All Obituaries

Mrs. Gussie Brown McNair, of Carthage, transitioned on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Duke Hospice House, in Durham, NC. A 1941 graduate of Pickney High School in Carthage, NC, she received her first Bachelor's degree from Barber Scotia Presbyterian College in Concord, NC, and a second Bachelor's degree in Library Science from Fayetteville State University. She liked her classroom, but loved her library. Mrs. McNair retired in 1984 after a 32-year career in education with the Moore...

John Williams 71, of Carthage NC died on Thursday, Oct.28 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst NC.

Mr. Ira McCormick, 75 of Sanford, Died on Wednesday Oct.13, at Westfield Nursing Facility.

Mr. Adedeji Keji, 65 of Southern Pines died on Tuesday Oct.12 at First Health Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Pugh & Smith Funeral Home.

Ms. Bessie Louise Baldwin, 96, of Taylortown, died Tuesday, October 5.  

Ms. Ruther Belk, 89, of Cameron, NC died Friday, October 1, 2021 at he home. .

James Robert (Bobby) Upchurch was born on November 24, 1951 in Cameron (Moore County), North Carolina to the late Rachel Pauline Upchurch. On Monday September 27, 2021 GOD called Bobby's name for his journey to be with his Heavenly Father and be reunited with his Mother (Rachel Pauline Upchurch (Jones) and other family members. He was a member of the US Army, and after he was discharged he began a  career as a long distance truck driver. Bobby leaves behind three (3) Daughters;...

Mary Elizabeth Cherry Clegg was born on November 28, 1935 in Hoke County, North Carolina to the late Daniel and Eliza Jane Cherry. On September 20, 2021, Mary gained her wings to be with her Heavenly Father and was reunited with her husband James Clegg, daughter Michele Cherry Ricoma, brothers John Cherry, Raymond Cherry, Edward Cherry, Carl Cherry, David Cherry, "Baby C" Cherry, and sisters Alberta Cherry, Myrtle Jane Worthy, Rosa Taylor, Ruth Calloway, Lucille Faulk,...

Ms. Annetta Kershaw, 58, died Saturday, September 18, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.  

Ms. Betty Lowe, 88, of Carthage died Saturday, September 4, at Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC.