Obituaries

Julia Odom Chambers

Julia Odom Chambers, 78, passed away on June 14, 2026. Moores Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Visitation is set for Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m. at Westview Baptist Church, while the service will be at 2 p.m.

Donald Ken Goggans

Donald Ken Goggans, 71, passed away on June 14, 2026. Moores Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Pam Taylor Goggans, his mother Elaine G.

Cecil Kelsey, Sr.

Cecil Kelsey, Sr., 75, passed away on June 9, 2026. Peoples Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Mary E. Hooks

Mary E. Hooks, 86, passed away on June 9, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Chandrakant Patel

Chandrakant Patel, 88, passed away on June 8, 2026. Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Manjulaben Patel, son, Kenny Patel, Kushal Patel; daughters Hemaben Patel, Nishaben Patel, Alkaben Patel, Binduben Patel and Jankiben Patel.

Leevoarn Thompkins

Leevoarn Thompkins, 59, passed away on June 13, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Lee Allen

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70, passed away on June 10, 2026. Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane Newsome Allen; daughters, Erin Adams (John), Faye Allen and Veronica Oliver; sons, Lee Allen, Jr.

Ricky Barnes

Ricky Barnes, 56, passed away on June 13, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Matricia Easley

Matricia Easley, 68, passed away on June 13, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.