Leonard “Big Len” England A Celebration of Life Leonard England born on April 9th,1935 entered into eternal celebration late evening March 15th, 2024 to greet his greatest friends in his 88 years, Alan “Al” Ames and Joseph “Benji” Bencivenga. He has been received with the most welcome of parties and a Jack Daniels, neat, into the gates of heaven. He left the physical earth immensely loved by his wife, Dianne England, sister Margaret Yendrick (Michael),...

Morris Edward Whitmore 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday March 3, 2024, at The William M. Dunlap Center for Caring Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC. Morris was born on January 31, 1935, in Warren County, NC, son of Kenneth and Helen Whitmore. He grew up on a share crop farm where he raised various crops and tobacco. He was the football co-captain at Norlina High School and fell in love with cheerleader Jean. After...

Mrs. Charlene Gibson Woodrum, age 76, passed away Friday, 02/16/2024.  Mrs. Woodrum was born to Gilbert Harold Gibson and Stella Mae Toler.  She was proceeded in death by her brothers, Harold Edward Gibson and Sylvester Gibson; Sisters, Beaulah Cook and Melva Sigmon; and granddaughter, Casey Dawn.  Mrs. Woodrum is survived by her children, Robert Allen Dubulis wife(Cindy), Cynthia Loretta Kinder husband(Teddy),  Richard Ray Dubulis, and Carl Dean Gibson...

Mr. Raymond Travis Hoeben, 73, passed away Tuesday, 12/19/2023. Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.

Ms. Ruth Byrd, 62, passed away peacefully Sunday, 11/26/2023, surrounded by her caregivers and family.  Ms. Byrd was born on May 28, 1961 in Harnett County to the late Henry Holt Byrd and Thelma Lorene McGee Byrd.  She is preceded in death by her siblings, Judy Byrd Bishop and Eddie Holt Byrd, and nephew, Ben Byrd of Willow Spring.  Survivors include sister-in-law, Debbie Byrd of Willow Springs; Niece, Joanna Bishop-Tyer and husband Jim of Cary; and nephews, Joseph Henry...

Ms. Dorothy Lee Howman, age 78, passed away Wednesday, 11/15/2023. Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.

Cathy Lynn Baker (Cat), 61, entered eternal rest on August 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her son; Travis Scarberry; her daughter; Shawna Scarberry; and her dad; Ashly Bishop. She will be forever missed by her loving husband, Stoney Baker Jr; daughter, Latisha Neal (Mike); grandchildren, Aaron Scarberry; Ayden Neal and Samantha Neal; mother, Linda Bishop; mother in law, Becky Baker; father in law, Stoney Baker Sr; sister Sue Bishop; brothers Russ Bishop (Melinda); Chris Bishop...

Ms. Yvette Ann Myers, age 76, passed away Saturday, 08/19/2023.  Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.

Janet Rose Hubbard passed peacefully the night of August 10, 2023 surrounded by her entire family and best friends. As a young girl, Janet wanted to work in health care, helping people. She found her lifelong career at IGHL as a direct care counselor. She dedicated years of her life providing the residents of IGHL Manorville with love and support.  Those with memories of knocking on Janet's front door will remember dogs barking, coffee brewing, lots...

Travis Aaron Scarberry (TAZ), 36, entered eternal rest on July 21.2023. He was preceded in death by his sister; Shawna Scarberry; papaw Ashly Bishop; Aunt Paula Scarberry; Mamaw and papaw Everette and Bertha Scarberry. He leaves behind his son, Aaron Scarberry; mama and daddy, Cathy and Stoney Baker; dad, Burnell Scarberry; brother, Chris Scarberry; sister, Tisha Neal (Mike) and niece and nephew, Samantha and Ayden Neal. He also leaves behind Mamaw Linda Bishop; Grandpa Stoney...