The Obituary Section

Louis Samuel Hovis

, North Carolina

October 12, 2026

Louis Hovis 100 of Cary NC passed away on October 13 2026. Louis attended Dallas High School in Dallas NC. He earned a bachelors degree and a masters degree in chemical engineering at NC State University and a doctorate at the University of Tennessee. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Louis had a long career working as an engineer for DuPont Chemstrand and the Environmental Protection Agency. He also taught chemistry physics and calculus for 12 years at Campbell University. In his spare time Louis was an avid woodworker and horticulturist. After retirement in 1991 Louis and his wife Lea who passed away in 2023 spent many years traveling and visited all 50 states. He is survived by two sons John Garrison Hovis of Rockford IL Robin Hovis and Samuel Hovis of Lincolnton NC Sandra Hovis five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A graveside service will…

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Mary "Tootsie" Stone Kent

, North Carolina

Mary was a wife mother grandmother great grandmother and Christian born on March 22 1933 in Bailey North Carolina. She graduated from Bailey High School located in Nash County North Carolina. Mary met the love of her life Gary Kent in 1953 and after a short courtship they married on April 10 1954. Mary worked for the State of North Carolina as a file clerk with the Department of Revenue before becoming a fulltime mother and housewife. Mary was born in Bailey Nash County North Carolina to Cuber and Mary Stone. Throughout her 93 years she was part of a large and loving family whose bonds spanned generations. Her legacy lives on through her children grandchildren greatgrandchildren and the many nieces and nephews who were blessed to share in her life. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gary Bryant Kent her parents Cuber and Mary Stone and…

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Ltc Ret Jeffrey Roger Luques

, North Carolina

He leaves behind his wife Linda of 54 years who he met in college his 2 devoted daughters Melanie and Beth his amazing soninlaw Stephen Mallinson and his precious granddaughter Evie. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Mary Lou his brothers Mike and Jack and brotherinlaw Bruce Johnson. Jeff was Born into a military family his Father was a career Army officer his Uncle Jack was a prisoner of war in the Pacific during WWII. Jeff followed their lead serving 23 years in the Army followed by a 15 year career at Reichhold Chemical Company in the Research Triangle. During retirement Jeff lived an active life playing golf with his buddies flying radio controlled airplanes with friends in the RDRC Club and taking memorable trips with his family. When his life was cut short with a terminal illness he fought hard and he and his family…

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Robbie Vincent Huskisson

, North Carolina

October 10, 2026

Robbie Vincent Huskisson 79 of Holly Springs North Carolina passed away on October 11 2026. Born January 11 1947 in Wise Virginia Robbie lived a life marked by steady devotionto family to country and to the work set before himleaving behind a legacy of service and quiet strength that will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude. Robbie graduated from Whitesburg High School in Whitesburg Kentucky and attended Berea College for two years before answering the call to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Even while serving he continued his education and earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Wayland Baptist University reflecting a disciplined commitment to learning and personal achievement that remained with him throughout his life. Robbie proudly served 23 years in the United States Air Force retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant SMSgt. After his military retirement…

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