Obituaries

Warrenton, NC

Funeral services for Bennie “Fent” , age 76, who died on Monday, March 24, 2025, will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Gideon Baptist Church in Hollister, NC with Pastor Hiely Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the B. Francis Family Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Francis of the home; one daughter, Trassie Hewlin (Forest) of Warrenton, NC; three sisters, Edler “Elaine” Silver (June) of Enfield, NC, Lula Mae Luzio of Greensboro, NC, Iris Richardson of Warrenton, NC; four brothers, James Francis (Gwen) of Hollister, NC, Leon Francis (Ida), Johnny Ray Francis, and John Thomas Francis, all of Warrenton, NC; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

There will be a viewing Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at St. Gideon Baptist Church in Hollister.