Obituaries
Harold French Worley
May 23, 2025
It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of our patriarch and co-owner of Worley Funeral Home, Inc., Mr. Harold French Worley, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, who passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton, NC.
The arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Ruth Ford Penland
May 22, 2025
NC Funeral Director passes at 106 Years of Age
Ruth Ford Penland went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 22, 2025.
She was born on June 19, 1918, to Edney and Bessie Sluder Ford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Arthur Penland; sons, Jerry Ford Penland and Joe David Penland Sr.; brothers Wayne Ford, Rex Ford (twin), Leonard...
Kelvin Ray Crumpler, Sr.
May 10, 2025
Son of Dayne Crumpler, Past-President of NCFDA.
Kelvin Ray Crumpler Sr., age 65 went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2025, at home with his family by his side.
Kel was born in Clinton, North Carolina on February 14, 1960, to Dayne Capps Crumpler and the late Gordon Franklin Crumpler.
Kel Graduated from Hoke County High School. He then attended...
Dorothy Watkins Creech
May 7, 2025
Mother-in-law of Bruce Tart, Arnold-Wilbert-Goldsboro
Dorothy Watkins Creech, 94, a devoted servant of the Lord and beloved matriarch, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Born in Johnston County on March 21, 1931, to the late Henry and Ora Minshew Watkins, Dorothy lived a life marked by faith, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family, her...
Doris Shaw Cook
Apr 21, 2025
Mother of Mike Cook- Cavin Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, NC
Doris Shaw Cook, 92, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 4, 1932 in Lexington, NC, to the late Raymond and Cora Gallimore Shaw. Doris was a 1950 graduate of Mooresville Central High School. She worked in the textile...
Dallas William Hardee
Apr 6, 2025
DALLAS WILLIAM HARDEE
(Son of William "Billy" Hardee, Funeral Director of Wilmington Funeral & Cremation)
Dallas William Hardee, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 6, 2025, at the age of 32. Born on January 25, 1993, in Wilmington, Dallas was a cherished husband, son, friend, and compassionate soul whose love for life and those around...
Kelly House Long
Mar 31, 2025
KELLY HOUSE LONG
(Step-Daughter of Seth Martin, Former District Director of NCFDA)
Kelly House Long, 52, of Hampstead, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, March 31, 2025.
She was born on November 22, 1971, the daughter of Jennifer House Martin and the late Duane House. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Geneva "Teny" Webb Raby
Mar 24, 2025
Wife of Dewey Raby, Funeral Assistant at Evans Funeral Service, Lenoir.
Geneva “Teny” Webb Raby went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her residence, with her husband, Dewey, by her side. She was born in Sevier County, TN on September 12, 1936, to the late Ragen and Iva Sutton Webb.
Teny loved the Lord and was...
Clara Smith Burchette
Mar 22, 2025
Sister of Garland E. Smith, Smith Funeral Home-Broadway & Moncure & NCFDA Past-President
Our Beloved Clara Mae Burchette born December 3rd 1938 passed March 22nd 2025. She is preceeded in death by her father Desmond Gray Smith and mother Ella Mae Smith; brother Desmond Gray Smith Jr; daughter Lisa Rose Burchette; sons, Gary Dale Burchette and Jeffery Wayne Burchette; son-in-law Lee...
Gordon Atwood Noble
Mar 13, 2025
Staff member of Hampton Funeral Service in Boone for nearly 50 years.
The Reverend Gordon Atwood Noble, lovingly known as Poppie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Boone, North Carolina. Gordon was born on Nov 16, 1936, in Charleston, West Virginia to The Reverend Cecil and Mrs. Anna Noble.
Gordon received his education from Maryland Institute of Art, New...
Joseph "Joe" R. Hagan
Mar 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we share with you that Joe went home to his Heavenly Father on March 1, 2025 in his home with his wife of 10 years by his side and holding his hand. Joe was a Vietnam Marine Veteran. He retired as Funeral Director from Wrenn, Clarke, & Hagan Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Joe...
Dwight C. Younger
Feb 27, 2025
Mr. Dwight C. Younger, age 93, of Union Grove passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, March 3, 2025, at Taylor Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Mullins and Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard and the NC National Guard...
William "Mike" Sears
Feb 21, 2025
William, known to most as “Mike”, was born on February 10, 1947 in Junction City, Kansas. He and his younger brother Patrick were raised by his mother, Mary Katherine Bogan Sears along with the help of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Bogan. William attended St. Xavier Catholic School and after graduation he went to Kansas State University, where...
Reginald Enloe Moody
Feb 17, 2025
Graveside
Saturday, February 22, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Swain Memorial Park
Deep Creek Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
Visitation
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Sylva First United Methodist Church
Church Street
Sylva, NC 28779
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 22, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Sylva First United Methodist Church
Church Street
Sylva, NC 28779
Rita Diamandis Small
Feb 16, 2025
Rita Diamandis Small, 88, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 in Greensboro,
NC.A visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 4-6 PM at Forbis & Dick- N. Elm. A memorial service will follow on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in the chapel beginning at 11 AM.
Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Rita was born to Greek immigrants...
Johnny Merrill Gordon
Feb 10, 2025
Johnny Merrill Gordon, a dedicated family man and respected figure in the funeral service community, passed away on February 10, 2025, at his residence in Mt. Pleasant, NC. He was born on March 7, 1939, in Union County, NC, and dedicated over 70 years of his life to serving the families of Union and Cabarrus counties as a funeral director.
A...
James "Paulie" Miller, Sr.
Feb 6, 2025
James “Paulie” Miller Sr., age 73, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on Saturday, March 3, 1951, in Statesville to Paul M. Miller and Helen Miller Miller and grew up on West Front Street.
Paulie was of the Christian faith and was a lifelong member of Sharon Lutheran Church of Statesville....
Clyde Baxter Gibbs
Jan 28, 2025
Clyde Baxter Gibbs, Sr., age 81, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born in Hyde County on October 18, 1942, to the late Willie K. Gibbs and Evon Douglas Gibbs, Clyde attended East Hyde High School and then joined the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam. After returning, he married Connie...
Wayne "Big Daddy" Hilliard
Dec 25, 2024
Nathan Wayne Hilliard, lovingly known as Wayne or "Big Daddy," passed away suddenly at his home on December 25, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hedrick's Grove Reformed United Church of Christ with the Revs. Alex Nance and David Crook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Gregory Sterling Annas
Dec 18, 2024
Gregory Sterling Annas, 77, of Granite Falls, departed this life on Wednesday December 18, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.
Greg was born on October 29, 1947, in Caldwell County, to the late Carson H. Annas and Dorothy Barlow Annas. He worked with his father in his masonry company in Melbourne, FL until he entered the United...
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