All Obituaries

Wesley Earl Thornberry, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.Born on December 16, 1940, in Powell, Wyoming, to Earl and Cora Thornberry, Wes grew up with a love for the outdoors that remained with him throughout his life. Whether hiking mountain trails or paddling a canoe on quiet waters, he found joy and peace in nature.A gifted athlete, Wes excelled in several sports, with football becoming his greatest passion—a sport he continued to play into his ...

Lisa Rushing Butler (Fluffy) 58, was born December 6,1967. She was the Daughter of late Eddie Earl Rushing and Ella Mae Rushing. She peacefully slipped away from us on June 21,2026 at her residence in Marshville, North Carolina.

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The Lord called Derrick Lamont Allen to his heavenly home on June 13, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1968, to the late Richard Allen and the late Mary Louise Allen. Derrick attended Monroe High School, where he formed many lifelong friendships and proudly played football. Following high school, he built a career as a skilled brick mason, including running his own company, and later became a dedicated employee at Norfolk Southern, where he worked faithfully for more than 15 years.

Janet Johnson, 71, born October 30, 1954, in Brownsville, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2026. She made her home in Decatur, Illinois, where she raised her family and retired from Decatur Public Transit. Decatur became the place where her roots deepened, her family grew, and her legacy took shape. Janet was the kind of mother who put her children first in every season of life — not out of obligation, but out of pure love. She sacrificed without hesitation, worked without complaint, and ...