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Obituary- Norman Lantie Spencer

Norman Lantie Spencer, 87, passed away Feb. 16, 2025.  Spencer, of Lexington, was born in French Creek, West Virginia on May 6, 1937. He was the son of the late Lantie Spencer; raised by the late mother and stepfather, Reta and Marion Conrad; also preceded in death by a son, James A. Spencer.

Obituary- John Wesley Payne Jr.

John Wesley Payne Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Stephens on Feb. 9, 2025. Family members were present at his side.  John was born Sept. 7, 1936 in DeKalb County, Georgia. He graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School in 1954.

Obituary- Robert C. Johnson Jr.

Retired Navy Capt. Robert C. Johnson Jr., 87, died Feb. 8, 2025.  Johnson was born June 10, 1937, to Robert Cecil and L.E. Colquitt Johnson. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert C. Johnson III and a brother, Barry Johnson.  He was a graduate of Berry College and Military PG School.

Obituary: Joseph Shane Williams

Joseph Shane Williams, 43, of Winterville, born Dec. 11, 1980, died on April 17, 2024 in the home of his grandparents.

Obituary: Callie Nicole Shealy

Callie Nicole Shealy, 9½ months, of Winterville, died on March 24, 2024.  Callie is survived by her parents, Nicki Foster and Dillon Shealy, maternal grandparents Patti Pugh and Bob and Cheryl Foster, and paternal grandparents Mark and Sally Shealy.

Obituary: Tela Doris Cline King

Mrs. Tela Doris Cline King, 87, of Lexington died at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  King was born on Sept. 16, 1936 in Bryson City, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Andrew Cline and the late Sally Cline.