All Obituaries

In sweet peace, Jackie Lavon Smith, age 65, transitioned into eternal rest while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina, Thursday, July 8, 2021.He was born August 8, 1955 in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the son of the late Verlene Marie Gibson Smith. Jackie’s memory, always precious in our hearts, will be remembered for his tender heart and generous spirit. Educated in the Stanly County public schools, Jackie graduated in the class of 1974 from North...

Our beloved, Henry Leonard Harris transitioned to eternal rest Monday morning, July 5, 2021 while a patient at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albemarle, North Carolina. He was born on the 28th day of December in the year 1958. His parents, Ed and Allene Kirk Harris preceded him in death. Henry fought a courageous fight; he has finished his course on this earth, and now he is resting in the Arms of Our Maker, Jesus Christ. We give honor and glory for his life; and we find...

It is with sadness, yet with the blessed hope of the day of the resurrection that we announce the passing of our beloved, Reverend Dr. Charles Edward Allen, who peacefully answered God’s call to eternal rest, Friday, July 2, 2021. Reverend Allen was born June 27, 1944 in Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Charles H. Allen and Elizabeth Cousar Bennett. He was reared in Badin, North Carolina by his mother and stepfather, Quincy Bennett. Reverend Allen...

Karen Rochelle Stevenson, age 61, was born January 21,1960 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Robert Echols Sr. and Deloria Sandifer Tatum. Karen received her wings and entered Heaven’s Gate, Tuesday, June 29,2021 while a patient at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, North Carolina. We have been eternally blessed and give thanks for the years we shared Karen’s life. She was educated in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio public schools and after her high school graduation...

Forever young, forever in our hearts, our beloved Theodore Kelly finished his course on earth and entered Heaven’s gate, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health-Northeast, Concord, North Carolina. “Teddy”, as he was affectionately known was born August 7,1971 in Tarrytown, New York. He was the son of Theodore “Bo” Ingram and the late Shirley Kelly. “Teddy” brightened our days with an unwavering courage, beautiful smile and sheltering...

  Mr. Timothy Boyd Rushing Sr., departed this earthly world, Sunday, June 13, 2021 while a patient at Novant Medical Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina. We, the family members and friends, truly thank God for allowing us the years we shared and cherished together. Born August 29, 1970 in Albemarle, North Carolina, Tim was the son of Bobby Rushing Sr. and the late Connie Wright Rushing. He was a graduate of Albemarle Senior High School. He attended Stanly County Community...

"We never lose the ones we love for even though they are gone. Within the hearts of those who care their memories linger on.”   Patrice Jean Cunningham transitioned peacefully to her Eternal home Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina surrounded by her sister, Regina, niece, Shanta and family friend, Pamela. “Pat”, as she was affectionately known was born October 31, 1940 in Stanly County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Arthur...

In sweet peace, our beloved Mildred Lucille Wall Chambers, entered Eternal rest, Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born January 27, 1951 in Stanly County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Julius and Jessie Mae Cox Wall. Mildred was kind and loving. She has left our lives, but her memory will never leave our hearts. It is well within our hearts, knowing that she is now resting in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior. Mildred attended the Stanly County public schools and was employed...

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Dolly Lea Hinson’s wings were ready, but our hearts were not. Gone too soon, her memory will always be a part of us. She was born on a fall day, September 3, 1961 in Stanly County, North Carolina. Affectionately known as “Tracy”, she was the youngest child of the late Thomas Calvin Hinson and Margaret Hinson-Young. She epitomized the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control....

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven”.  John Wayne Chambers, one of God’s servants, has been given Eternal rest and has entered Heaven’s gate. A tender heart, a warm embrace, a beautiful smile, and a generous spirit are just a few attributes John Wayne possessed. He was born the 2nd day of February 1954 in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the son of the late Horace and Gertrude Barringer Chambers. On Tuesday, May 4,...