All Obituaries

Mr. William "Bill" Ben Ellis, age 86 formerly of Laurinburg passed away on April 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to services on Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.    

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...

Kerry McGill Kennedy, age 65 of Laurinburg passed away on April 26, 2024. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.        

Bobby Sessoms, age 76 of Laurinburg passed away at his home on April 24, 2024. No services are being planned at this time.             

Nelma Cole Graham Ciarrocca, age 83 of Laurinburg passed away on April 2024. Nelma was born May 24, 1940 one of eight children of the late Farris W. Cole, Sr., and the late Blanty Carlisle Cole.   She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  Her career was in textiles retiring after many years from JP Stevens, Inc., as an Administrative Assistant.  Prior to her illness, Nelma served as a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. ...

Teresa Lynn Emanuel Harris, age 60, entered her Heavenly home on April 20, 2024. Teresa was born in Dillon, South Carolina on October 24, 1963 to Carl Emanuel and Lillian Chavis. Anyone who knew Teresa knew of her amazing voice and her gift of singing and playing the piano for her Lord and Savior. She also loved working in her flowers and what an amazing green thumb she had! She came from a large family of nine brothers and sisters and some of her happiest times were hosting large family...

Timothy Belton Locklear, of Laurinburg passed away at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2024. Timothy was the loving son of Doris Jean Grooms Locklear and the late John Belton Locklear born January 27, 1959 in Scotland County, NC.  He was an Electrician who truly enjoyed his work.  He also enjoyed spending his time fishing, watching the Washington Redskins and Duke Blue Devils play ball.  He was an avid NASCAR racing fan, especially of the late Dale...

Katie Louise Knight, known as “Peggy” age 75 of Laurinburg passed away on April 18, 2024. Katie was born in Scotland County, NC on December 26, 1948, daughter of the late David Caviness Knight and the late Eva Culbert Knight.  Peggy’s love of children led to a fulfilling career in child care. She was a loving sister, adored aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her son. Peggy is survived by her brother,...

Elizabeth Evans Morgan of Laurel Hill, NC passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. Her ninety-eight years were lived thoughtfully and joyfully. Lib was born to J. Browne and Alfreda Evans on August 12, 1925, the youngest of five children. She grew up in St. Pauls, NC. The Evans were a family of storytellers. Throughout her life, Lib entertained her children and grandchildren with vivid tales of her childhood. After graduating from high school, Lib continued her education, receiving her BA...