All Obituaries

Terry Richard Hutchins Sr., 88, of Laurinburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 4, 2026. Terry was born in King, NC, to Harry Spencer and Lida Phillips Hutchins. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Wake Forest School of Law. Terry was a proud 49-year Master Mason and member of Pilot Lodge #493, and a member of the Scottish Rite. He retired from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where he was the campus attorney and taught business law. Terry ...

Terry Richard Hutchins Sr., 88, of Laurinburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 4, 2026. Terry was born in King, NC, to Harry Spencer and Lida Phillips Hutchins. ...

Katharina Baker Pinnacle

Katharina Bachmeier Baker, 90, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Mrs. Baker was born in Landshut, Germany, on October 26, 1935, to the late Anton and Paulina Bachmeier. She loved her family and animals, especially dogs; she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She took great pride in raising her beloved family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Baker, her daughter, Neva Martin, ...

Katharina Bachmeier Baker, 90, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Mrs. Baker was born in Landshut, Germany, on October 26, 1935, to the late Anton and Paulina ...

Edith Shull Tobaccoville

Edith Maebell Watkins Shull, 93, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on Wednesday, February 26, 2026. Ms. Shull was born in Davidson County, NC, on February 29, 1932, to the late Dewey S. and Burley Brogden Watkins. She was a dedicated member of Hope Community Church in Winston-Salem, embodying faith and community spirit. Edith cherished her roles as mother and grandmother, viewing her family as the greatest blessing of her life. She found joy in ...

Edith Maebell Watkins Shull, 93, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on Wednesday, February 26, 2026. Ms. Shull was born in Davidson County, NC, on ...

Rosemarie Nelson Pinnacle

Rosemarie Heidi Buck Nelson, 85, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Ms. Nelson was born on September 9, 1940, in Karlsruhe, Germany. She became an LPN and worked in the medical field until her retirement. She had a great sense of humor that kept everyone on their toes. She was a member of New Apostolic Church in Charlotte, NC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hedwig Buck. Left to cherish her memory are her ...

Rosemarie Heidi Buck Nelson, 85, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Ms. Nelson was born on September 9, 1940, in Karlsruhe, ...

Bruce Robertson King

Bruce Slate Robertson, 81, of King, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Robertson was born in Stokes County, NC, on May 13, 1944, to the late Joseph Fountain and Moneda Slate Robertson. He retired from RJ Reynolds and from tobacco farming . He was a lifelong member of Capella Church of Christ. Bruce loved his family, especially his devoted and caring wife of 58 years, Linda Ayers Robertson, his ...

Bruce Slate Robertson, 81, of King, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Robertson was born in Stokes ...

Daniel Thomas King

Daniel Fredrick Thomas, 71, of King, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home. Mr. Thomas was born on September 20, 1954, to the late Oscar Fred and Kathleen Tatum Thomas. He worked at RJ Reynolds for his entire life, from high school graduation until retirement. He loved riding his Harley Screaming Eagle and found peace in his “wind therapy.” He enjoyed shooting pool, relaxing (in his special way), and watching old westerns. He was an avid scuba ...

Daniel Fredrick Thomas, 71, of King, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home. Mr. Thomas was born on September 20, 1954, to the late Oscar Fred and Kathleen Tatum ...

Peggy Howell King

Peggy Ann Speas Howell, 79, of King, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Peggy was born in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Charles Julius and Mini Lou Newsome Speas on July 21, 1946. She was an avid animal lover and had previously helped rescue and rehabilitate horses, but she loved all animals. She liked to spend her time working on her arts and crafts and enjoyed jewelry making. She also enjoyed watching her afternoon soap operas. She ...

Peggy Ann Speas Howell, 79, of King, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Peggy was born in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Charles Julius and ...

Roger Moore Tobaccoville

Roger Dale Moore, 71, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home. Mr. Moore was born in Forsyth County, NC, on August 29, 1954, to the late Homer and Earlene Puckett Moore. He was a heavy equipment operator who also worked farming tobacco and cattle; he was not a man afraid of an honest day's labor. Roger's warm personality made him a stranger to no one, and his love for playing the drums—evident in his time with the band Renegade—reflected his ...

Roger Dale Moore, 71, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home. Mr. Moore was born in Forsyth County, NC, on August 29, 1954, to the late Homer and Earlene ...

Julia Denny King

King, NC – Julia Mae Cook Denny of King, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Denny was born in Surry County, NC, on February 16, 1935, to the late Graham Thomas and Eunice Simmons Cook. She worked for Hanes Hosiery while lovingly raising 5 wonderful children, caring for her home, and being a devoted wife to her beloved husband, John Paul “J.P.” Denny, who preceded her in death. In her free time, she enjoyed word puzzles, knitting, ...

King, NC – Julia Mae Cook Denny of King, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Denny was born in Surry County, NC, on February 16, 1935, to the late ...

Catherine Vawter Rural Hall

Catherine Darlene Payseur Vawter, 65, of Rural Hall, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Catherine was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 6, 1960. She was a wonderful mother to her daughter, Christy Vawter, who preceded her in death, and the best grandmother to her grandsons, Kyle Vawter and Andrew Oates. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, often watching her favorite movies together. She took care of her ...

Catherine Darlene Payseur Vawter, 65, of Rural Hall, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Catherine was born in Forsyth County, NC, ...

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