All Obituaries

"For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing." Very quietly in the evening of Friday, May 3, 2024 the angel of the Lord was dispatched to the hospital room of Mr.Gosnold Floyd Jr.  Mr....

Delores Kelly Lewis of Rowland, NC (formerly of Duquesne, PA) died on April 27, 2024, at the age of 94 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Delores was born on January 8, 1930, to Arthur Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Dennison Kelly in Duquesne, PA. She moved to North Carolina as a child and was educated in the Robeson County School System, receiving her General Education Diploma and Home Health Certificate at the age of 65. Delores accepted Christ early in life while a member of Shiloh...

II Timothy 4:6-8  "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all them also that love His appearing". Alice Marie Alford was born to the late Mr. James Archie Alford and the late Mrs. Mac Alice McNeill Alford  on...

Mrs. Paulette Morehead-Pratt’s earthly journey came to a quiet closure on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in High Point, N.C. Paulette was born on February 4, 1948, in High Point, N.C. She attended Church Street School in Thomasville, N.C. where she graduated in 1966. At an early age, she dedicated her life to Jehovah, and was baptized on August 24, 1972, in Laurel, M.D. Paulette was an active member of the Southwest Congregation in...

  Mr. Perry Williams, 60, of Cheraw, SC, departed this life at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina on April, 14, 2024.  Perry was the son of the late Jesse Williams Sr and Elsie Sue Harrington Williams. He was educated in the county school system and afterward found gainful employment in furniture making.  He was an avid Redskins fan and showed great excitement and interest when watching their games.  Perry added his link to the chain formed by...

Mr. Jerry Jerome Jackson , 71 of Fairmont, North Carolina passed away on March 31, 2024 at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.  Jerry was the son of Annie Ruth Campbell and the late Thomas Jackson. Jerry attended public school in Robeson County and attended Fairmont High School.  He grew up on Madison street and was a part of the Madison Street Crew.  He was very athletic while in school and running track was his specialty.  Jerry continued his education and became a...

Annie Ruth Thompson Slaughter, affectionately know as Annie, was born January 9, 1935 to the late Jordan Thompson and Susanna Patterson Thompson in Robeson County.  She departed this life March 27,2024 in Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.  Annie relocated to Brooklyn, New York in 1954 after graduating from Hilly Branch High School.  She was a lifetime member of the Hilly Branch  High School Alumni.  She would visit family in North Carolina after...

Mrs. Vickie McDaniel Jones passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 26, 2024.  She was born on May 16, 1966, to Betty McDaniel and the late Bobby Rufus Miles in Rowland North Carolina.  Vickie attended South Robeson High School along with the graduating class of 1984.  She enjoyed taking care of others; thus, she pursued a career in the medical field.  She spent years of her life working as a CNA at Dials Assisted Living doing exactly what she loved doing, providing tender...

Gloria Etta McKay Smith was born February 22, 1958. She was the fourth child born to the late Duncan Lee McKay and the late Viola Flowers McKay.  Gloria went from labor to reward on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Florence, South Carolina.  In addition to her parents Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Michael Smith, her brothers James Edward McKay, Altha Bell Cook, and Rickey Hines.  Gloria was educated in the Public Schools of...

Mr. John Wayne  McGill was born on November 8, 1950 in Fairmont, North Carolina to the late Eddie John McGill and the late Alice Amelia Milton McGill. He entered into eternal rest peacefully while at home in Washington, DC on March 7, 2024.  J.W. (John) was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend.   He grew up in a loving family and was educated in the Robeson County School System.  John graduated in May 1970 from Fairmont High School.    After...