All Obituaries

Alexander Baker Jr. 78 of Rowland transitioned into eternal rest on January 25, 2021. For the safety of you and others face coverings must be worn for the services. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday January 28, 2021 at 1PM from County Singing Union Cemetery in Tabor City NC; burial will follow. Survivors are: Daughters: Gloria Baker Bennett and Sagrinda Scott. Son: Charles Baker. Sister: Janie Morgan. Grandchildren: 9.

Lorrine Brown 82 of Rowland transitioned into eternal rest on January 23, 2021. Services are incomplete at this time.

Ruby Lee McClure 33 of Chadbourn transitioned into rest on January 23, 2021. Services are incomplete at this time.

Ruby Rattley 91 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on January 22, 2021. For the safety of you and others face coverings must be worn for the service. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at 1:30PM from  Belvue Cemetery in Chadbourn; burial will follow. Bishop Ronald Johnson will deliver the eulogy.  Survivors are: Daughters: Brenda Rattley, Hilda Thompson and Mattie Monroe. Sons: Billy Rattley, Juie Rattley Jr., Willie Ray Rattley and William...

James "Billy" Franklin Ballard 81 of Dublin transitioned into eternal rest on January 18, 2021. For the safety of you and others face coverings must be worn for the services. A viewing will be on Sunday January 24, 2021 between the hours of 1PM-2PM at Shipman and Purdie Cemetery in Dublin. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday January 24, 2021 at 2PM from the Shipman and Purdie Cemetery in Dublin, NC; burial will follow. Elder K.T. McGeachy will deliver the eulogy.  Survivors...

John Junior Leach 75 of Lumberton transitioned into eternal rest on January 18, 2021. For the safety of you and others face coverings must be worn for the services. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday January 23, 2021 at 1PM from Cotton valley Cemetery in Rowland, NC; burial will follow. Bishop Benjamin Leach will deliver the eulogy. Survivors are: Daughters: Sarah Leach, Osaie Leach, Melissa Davis, Ann Davis, Catina Davis, Latina Davis and Novella Wallace. Sons: William Leach,...

Richard Shipman Jr. 69 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on January 17, 2021.  For the safety of you and other face coverings must be worn for the service. Survivors are: Daughter: Charlene Shipman. Sons: Kareem Shipman, Andrew Shipman, Kevin McCullum, Anthony McCullum and Michael McCullum. Sisters: Beverly Rogers and Drew Helen Jones. Aunt: Anne Mae Shipman.

Minister John Walter Graham Jr. 63 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on January 17, 2021. For the safety of you and others face coverings must be worn for the services. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday January 22, 2021 at 1:00PM from Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg NC. Reverend Oliver Laws will deliver the eulogy. Survivors are: Wife: Almatine Graham. Daughters: Temeka Clark, Adrainne Graham and Teliyah Graham. Sons: John (JR) Walter Graham III, Jaisun Graham, Dasani...

Nathaniel "Bookie" Williams II 42 of Raeford transitioned into eternal rest on January 11, 2021. For the safety of you and others mask and face coverings must be worn for the services. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday January 19, 2021 between the hour of 12 noon - 1:00PM from Cape Fear Conference Headquarter B in Raeford NC.  A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at 1:00PM from Cape Fear Conference Headquarter B in Raeford NC. Bishop Larry Wright Sr....

Hilda Ann Lasane 80 of St. Pauls transitioned into eternal rest on January 9, 2021. For the safety of you and others mask and face coverings must be worn for the services. A viewing will be held on Thursday January 14, 2021 between the hours of 12noon-6PM at S&L Funeral Home in Maxton NC. There will also be a viewing Friday from 11:00AM-12noon at the Cemetery. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday January 15, 2021 at 12noon from Clark Chapel Cemetery in Tarheel NC; burial will...