All Obituaries

  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...

Michelle McCrimmon Belsches, 61, of Richmond, Virginia formerly of Fairmont, NC passed away on February 19, 2024, after a brief illness.     Michelle was born on February 16, 1963, to Lear McCrimmon Hughes and the late King Smith in Fairmont, NC. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized.  She joined First Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. J.J. Johnson.  She was a very active in the church and was a faithful member of the youth choir and...

Andrew Levern Grice, Sr., better known as Shorty, was born to the late Catherine and Freddie Grice in Barnesville, North Carolina, on February 13, 1948. Early Sunday, February 11, 2024, he was promoted from labor to reward while sleeping in his home in Fairmont, N.C. Upon graduation from Proctorville High School in 1966, Shorty felt a sense of responsibility and duty to his country which led to his voluntary enlistment in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of basic training and advanced...

                Laura Elizabeth Williams Powell (affectionately known as "Lib") was born on June 1, 1949 to the late Shepard and Addie Blue Williams in Marietta, NC.  She transitioned into God's kingdom on February 8, 2024 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.  Laura graduated from Rosenwald High School in 1967 and Robeson Community College in 1969.  She obtained an associate degree in...

  Khalil Tomas Alford, gained his wings and a silence blanketed the earth on February 7th, 2024. Khalil was the son of Keisa and Phillip Arnette of Lumberton, along with Tomas Alford of Rowland, NC. Khalil departed this life at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. Although it seems his time with us was short and ended in tragedy, he accomplished things others will never accomplish in a lifetime. Khalil received his education at South Robeson High School of Rowland, NC...