All Obituaries

Mr. Willie McCrimmon, 93, of Vass died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Ms. Emma Gillis, 86, of Aberdeen, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Quail Haven Healthcare Center in Pinehurst.  

Robert Louis “The Wiseman” Barrett Robert Barrett, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2020, in Pinehurst, NC. Robert Louis Barrett, aka “The Wiseman,” was born as the tenth child on November 22, 1934, to the late Otis Barrett and Marie Threatt Barrett in Cameron, NC. Robert grew up in a large family the he adored in the big city of Cameron, North Carolina. He joined Hood Chapel AME Zion Church at an early age. Robert received his education in Cameron, N, and later...

Hiawatha Tyrone McMillian was born June 19,1958, the oldest of three sons, to Elder Pearline Spruill McMillian and the late Bishop Caleb Junior McMillian.  In a swift transition, God quietly called Tyrone home on May 4, 2020. Tyrone’s early education began in Chatham County.  In 1976 he graduated from Lee County High School where he excelled in bricklaying and won a state championship award.  Tyrone attended Greensboro Methodist College (1976-1978) where he majored in...

Jessie Mae “Mickey” Barrett Jessie Mae Williams Barrett was born on December 5, 1931, as the tenth child and baby girl to the late Russell and Mattie Williams in Glendon, NC. She departed this life earthly on May 2, 2020, in Pinehurst, NC. Jessie attended Bethlehem School and Pinckney High School, where she graduated in 1949. Jessie gave her life over to Christ at an early age. She joined Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member until she relocated to...

Ms. Catherine Thomas Cole, daughter of the late David Lee and Catherine Thomas was born on October 8, 1938 in Hoke County, North Carolina. She was educated in the Hoke County School System. Catherine was a proud lady and loved to help others, she had a passion for serving and cooking. She will be remembered for her great “spinach Dip”. Catherine was employed with Penick Village Senior Living, Southern Pines, NC, she retired after thirty years of dedicated service. In 1965,...

Alvin Shaw, 69, of Boston Massachusetts, formally of Carthage, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Private interment will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Bragg.

Mildred Shaw, 90, of Carthage, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Pinehurst Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pinehurst. A viewing will take on Saturday. April 4, from 1-5pm at Pugh & Smith Funeral Home. Due to the current health pandemic the family will have a private funeral service. Mildred was born to the union of the John Chalmers and Pearlie Shaw on September 6, 1929, in Moore County, North Carolina.  She fought a good fight and finished her course.  Both...

Frederick Douglas Steadwell, son of Douglas Frederick Steadwell and Phyllis Brown Steadwell was born on August 24, 1989 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC.  He entered into eternal rest on March 26, 2020, a man loved by many far and near. Frederick attended J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School, East Lee Middle School and Lee Senior High School in Sanford, NC and after moving back to Moore County, he attended and graduated from Union Pines High School in 2008.  He...

Mr. David Worthy, 77, of Vass, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 with his loving wife, Mattie, of 55 years and his youngest daughter, Kyra, by his side. He will be missed by his adoring family more than words can say. To send flowers to Mr. Worthy’s family, please visit the family's preferred florist at Hollyfield Design in Southern Pines or call them at (910) 692-7243.