All Obituaries

Johnny Luegene Almond, Sr., 85, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at Stony Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Austin McIver “Mack” Dennis officiating, Military and Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Mt. Gilead. " Due to Covid 19 guidelines and...

James John Caporale, 68, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Atrium Health in Pineville.   Mr. Caporale was born on September 2, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and June (Oliver) Caporale. He was an automotive mechanic by trade, avid motorsports enthusiast, and a jack of all trades. The love that he had for his family was unwavering and will continue to be cherished by his entire family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Jerry Curtis Hatley 64 formerly of Norwood died Friday Afternoon at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Norwood Cemetery. Jerry was born October 3, 1956 in Stanly County to the late Curtis and Clara Burr Hatley. He was a 1975 graduate of South Stanly High School and a member of Norwood First Baptist Church and before his retirement had worked for Michelin of Norwood. He is survived by his sisters...

Cameron Lyle Needham, 18, of Norwood,  passed away Thursday November 12, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Memorial Baptist Church in Norwood. Cameron will lie in state from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the church. Rev. Josh Phillips and Rev. Jeffery Pope will officiate.  Due to Covid 19, masks and social distancing are requested. Cameron was born August 20, 2002 in Mecklenburg County to the late Christopher Lacy Needham and Kimberly Sue P....

Charles John “Jack” Hedman, 78, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away, Thursday November 5, 2020 at Fair Oaks Hospital. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at 2:00pm at Mount Zion Church Cemetery in Norwood. Reverend David Hatley will officiate. Friends and family are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be observed so please wear masks and practice social distancing. Jack was born in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Robert and Ann Hedman.  He was an...

Pamela Cox Caporale, 67, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Atrium Health in Pineville. Mrs. Caporale was born on February 13, 1953 in Queens, NY to the late Robert and Iola Cox.  She was a secretary for many years and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Traci Caporale. She is survived by her husband, James John Caporale of the home; children: Scott Mutch and wife Erika of New York, Kimberly Caporale and...

Kathrene Bobbitt Collins, 91, formerly of Aberdeen, and  Norwood, passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2020 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Albemarle.   A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen, NC.  Rev. Aaron Edwards and Rev. Bill Roberts will officiate.  Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, Saturday, October 31,...

Nellie Collins Thompson, 64, of Norwood, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020 at her home.   A memorial service will be held at 6:30pm, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at First United Methodist Church in Norwood.  Rev. Bill Roberts will officiate.   Nellie was born July 20, 1956 in Moore County to the late James Earl Collins and Kathrene Bobbitt Collins, who survives.  She was a 1974 graduate of South Stanly High School.  and was last employed...

Julia Greene Whitley, 101, of Norwood, passed away early Thursday afternoon, October 22, 2020 at Trinity Place in Albemarle. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Aquadale Baptist Church Cemetery.  Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood, Friday, October 23, 2020 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm.   Mrs. Whitley was born October 8, 1919 in Stanly County to the late Robert Lasalle and Kester Howard...

Doris Marie Whitley Mabry, 89, of Norwood, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, October 23, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, Norwood.  Rev. Bill Roberts and Rev. Will Davis will officiate.  Interment will follow in Norview Gardens.  Mrs. Mabry will lie in state at Edwards Funeral Home, Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm for family and friends to pay...