All Obituaries

Mr. Ivory Little, 87 of Hoffman, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Reid Heart Center - FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was born on September 3, 1935 to the late Herman and Arnor Bea Hart Little.A few years after marriage to the late Janet Gilmore Little they relocated to Washington, DC, where they resided for several years. After returning to North Carolina Mr. Little was employed at Proctor Silex in Southern Pines, North...

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away. Rev. 21:4 Richard Moore transitioned from this life to life eternal, on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Firsthealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst, NC.  During the solemn events to honor Richard Moore, we pray that those who are in attendance will be able to bring some sense of peace and encouragement to the family to...

When peace like a river attendeth my wayWhen sorrows like sea billows rollWhatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to sayIt is well, it is well with my soul.Mr. Calvin McQueen, who was affectionately known as “Bo” entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.  Viewing will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at...

  "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:  A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;  time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;  time to seek,...

Deborah Bratcher quietly slipped into eternal rest on Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.  Deborah had a very kind spirit and to know her was truly to love her.  She leaves to cherish her memories; two sons, Darian Bratcher and Eric Bratcher, and two daughters, Sharvero Morrison and Keyonda Bratcher Blue.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.   Funeral service will be...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2Tim 4: 7-8 Ms. Kimberly Carthens departed this life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  She leaves to cherish her memories: Her father G.B. Bratcher (Diane) of Vass NC, 2 sons: Jerrod...

Mr. James Randy Kershaw departed this life on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst, North Carolina.  Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at JW Turlington School Auditorium.  

Mr. Vernon McDougald departed this life on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.   Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Rockfish Grove Freewill Baptist Church prior to the funeral.  Funeral service for Mr. McDougald will begin at 12:00 PM.  Internment will be held at Rockfish Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ms. Carolyn Smith departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her residence.  Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.  Funeral service will held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Freedom East Presbyterian Church.    

Ms. Mable Fairley  departed this life on  February 20, 2023.  Graveside service  will be held on Tuesday, March  14, 2023 at Fairley Family Memorial  Garden  Cemetery  at 2:00 PM.