All Obituaries

Our beloved Katie Lee Green transitioned to her Heavenly Home Friday, January 17, 2020 at her residence in Albemarle, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Katie was born March 14, 1939 in Stanly County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Ruben Carl and Ether Mae “Green” Green. She was hard working and enjoyed a beautiful life. Katie was kind and compassionate and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of family and friends. Her formal education was...

Lillie Mae Little, age 72, gave up time for Eternity and entered Heaven’s gate on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born February 2, 1947 in Anson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Kathrine Little Benjamin and Benny Bud Benjamin, Sr. As we bid our beloved goodbye, we are comforted with joy and thanksgiving in our hearts that we shared a beautiful life and that she rests in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior. Educated in the Anson County public schools, Lillie later...

Mrs. Ruby Sturdivant Kendall was born in Anson County, North Carolina to the late John W. Sturdivant and the late Julia Harris Sturdivant on December 24, 1920. She passed away peacefully at Trinity Glen Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 25, 2019. She was educated in the Anson County Public Schools. Mrs. Kendall moved to Albemarle, North Carolina after her marriage and lived there until she came to Winston-Salem four years ago to be near her...

A life well-lived, adored, loved, Lenora McDonald’s journey came to a close Christmas night, December 25, 2019 while a patient at Atrium Health-Cabarrus Concord, North Carolina. “Peach”, as she was affectionately known, was a name befitting a lady who displayed generosity, kindness and a sweet, sweet spirit. She was born in Stanly County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Ellis W. and Justine Jordan McDonald.  Those of us who had the good fortune to...

Mildred Ann Tillman Parker entered Eternal rest Monday, December 16, 2019. She was born June 18, 1931 in Anson County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Tilda Tillman. As we mourn the loss of our beloved Mildred during this Advent season, we give thanks to Our Lord and Savior for blessing us and allowing us to share her life for so many years. She was educated in the Anson County public schools and retired from Jeffrey’s Manufacturing Company, Albemarle,...

  “To  everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die”, thusly our beloved  Jolene Audrey Ann Washington Sheppard finished her course in life and entered Eternal rest Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born February 23, 1938 in Savannah, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helene Brown Washington. Jolene received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from the University...

The Joy of Giving Time is not measured by the years that you live But by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give; And each day it comes brings a chance for each one To love to the fullest; leaving nothing undone. That would brighten the life or lighten the load Of some weary traveler lost on life’s road. What does it matter how long we live? If as long as we live; we unselfishly give.   Mr. Emmanuel Franklin McAuley, son of the late Rosa Marie McAuley and Walter...

The dance floor will now be a little less lively following the peaceful passing of Harry Bones Washington, who exited his earthly body and laced up his dancing shoes in the presence of the Lord on the night of November 16,2019. Born November 12, 1941 in Georgetown, South Carolina, Harry was the son of the late Harris and Louise McCants Washington. We celebrate our beloved’s life and give thanksgiving to Our Creator for a life well-lived; and for allowing us the opportunity to...

                                                                     Remembering Master Jai Ali Stokes…. Our beautiful Angel Jai Ali Stokes entered God’s Golden Gate Sunday, November 10, 2019. Baby Jai Ali was born September 5, 2019 in Albemarle, North Carolina. His parents Jaleesha D. Lilly and James A....

Willie Gene Coble, age 84 gave up time for Eternity Thursday, November 7, 2019 while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Born July 10, 1935 in Stanly County, North Carolina, Willie was the son of the late Excel and Robena Staton Coble. Words fail to express how deeply we will miss Willie, but we are grateful for the many years we were able to share his life. He attended the Stanly County public schools and graduated from Kingville High School, Albemarle. Willie was...