All Obituaries

Mr. Michael Lee Switzer of Carthage passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at The Greens of Pinehurst at the age of 75.    Mr. Switzer was born on September 22, 1944, in Josephine County, OR to the late Orpheus and Margaret Reynolds Switzer. Michael enjoyed tinkering in his garage and working on cars. He especially loved training and handling dogs and attending car shows.    He leaves behind his wife, Laura Switzer of Carthage; her son, Keith and his wife, Jamie of...

Charlie “Howard” Hendrix of Raeford passed away peacefully after a long illness at the FirstHealth Hospice House on October 16, 2019 at the age of 81. Howard was born in Hoke County on September 16, 1938, to the late Charlie Franklin and Ruth Carter Hendrix. At the age of 17, Howard joined the US Navy where he served on the USS Princeton, USS Coral Sea, USS America, and the USS Ranger. After 20 years of dedicated service to his country, he began working at Burlington Industries...

Rebecca Wright Michael of Aberdeen passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the age of 68. Rebecca was born in Richmond County on December 20, 1950, to the late James and Christine Davis Wright. Rebecca thoroughly enjoyed crafting and going to crafting festivals. She was a loving girlfriend, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Wright. She leaves behind her loving companion of 20 years, Robert Bowden of Aberdeen; her...

Ms. Shannon Dawn Sullivan of Pinebluff passed away unexpectantly on October 7, 2019, at the age of 37. Shannon was born in Moore County on November 23, 1981, to Cicero Edgar Sullivan, Jr and Pamala Black Sullivan. She will always be remembered for her loving personality and her adornment for her cat. Shannon found it always pleasing spending time with her friends and family as well as trying to please others. She is preceded in death by her father as well as her sister, Sarah Sullivan. She...

Mr. Elijah L. Mather of Vass passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the age of 30. Elijah was born in Moore County on November 28, 1988. Elijah was a loving son, grandson, and brother. He dearly loved his friends and enjoyed working on cars installing electronics and sound systems. Elijah was a very intelligent man and will be missed by many. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bill Mather and Kenneth Cummings. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents,...

Mr. James "Jim" Jones of Rockingham passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, in Pinehurst of the Greens Rehab and Living Facility at the age of 77. He leaves behind his wife, Donna Jones of Rockingham; his step-son, James Sykes of Rockingham and his step-daughter, Kelly Williams of Alabama. No service arrangements are made at this time.

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...