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201.JONATHAN CARL PERRY
YOUNGSVILLE- Jonathan "Johnny" Carl Perry, 56, of Youngsville passed away April 22, 2020. He was born February 15, 1964 in South Charleston, WV to Ulysses "Jimmy" Perry and Margie Johnson Dukes. In addition to his father, Johnny was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronald Dukes of Lake City, FL, and his son, Jonathan Perry, Jr of Youngsville.
Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 4:10 pm

202.ALFREDIA “FREDA” S. PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Alfredia “Freda” Sinclair Perry, 59, who died Saturday, July 12, 2014, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Nelson Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Emma Solomon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Staff / Published Monday, July 14, 2014 6:13 pm

203.Bicycle mishap may prove fatal
Authorities said a family was preparing to take a Franklinton man off of life support following injuries the cyclist sustained in a wreck last weekend.According to a report by Sgt. K.J. Hornaday, Robert J. Perry, 55, was crossing the southbound lane of U.S. 1, against the light, when the accident was reported at about 10 p.m. on March 9.
Published Friday, March 15, 2013 11:54 pm

204.HERBERT C. “BILL” PERRY JR.
ZEBULON - Herbert C. “Bill” Perry Jr., 86, retired from Zebulon Drug Company, died Monday, May 7, 2012. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 10, at Zebulon Baptist Church. Burial followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Published Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:16 am

205.DELOIS B. PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Delois B. Perry, 71, who died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel, in Louisburg, with the Rev. Michael Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
Published Saturday, March 8, 2008 12:05 am

206.MINNIE P. TICE
FRANKLINTON— Funeral services for Minnie Perry Tice, 73, who died Saturday, March 23, 2013, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Louisburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:05 am

207.JAMES E. PERRY
FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for James E. Perry, age 82, who died on Friday, March 18, 2022, will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Danny Upchurch officiating. Burial will follow in the Kinches Chapel Church Cemetery.
Published Monday, March 28, 2022 5:12 pm

208.AGNES P. DUNSTON
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Agnes Perry Dunston, 97, who died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Wilbert Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, February 11, 2019 4:51 pm

209.JESSIE PERRY
FRANKLINTON—Funeral services for Jessie “Big Baby” Perry, 81, who died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Kinches Chapel Christian Church, with the Rev. Willie R. Nixon III officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Friday, January 31, 2014 6:43 pm

210.ANTHONY “AMP” PERRY
KITTRELL - Funeral services for Anthony “Amp” Perry, 30, who died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Franklinton Elementary School, with Brother Kirk Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Mary Helen Jones cemetery.
Published Friday, March 19, 2010 11:02 pm

211.CHARLES "CHARLIE BOY" PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Charles "Charlie Boy" Perry, 68, who died Saturday, April 2, 2016, will be held Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, with the Rev. Quincy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
Published Tuesday, April 5, 2016 4:28 pm

212.MIRIAM P. HARRIS
RALEIGH - Miriam Norris Perry Harris, 85, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, after a period of declining health. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at Clements Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Durham.
Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:34 pm

213.LARRY PERRY
KITTRELL - Funeral services for Larry Perry, 53, who died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, Nov. 21) at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Samuel Blalock officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:14 am

214.NORA P. BUFFALOE
ZEBULON - Nora Perry Buffaloe, 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at her home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Beulah Christian Baptist Church, 8225 Mitchell Mill Road, Zebulon. Burial will be in the Rolesville Baptist Church cemetery, W. Young St., Rolesville.
Published Friday, January 6, 2012 11:51 pm

215.GLENNIE MARIE RICH
FRANKLINTON, NC--Memorial service for Glennie Marie Rich, age 81, who died September 23, 2020, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Monday, August 2, 2021 5:09 pm

216.THOMAS "DARRELL" PERRY
FRANKLINTON--Funeral services for Thomas "Darrell" Perry, 56, who died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 13, at 12 p.m. at Rocky Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Rory Sneed officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:22 pm

217.Willie Thomas Perry
Franklinton, NC-- Funeral services for Willie Thomas Perry, age 96, who died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, will be held 1 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023 from The Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple in Kittrell with Bishop Craig Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Manasseh Chapel Church Cemetery.
Published Monday, February 27, 2023 10:02 pm

218.HORACE J. “SHORTY” PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Horace J. “Shorty” Perry, 77, who died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Haywood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:13 am

219.HAZEL M. PERRY
FRANKLINTON —Funeral services for Hazel Ann Mitchell Perry, 76, who died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, will be held Friday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m. at Gospel Unlimited Church of Christ, with Bishop Johnny Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:17 am

220.KATHLEEN C. PERRY
LOUISBURG - Kathleen C. Perry, 90, went to be with the Lord at her home on Thursday, May 10, 2007. She was born and lived in Franklin County all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Perry. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Maple Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, May 12, 2007 12:12 am

221.ESTELLA C. PERRY
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Estella Crudup Perry, 59, who died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, were conducted Sunday, July 6, at Mitchiner’s Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Melvin Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, July 8, 2008 11:17 pm

222.MARGARET P. VALENTINE
LOUISBURG – Margaret Perry Valentine, 84, died Thursday night, June 24, 2010. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home in Louisburg, with the Rev. Brent Farrar officiating.
Published Friday, June 25, 2010 11:31 pm

223.MARY C. PERRY
FRANKLINTON - Mary Lizzie Crudup Perry, 102, died Friday, April 25, 2008. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 2, at Popes Chapel United Church of Christ, Franklinton, with the Rev. Jeanette Pender officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 1:19 am

224.HILDRETH B. PERRY
ZEBULON - Hildreth Gray Bunn Perry, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. Funeral service was held Sunday, Nov. 6, at Pilot Baptist Church. Burial followed at Gethsemane, Zebulon.
Published Tuesday, November 8, 2011 11:48 pm

225.MARY RUTH J. PERRY
ZEBULON - Mary "Ruth" Johnson Perry, 100, of Zebulon, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Wake Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held in Bunn Cemetery on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Steven Wade officiating.
Published Monday, September 26, 2016 8:45 pm

226.Perry reveals he won't seek senate seat
Blake Perry, the former chief legislative assistant to State Sen. Chad Barefoot (R-Franklin, Wake), has announced he will not seek the newly drawn Senate District 18 seat.Perry, with deep roots in Franklin and Wake counties, championed Highway U.S. 401 expansion in Franklin County, and helped deliver its largest expansion in over three decades.
Published Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11:37 pm

227.JOSEPHINE BRYANT PERRY
LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services Josephine Bryant Perry, age 95, who died on Sunday, November 21, 2021, will be held Thursday, December 2, at 12 p.m. from the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Church Cemetery.
Published Monday, November 29, 2021 5:11 pm

228.DARRELL BURT CLARK
LOUISBURG, NC -- Darrell Burt Clark, 83, of Louisburg, died March 29, 2021 in Roxboro. He was born December 16, 1937 in Franklin County a son of the late Barnard and Muriel (Tharrington) Clark. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Kenny Clark, Sr.
Published Monday, April 5, 2021 7:52 pm

229.KATHLEEN P. SHEARIN
RALEIGH - Kathleen Perry Shearin died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Funeral was held Friday, July 16, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel, Knightdale, with the Rev. Keith Vaughan officiating. Burial was in the Wake Cross Roads Baptist church cemetery, Raleigh.
Published Friday, July 16, 2010 11:41 pm

230.2012 Louisburg grad receives scholarship
The Perry’s School Alumni Association presents a $500 scholarship annually to a deserving student who is a descendant of someone who attended the former Perry’s High School in Centerville. The scholarship is presented in memory of Luceleandia Massenburg Tabb, who founded the Perry’s Alumni Association.
Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:58 pm

231.WILLIAM A. PERRY
LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for William A. Perry, age 55 who died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, will be held on Tuesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. from the Freedom and Deliverance in Louisburg, NC. Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery in Bunn, NC. Rev. Russell Miles, Officiating.
Published Monday, June 21, 2021 9:49 pm

232.MARGARET P. ROBBINS
YOUNGSVILLE - Margaret Perry Robbins, 90, died Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 2009 at Hillside Nursing Center. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 5, at Harris Chapel Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:21 am

233.PERRY LEE WILLIAMS SR.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Perry Lee Williams Sr., 82, who died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Mitchell Baptist Church, with the Rev. Daniel Lilly officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Friday, October 21, 2011 11:55 pm

234.Local man completes training
Army Infantryman Danté Latrell Walker graduated from the Army National Guard on Dec. 6 at Fort Benning, Ga. The intensive 14 weeks training included training in military discipline, Army core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles.He is the son of Carolyn Walker and the late Tracey Perry Sr. and the grandson of Shirley Walker, Dora Perry and Cornelius Perry.
Published Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:37 am

235.Burg's new town clerk got her start in Bunn
BUNN -- Town officials were looking for its next town clerk as Louisburg was expecting to name Pamela Perry as its newest clerk.Perry gave notice to Bunn officials on Nov. 10 and Nov. 21 was her official last day as the town's clerk.The Louisburg Town Council met that evening, expecting to tab Perry as its clerk.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:01 am

236.MARIE KINTON PERRY
ROLESVILLE - Marie Kinton Perry, 81, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital.
Published Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:36 am

237.LENA T. COOPER
FRANKLINTON--Lena Toliver Cooper, 77, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home in Franklinton.
Published Wednesday, March 13, 2019 3:56 pm

238.DOW V. PERRY SR.
SALISBURY - Dow Vick Perry, Sr., 65, died Monday Oct. 5, 2009 at his home in Salisbury. A service celebrating his life was held Friday, Oct. 9, at First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, with Dr. Stephen D. Haines officiating. A private memorial service at City Memorial Park was held prior to the church service.
Published Friday, October 9, 2009 11:33 pm

239.Breaking News
Alleged bank robber nabbed in Louisburg
Published Friday, January 3, 2014 4:38 pm

240.Marietta Miller Perry
Louisburg, NC--Marietta Miller Perry, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her home in Louisburg, NC. She was the daughter of Fred and Helen Miller of Lexington, NC, where she grew up.
Published Wednesday, April 12, 2023 3:44 pm

241.JAMES E. PERRY
JACKSONVILLE - James “Buck” Earl Perry, 64, died Friday, April 4, 2008 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Stadium Road, Wake Forest, with the Rev. Gary McNaire officiating.
Published Wednesday, April 9, 2008 12:09 am

242.ROUND AND ROUND IT GOES
Louise Perry, right, spins a wheel for a prize at a booth hosted by Captel, a company that specializes in captioned telephone services for the hearing impaired. Marcel Bellamy, left, checks on Perry’s progress.
Published Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:19 am

243.WILLIE PERRY PERNELL
RALEIGH--Willie Perry Pernell, 84, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at his home in Raleigh. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at Mountain Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 4:47 pm

244.PHILLIP M. PERRY
RALEIGH--Phillip Morris Perry, 78, died Monday, July 27, 2018 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at Feggins & Feggins Chapel in Wake Forest.
Published Friday, August 3, 2018 5:00 pm

245.WILLARD SAMUEL PERRY
September 22, 1920 – August 20, 2008

RALEIGH-Willard Samuel Perry, 87, died August 20, 2008. Will Perry was born in Franklin County. He was the sixth of seven children born to James Edward Perry and Fannie Bell Alford Perry.
Published Friday, August 22, 2008 11:46 pm

246.DOROTHY PERRY HOYLE
FRANKLINTON, NC -- Dorothy Ann Perry Hoyle, 88, of Franklinton passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1936, the daughter of the late Otha and Beatrice Ross Perry.
Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 4:09 pm

247.Allie Perry Ayscue Jr.
LOUISBURG, NC--Allie Perry Ayscue Jr., "Peter Rabbit" 77, of the Alert community died at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1946 in Warren County, NC.
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2023 4:01 pm

248.BHS student missing
Area authorities are looking for a Bunn High School student reported missing on Monday. Franklin County Sheriff’s Cpl. Kenny Harp said Joshua Daniel Perry, 17, is not believed to be endangered, but he is engaging the assistance of national resources. Harp was working to have Perry listed with the national Center for Missing and Exploited Kids.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, January 23, 2010 12:40 am

249.GWENDOLYN (GWEN) ELIZABETH PERRY HOLDEN
FRANKLINTON, NC -- Gwendolyn (Gwen) Elizabeth Perry Holden 75, Franklinton, the daughter of the late Carlton and Mary Perry of Franklin County, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, Dec. 16 in Raleigh, NC.
Published Tuesday, December 21, 2021 5:53 pm

250.Retirement looms for Bunn clerk
BUNN -- Bunn's Wikipedia page, when it comes to town government, will have to be updated.That's because for more than two decades, Judy Jeffreys has served as the town's clerk, helping put the town's policies into action.That job will fall to Pamela Perry, who has been part of a transition process since Jeffreys announced her retirement last year.That retirement will take effect on Friday.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm

251.Go-cart hit by vehicle
A Franklinton youngster is recovering from injuries he suffered in a go-cart accident. According to a report by Franklinton Police Sgt. K.J. Hornaday, Antoine Jamal Perry was riding a go-cart on S. Chavis Street the afternoon of July 8 when he apparently began to turn the vehicle around in the roadway.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:01 am

252.HAZEL P. JEFFREYS (March 12, 1920 – July 23, 2007)
LOUISBURG – Hazel Alma Perry Jeffreys, 87, of Louisburg, died Monday morning at Louisburg Nursing Center.
Published Wednesday, July 25, 2007 1:10 am

253.Youngsville fireman injured in explosion; helped rescue friend
YOUNGSVILLE — A Youngsville firefighter who suffered second- and third-degree burns has two surgeries and months of rehab to look forward to, but he wouldn’t change his actions last weekend.Terry Perry was cooking breakfast for a friend, Ransom Bennett, the morning of June 14 when he said he smelled something funny.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am

254.PERRY PUSHES TO GREATNESS
Franklinton's Antoine Perry was the winner in the Wheelchair Boys 400 at the Class 2-A State Track and Field Championships, which were held last Saturday in Greensboro.
Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:12 am

255.Former Bunn policeman charged with incent liberties with a minor
A Franklin County grand jury indicted a former Bunn Police officer on four counts of indecent liberties with a minor. Bunn Police Chief Kent Winstead fired James Perry in November after the guardian of a teenage girl brought forward allegations that Perry took liberties with the girl.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:18 am

256.Former teacher/student relationship led to kidnapping, shooting
The Wake County school system has suspended a teacher and Franklinton resident while it investigates claims that she shot a N.C. Wesleyan student during a kidnapping attempt. The teacher, Dawn Perry, also had a run-in with a student at Franklinton High School more than two years ago.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:36 pm

257.FRANKLIN COUNTY PARKS AND REC WINTER VOLLEYBALL 8-11 NET BURNERS
(Back, l to r) Coaches Chris Perry, Chris McMullen and Brian Leonard; (middle, l to r) Carly Payton, Lucille Ketterer and Sally Ketterer; (front, l to r) Gracie Mills, Lucy Harris, Julia Perry and Madi Leonard.
Published Friday, March 30, 2012 11:55 pm

258.Franklin Face
County resident Reo Perry
Published Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:26 am

259.Franklin Face
Louisburg resident Pat Perry
Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:33 pm

260.VALLIE P. MCCOWAN
YOUNGSVILLE-Funeral services for Vallie Perry McCowan, 98, who died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church in Youngsville, with the Rev. Samuel Tunstall officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Church cemetery.
Published Friday, December 4, 2015 5:49 pm

261.SHIRLEY A. WRIGHT
LOUISBURG -- Funeral services for Shirley Alston Wright, 68, who died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, from Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Anthony Alston, officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Church Cemetery.
Published Tuesday, November 8, 2016 6:00 pm

262.Castalia couple faces child abuse charges
LOUISBURG -- A Castalia couple is slated to appear in court next week on child abuse charges.At the end of September, Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested Renee M. Perry, 20, and Billy W. Perry, 31, alleging they were responsible for injuries that required medical attention for a five month old.Renee Perry was charged with felony child abuse inflicting serious physical injury and filing a false police report.
Published Wednesday, October 5, 2016 11:52 pm

263.DAVID L. PERRY
BERKELEY, Calif. - Mr. David Lyle Perry, 40, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, in San Ramon, Calif. He was born Nov. 2, 1965, in Sumter, S.C., to Bennett and Linda Perry. David was a member of Fries Memorial Moravian Church. He graduated from Bishop McGuiness High School and later attended N. C. State University.
Published Saturday, June 17, 2006 12:18 am

264.GREGORY P. COLLINS
CASTALIA - Gregory Perry Collins, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at his home. Services will be private.
Published Tuesday, December 6, 2016 5:10 pm

265.LEAH WILDER WRIGHT
FRANKLINTON--Leah Wilder Wright, 81, died Thursday, June 15, 2017. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held Monday, June 19, at Perry's Chapel Baptist Church, 894 Perry's Chapel Rd., Franklinton.
Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 4:43 pm

266.SYBIL P. WATKINS
ZEBULON - Sybil Perry Watkins, 71, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at Duke University Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 12, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest, with the   Rev.   J.   Marshall Neathery and the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Beulah Christian Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:22 am

267.Bennett Perry, attorney, plantation owner, dies
A long-time Henderson attorney and owner of landmark Franklin County property passed away late last week. Bennett Hester Perry Jr., was 81. Perry passed the bar in 1955 and was a partner with Perry and and Waters for a longtime, earning a reputation as a gentleman and professional.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:43 pm

268.DAVID L. PERRY
BERKELEY, Calif. - Mr. David Lyle Perry, 40, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, in San Ramon, Calif. He was born Nov. 2, 1965, in Sumter, S.C., to Bennett and Linda Perry. David was a member of Fries Memorial Moravian Church. He graduated from Bishop McGuiness High School and later attended N. C. State University.
Published Saturday, June 17, 2006 12:18 am

269.Perry’s School Alumni clarify fund-raising
Perry’s School alumni say they are exploring all avenues to open a halfway-house styled community center, but they have yet to pool together significant funds for the project. The group has petitioned commissioners to change zoning language to allow for the project, but it has yet to be approved. They have also queried organizations about funding opportunities, said Perry’s School Alumni Association President Tommy Perry, however, the group has yet to receive any money for the project.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Write / Published Friday, January 29, 2010 11:08 pm

270.MAGDALENE PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Magdalene Perry, 84, who died Monday, July 4, 2016, were held Sunday, July 10, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg, with Dr. Timothy Walker, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Walnut Grove Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:54 pm

271.BETTY M. PERRY
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Betty Malone Perry, 71, who died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Rock Baptist Church in Castalia, with the Rev. Sylvester White officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 3:31 pm

272.‘Walkin’ robber’ nabbed close to bank stickup
LOUISBURG — A 52-year-old man’s criminal history caught up with him, literally.Police arrested Jeffery Perry on Jan. 3 — three weeks after investigators allege he robbed the First Citizens Bank branch at the corner of Bickett Boulevard and Nash Street in Louisburg. “We got a tip from a probation officer (who recognized a photo of Perry),” said Louisburg Police Capt. Jason Abbott. “We went from there.”
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, January 9, 2014 12:02 am

273.LOUIS H. PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Louis H. Perry, 76, who died Sunday, May 3, 2009, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Haywood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carl Wardrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, May 5, 2009 11:30 pm

274.LULA M. PERRY
ZEBULON - Lula B. Massey Perry, 79, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009. Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 27, at Union Hope Baptist Church, with entombment following in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Published Saturday, August 29, 2009 1:14 am

275.JULIUS "CUSSIE" PERRY
ROCKY MOUNT - Funeral services for Julius "Cussie" Perry, 84, who died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, will be held Saturday, Apri 30, at 1 p.m. at Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount, with Bishop Nathan Perry officiating.
Published Monday, April 25, 2016 5:06 pm

276.CHARLES E. PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mr. Charles Edward Perry, 80, who died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Mt. Hebron United Holy Church, with Elder Kevin Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, February 7, 2007 1:15 am

277.Perry School alumni group picks 2016 scholarship winner
LOUISBURG -- The Perry's School Alumni Association presents a $500 scholarship annually to a deserving student who is a descendent of someone who attended the former Perry's High School of Centerville. This year's recipient is Breyana M. Gifford, the daughter of Shawn Gifford and Terrell Manley, and the granddaughter of Charles and Geraldine Manley. Criteria for the scholarship are: a descendent of someone who attended the former Perry's High School, scholastic achievement, exemplary conduct, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and acceptance to a four-year institution of higher learning.
Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 11:41 pm

278.ELEANOR "LIL BIT" PERRY HARDY
LOUISBURG, NC-- Funeral services for Eleanor "Lil Bit" Perry Hardy, age 63, who died on Saturday, January 8, 2022, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 15, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery.
Published Monday, January 10, 2022 5:23 pm

279.Nancy Kearney Perry
Franklinton, NC--Nancy Kearney Perry, age 64, died December 11, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Published Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:47 pm

280.MAGGIE MAE PERRY
PILOT - Maggie Mae Atkinson Perry, 73, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at Rex Hospital. A service in honor of her life was held Sunday, Jan. 10, at Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:57 pm

281.BRENDA PERGERSON PERRY
YOUNGSVILLE--Brenda Pergerson Perry, age 66, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Rex Hospital. She was born August 1, 1951, in Franklin County to Jasper and Ida (Faulkner) Pergerson. She loved spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as fishing, camping, and going to the beach. Brenda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Published Tuesday, February 13, 2018 5:27 pm

282.MAURICE "TWINK" PERRY
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Maurice "Twink" Perry, 61, who died Monday, April 13, 2015, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Mitchiner's Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Melvin Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:17 pm

283.Perry receives award
Jerome (Li’l Jay) Perry II received the MLK “Achieving the Dream” award for his community service work as president of the Winston-Salem State University chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The award is given annually to a student and an administrator from Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the community.
Published Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:04 am

284.Former Bunn cop pleads guilty to taking indecent liberties with minor
A former Bunn police officer avoided a trial and jail time this week because the victim’s family wanted to avoid the spectre of open court. Agents with the State Bureau of Investigation arrested James Newton Perry, 27, charging him with four counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:12 am

285.NINA MARIE PERRY
HERTFORD — Nina Marie Perry, 82, died Friday, July 12, 2013 as the result of a traffic accident. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Rosewood Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, Va.
Published Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:34 pm

286.NINA MARIE PERRY
HERTFORD — Nina Marie Perry, 82, died Friday, July 12, 2013 as the result of a traffic accident. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Rosewood Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, Va.
Published Thursday, July 18, 2013 12:11 am

287.MARY P. HARRIS
FRANKLINTON - Mary Vivian Perry Harris, 94, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Wake Medical Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, at First United Church of Christ, Franklinton, with the Rev. Ronald P. Waldon Jr., officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Franklinton.
Published Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:12 am

288.NATIONAL FINISHERS
Franklin County residents Tavon Perry (first row, second from left) and Arron Davis (second row, second from right without hat) recently participated in the Rise Games National AAU 14-Under Basketball Tournament as members of the Garner Road squad out of Wake County.
Published Saturday, August 7, 2010 12:10 am

289.CARL "BINKY" PERRY
FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for Carl "Binky" Perry, age 66, who died on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Leroy Dukes officiating.
Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 3:24 pm

290.DONALD J. “DON” PERRY
YOUNGSVILLE—Donald J. “Don” Perry, 81, died  Monday, April 15, 2013. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, April 18) in the New Hope Christian Church cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Barham officiating.
Published Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:13 am

291.Ollie Perry
Franklinton, NC--Funeral services for Ollie Perry, age 83, who died on Sunday, September 17, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, September 23, from the Popes Chapel United Church of Christ in Franklinton with Rev. K. Ray Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Popes Chapel Church Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:26 pm

292.Perry case continued
The case against a former Bunn police officer accused of taking indecent liberties with a minor was put off until next month. James Newton Perry was slated to appear in court during the superior court session that began on Monday, however, the prosecutor in the case had a death in the family.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:21 am

293.Loretta Young Perry
RALEIGH, NC--Funeral services for Loretta Young Perry, age 77, who died on Monday, August 6, 2024, will be held 12 p.m., Tuesday, August 13, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Concord Church Cemetery.
Published Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:25 pm

294.TOYS FOR TOTS
A Christmas program, "Toys for Tots," was hosted by the Rev. Maxine Miles Perry on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Bunn High School, sponsored by the Rev. Perry and Got Truth International. Numerous toys were collected and distributed. Following registration, lunch was served. This event was a time of food, fun, fellowship and family. Rev. Perry thanked everyone who helped make this program a success -- donors, volunteers, patrons. Shown above is Damiehn Thorne with his new bicycle and Rev. Thorne.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018 11:59 pm

295.JOSEPHINE P. ZEALAND
LOUISBURG – Mrs. Josephine Perry Zealand, 92, of Louisburg, died August 24, 2007. Born and raised in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Crudup Perry and Lois Tucker Perry of Louisburg. Mrs. Zealand was a graduate of Louisburg College and Woman’s College (now UNCG). She taught for many years in the Franklin County School system before becoming a librarian with Louisburg College. Mrs. Zealand stayed in touch with many of her former students and enjoyed visiting with them.
Dec. 17, 1914 – Aug. 24, 2007 / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2007 12:27 am

296.GOSPEL SINGING
The Canaanland Southern Gospel Trio will be performing at Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church, 894 Perry’s Chapel Church Road, Franklinton, on Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be fellowship and refreshments immediately following the singing.
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:54 pm

297.LHS Class of '17 graduate receives alumni scholarship
LOUISBURG -- Rickea Edwards is the recipient of the Lucelendia Massenburg-Tabb $500 Scholarship presented annually by the Perry's School Alumni Association. Edwards is a 2017 graduate of Louisburg High School with a GPA of 4.06 and plans to attend NC Central University in the fall and major in Special Education. The scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who is a descendent of someone who either attended or graduated from the former Perry's High School.
Published Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:46 pm

298.CRYSTAL P. DUKE
ZEBULON - Crystal Perry Duke, 81, died Monday, March 10, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 12) at Strickland Funeral Home chapel, Wendell. Burial will follow in Zebulon Town Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, March 12, 2008 12:23 am

299.SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
The North Carolina Wild Turkey Federation recently presented a $1,000 scholarship to Jacob Adams. The award is presented to a deserving, avid hunter. Presenting the award is Brian Perry, the North Carolina State Wild Turkey Federation president. Shown here (left to right) are Jacobs’ father, Cliff Adams, Jacob Adams, Brian Earl Perry and Brian Perry.
Published Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:07 am

300.Man gets ‘life’ term in death of daughter
A Wake Forest man who was no stranger to law enforcement in Franklin County was sentenced to life in prison this week. A jury, on Tuesday, found Johnathan Blake Perry, 25, guilty of first-degree murder and felony child abuse involving serious injury following an incident that happened back in December 2010.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 8, 2012 11:33 pm

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