Obituaries
Alta Mae Sandling
Jun 6, 2024
Alta Mae Debnam Sandling, 91, passed away on June 06, 2024, at her home in Youngsville, NC.
Alta was born on July 06, 1932, to the late Charles Nathaniel and Bertha Watson Debnam. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sandling was predeceased by her husband, J.A. Sandling.
Alta is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Al and Becky Sandling of Franklinton, Nat...
Ronald Lee Earley
May 27, 2024
Ronald Lee Earley, 80, of Hickory, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Carolina Caring.
Born November 29, 1943, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Mable Lee Earley and S.J. Earley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ryan Justin Earley.
Ron loved being on the golf course playing around with his friends...
Hilda Williams Younger
May 22, 2024
Mrs. Hilda Williams Younger, age 91, wife of Dwight Cole Younger of Union Grove passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 27, 2024, at Taylor Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Mullins, Rev. Roger Redmond and Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will...
Joan "JoAnn" Welborn McDaniel
May 18, 2024
Mrs. Joan “JoAnn” Welborn McDaniel, age 86 of Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest-Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Bro. Jason Whitley and Pastor Eddie Tharpe officiating. Burial to follow at Cranberry Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Rodney Leon Bright
May 10, 2024
DURHAM: Rodney Leon Bright, 86, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Hock Family Pavilion. He was born in Durham, the son of the late William Harold Bright and Althea Oneal Bright Gurley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bright is predeceased by his brother, William “Bill” Bright.
Rodney retired as a funeral director and embalmer after 60 years of...
Janice Stewart Foster
May 4, 2024
Janice Stewart Foster, age 80, of Pinehurst, NC passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. God gave us a few extra hours to gather the family together and be with her as she went to be with her Lord that day.
Born July 1, 1943 in Pikeville, KY, she was a daughter of...
William "Whit" L. Whitley, Jr.
Apr 18, 2024
The most unique, interesting, and loving gentleman has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. William (Whit) L. Whitley Jr. (68), devoted father and grandfather, entertainer, and dedicated funeral director, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 due to injuries resulting from an accident in South Dakota. Whit was on what he described as “the adventure of...
Jack D. Briggs
Mar 25, 2024
Jack Daniel Briggs, a funeral director serving the communities of Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, and Richmond counties for nearly 65 years, died Monday, March 25 at age 84 after an extended illness.
He was born May 11, 1939, in Reidsville to Sidney O. Briggs and Ola Beanblossom Briggs. After the death of his father in 1942, Briggs and his mother moved back...
Robert "Bobby" Benjamin Hodges
Mar 8, 2024
Mr. Robert Benjamin “Bobby” Hodges, age 68, Co-Owner and President of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory, Washington, NC died Friday, March 8, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory and will be officiated by Bishop Samuel Jones, Jr., pastor...
Linda Cooper
Jan 10, 2024
Linda Aitken Cooper 77 of Hickory died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 3rd, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Harry Judson Aitken, Jr. and Mary Maxine Halstead Aitken. She was born and raised in Massachusetts and lived in many places but North Carolina was her home. After raising her three girls, she...
Lenora T. Wiseman
Dec 29, 2023
Lenora Wiseman Obituary
Ms. Lenora T. Wiseman age 89, of Fayetteville, North Carolina departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 12:00 Noon in the Simon Temple AME Zion Church. Burial: Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery.
There will be a viewing on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 6...
Tom H. Johnson
Dec 21, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and an unwavering supporter of both the Batesville community and the funeral profession, Tom Johnson. He departed this world on December 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, community spirit, and dedicated service. Tom was born on July 13, 1950, in Batesville,...

Herman J. Baur
Dec 10, 2023
Herman J. Baur, age 93, of Mansfield passed away late Sunday evening, December 10, 2023, at Wedgewood Estates surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 16, 1930, in Dietenheim, Germany, he was one of six children of the late Regina (Kittleberger) and Josef Baur. Herman came to America to join the love of his life, Elizabeth Weibl,...
Thomas Wayne Sheets
Nov 12, 2023
Thomas Wayne Sheets, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Winston-Salem North Carolina, on September 21, 1934, to George E. Sheets and Kathleen Burke Sheets. Tom led a life of purpose, service, and dedication.
Tom's educational journey began at Reynolds High School, followed by attendance at Hargrave Military Academy, and Gardner-Webb Junior College. In 1959,...
Paul Canter
Oct 28, 2023
The NCFDA sends their condolences, to the family of Paul Canter, funeral director for over 45 years at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
Mr. Paul Canter, age 80 of Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at SECU Mountain Valley Hospice House in Yadkinville, NC.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel where...
Barry Lynn Gibson
Oct 27, 2023
Barry Lynn Gibson, 64, of Holden Beach NC, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his residence.
Barry was born November 8, 1958 in Gaffney SC and was the son of the late Billy and Peggy White Gibson. He was retired from AT&T, was a retired veteran of the SC National Guard with 20 plus years of service,...
Pauline (Miller) Torrence
Oct 20, 2023
Mrs. Pauline Teague Miller Torrence, age 93 passed away peacefully Friday, October 21, 2023 at the home of her daughter Patricia Lee in Chattanooga, TN.
Pauline was born May 25, 1930 in Wilkes County to John and Vettie Harrald Teague. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at a early age. Pauline was active in churches as long as health...
Sandra (Marler) Keller
Oct 5, 2023
Mrs. Sandy Marler Keller, age 79, of Lenoir, NC passed away Thursday at her home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 9, 2023, at Crossroads Baptist Church in Lenoir with Pastor Brian Dula officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends Monday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM prior...
George Parrott
Sep 20, 2023
Morehead City – George Saxon Parrott, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2 pm at Westview Cemetery with Kermit Braswell officiating.
George was born at Parrott Hospital in Kinston, NC on...
Robert "Bob" L. Sinclair
Sep 13, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” Sinclair, 73 of Mocksville, North Carolina, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. Born in Barbour County, WV on September 25, 1949, to the late Robert S. Sinclair and Virginia (Shaw) Sinclair.
Bob was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. ...