All Obituaries

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,...

Mr. Boyd Duncan of Aberdeen passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2019, in his home at the age of 77. Boyd was born in Columbus County on January 30, 1942, to the late Burris Franklin Duncan and Connie Nobles Duncan. Boyd will always be remembered for his strong ideals and beliefs. He enjoyed shooting his firearms and going to Mac's for breakfast. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda, and his brothers, Donald, and Joseph Duncan. He is survived by his son, Keith...

Mrs. Christine Anne Batten of West End passed away unexpectantly at her home on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the age of 57. Christine was born in Moore County on July 27, 1962, to the late William and Sandra Woodell Ruckert. She was very dedicated to her job and worked for over 20 years at Linda's Cafe in Pinehurst. Before the death of her late husband, Joe, they enjoyed spending time together at the beach. Christine will always be remembered by her empathy and always putting others...

Mr. Ronald Joseph Favelli, Sr. of Whispering Pines passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 81.  Ronald was born in Lake County, IL on May 4, 1938 to the late Peno and Susan Briscoe Favelli. He was married on January 30, 1956 to his late wife of 63 years, Marilyn. In the 1960s, Ron opened up his own business, Favelli Painting & Decorating, in which his son operates today. When he wasn't busy working on a project, he enjoyed...

Christina Renee Clemons passed away at her home on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the age of 30. Christina was born on June 18, 1989, in Wake county. She was extremely kind and always thought of others. She was a caring and fun-loving person. She adored her family and loved spending time with them. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Waxie Locklear, her grandfather Enoch Locklear, and her father Fred Clemons.  She is survived by her mother, Heather Locklear; her...

  Mr. William Wilson Daley, Jr. of Aberdeen passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the age of 79 in the FirstHealth Hospice House. Mr. Daley was born in Allegheny County, PA on November 22, 1940, to the late William and Bonnie Poston Daley. William worked for many years as a territorial manager for Coca Cola and the began working with Service Master as a regional manager before retiring. He enjoyed playing golf, smoking cigars and was an amazing storyteller....

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...