Red Springs High Alumni Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Earnestine GrayNovember 14, 1947 – July 23,2025With deep love and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Earnestine Gray announces her peaceful transition from this life. Born on November 14, 1947, in Stringtown, Mississippi to the late Joseph Wright Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wigfield) ...

Michael Rachel was born in Jacksonville Texas to Jess Tony and Vada Rachel. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Houston where they lived until 1953 before returning to Jacksonville. Michael graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1962 where he forged lifelong friendships with Dan Henry an...

Charles E. "Chuck" Wright passed away on December 14 2025 after a hardfought battle with cancer. Charles was born to J.P. Birdie Wright July 27 1942 and was the husband to his loving wife Melvina Wright of Chase City VA. Charles was in many ways a Renaissance guy he was born into a rural agricultur...

Katharine Marie Good Leatherman, 97, of Wardensville, WV went to be with her Lord & Savior early Sunday morning, January 25, 2026 at her residence surrounded with so much Love from so many.She was born in Intermont, WV to Leslie Good and Francis Shaffenaker Good on April 9, 1928.She was the devo...

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Speegle announces his peaceful passing on Thursday January 22 2026 in Waco Texas at the age of 87. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday January 31st at the First Baptist Church in Valley Mills Texas with visitation after the service. Cha...

Micheria Jo Merica age 77 of Berkeley Springs WV passed away on Friday January 16 2026 at her home. Born September 23 1948 in Berkeley Springs WV she was the daughter of Joseph Lott and Mildred Marie Michael Shambaugh. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Ber...

Herman graduated from Gamaliel High School in 1968. He worked at Dollar General in the Warehouse for over twenty years. He served our country in the U.S. Army. two sons Scotty Lee Gass of Fountain Run KY and Billy Joe Gass of Fountain Run KY three grandchildren Carissa Dakota and Tanner. two brother...

At the age of 65 Charles Alvin Moore fondly known as Charlie passed unexpectedly on Wednesday November 19 2025. A cherished longtime resident of Lynn formerly of Chelsea Charlie was born on December 24 1959 one of seven children in the loving family of the late Earl and Evelyn Lee Moore. Charlie was...

James Jim Albert Kerce Jr. entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 18 2025. He was born to James Albert Kerce Sr. and Myrtis Shouppe Kerce on March 21 1938 in Mulberry Florida. He was predeceased by his parents his first wife of fortynine years Joyce Ann Purvis Kerce and eldest son Darrell Allen Kerc...

Mr. William Joseph Tyrone Ealum age 74 passed away on 1January 2026. He was born on 17 January 1951 in Red Level Alabama to James Thomas Ealum Sr. and Lue Eria Bush Ealum. Mr. Ealum was a resident of DeFuniak Springs Florida. He proudly served as an airborne Master Sergeant in the United States Army...

Judith Ann Boswell Hutchens, 86, of Sanford, died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family at her home, on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. Born September 16, 1939, in Wilson, NC, the only child of Alvin Troy Boswell and Annie Mae Etheridge Boswell, Judy graduated from Charles L. Coon High Scho...

Sister Geraldine Scott transitioned into her heavenly home January 16, 2026, at the age of 79; after courageously battling cancer for 25 years. She went peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her mother and father James Alton & Elizabe...

In this spirit we celebrate the life of Johnetta Danielle Bennett a beloved daughter family member and friend whose life touched many hearts. Johnetta was born on March 30 1983 in Lumberton North Carolina to her loving parents Geraldine Simmons Bennett and Wilbert Bennett. Her journey reflected stre...

RUFFIN NC Mrs. Betty L. Pickard age 67 passed away Wednesday January 7 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital. Public viewing will begin on Monday January 12 2026 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurinHarris Funeral Home 721 East Morehead Street Reidsville NC. Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 13 2026 f...

Lucille was born on March 26 1929 in Taunton MA the daughter of Charles and Florence WitherellWilliams. Upon graduation from high school she attended the University of New Hampshire. While working in the summer as part of the staff at the Poland Springs House she met her future husband Frank M. Bowi...

Auburn Lorraine Poulin Sheehy 85 of Lewiston died on January 2 2010 at Clover Manor after an extended illness. Lorraine was a graduate of Saint Marys School Lewiston High School class of 1942 and Auburn Maine School of Commerce class of 1946. She worked in the cost accounting department of the Pepp...

Harpswell SharonLeigh McNamara Leclair of Harpswell passed awayJune 14 2021 at MidCoast Hospital with her family by her side. Sharonwas born in Big Springs Texas on December 4 1954 the daughter ofDaniel and Christine Mazerolle McNamara. After graduating fromBrunswick High School in 1973 she married...

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...

Fred A. Petrunak 96 Altoona passed away peacefully on April 132025 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his loving children. He was born on July 18 1928 in Patton PA the son of Joseph and Mary Churella Petrunyak. Fred is preceded in death by his parents his wife Geraldine T. Red Conrad Petrunak grandson Be...

Harold E. "Pickle" Nicholson 89 of Meyersdale PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 15 2025 after an extended stay at UPMC Altoona. Born December 9 1935 in Meyersdale he was the son of the late Ralph E. "Pickle" and Bertha Swearman Nicholson. He also was reunited in Heaven with brother R...

Peter J. Cherapan 67 of Brock Steet Ashland passed away Thursday January 1 2026 at his residence. Born at the former Ashland Hospital in Fountain Springs June 17 1958 he was the son of the late Peter M. and Mary Krolick Cherapan. Pete was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School class of 1972. He was ...