Lee County High Alumni Obituaries

Mary Catherine Willis a dedicated educator tireless advocate and community leader passed away peacefully on December 26 2025 leaving behind a legacy of service and activism that spanned states and generations. A proud native of WinstonSalem Mary was a graduate of Carver High School and WinstonSalem ...

Betty Baird Bryant 82 passed away at Three Rivers Health and Rehab on Thursday December 18 2025. Ms. Betty was born on February 21 1943 to Ray Baird and Pearl Bryan Baird in Doerun Georgia. She graduated from Doerun High School in 1961 and she attended Berry College for two years in Mount Berry Geor...

Ronnie Lee Ross 68 of Leland NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday January 24 2026 at his home. Ronnie was born in Rockingham County NC to the late William Lee and Alice Jones Ross. Ronnie was a 1976 graduate of Bethany High School in Bethany NC and a 1980 graduate of Campbell Universit...

Ann Dickerson Council was born September 27 1939 in Martin County NC to the late James Henry Dickerson and Virginia Dare Simpson Dickerson of Jamesville NC. She graduated from Jamesville High School in 1957. Ann was united in marriage to Hughie Council on June 11 1960 and was happily married for 57 ...

Patsy Lee Price 77 of Bear Grass N.C. passed away January 15 2026. She was born on July 1 1948 the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Lillie Briley Lee of Bear Grass. Patsy was an undergraduate of Bear Grass High School and a graduate from East Carolina University in Greenville. After graduation sh...

Tara Corinne Wood age 41 a resident of Belhaven died Thursday January 29 2026 at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill. Tara was born on May 29 1984 in Washington County to Von Carlton Wood Jr. and Teresa Modlin. She graduated from Plymouth High School and attended ECU Pitt Community College and Beaufort County ...

Edward Lee Paul age 88 of Washington North Carolina passed away on Friday January 16 2026 at ECU Beaufort Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 7 2026 from 100 p.m. to 300 p.m. at River Forest Manor 738 E. Main Street Belhaven North Carolina. A private graveside service w...

Gilbert Lee Ashby affectionately known as Al Capone was born in Princess Anne County Virginia. He entered eternal rest on January 1 2026 in Chesapeake Virginia leaving a legacy defined by intelligence strength humor and love. From an early age Gilbert carried himself with smooth confidence and quiet...

On Saturday December 13 2025 God graciously called one of His angels Stevie Allen Tillman home. Stevie was born on February 16 1962 to the late Lee Harrison and Armender Sinclair Tillman. Stevie attended the public schools of Anson County and was a 1980 graduate of Bowman Senior High School. He fu...

Mr. Walter Lee Cameo Tanner was born April 20 1980 in Wadesboro NC to the late Mr. Walter Lee Tanner Sr. and Barbara Ann LittleColson. In the late evening hour of January 3 2026 at Atrium Health Wadesboro NC Walter answered the Masters call and took his eternal rest. Walter lovingly known as Cameo ...

Mother Eva Mae Caple Allen Gilbert daughter of the late Alex and Rosa Lindsey Caple was born October 12 1926 in Anson Country. She departed her earthly life on January 21 2026 at Hospice Haven Rockingham NC. Eva Mae attended the Public Schools of Anson County. Her Christian experience began at an ea...

Henry Wilson Joines was born on February 23 1945 in Chesterfield South Carolina. He was the second oldest of eight children. He was preceded in death by his parents Abraham Lincoln Joines Lavern Ratliff. and his stepmother Alean Jones. Henry entered into eternal rest on January 7 2026. Henry attende...

Mr. Samuel Isaac Parham 85 affectionally known as Sam transitioned on Wednesday January 21 2026 in St. Petersburg Florida. Sam was the youngest child of twelve born on December 5 1940 to the late Bert Parham and the late Fannie Scott Parham C. Harris. Sam was a native of Chesterfield County Colonial...

age 86 passed into glory on Tuesday February 3 2026 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Woodway Virginia Lana was the daughter of the late Ralph Turner and Muriel Lambert Turner and one of two children. From an early age she possessed a deep passion for learningone that would s...

Reba Jean Haynes 91 passed from this earthly life on Thursday January 29 2026 in Brevard North Carolina. She was born on Tuesday May 1 1934 in St. Charles Virginia to the late John R. Martin and Anna Mae Stevens Martin. Reba graduated as valedictorian from Dryden High School and attended Berea Colle...

Susan Denise Poteet Pendergraft age 65 passed away on Tuesday December 9 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born in Lee County the daughter of Howard Denver Poteet and Crystal Fern Pennington Poteet. She was one of two children. A 1978 graduate of Pennington High School Susa...

ANTHONY DARNELL DUNTON was born in Eastville Virginiaon January 1 1955 to the late Ethel Lee Dunton. Anthony attended Northampton County public schools where he was very active in sports such as basketball baseball and track. He worked many jobs throughout his life but one that brought him the most ...

Delores was born March 12 1929 to Gerhard and Gertrude Granrud of Columbus. She was raised on the family farm with her siblings Gerdius Geraldine Dale and Delano. Delores graduated from Columbus High School as valedictorian. She was very proud of being valedictorian. She worked as a telephone operat...

Robert Lee Bobby Fox Jr. passed away on Friday December 26 2025 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Fox Sr. and Mary Martin Fox and by his sister Linda Fox Blevins. Bobby was a devoted son brother father uncle and a true family man. He...

Emily was born on the family farm in Washington, NC (now known as 1838 Carolina Ave/Rt.17) to William Johnston Francis & Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School & Washington High School, graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading, bowling, tennis, ...

Maxine Knight age 69 a devoted wife mother and distinguished educator passed away on Christmas Day December 25 2025. Born on February 3 1956 in Pottstown Pennsylvania Maxine was a woman of academic excellence and deep compassion. A longtime resident of the Petersburg Virginia area she spent her life...

Janice Lee Ivie Wright 64 of Shelby died at Atrium Health Cleveland on Friday January 30 2026. A native of Cleveland County she was a daughter of the late Jack Billy Ivie and Jennie Louise Borders Ivie. She spent most of her career working as a Registered Nurse at Atrium Health Cleveland formerly Cl...

Ms. Alean McCombs 96 made a peaceful early morning departure into eternal rest with the Lord on December 2 2025 at Hospice Wendover of Cleveland County. She was born on July 6 1929 to the late Charlie and Gertha Taylor McCombs. Alean was a wonderful woman known and loved by many. She was all at once...

William Bill Lee Strong age 74 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Wednesday December 17 2025. Coach Strong was born in Bluefield West Virginia to the late Grover Reese Strong and Shirlene Burgess Strong. He is survived by his brother Brad Strong and wife Mary Ann of Bristol TN two nephews...

Harold Dean Dolinger age 86 of Lansing NC the Helton Community passed away on January 8 2026 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson NC. Mr. Dolinger was born on January 28 1939 in Grayson County to Joseph Lee and Thelma Pennington Dolinger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all ...

Ricky Earl Bobbitt age 67 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Tuesday February 3 2026. Ricky was born on March 16 1958 in Independence to Robert Walter and Mary Ruth Burkins Bobbitt. He attended Independence High School and worked in the furniture construction business. He enjoyed hunting ...

Stacee Cameron born June 19 1984 to William Vincent Cameron and the late Tilda Marie Johnson entered eternal rest on January 17 2026 surrounded by love and memories that will live on forever. Her life was a testament to the deep bonds she shared with family and friends. Stacee will always be remembe...

age 35 of Tampa FL formerly of Sanford NC transitioned to eternal rest Sunday January 25 2026. Quanterris Dajuan Baldwin 35 passed away on Sunday January 25 2026 in his home in Tampa Florida. Formerly of Sanford NC born with a heart as big as his frame Quanterris was known for being both a gentle te...

Hon. J. Craig Kerr Ret. 79 of Syracuse died peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 26 2026 after a valiant battle with leukemia. Born December 11 1946 in Syracuse NY he was the son of the late H. Kaye Kerr and Ruth Fite Kerr. He graduated from JamesvilleDewitt High School and Dickenson Co...

Mrs. Alice Virginia Gray Cleveland 78 of Woodleaf NC received her wings and transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday January 5 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in WinstonSalem North Carolina. Alice was born on March 15 1947 in Rowan County to the late Bishop W.O.K. Gray and Mrs. Minnie Lee Fis...