Fry and Prickett Funeral Home built in 1892.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
Welcome to Pines Funerals
A Family-Owned Company
We are a small company of independently owned funeral homes located in Moore County North Carolina. Since 1957, T. T. "Tommy" Prickett has owned and operated Fry and Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage. In 1990 he brought in a partner Robert Nunnaley and since then they have incorporated Kennedy Funeral Home of Robbins and Powell Funeral Home and Crematory in Southern Pines as other locations with in the county. Each of these facilities have a unique and rich history within their respected communities dating back to 1886. You may read more about each facilities on the "About" page.
Committed to the families in our communities.
We want to thank you for taking the time to visit with us online. If you are reading this you are most likely looking for funeral information. Our new website has been designed to help you know and understand in the most simple terms what your options are when it comes to final arrangements. Whether you are looking for information on complete funeral services, memorial services, cremation or any other types of service it should be available here on our website. We also offer an interactive obituary page which gives you the opportunity to post your favorite memories, pictures or videos of your loved one, share your thoughts with others or simply leave a much-appreciated condolence to a grieving family. Please take your time and look around. We have a complete schedule of prices for all of our services as well as caskets, vaults and urns. This is a feature that will help you to understand the cost of service before you talk to a director. We are concerned about the high cost of funeral service and will help you make our services affordable and meaningful to you. If you have any questions you may email us or call us anytime, we are here to help you.
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Our Obituaries
David Wilson
March 6, 2022
David Wilson, age 69 of Cameron died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County, he was a son of William R. Wilson and the late Betty Simpson Wilson. David had a lifelong love for horses and was a trainer, calf roper and farrier. He owned and operated D/W Farm in Cameron. He also had a passion for music and played the guitar and sang.
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Elsie Mae Troxler
February 10, 2022
Elsie Mae Troxler, age 98, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at FirstHealth Hospice House.
A cryptside service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 1105 Morganton Road, Southern Pines, NC.
Born in Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frank Roberts and Elsie Mae Hand Roberts.
In addition to her parents, she was...
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Edward G Shepley
January 12, 2022
Edward G Shepley, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his
home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with COPD.
He was born on May 29, 1933 in Moore County to the late Raymond and Blanche
Davis Shepley. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Ed loved horses and
co-founded the Moore County Saddle Club. He could play the guitar and
several other instruments by ear....
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Donald Robert Calfee
January 12, 2022
Donald Robert Calfee "Don" passed away peacefully January 12, 2022 with his
wife and three children by his side. Don is survived by his wife Nettie,
three children (Ben, Aimee and Robert) and granddaughter Summer.
Don was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather; honorable Navy
veteran; and charismatic leader instrumental in building tourism in Moore
County. His family and friends...
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Wayne Edward Fleming, Sr.
January 5, 2022
Wayne Edward Fleming Sr, age 71 of Southern Pines died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County, he was a son of the late Robert Leslie Fleming and Margaret Hunt Andrade. Wayne proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a car wash detailer in several locations over a span of 30 years.
He was...
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Louise Tripp Cook
January 4, 2022
Louise Tripp Cook, age 90 of Carthage passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022
at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Born in Bolton, NC she was a daughter of the late William B. Tripp and
Vallie Luck Payne. She worked for several years at Moore Regional Hospital
in Central Supplies.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph "Buck" Cook; two sons
Randy and Mike Cook; brother...
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Carrie Phillips Davis
January 2, 2022
Carrie Phillips Davis, age 71, of Southern Pines died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Phillips and Eunice Whittington Newell. Carrie worked as a waitress when she was younger and later as a caretaker. Over the last several years she has been a homemaker. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was a devout...
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Stanley Dziok
December 23, 2021
Stanley Joseph "Stan" Dziok, 69, of Sanford passed into the loving arms of
our Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at
2:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Carthage with Reverend Gregg
Newton officiating.
The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Ashley
Andersen in Sanford.
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Bernice Flinchum Dowdy
December 22, 2021
Bernice Flinchum Dowdy, age 92 of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in
Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County, she was a daughter of the late Isaac Jones and Lucy Mae (Mock) Flinchum. Bernice and her late husband Jesse Franklin Dowdy
lived in Gulf for many years while raising their daughters. She worked in textiles earlier in...
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David Hunt
December 18, 2021
David Ray "Red" Hunt, age 71, of Carthage died Saturday, December 18, 2021
at his home.
Born in Davidson County he was a son of the late Clyde and Odessa Ashburn
Hunt. Red served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and worked as a
roofer and HVAC technician early in life. He later started his own
business, Hunt's Seamless Gutters and operated it for many years.
Red enjoyed his family...
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Lynn Wester Caviness
October 4, 1957 - December 10, 2021
Lynn Wester Caviness, age 64, of Carthage, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, December 10, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. She is now enjoying the presence of her Lord and Saviour alongside her husband.
Born October 4, 1957 in Johnston County, North Carolina, Lynn was the daughter of the late Speedy and Janie Creekmore.
Lynn was a...
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Eleanor "Jean" Irvin
November 7, 1949 - November 26, 2021
Eleanor "Jean" Irvin, age 72, a lifelong resident of Southern Pines, died peacefully at her home Friday, November 26, 2021. Born November 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James Luther and Eleanor Adams Irvin.
Jean graduated from Southern Pines High School in 1968 and from East Carolina University in 1972, majoring in social work. She followed her passion for helping people by working...
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Patsy McCrary Salmon
November 26, 2021
Patsy McCrary Salmon, age 80, of Carthage passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Born in Davidson County she was the daughter of the late Foster Grant McCrary & Audrey Hiatt McCrary. During Vietnam, Patsy worked as a secretary and typist for several high ranking military officials at the Pentagon. In 1967, she returned to Moore County and...
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James Douglas Needham
November 24, 2021
James Douglas Needham, of Carthage passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, just four days before his 78th birthday.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Goard and Rev. Robert Kidd officiating.. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the fellowship hall...
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James Douglas Needham
November 24, 2021
James Douglas Needham, of Carthage, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, just four days before his 78th birthday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Brian Goard and the Rev. Robert Kidd officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the fellowship hall.
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Richard Junior Cockman
November 16, 2021
Richard Junior Cockman, age 82, of Carthage, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home.
A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late Gurney and Lillie (Crabtree) Cockman. He worked for over 30 years as a truck driver for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
He is predeceased by his wife Shirley Furr Cockman; his step-daughter, Jeannie Horney; his brother, Lester...
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Paul Anderson Wall
November 3, 2021
Paul Anderson Wall, age 92 of Carthage, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at
FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A native of Yadkin County he was a son of the late John Anderson and Rosie
Snow Wall. Paul worked as an inspector with the NC Department of
Transportation for 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Doris Garner Wall;
brothers Howard and Roy Lee Wall;...
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Ralph C. Rogers
November 1, 2021
Ralph C. Rogers, age 84 of West End died Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home.
Born in Lee County he was a son of the late Thomas Paschal and Rosa Patterson Rogers. Ralph was a retired school bus mechanic with Moore County Schools.
He was preceded in death by his brothers William, Thomas and Rayon Rogers.
He is survived by his children Cary A. Rogers of Monroe and Lisa R. Smith and...
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Thomas L. West
October 26, 2021
Thomas L. West, age 85 of Pinehurst died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at
FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC.
A native of Lansford, PA he was a son of the late LeRoy and Olga West. Tom
grew up in Coaldale, PA, and resided in the Lehigh Valley before settling
in Pinehurst. He was a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
in Lancaster, PA and a retired printer. He moved to...
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Jimmy Roy Black
February 11, 1941 - October 25, 2021
Jimmy Roy Black, 80, died Monday, October 25, 2021. He was born on February
11, 1941 in Tyler, Texas. He called himself a "Tyler Rose". He resided in
Pinehurst and Wilmington, NC. His parents were Bethel Corley Black and
Tommie Black (both deceased), his only son, Jonathan Black (deceased) and
oldest brother, Tommy Black of Wylie Texas (deceased). He is survived by
his wife, Suzanne...
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Frankie Trotter McCaskill
October 23, 2021
Frankie Trotter McCaskill, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in Robbins after a brief illness.
A native of Moore County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Trotter, also of Robbins. Frankie was an avid Duke fan, but enjoyed all sports. Frankie won the title of Miss Moore County in 1956, a sixty-one year member of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina Order...
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James William Ring
April 4, 1934 - October 23, 2021
James William Ring, age 88, of Carthage passed away on October 23, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Vass, on Monday, October 25 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Bill Davis officiating. Burial to follow at Johnson Grove Cemetery. The family visitation will take place at 1:00 PM at the church.
James was born April...
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Betty Simpson Locklear
October 22, 2021
Betty Simpson Locklear, age 75 of Carthage died Friday, October 22, 2021 at
First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Camden, NJ she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Edith
Williams Simpson. Betty moved to Moore County in 1975 and worked as a CNA
doing private duty nursing.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Paulette Matthews and Louann
Matthews; her...
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James Lee Edwards, Sr.
September 10, 2021
James ("Jim") Lee Edwards, Sr., age 83, of Vass died Friday (September 10,
2021) at his home with his family.
A private graveside service was held at White Hill Presbyterian Church on
Monday, September 13.
Jim was born in Rockfish in 1937, to the late Logan and Viola Edwards. His
father died when Jim was an infant and he subsequently resided with his
paternal grandparents, Hazzard and...
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Jeanette Garner Morgan
August 21, 2021
Jeanette Garner Morgan, age 76, of Carthage passed away Saturday, August
21, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst from
complications of COVID-19.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Edward and Madge
Phillips Garner. She worked in Textiles most of her working years. She
always enjoyed cooking meals and desserts for friends and family. She loved
her...
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Karl Morris Kotovsky
February 28, 1954 - August 20, 2021
Karl Morris Kotovsky, age 67, of Southern Pines died on Friday, August 20,
2021 at Penick Village in Southern Pines, NC.
Born on February 28, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Karl was a son of
the late Hymen and Mildred Schafer Kotovsky.
In his younger years Karl worked in the printing industry in Washington DC.
In 1989 he suffered serious injuries in a skiing accident in...
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Gilbert Coy Moore
August 20, 2021
Gilbert Coy Moore, age 87, of Star, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Benjamin Harrison and
Ethel Brown Moore. He worked in textiles for over 40 years at Collins &
Aikman in Siler City.
Gilbert loved riding motorcycles and traveling. He loved his bluegrass
music, playing his guitar, and...
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Myrtle Love Presley
August 13, 2021
Myrtle Love Presley, age 91 formerly of Carthage died on Friday, August 13,
2021 in Wilmington.
A native of Moore County, she was the last of ten surviving children born
to the late Walter and Mary Jane Crutchfield Love.
Myrtle worked with Moore County Government as Deputy Clerk and also at the
health department.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas G. Presley; children...
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Joseph M. "Buck" Kendrick
April 4, 1933 - July 20, 2021
Joseph M. "Buck" Kendrick, age 88, died on July 20, 2021 at First Health
Hospice House, Pinehurst.
Born on April 4, 1933 in Raleigh, N.C. Buck was the son of the late Joseph M
*a*rion and Mary Alford Kendrick Buck earned his Bachelor's Degree in
Marketing after attending Cornell University, lona College, New Rochelle,
NY, and St Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pa.
During his working...
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C. Jack Fry
July 19, 2021
C. Jack Fry, age 80, of Pocola, Oklahoma, passed away at Mercy Hospital in
Fort Smith, Arkansas from COVID pneumonia on July 19, 2021.
Jack was born January 30, 1941 in Memphis, TN to the late Roscoe and Mittie
Fry and had moved to Fort Worth, TX while still a child. In his early
working years, Jack was an artist at the Container Corporation of America
until he felt called to the ministry....
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Bonnie Fields Scott
March 10, 1923 - July 3, 2021
Bonnie Fields Scott, age 98, of Carthage passed away at her home on Saturday, July 3, 2021 surrounded by her daughters and grandsons.
Bonnie was born on March 10, 1923 to John and Sadie Fields. She married Harry Nathaniel (Bill) Scott. Together they built a working farm and raised a family of four daughters. They were honored to be named the North Carolina Conservation Family Farm of the...
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Louise Garner McNeill
June 16, 2021
Louise Garner McNeill, age 94 of Carthage died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Peak Resources - Pinelake in Carthage,
A native of Moore County, she was a daughter of the late Ira Jason and Maida Williams Garner. Louise retired from Proctor-Silex in Southern Pines. She was also a devoted homemaker and cared deeply for her family. Every Sunday she would faithfully cook a large full course meal for...
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Fred W. Garrison
May 12, 2021
Fred W. Garrison, age 86 of West End died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County, he was the last of 12 surviving children born to
the late Albert Hamilton Garrison and Mittie Hayworth Garrison. Fred
retired from Jesse Jones Sausage Company where he was a sales manager and
supervisor.
He was a lifetime member of Culdee...
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James "Lee" McNeill
May 4, 2021
James "Lee" McNeill, age 78 of Glendon died Tuesday, May 4 , 2021 at
FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A native of Harnett County he was a son of the late Cleve and Ruth (Byrd)
McNeill. Lee served briefly in the US Army and worked for 28 years with
Riley Paving as a Foreman.
He was a lifelong softball player playing in several different leagues
usually as the pitcher. He had a...
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Doris Garner Wall
April 5, 2021
Doris Garner Wall, 88, of Sanford, formerly of Carthage, died Monday, April
5, 2021, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Claudie Lee and
Ethel Mandy Morgan Garner.
Doris was a longtime member of Yates-Thagard Baptist Church and worked in
Textiles for several years.
She was preceded in death by brothers Raymond, Cliff, Bud,...
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Doris Garner
April 5, 2021
Doris Garner Wall, 88, of Sanford, formerly of Carthage, died Monday, April
5, 2021, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Claudie Lee and
Ethel Mandy Morgan Garner.
Doris was a longtime member of Yates-Thagard Baptist Church and worked in
Textiles for several years.
She was preceded in death by brothers Raymond, Cliff, Bud,...
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James "Jimmy" Carlos Bibey
March 3, 1941 - April 4, 2021
James "Jimmy" Carlos Bibey, age 80, passed away at his home in Carthage on April 4, 2021.
Born on March 3, 1941 in Moore County, he was a son of the late Samuel Carlos and Floranna Monroe Bibey.
Jimmy owned and operated Bibey Convenience Store in Carthage for 30 years. He was an active member of Carthage First Presbyterian Church and was also a member of the Jaycee's club. Jimmy enjoyed...
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Jay E. Levy
March 12, 2021
Jay E. Levy, age 76 of Pinehurst, North Carolina—formerly of Baltimore, Maryland—passed away Friday, March 12, 2021.
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Herman B. and Ruth (Garber) Levy.
Jay is survived by his wife Deborah (Debbie) Clark Levy; children Joshua (Tara) Levy, Ben (Stacy Landsman) Levy, Katherine (Jeremy Epstein) Levy, and Emily (Ross Dubin)...
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Virginia Warner Phillips
March 11, 2021
Virginia Warner Phillips, age 89 of Carthage passed away peacefully at the
home of her son and daughter in law in Whispering Pines on Thursday, March
11, 2021.
Virginia was the last surviving child born to the late William Mason and
Della Fields Warner. Early in life she worked in textile manufacturing for
Quality Mills in Carthage. She was also a professional seamstress and
worked for...
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Dorothy Maxine Hicks
May 5, 1949 - March 10, 2021
Dorothy Maxine Hicks, age 71, a lifelong resident of Vass died Wednesday March 10, 2021.
Dorothy was born May 5th, 1949 to the late Vernon Eugene (Luke) and Cornelia Harrison (Dunk) McCrimmon. She served as a housekeeper at the North Carolina Country Club in Pinehurst for thirty plus years. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family, shopping trips with her sisters and golf cart rides with her...
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Carol Dreadin Cherry
November 3, 1947 - March 7, 2021
Carol Dreadin Cherry, age 73 of Carthage passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021
at Elmcroft of Southern Pines in Southern Pines, NC.
Born in Huxford, Alabama on November 3, 1947 she was a daughter of the late
Arthur and Olee (Flowers) Dreadin.
Carol always had big dreams after growing up picking cotton as a girl on
her family farm in South Alabama. After college, she moved to Atlanta, GA
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Albert Eugene "Gene" Seawell
January 24, 1927 - March 3, 2021
Albert Eugene "Gene" Seawell, age 94, a lifelong resident of Glendon died
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home.
Gene was born January 24, 1927 to the late Hulen and Effie Ethel Hughes
Seawell. He served our country in the US Army during WWII, and worked in
Robbins Mill for many years. He also did carpentry work and later in life
enjoyed working as a maintenance supervisor with Pine Needles...
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Christopher Benton McLeod
April 25, 1991 - February 27, 2021
Christopher Benton McLeod, age 29, of Carthage was born April 25, 1991 in
Pinehurst, NC and passed away on February 28, 2021.
Christopher grew up on the 100-year-old McLeod Farm in the Eureka/Farm Life
community. He graduated from Union Pines High School where he was a member
of the National Honor Society and the football team. Christopher's love
for flying grew out of his Senior Year...
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Teresa Terry Tripp
February 13, 2021
Teresa "Terry" Tripp, 92, of Southern Pines, NC and Westerly, RI, died
peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2021, following complications from
her battle with Covid-19. She was born on December 21, 1928, in Ludlow,
Massachusetts to the late John and Pauline Kochanek. Terry was a graduate
of Ludlow High School and the University of Rhode Island. She was
predeceased by her husband of 62...
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Richard C. Rycroft
January 5, 1933 - February 5, 2021
Richard C. Rycroft, age 88 of Pinehurst, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Born in Newton, MA on January 5, 1933 he was a son of the late Clyde and Elizabeth (Cornell) Rycroft.
Richard served in the US Army during the Korean war and later graduated from Boston University with a Masters Degree. He was a lifelong educator, teaching, coaching and...
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Jane Hobbs McPhaul
February 4, 2021
On February 4, 2021, Jane Stevens Hobbs McPhaul passed away peacefully,
surrounded by her family. Jane was born February 3, 1927 in Wilmington, NC,
to Julius C. and Maude Elizabeth (Player) Hobbs. Jane was predeceased by
her husband of 52 years, John "Jack" Archibald McPhaul.
After graduating from Flora McDonald College and starting her career as a
teacher, she married Jack on August 27,...
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Donald D, Crimmins
February 3, 2021
Donald D. Crimmins abruptly departed this life on February 3, 2021, losing
his battle with Covid-19 at age 71. He is survived by his loving wife Meg
of 39 years; his brother Bill Crimmins of Katy, TX; his in-laws Stana and
Jack Kinkaid of Arlington, VA; and many relatives and friends in Seaford,
DE. He was predeceased by his beloved nephew Andrew Crimmins of Houston, TX
in 2010.
Born in...
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Lee Vance Munnerlyn
February 2, 2021
Lee Vance Munnerlyn, age 65, a lifelong resident of Southern Pines passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Jefferson and Margaret McPhatter Mummerlyn. Lee was a US Army Veteran. He retired from IBM as a Process Technician and later worked for Cree, Inc., both in Research Triangle Park.
He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis...
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Mary McLauchlin "Mary Mac" Pope
October 30, 1950 - January 25, 2021
Mary McLauchlin "Mary Mac" Pope, age 70 of Vass, passed away peacefully at
her family farmhouse on Monday, January 25, 2021.
She was born on October 30,1950 and grew up in the family farmhouse that
she dearly loved. She enjoyed being on the farm and always expressed her
strong love for the property. Mary Mac was the daughter of the late Charles
Ray and Mary McLauchlin Pope.
She is...
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Kimberly Oldham Putman
April 20, 1970 - January 21, 2021
Beloved by All, Kimberly Oldham Putman
She loved people, and everyone loved Kimberly Oldham Putnam, age 50 of
Carthage, who passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, January 21,
2021. Known to all as Kim, she was a local girl born and raised in
Carthage. Choosing to raise her own family in Carthage, Kim loved her
family most of all. Soon to have celebrated twenty-five years of...
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Thomas Andrew "Andy" Gibbons
January 20, 2021
Thomas Andrew "Andy" Gibbons, age 56 of Carthage died Wednesday at
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County he was a son of Nancy Barber Sherman and the late
Tommy Farr Gibbons. He attended Union Pines High School and worked for many
years as a heavy equipment operator for Glendon Pyrophllite Rock Quarry.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his...
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Dorothy "Dot" Wright Fortune
January 20, 2021
Dorothy "Dot" Wright Fortune of Southern Pines, North Carolina passed away
January 20, 2021. Born and raised in Greensboro, the daughter of the late
Robert R. and Grace S. Wright, she spent most of her adult years in the
Raleigh area. A homemaker while her children were young, Dorothy later
retired from the North Carolina Parole Commission, at which time she was
awarded the North Carolina...
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Anne Hodge Carpenter
January 9, 2021
Seven Lakes, NC
Anne Hodge Carpenter, age 54, of Seven Lakes passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home following a courageous fight with cancer.
Anne was born in Greenville, SC but spent most of her life in Moore County. She worked as the deli manager and a cake decorator at Harris Teeter for 10 years and later at Food Lion. She also worked with Moore County Schools as Cafeteria...
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Ruby Cockman Brown
January 8, 2021
Ruby Cockman Brown, age 87, of Carthage, who was loved by many and forgotten by none, left to meet with our Lord at 11pm on Friday January 8th. A meeting she had prepared for all her life, she is now walking the streets of gold rejoicing with our Lord and Savior. Words cannot describe how much she will be missed by so many.
As she left she took her last breath with a smile on her face. She...
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Morris Morrie Hitson, Jr.
January 7, 2021
Morris W. Hitson Jr. "Morrie", age 68 of Southern Pines died Thursday,
January 7, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of New Bern NC, he was a son of the late Morris W. Hitson, Sr. and
Betsy Bowman Edmundson. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and
graduated from American University with a Bachelor's Degree in
International Affairs. He later...
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William Walter Ashworth
December 23, 2020
William Walter Ashworth, age 70 of the Putnam community (Carthage) died ,
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in
Pinehurst.
A native of Randolph County he was a son of the late Otis Walker and Ruby
Harmon Ashworth.
William grew up in Moore County and worked for several years with Mansion
Homes in Robbins.
He was preceded in death by a brother Russell...
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Betty Holt Elliott
December 22, 2020
The Heavenly Choir gained a soprano this week when Betty Holt Elliott, 89,
passed away in Shelby, NC on December 22, 2020. She was born in Stanley
County on April 11, 1931, to the late Glen and Mary Holt. She is survived
by her children, Debbie (Bo) Johnson, Betsy (Rolly) Davis, Gwyn (Rusty)
Fuller, Deana (C.M.) Mode and Bobby (Margie) Wallace; beloved
grandchildren, Ashley (Kevin), Holly (C...
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Cleve Harrison Lucas, Sr.
December 8, 1945 - December 20, 2020
Cleve Harrison Lucas Sr., age 75, passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020
at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Born on December 8, 1945, he was the son of the late William Franklin and
Beulah Mae Wallace Lucas.
He worked at Hamilton Beach Tool and Die for 28 years. In his later years
of life he worked as a farrier. He had his own shooting range where he let
local law...
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Grafton "Speedy" Creekmore
December 11, 2020
Grafton "Speedy" Creekmore, age 90 of Carthage died Friday, December 11,
2020 at The Greens at Pinehurst.
A native of Franklin County he was a son of the late Robert Clifford and
Nellie Bowden Creekmore.
Speedy lived in Carthage for many years and was a retired auto mechanic. In
his younger years he was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a good, honest,
hardworking man who loved his...
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Jennifer W. Wallace
November 27, 2020
Jennifer W. Wallace, age 55 of West End, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A devoted wife, mother and friend, Jen was born in Memphis, TN, although
spent most of her childhood in Fenton, MI and later in Grosse Pointe, MI.
She had a passion for training dogs and horses, which she passed on to her
daughter, and spent much of her time working...
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Maude Ellen Porter Nelson
September 28, 1927 - November 12, 2020
Maude Ellen Porter Nelson took the final stage of her journey here on earth
on Thursday morning, November 12, 2020. Maude Ellen Porter was born in
Aberdeen, NC on September 28, 1927. She was the fourth of five children
born to parents Charles B. and Maude Ellen Hubbard Porter. She was the last
surviving of those children. She was pre-deceased by her parents, brothers
Fred Porter, Clyde...
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Thadis Rayon Rogers
November 11, 2020
Thadis Rayon Rogers, age 86 of Ellerbe, NC passed away Wednesday, November
11, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Born in Harnett County he was a son of the late Thomas Paschall Rogers and
Rosie Gertrude Patterson Rogers. Rayon served in the US Army from 1954-1956
and was a retired forester with the North Carolina Forest Service. He loved
his family with his big heart and all he had in...
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Donald Ray Phillips
November 4, 2020
Donald Ray Phillips, age 76 of Glendon died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Henry and Alice Watkins
Phillips. Don graduated from Highfalls School and served our country in the
US Army during the Vietnam era. He built houses in the early 1970's and
then worked in textiles for several years at...
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Ralph Parraway
November 4, 2020
Ralph Parraway, age 94 of Pinehurst passed away peacefully Wednesday,
November 4, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Manhattan, NY he was the second son of the late Charles Spencer
and Helen Cuff Parraway. He was educated in New Rochelle, NY public
schools, graduating from Albert Leonard High School, as an honor roll
student, in 1944. After high school,...
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RG Wadsworth
November 4, 2020
RG Wadsworth, age 77, of Carthage passed away at his home on Wednesday,
November 4th, 2020.
RG was the seventh generation of Wadsworth's in Moore County. Farming and
Agriculture was a lifelong enjoyment of RG's. He was very active in
political and community affairs. He was selected Moore County Outstanding
Farmer of the Year, Family Farmer of the Year, and Conservation Farmer of
the Year....
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Ruby Jean Welch Nunnery
October 31, 2020
Ruby Jean Welch Nunnery, age 80 of Carthage passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Cora Williamson Welch. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Ellen Nunnery and Teresa Jean Nunnery.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years William Henry Nunnery;...
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Allan J. Benner
October 28, 2020
Former Carthage Police Chief of 32 years and US Army veteran Allan J. enner of Carthage passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Born in Devon, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late George Frederick Benner and Grace Getty Benner. Chief Benner was a US Army veteran serving from 1950 to 1952. He started his law enforcement career as a...
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Jack Floyd Ayers
October 25, 2020
Jack Floyd Ayers, age 97, died October 25, 2020 at his home in Carthage, NC surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born October 23, 1923 to James Robert Ayers and Josephine "Josie"Williams. His happy childhood was spent in Yoakum and Sweet Home, Texas with three brothers and a large extended family. In simpler times, he said he took off his shoes the last day of school and didn't put...
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Virginia Allen
August 14, 1940 - October 13, 2020
Carthage, NC
Virginia Allen, 80, passed away at her home in Carthage on Monday, October 13, 2020.
Born on August 14, 1940, in Nassau County, New York, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Rose Cebulsky Miller.
Virginia, along with her husband Bruce moved to North Carolina from Vermont, in 2005. She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing arts and crafts, especially ceramic artwork....
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Patricia Ann (Walsh) MacMillan
October 11, 2020
Patricia Ann (Walsh) MacMillan, 74 of Pinehurst died peacefully at her home
on Sunday, October 11, 2020 surrounded by her family after a long,
courageous battle against cancer.
A native of NYC, she was a daughter of the late John and Isabelle (Gannon)
Walsh. She grew up in a large Irish Catholic family in NYC with brothers,
Dickie, Tommy, Johnny (deceased) and sisters, Sally and Isabel...
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Pearl Sturdivant Dowd
August 8, 1936 - September 29, 2020
Carthage, NC
Pearl Sturdivant Dowd, 84, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Peak Resources of Pinelake, in Carthage.
Born on August 8, 1936, in Moore County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Frank and Stella Morgan Sturdivant.
Married for almost 58 years, she leaves behind her love, James "Jimmy" Dowd.
During her earlier years, she worked at the Robbins Mill and later on...
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Lewis H. Blue
September 7, 2020
Carthage, NC
Lewis H. Blue, age 62 a lifelong resident of Moore County and faithful
servant of The Lord passed away peacefully, into the presence of his Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ, Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home, surrounded
by loved ones, after fighting the good fight of faith, and laying hold on
eternal life, during which he was called and professed a good profession
before...
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Deborah Ann Smith
September 5, 2020
Deborah Ann Smith, age 63 of Vass died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Naomi Patterson Smith. She worked in hotel housekeeping for many years. Deborah loved music and enjoyed singing and dancing. She also enjoyed crafts and over the years gave many homemade gifts to friends and family.
She...
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Barbara Ann Keefer Williams
September 1, 2020
Barbara Ann Keefer Williams, 93, a devoted wife and mother passed away on
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at St. Joseph of the Pines Coventry in Southern
Pines.
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Mark A. Keefer
and Marie Stevens Keefer, and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of
70 years, Roger E. Williams; her...
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Linda Nelson
March 3, 1952 - August 22, 2020
Linda Nelson of Aberdeen passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at First
Health Moore Regional Hospital.
Born at St. Joseph Hospital in Southern Pines on March, 3, 1952, the third
of six children, she leaves behind her mother, Maude Nelson of Aberdeen,
two sisters, Carol McDonald of Cary, Cindy Munn of Aberdeen and three
brothers, Fred Nelson of Quartzsite, Arizona, Charles Nelson of...
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Gladys Asbill Barker
August 16, 2020
Gladys Asbill Barker, age 94 of Carthage passed away peacefully Sunday
morning, August 16, 2020 at her home.
A native of Randolph County she was a daughter of the late Earl and Maggie
Dowdy Asbill.
Gladys was a hard worker. She enjoyed gardening and working outdoors. She
mowed her own grass until two years ago. She also enjoyed cooking, canning
and freezing various fruits and vegetables...
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Curtis Paul Crabtree
August 3, 2020
Curtis Paul Crabtree, a lifelong farmer and carpenter who was able to live a full life of 100 years passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst from injuries sustained from a fall.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Sarah Sheffield Crabtree. Curtis served our country bravely in the US Army during World War II. He was...
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Brenda Kay Smith
June 22, 1948 - July 16, 2020
Brenda Kay Smith, 72, a lifelong resident of Carthage and caring mother,
sister, grandmother and friend to many passed away peacefully on Wednesday
July 16, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Brenda was born in Moore County June 22, 1948 to Claude Morris and Alma
Elizabeth Jackson Clark. After obtaining an associates degree from CCCC in
textile management, she began working at Carthage...
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Cathernine Ann Barrett
September 20, 1933 - June 14, 2020
Ms. Catherine Ann Barrett the oldest daughter of the late Reverend Gaston
Barrett, Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Ray Barrett was born September 20, 1933 in
Pinehurst, North Carolina. Catherine departed this world on June 14, 2020
while living at Accordius Health at Aberdeen rest home in Aberdeen, North
Carolina.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Friday at Mt. Olive AME Zion
Church conducted...
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Kathryn Leonard Rafalski
June 5, 2020
Kathryn Leonard Rafalski went to her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2020 in her
home with her daughter Brenda beside her. She had suffered for many years.
A private memorial service will be held at Trinity Bible Church with Rev.
Dr. William J. Maness, Jr. officiating.
Born and raised in Tionesta,PA she was the eldest daughter of Robert and
Gladys Leonard. She left home at the age of 14 to...
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Kenneth Mitchell Whitesell
June 4, 2020
Kenneth Mitchell Whitesell, age 82 of Carthage, NC passed away on June 4,
2020.
A private graveside service will be held with the family.
He was born to parents, Delis H. Whitesell and Irene J Whitesell on May 1,
1938 in Pinehurst, NC.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Fern
Bunch; brothers, Vernon, Leonard, David, Mark, Max and Delis Whitesell, Jr.
He...
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Annie Marie McIntosh Lineberry
June 2, 2020
Annie Marie McIntosh Lineberry, 83, of Carthage passed away on Tuesday,
June 2, 2020 at Peak Resources-Pinelake in Carthage.
Annie was a native of Moore County and a daughter of the late James and
Mary McIntosh. She was the last of seven children living.
Annie enjoyed working in her garden and looking after her flowers. She
loved working on the farm and would cook the deer meat that her...
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Brian Howard Kenthack
May 31, 2020
Brian Howard Kenthack, 58, of Pinehurst and formerly Encinitas, California went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
A native of Somerville, New Jersey, he was the son of Howard Kenthack and
the late Helen Kenthack. He was predeceased by his adoptive mother
Patricia Gerstle and niece Samantha Ahimovic.
Brian was a US Navy Veteran and...
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Roy Mashburn
May 15, 2020
Roy Mashburn, age 90 of Carthage passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Peak Resources-Pinelake in Carthage.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday at Cool Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery in Glendon conducted by the Rev. Allen Mashburn. A public
viewing will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home on Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00pm. The family will also receive friends at the home.
A native...
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Ernest Lane Carter
July 25, 1957 - May 14, 2020
Ernest Lane Carter, retired sheriff of Moore County, born July 25, 1957,
passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2020. Lane served as Elder
at Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church and was a life-long Master Mason and
Shriner. Lane was a dedicated public servant, husband, father, grandfather,
mentor and friend. Anyone who had the good fortune to spend time with Lane
was left better for...
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Wanda Sue Patterson
September 25, 1944 - May 9, 2020
Wanda Sue Patterson, age 75, passed away Saturday May 9, 2020.
Wanda was the daughter of the late Franklin and Lola Taylor. She was born
in Moore County and spent many of her working days as a caregiver.
She was predeceased by her husband Herman "Sparky" Patterson.
Wanda is survived by her daughter Wanda Denise Ponds of Carthage, two sons,
James Edward Patterson of Myrtle Beach and...
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Richard C. "Dick" Schumacher
April 27, 2020
Richard C. "Dick" Schumacher, age 90 of Southern Pines died Monday.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am Monday at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home,
402 Saunders Street in Carthage.
A native of Dubuque, IA he was a son of the late Carl F. and Marie
Vogelsburg Schumacher. He was a verteran of the US Army serving in Germany
and England and retired as a building contractor. He moved to Moore...
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Richard Steven Kruse, M.D.
December 20, 1941 - April 16, 2020
Richard Steven Kruse, M.D., 78, died on April 16, 2020 at First Health
Hospice House.
Born to the late Case and Stephanie Kruse on December 20, 1941 in Chicago,
Illinois.
Richard was a graduate of Georgetown University where he received a BS in
Biology in 1965; an MS in Pharmacology in 1967; a Medical Degree in 1971.
He completed his rotation in 1972 at Northwestern University in...
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Reatha Eleanor Seawell Watson
August 4, 1921 - April 12, 2020
Reatha Eleanor Seawell Watson
August 4, 1921-April 12, 2020
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Hebrews 13:8
This truth carried Reatha Seawell Watson for her 98 years. She grew up in
Putnam, NC near Carthage. She attended Cool Springs Methodist Church and
never lost her Methodist heritage. She had tuberculosis and began work at
McCain hospital after her recovery....
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Carol Zellmer Price
April 3, 2020
Carol Zellmer Price, age 84 of Pinehurst died Thursday (April 3, 2020) at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A private graveside service was held at Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery.
A native of Freewater, OR she was a daughter of the late Herman Randall and Mildred Taylor Zellmer.
Carol retired as an administrative assistant with Moore County finance department.
She was...
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Cora Lee Atkins
June 14, 1937 - March 27, 2020
Ms. Cora Lee Atkins, formerly of Carthage, was born on June 14, 1937 to the
late Allen Eugene Atkins and Millie Fox Atkins in Haw Branch, North
Carolina. She departed this journey on Friday March 27, 2020 at Novant
Health University, Charlotte, NC.
Our Beloved attended Pickney High School graduating with the Class of 1955.
During school she played basketball and continued the passion...
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Steven Jarl Kraut
February 24, 2020
Steven Jarl Kraut, age 55 of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully February 24, 2020 at his daughter and son in law's home in Raeford.
Private memorial services will be held at a later dates.
Steven was a native of Cook County, IL and was a son of the late Morris Jarl and Julianne (Olson) Kraut.
Steven (Steve) was born to Julianne and Morris Kraut in Park Ridge,...
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Kathryn Lee Cockman Fields
May 17, 1934 - February 19, 2020
Mrs. Kathryn Lee Cockman Fields, age 85, of Carthage, NC, gained her angel
wings February 19, 2020, at Fox Hollow Senior Living Center under the care
of Hospice. Born and raised in Carthage, NC, Kathryn was preceded in death
by her parents, Peter Wesley Cockman and Alma Hancock Cockman, her brother
Edward Cockman, and her husband James Blue Fields, all of Carthage, NC.
Kathryn graduated from...
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Tamara Renee Mackey
February 12, 2020
Jackson Springs, NC
On February 12, 2020 Tamara Renee Mackey passed on to be with The Lord after a long battle with colon cancer. She died in the loving company of family and her closest friends at FirstHealth Hospice House at 6:04 p.m. For over two years she overcame every pain and challenge in her lengthy battle and personified the most courageous warrior imaginable. Tamara epitomized...
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Mary Florence Prevatte Nunnery
January 18, 2020
Mary Florence Prevatte Nunnery, age 72 of Carthage died Saturday, January
18, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday at Community Friends Church in
Carthage conducted by Rev. Kenneth McNeill and Rev. Robert Kidd. Burial
will follow in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
A native of Bennettsville, SC she was a daughter of the late...
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Johnsie Flinchum Harkins
September 3, 1937 - January 14, 2020
Johnsie Flinchum Harkins, age 82 of Cary passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Cary.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM.
Johnsie was born in Moore County on September 3, 1937 to the late Brady J. and Myrtle Moore Flinchum. In addition to her...
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John Donald Cumby
December 31, 2019
John Donald Cumby, age 74 of Suwanee, GA died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at
his home after a six year three month battle with lung cancer.
A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Bethlehem
Baptist Church in Carthage., NC. The family will receive friends in the
fellowship hall following the service.
A native of Forsyth County, NC he was a son of the late Henry and...
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Alice Joy Barber
February 14, 1932 - December 19, 2019
Whispering Pines, NC
Alice Joy Barber, 87, saw the face of her Lord on Thursday, December 19,
2019.
Alice was born in Hattiesburg Mississippi to the late George and Adgie
Davis on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1932. After the death of her
father, her Mother moved back to North Carolina and later married Clyde
Nall.
On September 21, 1952 Alice married the love of her life, James...
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Jerry Lee Maness
December 4, 2019
Jerry Lee Maness, age 52 of Carthage passed away Wednesday, December 4,
2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A memorial service will be 7:00 PM Monday at Bible Tabernacle. The family
will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Ernest and Darlene Moore
Maness. Jerry was a graduate of North Moore High School and was a...
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Sawyer Jameson Raines
June 5, 2006 - December 2, 2019
Sawyer Jameson Raines, age 13 of Whispering Pines passed away Monday,
December 2, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at First Baptist Church Carthage
with Pastor Brian Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at Cross Hill
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church starting at 12:00.
Sawyer was a student at New Century Middle School and played...
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