All Obituaries

Alpha… There is a tender touch from the Lord as we celebrate the life and love of Rodney Kluttz, who was born into a loving family, June 14, 1958 in Stanly County, North Carolina. Affectionately known as, “Buck”, he was the son of Fannie Staton Kluttz and the late Raymond James Kluttz. The time and memories we shared are gone from our home, but never from our hearts. Through the Years… Rodney attended West Stanly High School, Red Cross, North Carolina. Prior to...

Deacon Henry Mack Williams, age 74, received his wings and entered Heaven’s Gate, Thursday morning, February 18, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, Concord, North Carolina. Henry was born October 28, 1946 in Anson County, North Carolina. His parents, Melvin and Daisy Thomas McLendon Williams, preceded him in death. Henry, a loving, devoted husband and father, always brightened days and went the extra mile to help his fellowman. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Special...

Rising Sun… “Like a comet blazing ‘cross the evening sky, gone too soon”, describes our love and sadness as we mourn the loss of Anthony Steven Clark. Anthony had a loving demeanor, who always enjoyed a great laugh with family and friends. He was born April 21, 1982 in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the son of James Anthony Clark and the late Blondie Burley Clark. Life’s Journey… Anthony attended Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle, North...

Tracy Michelle Gramling Hinson, age 51, entered Eternal rest Monday, February 15, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Tracy was born December 16, 1969 in Stanly County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Blondie Gramling Watkins and the late Reverend Harry Lee Owens Sr. Tracy was a beautiful lady that possessed a sweet and endearing spirit. Our dearly beloved is gone from our presence, but her memory will forever remain in our hearts. She attended...

The music has stopped, the sun has set. Our dearly beloved, Andrew Michael Gomes, Jr. began his earthly journey, November 22, 1982 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was the son of, Grace Long and Andrew Michael Gomes, Sr., who preceded him in death. Andrew was the eldest of six boys. They loved each other dearly; and as youngsters they enjoyed playing games and getting into friendly mischief. Andrew was a kind, friendly person. He enjoyed repairing electronics; and could maintain most...

Early Years… Willie Swaringen Coltraine was welcomed in the Swaringen home, June 22, 1929, Stanly County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola Pittman Swaringen. Willie was reared in a Christian home where she and her brothers and sisters were taught kindness, love, and generosity for others. She had a loving spirit that transcended throughout her life. Life’s Journey… Willie was educated in the Stanly County public schools, and was...

Mary Lou Lilly Walker, quietly left from her earthly life, February 4, 2021 to her new home in Glory. This was also the date of her 71st birthday. She passed at her residence in Albemarle, North Carolina. “Aunt Nay”, as she was affectionately known, was born February 4, 1950 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Olden Sr. and Mary Lou Thomas Lilly. As we celebrate her life, all praises and thanks are uplifted to the Most High, as He was...

Reverend Franklin Roscoe James was born March 24, 1951, in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Ruth James Robinson and Samuel Green. Kindness and compassion for his fellowman were trademarks of Franklin. His life reflected love, his memory and good deeds will be treasured forever in our hearts. A Life Well Lived… Franklin was educated in the Florence County, South Carolina public schools and graduated from Wilson Senior High School. After many years of...

Willie Mae Tyson Baldwin, age 94, transitioned to Eternal rest, Thursday, January 28, 2021 while a patient at Forrest Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albemarle, North Carolina. Born July 5, 1926 in Richmond County, North Carolina, Wille Mae was the daughter of the late William and Mary Colston Tyson. Some individuals can take an ordinary day and make it a spectacular day…that was Willie Mae. She was generous, kind and always offered an encouraging word to others. Her loving...

Our love is forever with our beloved, Artis Phillip Brown, who was welcomed into God’s Kingdom, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Artis was born June 28, 1944 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the parentage of Arthur and Jamie Owens Brown. He was a quiet, easy going gentleman that had an enormous compassion for others. Artis touched all of us with love and kindness. We have been truly blessed to have shared his life for so...