Obituaries

Thomas “Tommy” Dortch, Jr., 72, – an Atlanta businessman, community advocate, mentor and trailblazer has died. Dortch was the former chairman of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation  (NCBCP) and the 100…

Emanuel William Robinson was born February 9, 1939, to the late Willie and Pauline Robinson. He passed this life December 2, 2022. Emanuel attended Council Training School, he joined the…

MR. BONNIE RAY CROWDER, JR., 72 of MONROE, NC passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC.  Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday,January 7,…

Kathy Whitworth, born as Kathrynne Ann Whitworth, was professional golf’s all-time wins leader, died suddenly on Christmas Eve at the age of 83. Whitworth was a giant in professional golf and…

John Charles Jordan Sr., a former Par Busters Golf Group member, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1945, in Charlotte, N.C. and is…

Born: September 6, 1942 — Died: December 20, 2022 Roker was born on September 6, 1942, in New York City, New York. He also lived in South Carolina, the Virgin…

Alphonso Hugo Bowers, Jr., affectionately known as “JR” in his formidable years and “Al” later on, was a 30-year resident of Virginia, well known for his professional career, community involvement…

Golf industry veteran Leon Preston Gilmore II died on December 1. His family said he suffered a massive stroke. He was 52. During his career, Gilmore has served in various…

Rock Hill, South Carolina – Mr. Sammie Lee Barnette, 78, of 109 Walcott Ct., passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was a member of the Tri-County Golf Club…

The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, a prominent faith leader who led Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, died on Friday, the church said. He was 73. An announcement that Rev.…

Wyatt Blackmon Jr. humbly bowed to God’s will and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Lancaster, South Carolina surrounded by the love of family. A…

Kent Carter, a prominent racial-justice leader in Northern Virginia, was one of three people killed last weekend in the Turks and Caicos Islands amid a string of violent attacks that…