All Obituaries

Terry Lynn Chriswisser, 64,  of Norwood, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 16, 2024 at his home. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday evening, April 25, 2024 at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, April 26, 2024 at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Norwood.  Rev. Johnny Leslie and Rev. Mike Lisk will officiate, with interment in Norview Gardens.   Terry was born June 17, 1959 in Aurora,...

In loving memory of Mrs. Cora Mae Colson Watkins, affectionately known as "Co Mae," a beacon of strength and resilience, whose journey began on June 25th, 1958, in Stanly County, North Carolina, under the loving care of the late Minnie and Grover Lee Colson. On April 11th, 2024, surrounded by the embrace of her loved ones, she peacefully departed this life. Cora Mae embodied the essence of fortitude and perseverance, gracefully navigating life's myriad challenges with...

Jeanette Livingston Thompson, 98, of Norwood passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.  Funeral services will be held on Monday April 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Norwood. Rev. Julie Hill and Rev. Larry Hopkins will officiate. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Norwood Cemetery. Jeanette was born February 28, 1926 in Stanly County to the late Carson...

Jason Ray Wilson, 24, of Albemarle passed away on April 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jason was born on November 5, 1999 to Lora Jean Caldwell. He worked as a mechanic at M & R Retreading in Norwood.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister Jessica Ethel Wilson Trombley (Taylor) of Southport, brother Justin Lee Wilson of Albemarle, uncle Samuel Caldwell, cousins Sammy Caldwell and Maggie Caldwell of Albemarle, and niece Suzie Mae Wilson.

Ronald Thomas Owens, 63, of Ansonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and was reunited with his brother, Jerry, and beloved mother, Ruby. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Norwood. Rev. Rodney Clements will officiate. Ron was born May 3, 1960, in Mecklenburg County to the late James William and Ruby Capps Owens. He was a dedicated employee at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, where he worked with his...

Georgine Ellen Braccetti Reap Clontz, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, April 4, 2024.  A graveside service  with military honors  will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Norview Gardens in Norwood. .  Georgine was born June 10, 1936 in the Bronx, New York to the late Ernest Rosado and Florence Engels.  She was a retired Social Worker with the Stanly County Department of Social Services.  She was an active member of the Church of Jesus...

Jennie Lynn Brock Turner, 64, of Polkton, passed away Monday Morning, April 8, 2024. Graveside Services will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Chad Austin and Rev. Terry Smith will officiate.  Mrs. Turner was born on October 23, 1959 in Chesterfield, SC to the late Otis and Christine Johnson Brock. She was a carpenter and worked in construction for most of her life with her husband. Jennie loved people. She was very social and...

Charles Henry Lyndon, 92, of Thomasville, NC and lately Mt. Gilead, NC, passed peacefully in his sleep the evening of April 4, 2024.  Charlie is survived by his daughters, Leslee Wray, and Heather Lyndon, his son-in-law Daniel Wray, his grandsons Nathan Wray, Aaron Wray, and Joshua Wray, his granddaughters Kali Wray and Amber Wray, as well as several beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lyndon (2013), his daughter,...

Carolyn Kelly Story, 92, of Mt. Gilead, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Autumn Care in Biscoe. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Sharon Cemetery. Rev. Joe Beane will officiate. Carolyn was born on July 5, 1931 in Montgomery County to the late Daniel Shufford and Pearlie Mae Harris Kelly. She attended Hickory Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church. Carolyn was a people person and never met a stranger. She loved her family and cared deeply for them....

Lorrie Harrington McKethan, 61, of Norwood, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her home.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood. Lorrie was born on December 12, 1962 in Stanly County to the late Donald and Dessie Hudson Harringon. She was a primary care assistant at Trinity Place for 20 years.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale McKethan; and brother and...