Bessie Smith

Mamie Minnie Lee McCormick daughter of Camilla Wade Carter and Robert Collins was born April 14 1927 in York County SC and she was called home to be with the Lord on Friday December 19 2025 at Bermuda Commons Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Advance NC. In addition to her parents Mamie was preceded...

Today we pause to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Bessie Bell Blunt Chavis a devoted wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother greatgreatgrandmother sister aunt cousin and cherished friend. With a presence marked by warmth charisma and a radiant spirit Bessie le an indelible impression on...

Rubys parents wanted their children to obtain an education so they moved to Dothan Alabama where Ruby and her siblings attended school. Ruby was a graduate of Carver High School in Dothan Alabama. Ruby later moved to St. Petersburg Florida where she resided until moving to Largo Florida. She was emp...

Bill Matheny age 88 of Forest City died Monday January 26 2026 at Fairhaven of Forest City. Bill was born on October 7 1937 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Earl and Bessie Smith Matheny. Bill worked for Sealtest Milk for 28 years and then for American Greetings Inc. where he retired a...

Joseph Allen was born to Ms. Rose Bell Allen and Mr. Herbert Bert on May 201964 in the town of Apex North Carolina. He went to Apex high school and he spent most of his career working in the Tabaco field construction and carpentry. He loved playing basketball spending with children and family. He wa...

Mrs. Martha Chance Maynard, 100, of Dunn passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home.Martha was born April 1, 1925, in Harnett County, daughter of the late Ransom and Bessie Carter Chance. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Chavis Maynard; sons, Anson and Ricky Maynard; brothe...

Deaconess Vivian H. Jackson was born on March 11 1947 in Brunswick Georgia to the late Ernest and Obie Henley. As the youngest of eight children Vivian grew up wrapped in the love laughter and protection of her siblings Bessie H. Mormon Edward Henley Thomas Henley Louise H. Johnson Jessie Henley Rob...

Reverend Melvin D. Bole affectionately known as Mel peacefully passed away in the presence of his loving family at UPMC of Williamsport on Sunday January 25 2026 at the age of 85. Born on July 22 1940 in Erie Pennsylvania Mel lived a life defined by serving God and dedication to his family and commu...

Edward J. Staehle Sr. 84 of Souderton passed away on Saturday December 13 2025 surrounded by his family at the Peter Becker Community Harleysville. Ed was married for 56 years to his wife Marlene Hauck until her death in 2017. Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Reinhold and Ann Dwyer Sta...

A Graveside Service for Mr. Oliver Navasco Holliday will be held 1100 a.m. on Saturday December 27 2025 at Mayberry Cemetery 10906 Bessie Dix Road Seffner FL with Elder Antonio Jenkins eulogist. Visitation will be held Friday December 26 2025 600 800 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Services 3822 E. 7th A...

Veryl W. Peck 92 of Breezewood PA passed away on Tuesday January 27 2026 at home with family by his side. He was born on August 5 1933 in Breezewood PA a son of the late Walter T. and Bessie Lane Peck. On October 12 1956 in McConnellsburg PA he was united in marriage to Beulah K. Smith Peck. She pre...

Clair F. Bailey age 94 of Marion Twp. Butler Co. Harrisville PA passed away on Thursday Jan. 15 2026 at AHNGrove City following a oneday illness. Clair was born on his family farm in Marion Twp Butler County where he still lived on March 20 1931 to Merle W. and Bessie Elizabeth Rihel Bailey. He marr...