All Obituaries

Helen Carpenter Galliher left for her Eternal Home on Saturday, February 4th 2023. Born June 13th, 1944 in the “Olive Church” section of rural Anson County near Lilesville, NC Helen was the eldest of four children born to Henry and Myrtle Carpenter. She is survived by her children, Dennis Galliher of Wadesboro, and Lisa Galliher Anastas of Albemarle, brother Curtis Carpenter (Teresa) of Lilesville, two grandchildren, Kensey Carpenter and Nathan Galliher and – great...

Donna Sue Dorsey Lucas, 67, of Wadesboro,  passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 2023 at Atrium Health in Albemarle. A celebration of life will be held at Loafers and Legends, 24 Falls Rd. Badin, NC 28009 on Saturday, February 11th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Donna was born March 12, 1955 to the late Coy Daniel and Leila Gilbert Dorsey. She was a 1973 graduate of North Stanly High School. Donna was a member at Badin Methodist Church, and a faithful member of the VFW Auxillary...

Lorraine Alberta Hamilton McRae passed away in her home from natural causes on January 30, 2023. She was 70 days from her 101st birthday. Lorraine was born on April 11, 1922, in Wilmington, NC as the daughter of William “Shorty” Hamilton and Mable Lee Williams Hamilton. Lorraine graduated from New Hanover High School in 1939 and met the love of her life, Branson Jackson McRae, in 1941. Lorraine and Branson were married in July, 1941 and had four children- Gail, Sandra, Gary and...

Cathy Sue Laske, 40, of Carthage, formerly of Norwood, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Moore Regional Hospital. A heavenly birthday party will be held from 10:00AM to 12:30PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at First United Methodist Church Norwood.  Cathy was born August 19th, 1982 to the late Michael Joseph Laske and Susan Lynn Lambert, who survives.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Norwood.  Those that knew Cathy, knew a kind heart who brought...

Kathy Elaine Rush Thompson, 65 of Charlotte, formerly of Norwood, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Atrium Mercy Hospital in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Bennettsville AME Zion Church in Norwood, NC. Rev Anthony Ledbetter will officiate and burial will follow at Cedar Hill AME Zion Church in Ansonville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Mrs. Thompson was born on November 29, 1957 to the late Sidney...

Cathey Britt Grissom, 77, of  Norwood, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January 23, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on Friday, January 27, 2022 at East Albemarle Church of God. Rev. Gerald Gibson and Rev. Dwight Huffman will officiate and interment will follow at Norwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mrs. Grissom was born on May 9, 1945 in Anson County to the late James Thomas...

John Benjamin ‘Benny’ Vaughan, 29, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Lisk will offciate and the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Benny was born on February 24, 1993 in Mecklenburg County to Scott and Niki Abernethy Vaughan. He was a machine operator with Boggs Contracting. Benny loved hunting, fishing, and...

Hilda Foreman Kimrey 85 of Oakboro died Sunday morning, January 22, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Silver Springs Baptist Church. Rev Mark Little and Rev. Larry Coley will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening at Edwards Funeral Home of Norwood. Hilda was born April 20, 1937 in Stanly County to the late Charles Henderson Foreman Sr....

Layton Bleachman “Bleachy” Preslar, Jr., 79 of Norwood died Monday night, January 16, 2023 at Carolina Continued Care in Pineville. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00PM, Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Memorial Baptist Church in Norwood.  Rev. Daniel Flynn will officiate.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Bleachy was born July 17, 1943 in Anson County to the late Layton Bleachman Preslar, Sr. and Ann Eliza Treadaway...

Dwight Britten Farmer Sr., 83,  of Norwood died Sunday morning, January 15, 2023 at Forrest Oakes. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. Rev. Mary Hatley and Rev. David Lowe will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 Wednesday afternoon at the church. Dwight was born January 24, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Walter...