Juan Carlos Flores Medina

Juan Carlos Flores Medina died December 27, 2022 at the age of 19. He and his father, Juventino Flores Morales, passed away together.

He was born in Cumberland County on May 8, 2003 to Juventino Flores Morales and Petra Medina Islas.

He graduated from Hoke County High School in 2022 and was in the process of joining the United States Army. He enjoyed gaming, animation, drawing, and working with computers.

He is survived by his mother, Petra Medina Islas; sister, Claudia Flores; three nieces and one nephew.

Juventino Flores Morales

Juventino Flores Morales died December 27, 2022 at the age of 46. He and his son, Juan Carlos Flores Medina, passed away together.

He was born in Mexico on January 20, 1976 to the late Oracio Flores and Mercedes Morales. 

He was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time with his family. In his earlier years, he served as a goalie on a soccer team. He also enjoyed playing music and was a drummer.

He is survived by his wife, Petra Medina Islas; daughter, Claudia Flores; and four grandchildren.

Robert M. Harris

Robert M. Harris of Shannon died December 26, 2022 at the age of 72. 

He was born on January 19, 1950 to the late Dale and Roberta Harris.

He volunteered with his local search and rescue as a young adult, and then went on to serve as an airplane mechanic in the United States Air Force. After the military, he went to work at Volvo in Ohio for many years. In his later years, he worked at Marada and Wal- Mart. He was an avid horseman and performed in local parades. He loved his dog, Peanut, and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Harris; his grandmother, Esther; and his faithful companion, Peanut.

He is survived by his daughter, Felicity Sanders (Robert), and his grandson, James Mitton.