All Obituaries

SPRING HOPE – Rosa Flores, age 95, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born in San Marco, TX, on August 30, 1930, she was the daughter of late Juan Flores and Guadalupe Maldonado. Rosa is survived by her daughters, Irene, Alicia, and Rosemary; her sons, Louise, Felix, Greg, Francisco, and Jose. The Funeral Service will be handled through Sujkowski Funeral Home, 114 E. Alexis Road, Toledo, Ohio 43612. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Spring ...

MIDDLESEX – Shelia Mae Chamblee Brown, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. Born in Wilson, NC, on March 20, 1947, she was the daughter of late Frank Raeford Chamblee and Mae Jordan Chamblee. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy F. Brown; son, Frederick Ryan Brown; and brother, Frank “Rayford” Chamblee, Jr. Shelia is survived by her daughter, Tammy B. Dew, of Middlesex; her sisters, Pattie C. Waller (James), of Henderson, Frankie C. May, of ...

MIDDLESEX – It is with deep and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Shannon Horton, a man whose presence filled every room with laughter, warmth, and unforgettable memories.  He passed away on April 28, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and a community that will forever feel the loss of his larger-than-life spirit. Michael was the kind of man who truly lived life.  He found joy in the simple, meaningful things – spending early mornings ...

SPRING HOPE – Elsie Ray Gardner Sledge, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  In recent years, she faced several health challenges with remarkable courage, supported every step of the way by her devoted children. Elsie was a beautiful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She loved the Lord wholeheartedly and lived a life centered on serving others.  A faithful member of Holly Grove Baptist Church for 71 years, ...

SPRING HOPE – Dorothy Louise Denton Morgan Sanders, age 97, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Nash County, NC on November 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Christopher C. Denton and Bertha Perry Denton. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands,  Lindbergh Morgan and Ray Sanders; son Timothy D. Morgan; sister, Mildred D. Vick; and brothers, John L. Denton and Harold D. Denton. She was a member of Samaria Baptist Church.  She loved the ...

Raleigh….Kenneth Allen Williams, age 65, passed away Friday, February 06, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Sally Mae Wood Williams. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Spring Hope Memorial Gardens with the Pastor Larry Perry officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hope Funeral Home, 7881 Webbs Mill Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.springhopefh.com.

SPRING HOPE – Beulah Ann Bowden Wells, age 85, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born in Franklin County, NC on September 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Herman Bowden, Sr. and Judie Lee Aycock Bowden. Beulah Ann is survived by her son, Joseph Wells, III and wife, Ruth Ann; brother, William Herman Bowden, Jr. "Bill"; daughter-in-law, Donna Canady; grandchildren, Bryan Canady, Chloe, and Leslie Hight; and great-grandchildren, Skyler and Oakley. A ...

SPRING HOPE – Thelbert Arthur Glover, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born in Nash County, NC on April 1, 1927, he was the son of the late Percy Glover and Lola Honeycutt Glover. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ellen Glover and brother Stanley Glover. Thelbert was a proud veteran of the US Navy from 1945 – 1946 during WWII.  He also served in the fellowships of the Masons, Shriners, VFW, Nash County ABC board for 12 years, and the ...

SPRING HOPE – Robert Kenyon “Ken” Ripley, Jr., age 75, passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025. Born in Virginia Beach, VA, on August 3, 1950, he was the son of late Robert Ripley, Sr. and Martha Patton Ripley. Ken is survived by his wife, Vickie Corbett Ripley; his sister, Martha Lynne Ripley; his brother, Alfred Van Patton Ripley “Chip” and wife, Kathy; his sister-in-law, Rebecca Corbett Barker; his niece, Heather Ripley Cooke and  husband Trevor; his ...

                                                                                                    November 26, 1932 – October 31, 2025 Spring Hope….Annie Vee Brantley, age 92, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. Annie was born ...