All Obituaries

Benjamin Lewis McNair gave up time for Eternity, Monday, May 21, 2018 while a patient at Carolinas Health Care Center-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Born January 1,1951 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Benjamin was the son of the late George and Marie Farrar McNair. He received his formal education in the Stanly County, North Carolina public schools and was retired after several years of employment with the City of Albemarle, Transportation Department. His church affiliation...

Heaven’s Gate has opened for Mrs. Callie Mae Taylor Carpenter, age 89, who entered The Kingdom of the Lord, Monday, May 21, 2018 while   a patient at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albemarle, North Carolina. We are truly blessed to have shared our dearly beloved one’s life for so many wonderful years. Callie was born August 25, 1928 in Anson County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Alexander and...

Ms. Renelia Hyatt Wilson answered God’s call and entered Eternal rest Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her residence in Albemarle, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Harris Hyatt; and was born February 8,1957 in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina. Our dearly loved one is no longer physically with us, but she will forever live in our hearts. We are thankful for the years we shared her life. “Ree” as she was...

Farewell to Our Precious Mother, Grandmother, Great Grand Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Mrs. Daisy Ruth Williams Ponds. Daisy was born May 3, 1941, in Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Daisy Thomas Williams, and her stepfather, Milkton McLendon.  Daisy was educated in the Anson County public schools and attended the historic Kingvillle High School, Albemarle, North Carolina. Daisy...

Freeman Eddie Williams was born in Lee County, North Carolina on November 28, 1954 to the parents of the late Eddie and Lucretia Lee Williams. We give honor and thanksgiving to Our Lord and Savior for allowing us the opportunity to share the life of a man who will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, humanity and love for his family, church, and community. He was educated in the Lee and Chatham County Schools, North Carolina. His knowledge and insight in...

Baby DaKara Annalise Wall was born to Debbin McLendon and Darryl Wall on March 7, 2018.  The Princess Diva as she will be remembered, was called back to her Heavenly Father’s arms on May 4, 2018 at her residence. DaKara was preceded in death by her brother, who is now caring for her, Josiah Thomas Lilly. She is survived by: her parents, Debbin McLendon & Darryl Wall; sisters and brothers: Daija, Delon, Darrieon, D’Niya, Deaveah, Damarion, Daila,...

The earthly life of Wanda Gail McKinney Diggs came to a close Tuesday, April 17, 2018 while a patient at Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Concord, North Carolina.  We give thanks to our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share Wanda’s life.  She was born December 25,1957 in Gaston County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Doris Short McKinney.  Wanda was reared by the late Edna Wall and Edna McLendon. She graduated in the...

Heaven’s Gate has opened for Samuel Burris, Jr., God’s Humble Servant. Son. Husband. Father. Grandfather. Great Grandfather. Educator. Friend. An exemplary life of faith, family, fellowship, and friends. He was affectionately known as “Sam” by his contemporaries. His students and the community at large called him, “Mr. Burris”, as he garnered much love and respect. Born July 14,1936, in...

Ralph Rozenda Louis Ashe was born in New Haven, Connecticut, September 19, 1947. His parents are Martha Coleman Ashe-Brinkley and the late Ralph Ashe. He departed his earthly life at his residence, Saturday, April 14, 2018. We give thanks to Our Almighty Savior for Ralph’s life. Educated in the public schools of New Haven, Ralph attended Wilbur Cross High School. He enlisted and served his country honorably in the United States Army. After relocating to Albemarle,...

Pauline Mae Lilly, age 78, answered God’s call and entered Eternal rest, Friday, April 6, 2018 while a patient at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, North Carolina.  Pauline and her twin brother, Paul, were born May 8, 1939 in Montgomery County, North Carolina.  Their parents, William Edgar and Nannie Pemberton Lilly, preceded Pauline in death.  We are thankful for the many years we shared Pauline’s life. She was educated in the public schools of Stanly...