The Obituary Section

Jr. Alfred "Al" Motta

, North Carolina

Alfred “Al” Motta, Jr., 81, of Whispering Pines, passed peacefully at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital on Friday, October, 9, 2026.Born July 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Alfred and Doris Tenwolde Motta. Al was a gifted craftsman and had worked as a carpenter, starting his own company, “Motta Construction”. His honest reputation and dedication gave him a loyal following. On April 1, 1967, he married the love of his life, Laraine Incremona. Al lived in Hawthonre, NJ for most of his life, before retiring to Whispering Pines in 2006, where he built upon his passion for Golf.Al was the loving husband of the late Laraine F. Motta. He is survived by his children, Charese Motta-Payne, husband Jeff, and Donald Motta; her grandchildren, Devin, wife Taylor, and Jaysen; and her great-grandchildren, Luke and Madilyn. He will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had…

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Mary V Foster

, North Carolina

October 9, 2026

Mary Veasey Foster, 79, passed away peacefully on October 10th 2026, surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born in Moore County on March 12, 1947, to Robert (Bob) and Margaret (Hilliard) Veasey.She was born, raised, and lived her entire life in Aberdeen, the town she loved. Mary was a 1965 graduate of Aberdeen High School where she was a cheerleader. She graduated from UNC Pembroke in 1979 with a degree in Biology.She was a beloved and devoted teacher of Chemistry and Biology for more than 30 years. She spent the final and most significant portion of her career at Pinecrest High School, having started her journey as an educator at East Montgomery High School. Teaching was more than a career for Mary—it was a calling. She touched countless lives through her patience, dedication, and determination, and many of her students carried the lessons she taught them long after…

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