Chatman.

Henderson, NC--Joseph Clifton (Joe) Ayscue, 71 of Henderson died Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1951, to the late Roy Lee and Mattie Mosley Ayscue. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Charles N. and John L. Ayscue.

LOUISBURG, NC-- Nathan Kris Lee, age 9, of Louisburg, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 30, 2022.

LOUISBURG, NC--Margaret "Sissy" Elizabeth King, 73, of Louisburg, North Carolina, passed serenely at home on July 29, 2022, after surviving a 15-year fight with colon cancer. She was surrounded by her children at the time of her passing. Sissy was a loving wife, caring mother of three, and a great educator.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Emmanuel Clifton "Yoda" McLean, age 9, who died on Thursday, July 28, 2022, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022 from the Louisburg High School Auditorium with Rev. Dr. Anthony Q. Alston, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

Franklinton, NC--Funeral services for Shirley Glover Lewis, age 78, who died on Monday, August 1, 2022, will be held on 3 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022 from the Old Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg with Pastor Michael Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Allen Chapel Church Cemetery.

Capitol Heights, MD--Funeral services for Jeanette Massenburg Patrick, age 73, of Capitol Heights, MD (formerly of Henderson, NC) who died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, will be held 12 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2022 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Thelma McClean officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Lawrence R. "Uncle Lawrence" Alston, age 95, who died on Saturday, July 30, 2022, will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022 from the First Baptist Church in Louisburg with Rev. Kenneth Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Street Cemetery.

Norlina, NC--Funeral services for Stella Mae "Sallie" Solomon Carroll, age 89, who died on Monday, August 1, 2022, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022 from the Mitchell Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg with Rev. Dr. Thelma McClean officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Church Cemetery.

FRANKLINTON, NC--Edith Ivion Gales, 88, of Franklinton, died July 22, 2022 at Louisburg Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, Louisburg, NC.

FRANKLINTON, NC--Merlin C. Jones, 81, of Franklinton died July 21, 2022 .

FRANKLINTON, NC--Hoyt Lee Edwards, 80, of Franklinton, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

FRANKLINTON - Merlin C. Jones, 81, of Franklinton passed away July 21, 2022. He was born on January 8, 1941 to the late Henry and Sallie Jones.

FRANKLINTON - Edith G. Lynch, 88, of Franklinton, passed away July 22, 2022 at Louisburg Healthcare Rehabilitation Center.

LOUISBURG - Durwood Keith Champion, 66, of Louisburg passed away July 11, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1956 to Mary Murray Poole and the late Walter Edward Champion Sr.