All Obituaries

Mr. Larry Dwight Campbell of Robbins passed away on Sunday, March 29th, 2020, in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 54. Larry was born in Richmond County on January 21st, 1966, to Charlie and Barbara Deaton Campbell. He served for many years as an officer with the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Troy. Larry was an exceptional painter and artist. One of Larry's biggest hobbies was bargain shopping and finding good deals at local flea markets and yard sales. Larry was...

Ms. Kimberly Stokes Waldron of Pinebluff passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 18, 2020, at the age of 60. Kim was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on June 17, 1959, to COL (Ret) John Patrick Stokes III, and the late Joyce Longanacre Stokes.  Kim worked for many years as an Army Public Affairs Officer in the Civil Service. She was a member of the Australian Shepherd Club of America and enjoyed competing with her four-legged companions in both agility and...

Mr. Ernest Jeffrey Netherly, Jr. of Aberdeen passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Duke Hospital at the age of 68. Ernest or Junior, as he was affectionately called, was born in Moorehead, KY, on November 11, 1951, to Ernest Jeffrey Netherly, Sr. and Audrey Thomas Netherly. Junior worked for many years in construction and lived a simple man's life. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, always supporting his family. Junior enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. Many of his...

Mr. Craig B. Perry of Aberdeen passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in his home at the age of 87. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 11:00 at Ashley Heights Baptist Church with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will follow in the church cemetery. Pastor David Boroughs will be officiating. Mr. Perry was born in Washington, D.C. on July 5, 1932, to the late Sherwood and Ozella Toler Perry. Craig proudly served...

Nancy Hicks Allen of West End went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the age of 74. Nancy was born in Richmond County on September 4, 1945, to the late Claude and Ruby Thomas Hicks. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family will dearly miss the text messages at night to tell them goodnight and that she loved them dearly. Nancy's arms were always open wide to show her family that she would always be there for them. She was preceded in...

Mary Jane Kerr of Sanford passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020, at UNC Medical Center at the age of 63.  Mary Jane was born in Puerto Rico on April 2, 1956, to David W. Kerr and Carmen E. Selgas. Before her unexpected passing, Mary Jane was a very kind, happy and loving person who always put others first before herself. She lived and breathed for her children and grandchildren. To say that Mary Jane was very talented is an understatement. Mary Jane worked for over twenty years...

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Hollyfield of West End passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care at the age of 83.  Mrs. Hollyfield was born in Moore County on June 25, 1936, to the late Clarence and Olivia Settle Wilson. For many years, she was a dedicated employee of K-Mart and enjoyed being around people, especially her customers. Margaret loved meeting people and making them laugh throughout her life and her sense of humor was unmatched....

Daniel Allen Evans of Rural Valley, PA, originally from Carthage, North Carolina, died on January 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Meagan Greygor, his parents Dan & Pamela Evans, his grandparents Vivian Evans (& the late Tildon Evans), Leon & Peggy Phillips, his uncles Nathan Phillips, Frank Evans, and Reggie Patterson, and his dog Rocky Balboa.  Danny loved his country, exploring the world, the great outdoors, Jeeps, woodwork, dogs, the Pittsburgh...

Mr. William Lawton Johnson, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, in the Grayson Rehabilitation & Health Center in Independence, Virginia at the age of 78. Mr. Johnson was born on December 21, 1941, to the late Lemuel and Mary Suttles Johnson. He was a member of the New Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Aberdeen. He was preceded in death by his son, Theodore Johnson; brothers, Hubert Johnson and Eugene A Johnson; his sister, Louise Westbrook He is survived by...

Mr. Shelly Clyde Coward of Aberdeen, formerly of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, in his home at the age of 84.  Mr. Coward was born in Florence, SC on August 7, 1935, to the late Wilburn and Nannie McCutcheon Coward. At the age of 17, Shelly proudly served all over the country and later retired from the United States Navy as a Gunners Mate. While in service he met his late wife, Carol Ann. He and his wife were married on February 22,...