All Obituaries

Tribute to Our Mother We can’t imagine what our life would be like if we didn’t have a mother like you. You’ve shown us the meaning of unselfishness and the value of love. It was always a comfort to know you were there, no matter what happened. We are proud to have had an Awesome Mother. We will miss you! We love You! Always, Your Children     Joyce Ann McCormick Butler, age 72, gave up time for Eternity, Friday, May 3, 2019. Born December 6, 1946 in...

On a gorgeous autumn day, the Roseboro Family, received a blessing with the birth of a beautiful daughter, Delores Ann Roseboro Medley. “Cookie”, as she was affectionately known, was born November 15, 1949 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Her parents, Hattie Sadler Roseboro and the late Paul Roseboro, were proud parents. “Cookie” had a heart of gold, warmed by sunshine, filled with love and happiness. Saturday, April 27, 2019 Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

On Thursday, April 25, 2019, Mary Alice Tyson Kendall, quietly left on her well- planned journey to her new home in glory. She was welcomed by Jesus and her family and friends who were awaiting her arrival. In sweet peace, she departed this life of eighty-five years at Atrium Healthcare Anson, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Born August 17, 1933 in Anson County, North Carolina, Mary was the daughter of the late Martin Tyson Jr. and Julia Little Tyson. She received her formal education from the...

Phoebe Nancy Wilson, age 71, answered the Masters’ call on Resurrection Sunday, April 21, 2019, while a patient at Novant Health, Matthews, North Carolina.  She was born May 26,1947 in Stanly County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Estelle Martha Wilson Ingram. Phoebe enjoyed shopping, sewing and dining out at various eateries.  She was educated in the historic Kingville High School, Albemarle, North Carolina; and was employed with Yale...

Clyde Everette Ridenhour, Jr.  affectionately known to family and friends as “Everette” or “Big E” passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at the age of 67. Everette will be forever remembered by his four children, Audreius Ridenhour of Albemarle, NC, Aneshia Ridenhour of Atlanta, GA, Deneshia Ridenhour of Atlanta, GA, and Latonya Ridenhour-Jones (Tim) of Toledo, OH; his sister Sarah Allen (Xavier) of Badin, NC, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a...

God Knows Best  by Helen Steiner Rice  Our Father knows what's best for us,  So why should we complain--  We always want the sunshine,  But He knows there must be rain--  We love the sound of laughter  And the merriment of cheer,  But our hearts would lose their tenderness  If we never shed a tear...  Our Father tests us often  With suffering and with sorrow,  He tests us, not to punish us,  But to help us meet...

  Robert Lee Corpening, Sr. was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on March 12, 1933 to the late Thurman and Elizabeth Heggins Corpening. His earthly journey ended at the age of eighty-six on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, North Carolina. “Bob” as he was affectionately known, received his formal education in the Rowan County School System. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Upon returning to Rowan...

  Mr. David Malachi Carpenter was born on September 12, 1980 in Stanly County, North Carolina to Linda J. Hazley and John Wayne Chambers. He answered God’s call and departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019. David, a graduate of North Stanly High School, graduating with the class of 1999.  After high school, David found that he enjoyed working with his hands and repairing anything that seemed impossible for many to repair.  He was last employed with Premier...

Jah’niylah Nicole Johnson passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on March 24, 2019. Jah’niylah was born on March 10, 2019. During her short time here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on as her heart valves were donated and received by those who were in need.  Jah’niylah was the daughter of Sherron L. Wall and Anthony M. Johnson. Along with her parents, she...

Our beloved, Excell McLean exchanged his earthly life for life eternal on Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Carolinas Medical Center Northeast, Concord, North Carolina. We give thanks to our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share his life for so many years. He will be dearly missed. Born in Scotland County, North Carolina, March 29, 1939, Excell was the son of the late Hector, Sr., and Savannah Buie McLean.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a daughter, Erica...