All Obituaries

Myra Isabelle “Jackie” Session Drye was born March 18, 1950, in Albemarle, North Carolina. “Jackie”, as she was lovingly known, was the eldest daughter of William Victor Session and Willie Belle Cross Session. She transitioned to eternal rest Saturday, June 18, 2022, while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, surrounded by devoted family members.  We have been blessed and give thanks to Our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share Myra’s life for so many...

Jimmy Lewis Gramling, affectionately known as, “Jimmy  Jam and JimBo”, was born October 27, 1964, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the parentage of Edgar and Odessa Wilson Gramling. Jimmy entered  eternal rest Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Kindness and generosity were Jimmy’s trademark. He enjoyed making others smile and having a lively conversation with family and friends. When tomorrow begins and his presence is no longer with us, he will be fondly remembered and...

Christine Patricia Brown Connor, age 75, was called from labor to reward, Sunday, June 5, 2022, while a patient at Mitchell Mack Hospice House, Mooresville, North Carolina. Our beloved Christine was born January 9, 1947, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the parentage of Aurther and Jamie Owens Brown. Christine was dearly loved and will be remembered and revered for the happiness and beautiful memories she shared with her family and friends. She was a 1965 graduate of North Stanly High...

Our dearly beloved, Gail Carmen Snuggs Swaringen, entered Heaven’s Gate, Friday, May 27, 2022, while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Gail brightened our days and always met others with a warm smile and a loving embrace. She was born August 14, 1947, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Doremus “D.D.” Snuggs Sr. and Aleane Ponds Snuggs. Always in our hearts, forever remembered, Gail’s kindness and generosity...

A tender heart and generous spirit, Gilbert Jerod Green, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 26, 2022, while a patient at W.G. Hefner Veterans Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. “Jerod”, as he was affectionately known was born August 5, 1977, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of Leroy Green Jr. and the late Mary Louise Young Green. Jerod will be remembered for his kindness and easy-going demeanor. He always kept things lively and enjoyed making others smile....

Our dearly beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and Neighbor, Geraldine Cornelia Stroud Little, at the age of 90, peacefully surrendered her earthly body to the Lord for a new eternal and heavenly body on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Atrium Health, Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Geraldine was born July 22, 1931, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Viola Hamilton Stroud; and was lovingly reared by the late Ernest and Cornelia May. She was...

Remembering….Chase  D’ Carlo Bruton Afterglow I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is...

We give honor and glory to Our Lord and Savior for the life of Carolyn Diane Peoples who entered Heaven’s Gate, Friday, April 8, 2022. Carolyn was welcomed to the Peoples family, September 30, 1946, in Stanly County, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Angeline Peoples and Curtis Williams. She enriched our lives and brightened our days. Carolyn loved family and always went the extra mile to help others. Her memory will forever shine brightly in our hearts. Carolyn was...

In sweet peace, Our Heavenly Father, called Ricky Martin Kendall to eternal rest Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Ricky was born January 8, 1959, in Anson County, North Carolina; and he was the son of the late Willie H. Kendall and Mary Alice Tyson Kendall. Gone but will never be forgotten, Ricky will be remembered for his kindness, charisma, and outgoing personality. We are comforted in knowing that he is resting in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior and soaring with the Angels. Ricky attended the...

Darryl Virgil Currie Sr., age 62, entered Heaven’s Gate, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, while a patient at Atrium Health-Stanly, Albemarle, North Carolina. Darryl was born July 12, 1959, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Edward and Maxine Harris Currie. Darryl has joined his parents, other family, and friends in a place where the woes of the world are no more. He is no longer in our presence, but the influence of his life upon others is a flame that will forever...