All Obituaries

Our beloved, Dorothy Peoples Davis, age 76, transitioned to eternal rest, Sunday, October 18, 2020. Dorothy was born November 18, 1943 in Stanly County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Juanita Rush Peoples. Although no longer with us, Dorothy will forever be remembered for her warmth, loving and charitable spirit. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. We are grateful for the many years we were blessed and able to share her wonderful life. Dorothy was educated in...

Tory Lee Rushing, age 43, entered Eternal rest Thursday, October 8, 2020 while a patient at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina. Born January 31, 1977, in Stanly County, North Carolina, Tory was the son of Emma Rushing Smith and Johnny Smith. Words worth remembering when we face challenges in our lives, might be easier if we had wings like an eagle, for then, barriers could be mountable. But our family has “wings” of courage, faith, hope, prayer, and...

God in his infinite wisdom called our beloved, Carrie Lana Smith Grady, to Eternal rest, Thursday, October 8, 2020.Carrie, the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Bost Smith, was born April 23, 1954 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Carrie had a sweet spirit. She never said she was leaving; we never had a chance to say good-bye. She was gone before we knew it, and only Our God knew why. Our hearts are saddened; but we are comforted in knowing that she is resting in her Heavenly home...

Roosevelt “Chuck” Horne, age 83, was called from labor to reward, and entered Our Father’s Heavenly Home, Tuesday, October 6, 2020. “Chuck”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Stanly County, North Carolina on February 2, 1937. He was the son of the late Samuel and Hellen Moore Horne. “Chuck” was charismatic, well-spoken, and a great conversationalist. Gone from our presence, but never from the hearts of those who admired and loved him. He...

Daniel Keith Holt, age 27, was born July 22, 1993 in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of Shelley R. Holt. Daniel was easy going, adventurous and generous with his time.  Daniel was loved dearly, and he will be missed. He was educated in the Mecklenburg County public schools and was employed with Pizza Hut. Daniel was a talented musician. He enjoyed listening to music, writing music and rapping. He also cherished the time he spent with family and friends and...

Carlos Bernard Owens, age 49, fought a good fight, finished his course, kept the faith, and entered Heaven’s Gate, Monday, September 21, 2020. Born September 8, 1971 in Stanly County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late T.C. Marshall and Annie Mae Williams Owens. He never said he was leaving, we did not get a chance to say good-bye, but we know in our hearts and he knew that we loved him more than words can ever say. Carlos is soaring with the Angels and resting in Our...

Thomas Alexander Bradley Jr., age 53, was called to eternal rest, Saturday, September 12, 2020. It is difficult to express our sadness as we mourn the loss of one who was loved and cherished. Thomas was a kind, fun-loving and easy going individual who was born December 1, 1966 in Remington, Union County, New Jersey. His biological parents were the late Marian Bradley and Gary Baker, Newark, NJ. At an early age, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents, the late Thomas Sr., and Elizabeth...

In sweet peace, our beloved, Danny Stanley Rorie, departed this earthly life, Tuesday, September 8, 2020, while a patient at Atrium Health-Anson, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Born January 27, 1960 in Anson County, North Carolina, Danny was the son of the late Brutus M. Sr., and Alease Smith Rorie. We give thanks to the Almighty Savior for allowing us to share his life. We will forever treasure the many fond memories. Danny was educated in the Anson County public schools and graduated from the...

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies…Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be...

We give thanks for the life of Robert Lee Greene who entered eternal rest Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born May 20, 1933, in Montgomery County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Ruben Carl and Ethel Mae “Green” Greene. Robert was always impeccably dressed and quite the gentleman. He exuded kindness and confidence. When tomorrow starts without his light shining brightly, he will be remembered for a life loved and well-lived. We will miss him dearly. Robert was...