All Obituaries

Julia Mae Hoyte, a woman of unconquerable spirit and a life well-lived, was born on March 25, 1945. She was the sole daughter of the late Martha Jane Drakeford and the late Cleveland Massey. On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Julia peacefully went from labor to reward at the White Oak nursing center in Lancaster, South Carolina, where she was lovingly cared for under Gentiva Hospice. Julia's journey on this earth was marked by movement, a characteristic captured perfectly by the sentiment that "Julia ...

Funeral services celebration of life for Mildred “Sherlean” Threatt Baker are under the direction of Blakelys’ Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC, located at 714 E. Franklin Street, in Monroe, NC, 28112. A viewing will be held at Blakelys’ Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, from 3-6pm.  Homegoing services scheduled for Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at 2pm, following interment at Flintridge Baptist Church, located at 534 State Rd South-13-577 Pageland, SC ...

Christopher Clyde Barrino Jr., son of the late Clyde Marsh and Norma Jean Barrino was born on May 12,1967 and went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2026 at his home. Christopher went to Monroe High School. Christopher work at Ludwig for several years. He also worked at Tyson Foods. He loved to talk about God and drink his beer. He proceed in death by his brothers Lee Thomas Lowery Jr, Clengydell Barrino, sister Doretha Jean Barrino Gatewood. He leaves to cherish memories his daughter ...

In Loving Memory of Mr. James (Jimmy) Smalls, Sr.Mr. James (Jimmy) Smalls, Sr. peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel. Mr. Smalls will lie in state from 10:00 A.M. until the start of the service at 11:00 A.M.Friends and family are invited to a public viewing on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Blakely’s Funeral Home.

Larry Howard Byrum was born on September 20, 1962, in Monroe, North Carolina, to Howard Clyburn and the late Frankie Mae Byrum. He peacefully transitioned from this life on January 28, 2026, at Atrium Hospital in Monroe, NC.He was preceded in death by his mother, Frankie Mae Byrum; his sister, Theresa Massey; his son, Bobby Byrum; his brother, Baris Byrum; and his uncle, Louis Davis, and aunt, Selma Davis, who lovingly helped raise him. Larry graduated from Sun Valley High School and built a ...

Wayne Douglas Wilson was born in Rahway, New Jersey to Harrison and Dorothy Wilson on October 5, 1959. He entered his reward of eternal life on Monday January 19, 2026. Wayne’s education began in Colonia, New Jersey attending School #27, Colonia Junior High School and ending his Public School education at Colonia Senior High School. During his time in Public School he was in Boy Scouts of America, Colonia Baseball Team, Colonia High School Basketball Team and Track Team. He enjoyed ...