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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Thaddeus H. Zdrodowski

Thaddeus Henry (Teddy) Zdrodowski of Parkton died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at age 57.
He was born in Cumberland County on January 25, 1964. He was preceded by his father Thaddeus Joseph Zdrodowski. He was an avid motorcycle rider, and loved going hunting, riding his horses, shooting pool and grilling for anyone that came over. He was a great handyman who could build anything.
He is survived by a daughter Ashley Keller of Fayetteville; his mother, Eleonore Turney and her husband Curtis of Fayetteville; two grandsons, Pariss Walters and Ayden Walters, both of Fayetteville; a sister, Kathrene Boxwell and her husband Drew of Raeford, and a brother, Omar O'Brien and his husband Kevin Clements of Raleigh.
A visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday April 30, 2021 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Raeford Cemetery with Roger Burns officiating. 

David R. Holland

David Reed Holland of Red Springs (Hoke County) died Monday, April 26, 2021 at age 70.
He was born in Hoke County on October 2, 1950 to the late Tom and Dixie Teal Holland. He was preceded in death by his sister Gertrude Holland and nine brothers, Carlyle Holland, Bobby Holland, J.C. Holland, Lindy Holland, Rick Holland, Don Holland, Benny Holland, Gene Holland and Randy Holland.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years Gearldine Holland of Red Springs; four daughters, Sharon Jacobs and her husband Simon of Rockfish, Selina Graham and her husband Kevin of Maxton, Celene Morgan of Red Springs, and Jocelynn Graham of Maxton; two sons, Michael Morgan and his wife Errica of Red Springs, and Jonathan Locklear of Red Springs; eight grandchildre;  two great-grandchildren; a brother, Johnny Holland of Raeford; and two sisters, Diane Johnson and her husband Dave of Raeford, and Sue Harris of Raeford.
A private memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Gary A. Akers

Gary Adron Akers of Aberdeen in Hoke County died Thursday, April 28, 2021 at age 78.
He was born Henry County Illinois March 29, 1943 to the late Adron O. Akers and Florence Akers of Plymouth, Illinois. 
He is also preceded in death by his wife Claudette Akers of Carmi, Illinois, and a sister Rachel Thomas of Lomax, Illinois.
He is survived by his children Sherry Akers of Aberdeen, Vicki Strickland (Marvin) of Raeford, Joya Sobolewski (Mark) of Carpenterville, Illinois, Bryan Akers of Corinth, Mississippi; two brothers, Calvin Akers (Dottie) of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, and Eldon Dean Akers, (Rita) of Littleton,Illinois; sisters Joyia Hoyt (Duane) of Plymouth, Illinois and Bonnie Mayall (Keith) of Littleton, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held later.

Bonita A. Edmund

Bonita Ann Edmund of Saint Pauls, formerly of Raeford, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at UNC Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton at age 64.
She was born in Fayetteville January 15, 1957 to the late Boyd Edward Edmund and Juanita Annie Santee Edmund.
A graveside service will be held at 1p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Roger Burns officiating.
The family will receive friend after the service at the graveside.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Monday, April 26, 2021

William T. Musselwhite

William "Billy" Thomas Musselwhite died suddenly at his home April 22, 2021. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Shirley Musselwhite, his father-in-law, John Chadwick and siblings Ronnie, Evelyn, and Sherry.  

Born September 18, 1962, he will always be remembered for his sense of humor. He loved all sports, coaching his children in basketball, baseball, and softball.  He loved watching Tarheel and White Sox games.  Hw loved all animals and had numerous pets. He enjoyed BBQ grilling. His Thanksgiving dinners and banana pudding will be missed.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Stephanie; sons Ronald Musselwhite (Nickee) of Charlotte, Matthew Musselwhite of Raeford, Caleb Cady of Dunn, and John "Chad" Musselwhite (Leanne) of Mount Olive; daughters Michelle Moore (Jody) of Spring Lake, and Catherine Musselwhite of Raeford; four-and-a-half grandchildren' one great-grandchild; and siblings, Robin, Bobby, and Teresa.

Visitation will be held at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue Raeford, NC on May 1, 2021 5-7 p.m. 

A celebration of life will be held at a future date to be announced.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com