All Obituaries

Mr. Johnnie Henderson, 95, of Lakeview, North Carolina, died Friday, May 17. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Pugh & Smith Funeral Home of Carthage.

Yvette Thomas Conklin was born on December 17, 1956, to the late Julia Coleman Thomas and George Henry Thomas. Yvette entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2019 at the Greens in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Yvette graduated from Union Pines High School in 1975. In 1992, Yvette married Michael Conklin. Yvette was predeceased by her brother, Michael Thomas. Yvette leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Michael, of the home; her children, Chris Thomas and wife Debbie, of Foxfire Village,...

Retired Army Captain Steven Warren Belt, 73 of Cameron, NC, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. .

Lewis Monroe Jr of Vass, North Carolina passed away March 19th at his childhood home. He was 56 years old. Although he suffered from health issues later in life, his death was unexpected. Lewis was the son of Lewis Monroe Sr & Estella Thomas Monroe. A native of Moore County, he graduated from Union Pines High School where he was an accomplished athlete and musician. He went on to attend Brevard College and ultimately earned his BA in Music from Appalachian State University. He was...

Juan Carlos Aviles Sanots, 27, died February 23, 2019, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Gravesides services were held in Mexico City.

Clarence L. McKeithen, Sr., devoted husband, father and friend, was born on March 1, 1931 and passed away on February 21, 2019 at Reid Heart Center, First Health in Pinehurst, NC. He was one of five boys born to the late William and Minnie Evelyn McKeithen of Vass, NC. Clarence’s desire to serve God, his love for learning and great respect for God’s word led him to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. His spiritual education and appreciation continued to grow, leading...

Lillian Irene Morgan was born on April 26, 1940 to Adolphus Morgan and Susan Douglas Morgan in Bronx, NY. She departed this earth on Friday, February 1, 2019 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Lillian was raised in New York area where she attend grade school, followed by college in Manhattan, NY. Lillian was accomplished musician in her youth, even playing piano at Carnegie Hall. She was also an accomplished scholar and spoken five languages. Lillian was a...

Mrs. DeJuana C. Allbrooks was the beloved daughter of Harvey Brooks and the late Phillis Walker Brooks. DeJuana was born in Chatham County on July 1, 1970 and was called home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Reid Heart Center Pinehurst, NC.  DeJuana was in the 1988 graduating class of North Moore High School. She was employed at Cookout, Aberdeen, NC and Super 8 Motel, Aberdeen, NC. Her church home was New Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Robbins, NC.  She is survived by her husband,...

Quentin Orlando Belk was born in Moore County on July 4, 1986 to the late Fredrick Joel Smith and Jacqueline Renee Smith. He was called to his eternal home on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC.  “Bam Bam” as he was called by many, graduated from Union Pines High School in 2004, he ran track and played on the Varsity football team. He attended Fellowship House of God at an early age, and was employed by Carolina Crate and Pallets in Vass N.C. for...

Ming (Michael Lee) Gillis, born November 29th, 1967 passed on December 25th, 2018. Son of Ruby Yarbrough (Carlton Yarbrough) and Willie Lee Gillis (Margret). Ming graduated Pinehurst high school in 1986 where he received a football scholarship to JCSU in Charlotte NC. He leaves behind his loving fiancé Mary Blackhorse; his sons: Michel Gillis, Matthew Gillis, Darius Blackhorse and Ethan Blackhorse; his brothers: Steve Gillis and wife Kristy, Tirrel and wife Emily, Carl Yarbrough and...