All Obituaries

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...

Reginald Aaron Wharton Sr. was born December 11, 1943 in Canal Zone Republic of Panama to the late Gascorine and Unicy Inez Wharton. Reginald “Reggie” gained heavenly wings December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and two siblings. Reginald came to the states in the mid-1960s with the minor league baseball team The San Francisco Giants. He continued to enjoy playing baseball up until his retirement. In North Carolina he enjoyed playing with his...

Katherine Goldston Willis, 67, of Southern Pines, died Sunday, Dec..9, at St Joseph of The Pines.

Elder Alicia Watson, 52, of Aberdeen, died Tuesday, December 4, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.