Edward ‘Woody’ Jones

AVON– Edward “Woody” Jones, 70, died Friday, April 17, at his home. He wasborn to the late Charles B. Jones and Eunice Landrum Jones, in Wilson,N.C. Woody joined the United States Marine Corps, and after his time inthe service, he was a supervisor for Firestone Tire Company. Woodyenjoyed fishing and loved his cat “Lucky.” He […]

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Robert Paul Gray

AVON — Robert Paul Gray, 63, passed away peacefully at his home onWednesday, Oct. 14, following a brief battle with cancer. He wassurrounded by his family. Robert Paul was born on Jan. 1, 1952 to Seymour R. and Sara M Gray. Hewas predeceased by his sisters, Golda Gray, Garnet Stephenson, andCathy Flynn. Robert served honorably […]

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Delores Burrus Conner

HATTERASand RALEIGH, N.C. — Delores Burrus Conner, 90, of Hatteras andRaleigh, N.C., died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 in Avon. She was born onJuly 9, 1924 in Norfolk, Va.,  to  the late Earl Palmer andBelle Harris of Norfolk.  In addition to her parents, she waspreceded in death by her siblings, Earl Harris, Blanche Howle, ClaraSnider, Jennette […]

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