Obituaries
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...
James "Jimmy" Letchworth
Dec 6, 2024
James Thomas (Jimmy) Letchworth, 92, joined the Church Triumphant on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was joyfully reunited with many loved ones, including his parents, Roland and Minnie Letchworth; his beloved wife of 69 years, Joyce; and his sons, Roland McKeel Letchworth and Spencer Craig Letchworth. He also experienced a heavenly reunion with his four brothers and four sisters.
He is...
Earline Jenkins Miller
Nov 25, 2024
Earline Jenkins Miller, 94 of Fayetteville died Monday at her residence in Eastover. She was the daughter of the late Nina Parrish Smith Doub and James Cleverce Smith. Known affectionately as “MeMaw” to many, she was a well loved matriarch of the Jenkins family. She was a true southern cook who enjoyed feeding her husband, Earl and family and raising...
Jeffrey Douglas Keller
Sep 21, 2024
Mr. Jeffrey Douglas Keller, age 57 of Lenoir passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Lenoir with the Rev. Brent Dula officiating. Masonic Rites will be given at the church by Hibriten Masonic Lodge #262. The family will receive friends from 11:30...
Kelly M. Alexander, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
Kelly Alexander Jr., who served eight terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives, died Friday, his family announced in a statement. He was 75 years old. Mr. Alexander was a Co-Owner of Alexander Funeral Home in Charlotte and members of NCFDA.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1401 N. Allen...
Dan Lee Thomas
Aug 25, 2024
DAN LEE THOMAS, Husband of Marie Marsh Thomas, with Fry-Prickett Funeral Home.
Dan Lee Thomas, age 67 of Carthage passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning, August 25, 2024.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Lee Mont and Dorothy Frye Thomas. Dan graduated from Union Pines High School and retired earlier this year from Pentair...
Garland Douglas Keller
Aug 25, 2024
Garland Douglas Keller- Father of Jeff Keller, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, North Wilkesboro.
Mr. Garland Douglas Keller, age 78 of Lenoir passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir with Rev. Brian Dula and Rev. Brent Dula officiating.
He was born on September 15, 1945,...
Joseph "Joe" Fletcher Manson
Aug 20, 2024
JOSEPH "JOE" FLETCHER MANSON
Father-in-law to Carl Shytle, Dodge Chemical Company
On August 22, 2024 Joseph “Joe” Fletcher Manson passed peacefully from this world to the next, where he will be with all of his friends and loved ones who passed before him. Joe was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He looked out for people with loyalty and...
Allen Mace
Jul 29, 2024
Allen Mace, 58, of Morganton, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on May 1, 1966, he was of Barbara Emma Abee Mace and the late Jerry Louis Mace.
Allen worked at Hairfield Vault Company for over 40 years, the last few of which he served at plant manager. His...
Terry Lee Hackney
Jul 22, 2024
September 8, 1937 - July 22, 2024
On Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, in Petersburg, TN, the Golden Gates of Heaven opened for Terry Lee Hackney to walk through to meet his Lord and Savior.
Terry was born on September 8, 1937, in Carrboro, NC, to the late Troy L. and Emma Potts Hackney. He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Jimmy Larry Snyder
Jul 22, 2024
Stepfather of Kim Walker and husband Jeff
Jimmy Larry “Housecat” Snyder, 82, of King, NC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC, after a hard-fought battle with dementia.
Jimmy was born in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Harry Lee Sr. and Viola Marie Medford Snyder....

