All Obituaries

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.  

Ms. Evelyn Crawford, 86, of Woodstock, Georgia, formally of Addor, North Carolina, died Tuesday, November 27, at her residence.

Brayden Isaiah Blyther  infant son of Keishara Blyther and Deonte McLaughlin died Sunday, November 11. at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 12:30pm Thursday, November 15, in the Green Grove AME Zion Church, Cemetery, Cameron.

 Zayden Im’eir infant son of Keishara Blyther and Deonte McLaughlin died Sunday, November 11. at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 12:30pm Thursday, November 15, in the Green Grove AME Zion Church, Cemetery, Cameron.