All Obituaries

Mr. Curtis Cummings, age 71 of Laurel Hill, NC passed away on May 3, 2024.  Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.       

Mr. Jerry McFadyen of Laurinburg, NC passed away at the age of 82 on May 3, 2024.  Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.         

Douglas Madison Lytch, age 76 of Maxton passed away to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.  Born on January 26, 1948 in Bennettsville, SC, the son of the late Douglas McLaurin Lytch and the late Sarah Peterson Lytch.  Madison graduated from Rowland High School then continued his education earning a degree in Agriculture from North Carolina State University.  Upon completing his education, Madison proudly served his country in the Army National...

Mrs. Shirley Barber Odom of Gibson departed this life for her Heavenly home at the age of 85 on April 30, 2024. She was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, on July 3, 1938, one of sixteen children of the late Arvin and Meta Rogers Barber. On December 23, 1961, she would marry the love of her life, Johnny, with whom she shared a beautiful life of 62 years. Shirley was a valuable employee of Doormeyer working as an Inspector for over fifteen dedicated years. She was a Godly woman who...

Linda Geraldine Strickland Mitchell, the daughter of the late Somerset Strickland Jr., and the late Verna Strickland was born September 16, 1947 in Lumberton, North Carolina.  She was a devoted homemaker who loved reading her Bible, enjoyed reading mystery novels, along with watching television comedy and crime shows. Linda cherished her family and their times shared together.  She passed away at the age of 76 on April 29, 2024, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who...

Skye Bleu Russell, 33, passed away April 27, 2024. She was born June 21, 1990 in Nash County. She is preceded in death by her father Mike Britt. Skye leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Vicki Russell; son Carlo Tomasino; grandparents David and Fay Gordon; brother Aron Parker; uncle Jeremy Gordon (Jennifer) and their son Aden; special friend Chris. A visitation will be held at 1:00pm on May 4, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. The service will follow at 2:00pm with Rev. Thomas Godwin...

Kerry Bernadette Kennedy (née McGill) 65, of Laurinburg, died on April 26, 2024 at the Atrium Health Cabarrus ICU in Concord, NC, with family surrounding her on this last journey. Kerry was an 18-year survivor of breast cancer. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and COPD several years ago. The youngest of five siblings, Kerry was nearly born in the back of an Air Force ambulance racing across London to reach the US military hospital at South Ruislip on 7 February 1959....

William “Bill” Ben Ellis, age 86 of Kinston, formerly of Laurinburg, NC passed to his Heavenly home on April 26, 2024. Bill was the son of the late Walter and Arrie Penny Ellis, born July 5, 1937 in Scotland County, NC.  He was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served his country from 1955 until 1958.  He then worked in manufacturing, retiring after many years from the L.O.F. / Pilkington Glass Corporation.  He was a talented musician who loved playing all...

Jerry Lineau Gattis, 81, of Rockingham, NC, entered his Heavenly home on Friday April 26, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the youngest son of Edwin Allison Gattis and Ruby Meshaw Gattis. He grew up in Rockingham, North Carolina. Jerry graduated from Pembroke State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business and a minor in Agriculture. He went on to own and operate many successful businesses throughout the years. He is the owner and...

Betty Rye Lighthall, 83, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital - Richmond in Rockingham, surrounded by family.  Born on January 5, 1941, in Scotland County, she was the daughter of the late Franklin F. Rye and Martha Stewart Rye. Betty was born and raised in Scotland County and graduated from Laurel Hill High School in 1958.  In 1957, she met “Jack” and a true love connection was made.  They married later that same year and...