North Oconee High School Georgia Alumni Obituaries

DATELINE: WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA Michael Dean Rippy Michael Dean Rippy entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Clev...

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Marjorie June Barnes Harman Marjorie June Barnes Harman, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Testa...

Jo Ann Medlin, 76, passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Born in Wilson County on November 6, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Batten and Gladie Boykin Batten.In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband,...

Herbert Guy Pete Howard Jr age 81 of Richlands North Carolina was called home on Friday January 30 2026. He was the son of Herbert Guy Howard Sr deceased and Martha Lee Shyver deceased. Born with a servants heart and unwavering faith Pete lived a life devoted to God family and community. He proudly ...

Jacksonville Richard Kevin Sagester 66 of Jacksonville North Carolina passed away on February 1 2026 at his residence. Memorial services will be held and announced at a later date. Richard was born on March 28 1959 in Columbus Ohio to the late George Sagester and Donna Whitlock Sagester. In additio...

Leila Mae Thompson, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. Leila was born in Douglas, Arizona, the second o...

William Robert “Bud” Jackson III passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 at the age of 50, surrounded by his family in Durham, North Carolina.Bud was born on September 12, 1975, in Durham, North Carolina where he attended Southern Durham High School before enlisting in the United States Coast Gua...

James (Jim) Sorauf, 94, of Croasdaile Village, Durham, NC passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Mary Norton Sorauf and Frank Joseph Sorauf. He shared 63 years of marriage with Simone, until her death in 2025. Jim is survived by his daughter Christine...

“To live on in the hearts of those left behind is not to die…”The family of James Richard Glover is grateful for his long life and legacy of love. James, also known as Jim or Jimmy, died at Duke University Hospital on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on May 4, 1939, in Durham,...

María Pía Arumi GloverMaria Arumí Glover, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at home in Durham, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Ecuador and, with her beloved parents, Martha Cordero and Fernando Arumi, came to North Carolina in the days of Camelot. A beautiful immigra...

James Pendleton “Jim” RayHILLSBOROUGH — James Pendleton “Jim” Ray, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to the late J. Marvin Ray and Aileen Blanche Pendleton Ray, and lived most of his life in Hillsborough, Ora...

Joyce Neva Wilson Chalmers, 94, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born December 10, 1931, in Wake Forest, North Carolina, she was the youngest of nine children born to James Parker Wilson and Katie Lee Penny Wilson.She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, ...

Willis Barnes Murchison died on January 10, 2026 from a broken heart after the passing of his beloved wife of 60 years, Sidney this past September. He was her primary caregiver for the past 5 years and provided loving care during her struggle with Alzheimer’s.Willis was a talented painter and artist...

Marie Hales Chase, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on January 30, 2026, at Hock Family Pavilion after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Marie was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Curtis Allen Hales, and the late Alice Damien Hales. She retired from Northern Telecom and...

Philip Scott a resident of 1911 Front Street, Durham passed away 28 January 2026 after a 6 month battle with cancer. His loyal companion for over 40 years, Shinya Tokuyasu survives along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and family members which are the offspring of his 6 siblings who grew up ...

Clinton Robert Moorman III, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to the late Clinton Robert Moorman II and Tamiko Sambe Moorman.Bob attended Hampton University and later graduated from North Carolina Central University....

Helen Roberts Ellis, 91, of Bahama, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at Duke Regional Hospital.Helen was born and raised in Bahama, NC, where she spent her life rooted in family, faith, and community. She had a lifelong devotion to her loved ones, especially her son and gr...

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Mrs. Letitia B. Johnson 82 of High Point NC left this life to be with the lord on January 16 2026. She was born on February 17 1943 to the late Gladys Beatty Wiley and Adam Hood Beatty. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerome Johnson of 58 years and her sister Sarah Carter. Letitia was a lov...

Mr. Jasper B. Christian affectionately known as Bernard was born on July 25 1951 in High Point North Carolina to the late David and Mary Alice Christian. He peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of Christmas Day surrounded by love leaving behind a legacy of love quiet strength and cheri...

Mr. Jeffrey Sevon Siddle was born on January 5 1981 in Guilford County North Carolina to John Henry and Ella Faye Martin Siddle. On December 22 2025 Jeffery peacefully transitioned from this life leaving behind a legacy of love faith music and unwavering strength. Jeffrey received his education in F...

Greensboro NC Mr. Michael Anthony Boston Sr. age 72 passed away peacefully on December 14 2025. He was born in WinstonSalem North Carolina. Michael grew up in Reidsville. North Carolina and graduated from Reidsville Senior High School in 1971. He was the son of the late Clarence Boston and Melvine D...

Elder George Isaac Martin affectionately known as Skip was born on February 31949 to the late Daniel and Lula Mae Ross Martin in Summerfield North Carolina. Hepeacefully transitioned from labor to reward on October 30 2025 leaving behind alegacy of faith service and love. Elder Isaac received his ea...

Mary Cole Gibson was born February 21 1935 in High Point North Carolina. God called her home on December 18 2025. Mary was the oldest of five children born to the late Booker T. and Ida C. Cole. Mary was married to Walter Gibson Sr. on June 18 1955 in Danville Virginia. She and Walter enjoyed sixtyt...

Shirlene Bostic Horne 61 of High Point North Carolina passed away on December 30 2025 surrounded by love. She was a faithful member of her church and lived her life rooted in love strength and devotion to family. Born on October 22 1964 in Bennettsville South Carolina Shirlene was a woman whose pres...

Mr. Ronald Theodore Terry passed away on Friday November 28 2025. He was born in West End North Carolina on January 12 1953 to the late Theodore Terry and Colleen Kiniel Terry. Ronald attended the Guilford County Schools and dedicated over 30 years of his career to the Atrium on Main Exhibition and ...

The Reverend Charles F. Blalock Sr. 94 departed this life onSeptember 6 2025 at Emory Palliative Care Center Atlanta Georgia.He was born on March 3 1931 to the late William Eldridge Blalock Sr.and Mattie B. Wilder in Raleigh North Carolina. Chuck "B" as he was well known was educated in the public s...

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Obituary Mr. James Anthony was born September 24 1935 in Lincoln County North Carolina to the late Ragen Anthony and Lassie Miller Anthony. Affectionately known as Shorty James was called home by God to be at rest on January 21 2026 bringing to a close a faithful life of love service and enduring st...

Obituary Ms. Winona Hunt daughter of the late Arnado and Lilly Kay Cunninghan Hunt was born August 14 1951 in Connelly Springs North Carolina. She departed this life on Sunday January 18 2026 at the Greens of Hickory after a longfought illness. She was 74 years 5 months and 4 days old. Winona truly ...