All Obituaries

Early Saturday morning, September 17, 2022, after rising to begin her 3am devotion of prayer and scripture time with God, Constance Lenora Harris, was called home to be with her Lord forever.  Just the day before, she’d told her godson, Tyvon McDonald, that it was time for her to breathe “new” air.  Little did we know that she would make her earthly exit quick to receive the heavenly reward of her labor. She was born July 1, 1947, at the old Yadkin Hospital,...

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Ellen Roberta Travick quietly left on her well-planned journey to her new home in Glory, where she is already in fellowship with the Lord, her beloved daughter, family and friends. In sweet peace and surrounded by her grandchildren she departed from this life of 78 years at Big Elm Nursing Center after several weeks of illness. Ellen, known to all as “Sissy”, was a graduate from the historic West Badin High School, Badin, North Carolina. She...

Our beloved, Ricky Benjamin Gramling, was born March 5, 1960, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the son of the late Ernest Ben and Easter Wilson Gramling. Everyone loved Ricky’s great sense of humor, enthusiasm, and zeal for life. He always kept things lively and enjoyed seeing others full of laughter. On the evening of September 2, 2022, the music stopped, and the sun set on the life of Ricky. He didn’t tell us he was leaving, he closed his eyes and entered eternal rest....

Sybil Marie Huntley Chandler to her Heavenly Home. She was born September 18, 1929, in Stanly County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Kathleen Huntley Montague and Archie Carpenter. Sybil enriched our lives and always brightened our days. She was loving, kind and embraced others with compassion as she traveled along the way. Sybil was unforgettable and her memory will remain forever in our hearts and in our thoughts. She attended the Stanly County public schools and...

Phillip Augusta Clark was called to eternal rest, Monday, August 29,2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Words cannot express our sadness, but we are comforted in knowing that Phil has made it home and is resting in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior. “Phil”, as he was fondly known, was kind, courageous, compassionate, and most of all loved his family and had an abiding faith. He was born May 30,1937, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to the parentage...

George Walter Hooker entered Heaven’s Gate, Friday, August 26, 2022, while a patient at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, Concord, North Carolina. We give honor and glory to Our Lord and Savior for his life. George was born December 3, 1946, in Carthage, North Carolina. He was the son of the late George W. Hooker and Alice Tyson. George was caring, easy going, and always brightened our days. His memory will forever live in our hearts. He was educated in the Stanly County public schools and...

In sweet peace, our beloved, Dorsena Bruton Little, was called to eternal rest, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her residence in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina surrounded by loving family. We give thanks to Our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share her life for so many years. “Doris”, as she was affectionately known, was born November 25, 1938, in Montgomery County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Walker Steele and Jessie Bruton. She had a radiant smile and warmth...

Our God is wise, God is faithful, and God is love. Sunday morning, August 7, 2022, Our Savior in his infinite wisdom called Linda Hearne Wilson to eternal rest. It saddens us to say farewell to our dear Linda, but we are comforted in knowing that she is in God’s Hands and she is soaring with the Angels. Linda was born August 4, 1943, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Melinda Miller Hearne. Linda was caring, thoughtful, and generous to...

Our beloved, Lucille Collins Robinson, was called home from labor to eternal rest, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her residence surrounded by loving family members. We give honor and glory to Our Almighty Father for allowing us to spend so many wonderful years with her. Lucille was born June 10, 1927, in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William and Lula Mae Chambers Collins. As we walk through this time of loss, we are comforted in knowing that she...

In sweet peace our beloved, Virginia Juanita Caple Terry, was called to eternal rest Monday, July 18,2022, while a patient at Autumn Care, Biscoe, North Carolina. Affectionately known as “Jennie Mae”, she possessed a loving and sweet spirit that was endearing to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Born June 24, 1944, in Stanly County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of late Charlie Sr. and Grace Thomas Caple. Jennie Mae’s journey through life has left indelible...