All Obituaries

In sweet peace, Delois Gramling Watkins, entered eternal rest, Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Norwood, North Carolina. She was born October 4, 1948, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Lester Sr. and Willis Reed Gramling. Delois was an easy going, generous and kind person who always brightened our days. She will be missed tremendously, but we are comforted in knowing that she is resting in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior. Delois...

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Obituary During this Advent Season, we celebrate the life of Mabel Jessie Christian, who went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Mabel had a quiet, sweet spirit who greeted others with a smile and a kind word. She was born in Stanly County, North Carolina on August 20, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Vastie and Maggie Barger Christian. We not only celebrate her life, but we give thanksgiving for the many years we shared the life of...

Reflections… Samuel Lamer Lilly transitioned to eternal rest Friday, December 17, 2021, while a patient at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center, Albemarle, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Mary Jane Virginia Lilly and John Townsend. Samuel was fun loving and enjoyed meeting people. His memory will always remain precious in our hearts. Educated in the Stanly County public schools, Samuel graduated in the class of 1986 from South Stanly High School, Norwood, North Carolina. Prior...

Private Funeral Services Live Stream link below https://www.facebook.com/mike.stovall.357 Funeral Service for close family and friends due to COVID. There will be LIMITED SEATING available. Obituary    John 3:16 KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.   Valerie Jean Stovall Leggette was born on January 4, 1951, in Tampa, FL to the late Ida Mae and...

Stephen Conrad Hill, age 68, journey in this life closed, Wednesday, December 13, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Stephen was born September 13, 1953, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Mabel Hill and Joe L. Benson. Stephen was loved and he will be missed dearly. We give thanks for the years we shared his life. He was educated in the Stanly County public schools and attended West Badin High School, Badin, North Carolina....

Obituary   John 3:16 KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.   Our hearts grieve the passing of Ophelia Gladys Wilson Sharpe. She transitioned to eternal rest, December 11, 2021. Born March 3, 1930, in Stanly County, North Carolina, Ophelia was the daughter of the late Samuel and Louise Wilson Butler. She was reared by her grandmother, the late Lillie Davis...

  God in his infinite wisdom called Jean Coble Jackson from labor to eternal rest, Saturday, December 11, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Jean was born January 30, 1957, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Willie Gene and Lela Griffin Coble. Jean was easy going and had a sweet spirit. We give thanks to Our Lord and Savior for blessing us and allowing us to share Jean’s life. She will remain always precious...

A woman of dignity and grace, our beloved, Philetta J. Medley, transitioned to eternal rest, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, while a patient at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center, Albemarle, North Carolina. She was born August 27, 1948, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cornelia Walker Medley. Philetta enriched our lives and brightened our days. She will be remembered for her humanity in that she always tried to lend a helping hand to others who needed...