All Obituaries

Patronella "Pattie" Ray Goodwin, 75 of Spring Lake, NC gained her wings on January 6, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was the youngest child of the late James Walter and Julia Lee Jackson Ray.  She was born March 9, 1945 and gained her wings January 6, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Clarence O. Ray, James W. Ray, Lacy Ray, Lawrence A. Ray, Thelma L. Ray, Vernon Ray and Harold E. Ray. She is survived by eleven nieces and nine nephews.

Mary Louis Hollis Lewis is the daughter of the late Doman and Clara Hollis.  She was born in Cordele, Georgia on October 6, 1934.  She was the youngest of two children.  She is preceded in death by her brother Dorman Hollis Jr. and her parents.  On January 5th, 2021, the Lord, who loved her more, called her home. Mary Lewis attended the public schools of Crisp county, Georgia.  She graduated from Fort Valley state University in 1957. she recieved her B.S. Degree in...

JOSEPH PERRY was born January22, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Lillian Smalls, raised by the late Coreen Bryant-Perry where he attended the Charleston County District Schools.

Ralph Orlando Carter, 82, of St. Pauls, NC completed his lifetime on earth in peaceful slumber Wednesday, Veteran's Day, November 11, 2020 at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Dietra Carter, his sons:  Greg, Allen and Dominique Carter:  three siblings:  Ray, Gwen, and Margeret Carter:  twelve grandchildren,  two great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Ralph was born August 1, 1938 to the late...

January 22, 1929, Danny "Uncle Buck" King Jr. blessed his late parents, Danny and Emma King with his life in Jackson, NC. Even though we wanted him here with us, God needed him.  September 19, 2020, Danny King Jr. gained his wings. Danny King Jr. joined Bethel AME Zion Church at an early age, where he served as a class leader, steward, Sunday school scholar and a member of the male choir.  He devoted 47 years as a laborer at Stryker Golf Course were he retired.  He...

Viewing Friday:  September 11, 2020 at Paye Funeral Home.  6:00-8:00 PM Funeral Service:  Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Saint Joseph's Episcopal Church at 11:00 am. Burial: Rockfish Memorial Park

Mrs. Lorraine Alneta Sanders Tillmon, of Spring Lake, NC, passed away quietly on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. She recently celebrated her 109th birthday.  Born on August 23, 1911 in Victoria, Texas to the late Mary and Randall Sanders, Lorraine lived a quiet but impactful life.  She enjoyed bridge, bingo and bowling, and excelled at all three.  A woman of great faith, she was a charter member of JFK Memorial Chapel where she was a lay reader, a...

Mable Lilly Robinson, daughter of the late Armstead and Octavia Martin Lilly was born in Rockingham, NC on March 20, 1929. She was the fifteenth child of sixteen children born to her parents. On Tuesday evening, August, 25, 2020 the Lord, our Savior requested Mable's presence and peacefully called her home.  Aunt Mable attended the public schools of Richmond County and joined Pleasant Hill AMF Zion Church as a child. She attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, graduated and...

On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to deliver Mr. David W. Lindsey from his labor to reward.  He was born July 21, 1938, in Winchester, Massachusetts to the late John and Helen Lindsey.  He was one of 14 children. David graduated from Winchester High School in Winchester, Mass. After graduation, David enlisted in the United States Air Force.  After rendering service in the military he went on to have a career as a chef and as a...

Lillie Lee Pierce Gregory was the youngest born to the late James Zollie and Rossie Lee Simmons Pierce on September 9, 1934. She transitioned to her new life on June 16, 2020. Lillie attended the Fayetteville City Schools and graduated from E. E. Smith Senior High School with the class of 1953. She also graduated from Fayetteville State Teacher's College now known as Fayetteville State University in 1957. She was raised in the College Heights community and baptized at Mount Sinai...