All Obituaries

Teresa Manning, 60, passed away on February 28, 2021, in Rockingham, NC. Teresa Manning was born on September 13, 1960 in Tucson, AZ, to Bob Clark and the late Annie Clark. Mrs. Manning retired from the Department of Corrections. After retirement, Teresa helped others by being a home health caretaker. She was a woman with a soft spot for animals. Teresa also enjoyed going to yard sales, visiting thrift shops, traveling and playing bingo.  Teresa is survived by her husband, Philip...

Scottie Kiser, age 42, was born February 6, 1979 departed this life on Tuesday February 16, 2021. Scottie leaves behind to cherish his memory: his Mother, Thelma Kiser of Aberdeen, his Brother Ray Kiser of Aberdeen, his Brother Benjamin McGee  and two minor daughters he loved dearly Selena Carol Kiser and Annamarie Kiser and his step-mother Nellie Savage of Aberdeen with 7 nephews 2 nieces and his Best Buddy  Russell Perhealth  who took him under his wings as a...

Mr. Anthony J. Faranetta of Pinehurst passed away in his home on January 5, 2021, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family.   Mr. Faranetta was born in Passaic, NJ on January 15, 1943, to the late Joseph and Mary Confrancesco Faranetta. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW of Southern Pines. He was a lifetime supporter of the military. The summer-time was spent in Wareham, MA in their cottage, frequently crabbing with his grandchildren...

In loving memory of a man of God. A loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Joseph was an intelligent, well-known, and respected individual. He pursued and excelled in higher education at Brooklyn College. His professional background was in law enforcement, in which he worked at several law enforcement agencies; such as The New York Police Department, Queens District Attorney’s Office and he retired from the United States Federal Marshal...

Kathryn Murphy Sellers, 89, of Southern Pines, died Monday, January 4, 2021. Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Kathryn was Salutatorian of her graduating class at Wilmington High School and attended the University of Delaware where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Though she taught across the US and overseas as a military wife, Kathryn spent most of her teaching career at Southern Pines Middle where she became the school’s first teacher of the Gifted and...

Juanita Wiblin of Aberdeen passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in her home at the age of 87. Juanita was born on October 12, 1933, in West Liberty, KY. Juanita was a beautiful person inside and out. She was married to her husband, Clyde, for 43 wonderful years. Juanita worked at Lutheran Senior City Resthome in Columbus, OH. She later moved to North Carolina and enjoyed time at home with Clyde, whom she affectionately called Duke, cooking and taking care of her home. She is...

Mr. James "Jim" William Prim, III of Southern Pines passed away Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2020, in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 82. Jim was born in Moore County on September 26, 1938, to the late James and Madeline Chatfield Prim. He was a lifelong resident of Moore County and graduated from Southern Pines High School in 1956. After graduating from high school he attended NC State University. While he was a student at NC State University he was...

Marshall K. Hall of Pinebluff passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Peak Resource-Pinelake at the age of 86. Marshall was born in Aurora on June 24, 1934, to the late William Riley and Gertha Kirman Hall. Before joining the Air Force, he obtained his private pilot's license and worked with Pamlico Flying Services. After 20 years of service as a U.S. Air Force Master Sargent. Marshall proudly served in Vietnam, working on B-52s as well as working on and flying B-22's...

Dateline: Whispering Pines Mrs. Sylvia Terry of Whispering Pines passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, in Quail Haven Village at the age of 84. Mrs. Terry was born on September 17, 1936, to the late Orville and Edith Carmon McGrath. After a career with Mountain Bell, she moved to Camp Verde, AZ with her late husband, Neil. She was an avid horseback rider and a dedicated Christian at Calvary Chapel in Arizona. In 2014, she moved to Whispering Pines with her son, Dennis. Along with her...

Lee R. Stewart, 84, of Pinehurst, passed into heaven last Friday, November 6, 2020, at his home with his wife, Betty, by his side.  Lee was born in Ashtabula, Ohio to Howard and Mary Stewart on August 23, 1936. He was a retired chemical engineer from the Zinc Industry for 38 years.  Lee was raised by his parents in Unionville, Ohio, attending elementary school there before attending high school in Madison, Ohio. Lee attended Ohio State University in Columbus,...