Merrill “Bo” Russell

Merrill “Bo” Russell

Merrill “Bo” Russell Merrill Lee Russell, Jr., affectionately known as “Bo,” a resident of Okinawa, Japan, and formerly of Spencer, North Carolina, triumphantly entered the Gates of Heaven on January 5, 2026, after a long-persevering battle with...
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Sydney B. Williams

Sydney B. Williams Sydney-Alaine Bankhead Williams passed away at Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center on September 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Sydney was born in Front Royal, VA, on June 8, 1951, to John Edward Williams, Jr. and Marie Thomason Williams,...
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Winston A. Riddle

Winston A. Riddle Dr. Winston A Riddle, Ed.D, age 90, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina with his family. Winston was born in Buncombe County, NC on February 19, 1935, to the late Pinkney Stuart...
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Bob M. Jones

Robert Miles Jones, 74, of 847 Hatchett Road, Yanceyville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence following several years of declining health. He was born in Danville, VA on April 17, 1951, a son of the late Herbert Miles...
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Jim A. Collins

Jim A. Collins James “Jim” Arnold Collins Jr., 80, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his daughter’s residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born and raised with a strong sense of pride, humor, and...
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Barry Y. Blalock

Barry Y. Blalock GARNER, NC – Barry Yandell Blalock, 76, Garner, NC died October 14, 2025. Barry was born April 9, 1949. He was predeceased by his father BY Blalock. In addition to his life partner Kevin Hinson of 39 years, he is survived by his mother Cordelia...