All Obituaries

Jay Garrison of Pinebluff passed away on September 16, 2019, at the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 75. ​Jay was born Omar Jay Garrison, Jr in Moore County on March 4, 1944, to the late Omar Jay Garrison, Sr. and Mary Greene Garrison. While growing up Jay and his family eventually moved from neighboring Hamlet to Aberdeen and where he graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1962. Jay has always been an entrepreneur throughout his entire life where he was the owner of Big A’s...

Mrs. Alba Morley of Pinebluff passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, in FirstHealth Moore Regional at the age of 79.   Mrs. Morley was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 14, 1940, to the late Gene and Antoinette Cocco Sannino. Alba and her husband visited Moore County in the late 1980s and enjoyed the mild winters of the Sandhills and in 1988 decided to call Pinebluff home. She enjoyed riding horses and drag racing with her husband, alternating their time to drive. Her big thrill was...

Aiden Robert Smith of Cameron went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at UNC Hospital. He was the son of Dean Smith and Shanique Verbal and the brother of Brandon and Sentia. A memorial service will be held at Crumpler Funeral Home, 40229 US 1 Hwy in Aberdeen with Pastor Virgil Dwyer officiating.

Beverly Ann Lois Blake, age 87, died on September 2, 2019, at her home in Pinehurst, NC. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and graduated from Marlborough High School in 1949. A fiercely independent woman, Beverly struck out at a young age to pursue her career and eventually start a family. She enjoyed gardening, cross-stitching, traveling, square dancing, and listening to Willie Nelson. She was especially fond of Holden Beach, NC, spending many summers there with...

Richard (Dick) K. Colegrove went to be with the Lord on August 27. Born in Cortland, NY in 1931, Dick was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Grace. In 1984 Dick and Grace sold their shoe store in Fulton, NY and moved to Seven Lakes bringing Grace’s Dad with them. Dick was an avid golfer who enjoyed the game and his golf buddies. Dick was a kind, cheerful man who loved the Lord.  He always had a twinkle in his eye and a joke to tell. He is survived by his loving niece, Marilyn...

Ms. Maigen Nikole Ocasio of Whispering Pines passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in UNC Hospital at the age of 18. Maigen was born in Cumberland County on June 11, 2001, to Alex & Marca Ocasio. Maigen will always be remembered by her lovingness towards others as well as her sweet personality. Maigen enjoyed lollipops, swimming, nakedness, and sugar kisses. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Angel L. Ocasio; her great grandmothers, Florence Redding and Nira Hinkle; her...

Mr. George E. Briddell, Jr. of Pinebluff passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 75. George was born on January 11, 1944, in Stamford, CT to the late George E Briddell, Sr. and Susan Bureski Briddell. George proudly served in the United States Air Force where he served as a military police officer. Upon leaving the military, George worked for over 30 years at Fidelity bank in Connecticut. He was a very humble man with his deep faith in God....

DATELINE: PINEBLUFF MR. ROBERT F. MOORE OF PINEBLUFF PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019 AT THE AGE OF 64.    ROBERT WAS BORN IN RICHMOND COUNTY ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1954, TO THE LATE HALLIE EDISON AND EVA JONES MOORE. WHEN ROBERT WAS YOUNGER HE ENJOYED DRAG RACING AT ROCKINGHAM. HE ALSO ENJOYED PLAYING GOLF AND SPENDING TIME WITH HIS BEST FRIEND, BILL BEARD, AND DOING YARDWORK OUTSIDE. HE WAS A LOVING FATHER, BROTHER, AND GRANDFATHER. HE WAS PRECEDED IN...

Mr. Ralph E. Johnson of Southern Pines passed away at his home in Southern Pines Gracious Living on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the age of 95.  Mr. Johnson was born in Henry County, MO on June 12, 1924, to the late Lewis Carl and Martha Odel Johnson. Ralph was an avid golfer and outdoorsman and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and then continued to work for the Department of Defense in Human Resources. Along with his parents,...

Mr. William Douglas Mcneill of Aberdeen passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 61.    Mr. Mcneill was born in Hoke County on July 28, 1957 to the late Prince and Hattie Campbell Mcneill. William enjoyed playing the guitar and fishing. Along with his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers, Prince Mcneill, Jr., John Henry Mcneill, Jimmy Lee McNeill, Kenneth Mcneill.    He leaves behind to cherish his memory are...