All Obituaries

Joshua Lee Hough, Sr, completed his life’s journey on the evening of November7, 2018, while a patient at Concordia Care-Rose Manor, Durham, North Carolina. He was born January 27, 1941 in Stanly County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late John Burns Hough and Lee Annie Lindsey Hough. As we reflect on our beloved’s life, we find strength in knowing that he no longer suffers and that he is with Our Lord and Savior. His presence is no longer amongst us, but his memory will...

Our Heavenly Father in His divine wisdom, called Everline Little Smith, age 81, to Eternal rest Monday, October 29, 2018. Born May 15,1937, in Stanly County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Wilson J. Little, Jr. and Jennie V. Ingram Little. We give honor and thanks to Our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share Everline’s life for so many years. She was treasured, loved and will be dearly missed. Educated in the Stanly County public schools, she graduated from West...

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An Angel of the Lord, Baby Mehki Zamir Inabinet, was called to his Heavenly home, Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Mehki was born, September 18,2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina and was the son of Justin D. Inabinet and Chassidy A. Little. Our little Angel lived only 36 days, but in his short life he brought us much joy and we will love him forever. We are comforted in knowing that he is sleeping in our Masters’ Arms. Mehki’s in Heaven with his sister, Amyah Paige Inabinet, who...

Bruce E. Dawson, age 64, departed his earthly life, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his residence in Albemarle, North Carolina, surrounded by loving and devoted family. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, September 17, 1954; and was the son of the late James Gussie and Zola Mae Tyson Dawson. We give honor and thanks for our beloved’s life and will be forever grateful for the years we shared. He attended the New Haven public schools and was a 1972 graduate of Wilbur Cross High...

  Wiley Steve Watkins was born May 6, 1953 to late parents James Robert Watkins and Jessie Mabel Watkins in Norwood,NC. He leaves to cherish his loving memories and kindness to the following: The family of Linda Kelly (Trula), Norwood, NC; daughters: Kimbaly Kelly, Norwood, NC, Stephanie Kelly, Raleigh, NC, Kia West (Kenny) Norwood, NC and Kandis Kelly, Garner, NC; granddaughters: Makayla and McKenzie Davis, both of Norwood, NC; grandsons: Cameron Kelly, Charlotte,...

Anne Retha Kendall Morgan, age 77, completed her earthly journey and was called to Eternal rest Monday, October 10, 2018. Born September 6,1941, in the Township of Cottonville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Crump, Sr. and Elsie Smith Kendall. We give thanks to Our Lord and Savior for blessing our family with the opportunity to share her life for so many years. “Annie” as she was affectionately known was educated in the Stanly County North Carolina public...

Our dearly beloved, Wilma Mae Griffin Owens, was called to Eternal rest, Monday, October 8, 2018. Born November 10, 1935 in Stanly County, North Carolina, Wilma was the daughter of the late Andrew and Odessa Scott Griffin. Our family has weathered the loss of two family members in a span of seven days. Our loved ones will be sorely missed; and we are comforted in knowing that they now rest in the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   Wilma attended the public schools of Stanly...

Johnnie William Owens, Sr., age 54, gave up time for Eternity, Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born August 20, 1964 in Stanly County, North Carolina, and was the son of Wilma Griffin Owens and the late Robert Fred Owens, Sr. It is difficult to say good-bye to our beloved Johnnie, but we are so very thankful the years we shared his life. He attended the public schools of Stanly County and graduated from North Stanly High School, New London, North Carolina-Class of 1982. Johnnie furthered his...

Our dearly beloved, Florence Gramling Morrison, entered Eternal rest, Monday, October 1, 2018. Born June 2, 1958, in Stanly County, North Carolina, “Poochie” as she was fondly known, was the daughter of the late Reverend Lillie Bell Dicky Gramling and Thearon Gramling, Sr.  We give honor and glory to Our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share “Poochie’s” life. She was dearly loved and will be missed more than words can express. “Poochie” was...