Liberty, IN Obituaries

Dr. Sarah Moore Shoffner, beloved educator, community leader, and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Liberty, North Carolina, on March 6, 2026, just weeks after ce...

Phillip "Phil" Pulliam Hockett, 90, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Mem...

Shannon Michele Smith, age 45, passed away on March 2, 2026. Shannon resided in Liberty, Missouri. Visitation will be held at Shoal Creek Community Church, 6816 N Church Rd #101, 101, Pleasant Vall...

Richard Allen Cross, 77 of Asheboro passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Left behind to cherish his memory are: his wife of 55 years, Betsy Murray Cross; daughter, C...

Carolyn Sue Hudlemeyer of Liberty, MO, passed peacefully on February 26, 2026 at age 83. Carolyn was born to her parents Logan Francis Hudlemyer and Buena Ferne Hudlemeyer of Liberty, Missouri, who p...

Linda Kay (Stevenson) Moore, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Harmony of Avon. Linda was born on March 16, 1947, to Ruby Violet (Budd) and Claude Arthur Stevenson in Libert...

Terry H. Souther, 78, of Liberty, North Carolina died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born one of nine children in the foothills of Wilkes County, North Carolina. He grew up roaming the hills...

Robert Wayne Manning, 73, of Staley passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Randolph Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert and Katie Manning and was also preceded in death by two sisters, M...

Barbara Sue Heitman, 72, formerly of Texas, died February 12, 2026, in Richmond, MO while under the care of Shirkey Hospice. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, George and Verline Heitman; ...

Roberta “Bobbie” Soucy Ritch, 89, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Cross Roads Retirement Community. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6:00-8:00 p....

Clara Lucille Donaldson, 90, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Liberty, MO. She was born December 21, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO, to the late Clarence and Georgia Casebolt...

Demetress "Dee" Lynn Martin Holt, 61, of Liberty, passed away on February 6, 2026. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Loflin Fu...

James Neil Horney, “Neil” as he preferred, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Liberty, NC. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6:00-8...

Betty Jean Coble Causey, 90, of Julian passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Clapp's Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden, NC. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mae Amick Coble; and ...

Jean Stutts, 82, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Randolph Hospice House. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Fairview Cemetery ...

Teresa Ann DeLeo, age 104, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Graham, North Carolina. Prior to living in North Carolina she resided in Florida. Born on September 11, 1921, in Milford, Conn...

Ann Suggs Trotter, 74, of Climax passed away on January 26, 2026, at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center in Jamestown, NC. Ann was a 1970 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. S...

William "Bill" Winfred Gilmore, 88, of Julian, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital. Bill was a beloved nurseryman, business owner, and volunteer in his community. Bill ...

Edward Cecil "Eddie" Stevenson, 71 of Liberty NC passed away on January 23, 2026 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. In honor of Eddie’s wishes no services are planned. A Celebration of Life...

Dolores Jean McKown was born November 9, 1934 to Emma Marie (Britton) & James Henry McKown in Liberty, MO. Forever known as "Sammy," she graduated from Liberty High School in 1952 & was already employ...

Donald (“Doc”; “Don”) H. Francis, May 24, 1934 - Jan 17, 2026 Kansas City, MO by way of Rt. 1, Box 460, Clay County, MO WARNING: This was written by his favorite daughter ( his ONLY daughter)...

John Blough was born in Kansas City, Kansas, the first child of Wayne and Lorene Blough. He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, alongside his siblings, Mike and Gloria. Though he was born in KCK, John s...

Sandra Kay Coble Booth, 76, of Julian, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Coble's Luthera...

Cecilia Jones Lavezzi, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 89. The Memorial for Cecilia will be held at...

Ronald Joseph McMath, 76, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House. Ronald was the son of the late Hilton and Marion McMath. He leaves behind his wife of ...

Gene Raymond Hinshaw, 80, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He is finally reunited with his parents and special dog, "Stinker". A memorial service will be held at a later date. He...

Juanita Victoria Humble Strader, 76, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Peak Resources. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She was the daughter of the late Lester...

Katherine "Kitty" Ann Early Wright, 84, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UNC Hospital. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. o...

Hilda Mae Langley McMasters, 93, of Liberty passed away following a brief illness on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Hilda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and grea...

Phillip Ervin Moffitt, 78, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at D...

With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of Betty Jean Bell, 91, of Liberty, MO. Betty passed in her sleep on January 2, 2026, surrounded by family. She joyfully went to be with her Lor...

Keith passed away on December 31st 2025 at Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. Keith was born on February 15, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. to Norman and Flora (Masters) Hannsz of Orrick, Missou...

James Allen “Bearcat” Matthews, 74, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Januar...

Lawrence “Larry” Paul White, 79, of Liberty, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, passed away on December 31, 2025. Larry was born October 21, 1946, in Edina, Missouri, the son of Patrick Joseph and Ann...

Gary Lee "Henry" McPherson, 86, of Snow Camp, passed away on December 21, 2025 at Authoracare Collective in Burlington. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, December ...

On Friday, December 19, 2025, Buren Earl Jones, Jr., of Snow Camp, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Buren was born on October 30, 1940 to Buren Earl Jones, Sr. and Beatrice Ade...

Ashleigh English Blair Minnich, 33, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at UNC Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at The Loflin Funeral Home C...

Dolores Powell, born on March 18, 1942, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 83. Dolores was a resident of Pleasant Valley, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kearney Enri...

James Barties “Bart” Booth, 84, of Liberty passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Bart was a devoted and loving family man. His children and grandchi...

Dorothy Virginia McVay "Ms. Dot" Brinkley, 84, of Siler City passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Playing golf was her favorite pastime along with sharing the love of the game with her "golf ki...

Martha Nell Skaggs, maiden name Frazier, was born June 26th, 1945, in Drumwright, Oklahoma, to Earl Edward Frazier and Katherine Elizabeth (Crow) Frazier. Martha graduated from Davenport High School...

Robert "Ross" Wilkinson passed away in Liberty, MO in his home on December 7, 2025, with his wife and sons in attendance. Ross was born in Parsons, Kansas, on July 30, 1943 to Katherine and Robert H...

Frances Workman Kime, 91, of Liberty, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on April 11, 1934, to Lacy and May Sheperd Workm...

Barbara Sue Cope Pike Massagee, 83, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at her home. Barbara was a devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Sandy Creek ...

Charles "Chuck" George Dixon, 83, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital. Chuck was a proud member of the United States Army. He served from 1960 to 1963 and du...

Patricia Lee Root Johnson passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 89 at Randolph Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Lebanon, OH. She was the daughter of the lat...

Roger Vernon Reed recently passed away in his sleep as he approached his 91st birthday. Born one block from Highway 71 — in Springdale, AR — Vernon was the 5th of 6 boys born to Roger John Reed and O...

Donna Mae Alley, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 3, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Fra...

Franklin Lednum, 93, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Authoracare Hospice in Burlington. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Loflin Fune...

Lewis "Curtis" Ellis, age 85, of Sophia, North Carolina passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Graybrier Nursing Home in Trinity, NC. Services will be private. Mr. Ellis was born in Pineville, W...