Albert L. Gillis, 77, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Monday October 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born April 1, 1946, to the late Willie Verbal and the late Leah Gillis of Bishopville, South Carolina. In 1972, he married the love of his life, Alice Hailey. He became the father of 4 children. In addition to his parents, Albert was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Harold Gillis, Melvin Verbal, Tim Verbal, and Lawrence Evans; and sister, Catherine...

Mr. James Edward Williams Jr., 61 of Southern Pines, NC, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Mr. Williams was a US Army Veteran. After his time in the Army, Mr. Williams was a dedicated employee at Beefeaters restaurant in Southern Pines and Cutler Tree Service. He loved music, spending times with his friends and to work out in the yard. He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Williams Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 40 years, Elizabeth...

Barbara D. Hinton, 41, of Aberdeen, passed away on Monday, October 9, following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Hinton and Arletha Ray. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: children, Brianna Russell of Winston Salem, Tatiana Russell and Noel Hinton of Aberdeen, Jocelyn Russel and Brian Russell of Cartersville, Georgia; grandchildren, Nevaeh Perry, Amira Wrencher and Zariyah Wrencher; siblings, Walter Ray,...

Theodore Teddy McRae, 60, of Southern Pines, was born to the late Robert Lee and Clara McRae  on July 28, 1963, in Patterson, New Jersey. Theodore passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at First Health Moore Regional hospital in Pinehurst as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. In addition to his parents, Mr. McRae was preceded in death by his brother Tony McRae and sister Gloria McRae. He leaves to cherish his memories; sisters, Doris Jones of Southern Pines, Jean...

Allisha Dene Watts, 39, of Foxfire, was born on September 27, 1983, in Pinehurst, NC, to Addison Utley and Evex Ross Franklin. Allisha was tragically taken from so many who loved her on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  Allisha was preceded in death by her grandparents, Maggie Lee Campbell Ross, Willie Odell Ross Sr, Nannie Utley, and Marvin Utley.  She leaves to cherish her loving memories, Mother, Evex Ross Franklin of Southern Pines,  and father, Addison Utley (Arlene) of...

Terrell Johnathan Hodges, lovingly known as “John”, was born on September 24,1979 in Pinehurst, North Carolina to Reginald and Tonya Hodges. He passed away at his home on Saturday, August 19, 2023. John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hubert and Maggie McKenzie; paternal grandmother, Inez McCrimmon; and his sister, India Hodges. John leaves fond memories to his three children, Jaden Hodges, Kamaurie Lloyd, and Kameron Yonish; his parents, Reginald and Tonya...

Cynthia was born on October 10, 1952 in Carthage, North Carolina to the late John Nelson Martin and Marie McNeil Martin. She was called home on August 11, 2023 at her residence in Carthage, North Carolina. Black history was important to Cynthia, and she played a foundational role in black history, as she was in one of the first classes to desegregate at Union Pines High School. She graduated and obtained her high school diploma in 1970. She then later went to complete airline...

Keidra LaMar Reaves "Pete", 41 of Aberdeen departed this world on Wednesday August 9, 2023, in Raeford N.C.  Keidra was preceded in death by a beloved son, Keyon Reaves "Man Man".  He leaves to cherish his loving memories: 4 sons, Montice McManus, Isaiah McDow, Keidra Reaves Jr., Jayceon Reaves; 5 daughters, Jada Reaves, Kyona Kelley, Ariona Reaves, Paris Reaves and Kirah Reaves; 1 grandchild, MaLaini Brown; His parents, Pamala Reaves and...

Mr. Charles Linburg Wrencher “Lindy” was born on August 11, 1927, to the late Ransom Wrencher Sr. and Willie Mae Rogers in Apex, NC. He entered eternal rest on July 20, 2023, at his residence in Carthage, NC.   Mr. Wrencher was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Gerushia Wrencher, children, Geneva Brower, Marie Brooks, Monica Boston, Fred Thomas, John Wrencher, and Charles Wrencher. He leaves to cherish his loving memories; Children, Barbara Harris (Ben),...

Heather Marie Gray, 47, of Wake County and formerly of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Professional services are entrusted to Kearns Memorial.