Obituaries
Milton DeBerry Almond
Sep 9, 2025
Milton DeBerry Almond, 81, of Davidson, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Lake Norman in Cornelius.
He was born on April 22, 1944 in Stanly County, NC, to the late John and Katherine Milton Almond. Mr. Almond graduated from Albemarle High School. He attended Wingate College then later graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After graduation,...
Michael Womble Gaither
Sep 6, 2025
Michael worked Part-Time for McClure Funeral Service of Graham for many years.
Michael Womble Gaither, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC after a brief illness. Born on April 10, 1955, in Rocky Mount, NC. He was the son of the late James H. Gaither and Princilla Womble Gaither.
Growing up in Enfield NC,...
Michael "Mike" Davison
Sep 2, 2025
Owner Davison's Steakhouse in Sanford where District 4 enjoys many of their District Meeting.
Michael James Davison, 50, beloved husband, father, uncle and friend, passed away on September 2, 2025 in Sanford.
He was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) on December 4, 1974. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Lauren and their two children, Michael & Madeline; mother, Helen Bass and...
Beverly Theresa Gorisek Fischer
Aug 25, 2025
Mother of Kim Lambert (Carl), of Lambert Funeral Home, Mocksville. NCFDA Members
Mrs. Beverly Theresa Gorisek Fischer, 85, of Mantua, OH died Monday, August 25, at her home.
She was born July 12, 1940, in in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Martin Matthew and Ella Wilda Outsman Gorisek. Bev enjoyed making quilts for those in need, sewing, and working in her yard...
Larry James Cameron
Aug 18, 2025
Partner of Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home
Larry James Cameron, age 80, of Sanford, NC, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Moore County after several years of declining health.
Larry was very proud to have been born and raised in Vass, NC on June 21, 1945 to the late James Edwin Cameron and Marjorie Hilliard Cameron.
Larry graduated from...
Rev. Dr. Frederick Joe Griffith
Aug 15, 2025
35 Years of Service to Twiford Funeral Home
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Rev. Dr. Frederick Joe Griffith stepped into the realms of timeless eternity. He began his earthly journey in Charleston, WV on June 29, 1947, with his parents, Robert Doard Griffith and Millie Webb Griffith.
Dr. Griffith is survived by his loving wife, Melody Rae Hunt Griffith, devoted daughter,...
Mary Ann Norwood Barham
Jul 27, 2025
Mary Ann Norwood Barham, age 91, of Edenton, NC, passed away at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born in Durham, NC, on January 11, 1934, to the late Robert L. Norwood and Emma Estelle Ross Norwood. She was the widow of the late Marvin Scott Barham.
Mary's life was a testament to dedication and community...
Stanley "Stan" Hampton Scruggs, Sr.
Jul 27, 2025
Operator of Cemetery Funeral Supply and Member of NC Funeral Directors Association.
Stanley Hampton Scruggs, 88, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was the youngest child of the late Lemuel Hampton Scruggs and Maria Tinsley Scruggs. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Larson Scruggs, and two sisters, Doris Flynn and Marguerite...
Mary Strickland "Jeanie" Dupree
Jul 24, 2025
Wife of Jodie Dupree, NC Market Director and Licensed Funeral Director at SCI
Mary Jean “Jeanie” Strickland Dupree, 54, of Clayton, NC, passed away peacefullyon July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 15, 1970, in Chapel Hill, NC, Jeanie was raised in Garner, NC in a deeply loving Christian home by her parents, Sam and Sylvia Strickland. Affectionately known...
Sharon Lee Summersett
Jul 17, 2025
Sharon Lee Summersett, 72, of Lumberton and formerly of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House, surrounded by family.
Lee was born on February 10, 1953, son of the late Homer Lee Summersett and Betty Louise Walker Dawson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Ann Hobbs and his...
Vinnie Walker Andrews
Jul 6, 2025
Grandmother of Kelly Turnmire of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, North Wilkesboro
Mrs. Vinnie Walker Andrews, age 98 of Boomer passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Wilkes Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Little Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Hal Greene and Rev. Robert Livingston officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family...
Ryan Steven Shipley
Jun 26, 2025
Ryan Steven Shipley, 49, of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He fought a courageous battle with melanoma cancer and won the battle early Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, with his family by his side. Ryan called this, “just a bump in the road”.
He was predeceased by his father, Roger Steven Shipley; his maternal grandparents, Mark and Wilma Moore;...
James Larry Boles
Jun 23, 2025
James Larry Boles, 85, of Norwood, died peacefully Monday June 23, 2025, at the Greens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Pinehurst. Larry was born in Norwood on May 23, 1940, to the late James A. and Carrie Clontz Boles. He graduated from Norwood High School, Class of 1958, and was the Drum Major of the high school band.
Larry and his family...
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,...
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