All Obituaries

  George Washington Dunlap Sr., age 79, entered Eternal rest Wednesday, July 17,2019 while a patient at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albemarle, North Carolina. We give thanks to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for allowing us to share so many fond memories with George. Born February 22, 1940 in Anson County, North Carolina, George was the son of the late Nezzie Dunlap. He was educated in the Anson County public schools and was employed with Collins & Aikman,...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and...

“Servant of God, well done. Rest from thy love employ: The battle fought; the victory won; Enter thy master’s joy.” Helen Louise Griffin Thomas, age 89, entered Eternal rest Saturday, June 29, 2019 while a patient at Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Concord, North Carolina. She was born March 19, 1930 in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Stewart and Annie Taylor Griffin. Our family has been truly blessed to have had her in our lives for so...

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Our beloved Charles Woodrow Smith departed this earthly life on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence in Badin, North Carolina. We thank Our Lord for the wonderful memories we shared with him. Charles, son of the late Kelser McLendon and the late Ruby Smith LeGrand, was born June 15, 1941 in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the oldest of seven children and was a 1959 graduate of West Badin High School, Badin. He was employed with Alcoa Badin Works, Badin for 33 years where he...

Joseph Marcel DeSouza, our beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, family member and friend departed this life of 17 years, Saturday, June 22, 2019. ‘“Joey” as he was lovingly known was born on a spring day, May 6, 2002 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.  His parents Janett L. Carpenter and Joseph DeSouza were over-joyed with their ‘bundle of joy’. “Joey” attended the Stanly County, North Carolina public schools and was a rising...

Eugene Scott, age 79, transitioned from his earthy life Monday, June 17, 2019.  Born April 1, 1940 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Howard and Liddie Harris Scott. “Gene” as he was fondly known greeted his fellowman with a smile and always enjoyed a lively conversation. We give thanks for a life well-lived.  He attended the Stanly County public schools and was a graduate of the historic Kingville High School, Albemarle, North...

  Joel Champale "Gerald" Robinson, age 38, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. Born October 15, 1980, Joel was the son of Gloria Ann Robinson and the late Ronald Harris. He graduated from Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle, North Carolina and was employed in support services for many of the local businesses in the Greater Stanly County Area. In addition to his father, Joel was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal...

William Emanuel Wright, age 52, died in an automobile accident June 13, 2019. He was born February 28, 1967 in Stanly County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late William Earl Wright and Sarah Jane Cagle Wright. “Doc”, as he was fondly known, was educated in the Stanly County public schools. He graduated in the Class of 1985 from North Stanly High School, New London, North Carolina. Prior to declining health, William was a truck driver with Rising Son Transport...

Dorothy Mae Elfirma Lee was born in Holly Grove, Arkansas to the late Charlie Lee and Mae Henry Davis Lee on May 11, 1936. She was the first of four children. Her brothers were: Charlie Lee Jr., Cleveland Lee and John Henry Lee.  Dorothy entered Eternal rest, June 13, 2019 at her residence in Albemarle, North Carolina.  Dorothy began her education at Pointer Elementary School in Monroe County, Arkansas and later attended M.M. Tate High School in Phillips County, Arkansas. In 1947,...