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Darlena Kay Barringer, 59 transitioned on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Novant Health in Thomasville. Darlena was born on March 16, 1963, to the now late Willie J. Barringer and Hildred Ervin Barringer in Guilford County.  She was a 1981 graduate of T. W. Andrews High School.  During her studies, Darlena received several certifications.  Among these are certification in basic computer skills from Davidson County Community College and certification as an administrative...

Reverend Weldon Rudolph Brewington was born January 27, 1932, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to the late James Ishma and Agnes Brewington. Weldon was also known as "Curly" a childhood nickname that would stay with him forever. He attended the High Point public schools and graduated from William Penn High School. He enlisted in the US Army as a combat engineer, served during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense service metal. He was employed by Hatteras...

Ms. Wanda Faye Johnson Blackwell departed this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Born on July 5, 1961, in Caswell County, North Carolina to the late Mattie Sherron Johnson, she attended the local public schools and received a Master's Degree in Theology.  She was formerly employed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and Corning Glass. Loved and adored by all who knew her, Wanda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to church, shopping, gardening...

Dr. Gloria Hamlet Allen was born to the late Reverend Earlie James Hamlet and Melinda Pass Hamlet on June 27, 1940, and was welcomed into the loving, eternal arms of Jesus on May 30, 2022, with her loving son by her side. She was born in Rockingham County, NC and educated at Booker T. Washington High School in Reidsville, NC. She met and married James W. “Tootsie” Allen Jr. in Reidsville, who preceded her in death, and to this union was born three beautiful children. Dr. Allen,...

  Irvin Ulysses Roach departed this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.  As a native and lifelong resident of Rockingham County, North Carolina, he attended the local public schools and was a retired farmer by trade.  During his leisure, he enjoyed working on cars, fishing, gardening, playing checkers and bingo.  A lover of desserts, he appreciated a delicious slice of sweet potato pie and peach cobbler.  Spiritually, he was a member of Wentworth Baptist Church where he...

Providence, NC - Kathy Marie Lindsay Brown age 70 departed this life on May 24, 2022.   Kathy was a graduate of Freeport High School, Freeport, New York, she was a member of the U.S. Army and attended Rockingham Community College.  Kathy enjoyed reading and spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends.  Her mother Charlotte Marie Lindsay Sherred, husband Morris Wayne Brown, son Maurice Wayne Lindsay, grandson Aaron Lamont Allen, and sister Laura...

Mrs. Johnette Henderson Scales, the beloved wife of Ronnie Scales, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, May 23, 2022.  As a native and resident of Rockingham County, North Carolina for the majority of her life, she attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Reidsville Senior High School, Class of 1968.  She pursued further education at Rockingham Community College and Shaw University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management in...

Minnie Taggart Matthews was born on December 29, 1915, in Abbeville, South Carolina to the now late Walter and Georgia Taggart.  She departed this life peacefully on May 22, 2022, at the age of 106 years at High Point Medical Center with her daughter by her side. Minnie graduated from Abbeville County High School and continued her education in Baltimore, Maryland.  She was a Red Cross First Aide Instructor and held a certificate in Red Cross Nursing in the state of Virginia. She...