All Obituaries

Carl Wayne Brant of Vass passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional at the age of 61. Carl was born in Upstate NY on February 13, 1962, to the late Nicholas Hernandez and Dolorine Brant. Carl was a very loving and caring person. He was always full of joy and happiness. He loved his life. He was a simple man that loved people and watching his westerns. Bonfires and friends were where Carl was happiest. Carl deeply loved the Lord. He leaves behind his loving...

Donald A. “Don” Zimmerman of Whispering Pines, passed away Friday, May 19th, peacefully and as he had wished, at home and surrounded by his family. He was born June 9, 1931, in Lakewood, OH to the late Lloyd G. & Helen Zimmerman. He was a 1949 graduate of Lakewood High School in Lakewood, OH, and while there, was a member of the military reserves. After graduation, he attended Ohio Wesleyan University and was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. While attending...

Mrs. Kathleen Ann Brewer, age 51, of Aberdeen NC departed this life on Sunday, April 2, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, Baltimore Maryland, on January 5, 1972, to Clarence O. Blueford and Barbara Seekford. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Patty Roades, and Mrs. Carol Zbytnuik. Kathleen was a devoted wife and a loving Mother and Grandmother. She was an avid homemaker and also loved her fur babies as well. Mrs. Brewer is survived by her husband...

Allen Keith Schell of Seven Lakes, formerly of Lumberton, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 69. Keith was born in Red Springs to the late Furman Schell and Dorothy Schell Stevens. He was a graduate of Red Springs High School, where he was an outstanding baseball player. His playing abilities earned him a baseball scholarship to Sandhills Community College, where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Keith spent many years serving the City of...

Dori Pawlowski of Jackson Springs passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 76. Doris was born in Orange County, Florida on September 16, 1946, to the late John Blanton, Jr. and Retha Hamilton Blanton. Doris attended and graduated from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, FL in 1964. She went on to obtain two associate's degrees and later worked for Western Carolina University until her retirement. After her retirement, she enjoyed the simple things in life such as traveling....

James "Bruce" Patterson of Vass passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 64. Bruce was born in Moore County on January 11, 1959, to the late James and Rebecca Knight Patterson. He grew up and attended Moore County Schools and worked at JP Stevens for 25 years. Bruce led a very quiet life, and he was a caring person. He enjoyed collecting guns and swords.  He leaves behind his sisters Barbara Rutledge (Jim) of Jacksonville, and Joann Wood (Frank) of Carthage;...

Jack Howard Pretty of Pinehurst passed away in his home on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 89. Jack was born in New York on December 15, 1933, to the late John and Wealthy Pretty. Jack retired from Nestle Corporation after 34 years. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Pinehurst, NC. Sandra Pretty. Jack enjoyed golfing and traveling. He and Sandra would always spend the winter in Costa Rica. He is preceded in death by his son, John W. Pretty. He leaves behind his wife of 66...

Vernon R. Crumpler, 85 passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. January 9, 1938 – February 5, 2023.  The little line, the “dash” between Vernon’s birthday and his last day with us, represents a long life of caring about people.  His dash was valuable and meaningful and is defined through his legacy of coaching, teaching, and mentoring. He made the most of his dash and fulfilled his life’s purpose …to care about and make a difference in the...

Charles “Patrick” Gallagher, 36 of West End passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at Moore Regional Hospital. Patrick was born on December 16th, 1986 in Pinehurst, NC. He was a graduate of Pinecrest High School and worked in the construction field. Patrick was preceded in death by his Biological mother Kathleen “Katie” Gallagher, His father Cary Donathan McRae, His Grandparents Patrick and Patricia Gallagher, and his sister Tiffany McRae...

Mildred Mercer Townsend of Red Springs passed away at Morrison Manor on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the age of 95.   Mildred was born in Robeson County on November 11, 1927, to the late James and Juliet Sellers Huggins. Mildred grew up in Robeson County and graduated high school in 1944. She later attended and graduated from Women's College, now UNC-Greensboro, with a bachelor's degree in home economics with a concentration in food services.  She married...