Stella Frances Alexander, 87, of Pinehurst, NC, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.  She is survived by sisters,  Shirley Rucker of NJ, and Dorothy Baker(Juie) of NC; brother, Joseph Mancuso(Helena) of PA; Goddaughter, Raquel Thomas (Jay) of NC,  and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Love Grove FWB Church, 293 Dawkins St. Aberdeen, NC, ...

Lavonda Renee Graham, 67, of Carthage, NC,  closed her eyes on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Firsthealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst, and is now resting in Jehovah's memory and in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her. She's survived by her loving husband Anthony Graham; four daughters, LaDetira Stradford( I'treon), Maurita Mckenzie ( Reggie), Erica Graham, and Laura Bunch( Kelvin); Three grandsons, Terrell Ford, Xzavier Graham, and Jalenn Graham( Kiedra); one great grandson, ...

Antonio Jamal Brown, 41 of Raeford, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A viewing will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 12:00p.m. until 4:00pm at Kearns Memorial, 22421 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Maxton NC. The family will hold a service in Georgia for Mr. Brown at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton.

Kimberly Annette Eldewik, 41, of Garner, NC, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Aaliyah Carter; son, Dashawn Carter; mother, Arlene Wesley; sister, Kathy Tharrington,  and a host of other relatives and friends.   Professional services entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton, NC.

Dante Tiago Reaves, infant son of Brandon Reaves and Alayra Maldonado of Cameron, NC, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Womack Army Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria Reaves. Dante is survived by his parents, Brandon Reaves and Alayra Maldonado; sisters; Meilah Reaves and Eyana Reaves; grandparents, Preston Reaves, Iasia Reaves, Albert Maldonado, Mayra Serrano, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lord Sultan EL-Amin, 51, Eastwood, NC, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Farid EL-Amin and Na'imah EL-Amin.  Lord was lovingly known by his family as a "Piping hot Aries",  a son, brother, an uncle and what one may consider "funnyish" talking realist. He fought his battle with life in silence.  God requested his presence and now he resides in Heaven with his founding ...

Stacy Renee Smith, 33, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Professional services entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton, NC.

Maurice Moss, 62, of Maxton, North Carolina, formerly of Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. He leaves to cherish his memories; children, Tyrone Mcintyre, Maxton NC, Shamika Moss, Concord NC,  Maurice Moss, Maysville NC, Maurice Osby, Cleveland OH, Yonna Moss, Cleveland OH, Shatika Moss, Cleveland OH and other relatives and friends.   Professional services entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton.

Annie Loise Stephenson Baker, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. The family will hold a private service.  Professional services entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton.

Labar Sanchez Pratt, 48, of Nashville, Tennessee, Formerly of Southern Pines, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Mr. Pratt at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Down Memory Lane, 161 Dawkins St., Aberdeen, NC. 28315. Professional services entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton.