All Obituaries

Karla Denise Blanton of Cameron passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 60. Karla was born on May 31, 1963, to the late Carson and Grace Griggs Currie. She was a graduate of Pinecrest High School and worked for what is now Mitsubishi Chemical in Greenville, SC. Karla enjoyed going to the beach and was a die-hard motorcycle rider. She loved music and will be remembered for her style. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Clara Dorsett (Barker) Brundrett of Pinebluff passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in Autumn Care of Biscoe at the age of 88. Clara was born in Lee County on January 10, 1935, to the late William and Zella Davis Barker. She was an active member of the Pinebluff United Methodist Church as well as the Lions Club in Pinebluff and was even a "Lion of the Year". Clara was recognized in Pinebluff as a Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work in the town including the food pantry....

Roger Perhealth of Aberdeen passed away at FirstHealth Moore Regional, with his family by his side, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 67. Roger was born in Moore County on February 15, 1956, to the late Thurman and Geneva Quick Perhealth. He was a well-known member of the community and known for his love of hunting, trapping, and cooking. Roger was a caring person with a big heart who always enjoyed making people laugh. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Clyde B. Wiblin, II, affectionately known as "Duke" among his friends and family, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 86. His final sentiment, a testament to his character, was that he expressed to his family his belief that he had lived a good life. Duke was born on November 23, 1936, in Charleston, West Virginia. He now reunites with his beloved wife of 42 years, Juanita F. Wiblin (Davis), his parents, Clyde B. and Iva J. Wiblin (Miller), and step-daughter...

George Edward Dees of Pinebluff passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in his home at the age of 78. George was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina on February 25, 1945, to the late Peter Currie and Margaret Honeycutt Dees. He grew up in Laurinburg and attended Scotland County Schools and graduated in 1963. After high school, he began working for CP&L, now Duke Energy and retired after 35 years.  George found joy in golfing and fishing. Over the years he developed...

Carrington Anthony Lipert passed away at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital on November 4th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 85. Born, October 18, 1938, to Winona and Anthony Lipert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He proudly served in the US Army in the Armored Division. Carrington worked for the City of West Allis in Wisconsin for more than 20 years when he retired. He then moved down to Holden Beach, NC. He loved to sketch, draw, and paint as well as taking long walks on...

Steffanie Roseanne Walter went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of October 25th, 2023. She passed away after a five-year battle with cancer at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.  Steffanie Walter (née Thomas) was born and raised in Moore County and graduated from North Moore in 1990. Steffanie met the love of her life, Brian Walter, in 2009 and they got married in Hawaii where they lived for a brief period of time.  Steffanie was...

Robert Scott Darby of Aberdeen passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in UNC Healthcare Southeastern at the age of 64. Robert was born in Moore County on August 6, 1959, to the late Kenneth and Mary Russell Darby. Robert was a graduate of Pinecrest High School and worked in local government. He enjoyed fishing and gardening as well as spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rusty Darby. He leaves behind his sister, Vauna Cagle; his...

Dr. James S. Cole, of Pinehurst, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born in Vinton, Iowa; his parents were Jess and Janet Cole. He graduated from the University of Iowa School of Medicine and completed his fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Seattle, Washington. He continued in academic medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Jim then had private practices in Appleton, WI, and later in Raleigh, NC until...

Dorothy B Taylor passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 90 years old. Dorothy was born in Anniston Alabama on June 8, 1933, to the late John King Brewer and Penola Jones. Along with her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband William Edison Taylor, one brother, Luther Dennis Brewer, three sons Joseph Carl Colasacco; Shon Eddie Taylor; Johnnie Uber Taylor; and a daughter Delbra Steptoe.  Dorothy was a fun-loving woman who enjoyed spending time with her...