Cunningham & Associates Funeral Services, LLC

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, may each day bring renewed purpose, lasting peace, and continued progress. As we enter our 103rd year of dedicated service to the community, we are grateful for the trust and support you have placed in us.

We wish you a year filled with happiness, good health, prosperity, and success.

Happy New Year,
Cunningham & Associates Funeral Services, LLC

12/27/2025

“Grief is the price we pay for love, but even in our sorrow, we are never alone.”

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
- Psalm 34:18

12/27/2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Claude Franklin Pettus, age sixty-four, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his residence in Person County.

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Mr. Claude Franklin Pettus, age sixty-four, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his residence in Person County. He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey but had recently made his home in Roxboro, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his

12/27/2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Ms. Barbara Ann Bradsher, age seventy-one, departed her earthly life and entered into eternal rest Monday, December 22, 2025 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina.

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Ms. Barbara Ann Bradsher, age seventy-one, departed her earthly life and entered into eternal rest Monday, December 22, 2025 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. She was born in Person County March 17, 1954 to the late Bob Morse Bradsher and Tressa Jones Bradsher, was a member of

12/25/2025

On behalf of the management and staff of Cunningham & Associates, we would like to wish the residents of Person County a very Merry Christmas. Today, we pray that you are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ surrounded by family and friends. May this day be filled with love, peace, and the creation of unforgettable memories.

We also extend our warmest Christmas wishes to our colleagues at Brooks & White Funeral Home, Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Home, Strickland & Jones Funeral Home, and Alan Lawson Mortuary. May you and your families enjoy a joyful and blessed holiday season.

12/20/2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Joseph D. Drumwright, age ninety-nine, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 14, 2025

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Mr. Joseph D. Drumwright, age ninety-nine, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his residence in Roxboro, North Carolina. He was born in Person County July 28, 1926 to the late Sonnie and Elizabeth Atkerson Drumwright, was a retired educator, a member....

12/11/2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Joe Nathan Pettiford, age sixty-nine, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025 at his residence in Ringgold, Virginia.

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Mr. Joe Nathan Pettiford, age sixty-nine, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025 at his residence in Ringgold, Virginia. He was born in Person County May 24, 1956 to the late Earlie Pettiford and Celia Bumpass Pettiford and a member of the

12/11/2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Johnnie Junior Wilson, age eighty-eight, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025 at the Roxboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roxboro, North Carolina.

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Mr. Johnnie Junior Wilson, age eighty-eight, departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025 at the Roxboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roxboro, North Carolina. He was born in Halifax, Virginia February 4, 1937 to the late John D. Wilson an...

12/11/2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Ms. Lena Jacobs Paylor, age eighty, departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence in Durham, North Carolina.

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Ms. Lena Jacobs Paylor, age eighty, departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence in Durham, North Carolina. She was born June 1, 1945 to the late Jim Henry and Katie Swann Jacobs and was a member of Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist

12/09/2025

Inclement Weather Policy
December 9, 2025

As inclement weather, including snow and ice, is predicted for tonight, we want to proactively inform our families about our operational plans to ensure everyone’s safety. Our commitment is to prioritize the well-being of both our staff and the families we serve.

Effective this evening, we will implement Inclement Weather Status A. This means our office will open tentatively at 11am. However, our on-call team will remain available to assist with calls, emails, and any necessary services throughout this weather event.

For assistance, please use the following contact information:
Cunningham & Associates Funeral Services

Phone: (336) 599-4075 or (919) 641-6221
• Fax: (336) 599-2107
• Email:cunninghamassociates@esinc.net

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. Stay safe.

12/08/2025

Tonight, one of our very own, Jermaine Wallace, was presented with the Environmental Justice Award by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Roxboro, NC Chapter. We are extremely proud of him and all who were honored this evening.