Helen Lentz of Raeford at home surrounded by her family at the age of 71.
She was born on July 5, 1950 to the late Robert O. Woodcox and Nellie Brisson Woodcox.
She is survived by her husband William Thomas Lentz Jr. of Raeford; three daughters, Wendy Fabian (Allan) of Fayetteville, Cindy Baxley (John) of Raeford, and Betty Baxley (William) of Raeford; three grandchildren, Megan (Jason) Austin, and Ethan; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Emma, and Dakota; one great-great-granddaughter, Everly; two brothers, Larry Woodcox (Pat) of Lumber Bridge, and David Woodcox of Raeford; two sisters, Nellie Haselden (Bill) of Raeford, and Gail Dudash (Bob) of West Virginia; and wo dear special ladies, Ms. Green, and Ms. Daisey.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 10-11 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church and at other times at the home of Cindy Baxley, 110 Hazel Lane, Raeford, NC
The funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Rich officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to:
Hospice Foundation of Hoke County
336 South Main Street
Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made atwww.crumplerfuneralhome.com
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Heather McClendon
Heather Laurin McClendon, 32 of Raeford passed away peacefully surrounded by family at First Health Moore Reginal Hospital on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
She is survived by her husband, Charles McClendon of Raeford, Daughters Harley, Kylie, Madi, and son Charlie; her mother and father Harold and Elaine Thompson of Pinehurst and sister Tiffani Sheppard of West End and twin sister Alyssa Keith of Whispering Pines.
For those that knew Heather, she was one of the kindest people you will have ever met. She loved to do things for others, loved her family, riding motorcycles with her husband, going to the flea market with her dad, animal lover, and cooking for everyone. She loved spending time with her family and always put others first. To know her was to see true compassion and thoughtfulness; she will be dearly missed.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at 1 PM at First Baptist Church of Raeford.
Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.
She is survived by her husband, Charles McClendon of Raeford, Daughters Harley, Kylie, Madi, and son Charlie; her mother and father Harold and Elaine Thompson of Pinehurst and sister Tiffani Sheppard of West End and twin sister Alyssa Keith of Whispering Pines.
For those that knew Heather, she was one of the kindest people you will have ever met. She loved to do things for others, loved her family, riding motorcycles with her husband, going to the flea market with her dad, animal lover, and cooking for everyone. She loved spending time with her family and always put others first. To know her was to see true compassion and thoughtfulness; she will be dearly missed.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at 1 PM at First Baptist Church of Raeford.
Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Mary Ann Brewer
Mary Ann Brewer of Lumber Bridg died Friday, April 1, 2022, at age 65.
She was born in Elizabethtown on February 2, 1957 to Edna Beaney and the "late'" Marion Bowen, and was preceded in death by her infant sister Carol Denise Bowen.
She had a servant's heart and cared deeply for her family. Her cooking was the centerpiece at family dinners. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and in all her years of working outside the home she was loved by her employers and customers. Her most recent job at "The H.E.L.P Store" brought her a great deal of accomplishment in the community that she lived in because she was a big part of their outreach programs.
She is survived by her husband Lloyd Brewer of the home; daughter, Debra Brown (Lewis Brown) of Hope Mills; son, Jeffery Brewer (Heather Brewer) of Louisburg; mother, Edna Beaney of Hope Mills; brother,Dennis Bowen (Veronica Bowen) of Raeford; five grandchildren, Dustin Powell (Shandi Powell), Landon Brewer, Thomas Brown, Logan Brewer, and Clara "Grace" Brewer; and a great-grandchild, Jaxon Powell.
Visitation will be Monday April 4, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Bowen officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
She was born in Elizabethtown on February 2, 1957 to Edna Beaney and the "late'" Marion Bowen, and was preceded in death by her infant sister Carol Denise Bowen.
She had a servant's heart and cared deeply for her family. Her cooking was the centerpiece at family dinners. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and in all her years of working outside the home she was loved by her employers and customers. Her most recent job at "The H.E.L.P Store" brought her a great deal of accomplishment in the community that she lived in because she was a big part of their outreach programs.
She is survived by her husband Lloyd Brewer of the home; daughter, Debra Brown (Lewis Brown) of Hope Mills; son, Jeffery Brewer (Heather Brewer) of Louisburg; mother, Edna Beaney of Hope Mills; brother,Dennis Bowen (Veronica Bowen) of Raeford; five grandchildren, Dustin Powell (Shandi Powell), Landon Brewer, Thomas Brown, Logan Brewer, and Clara "Grace" Brewer; and a great-grandchild, Jaxon Powell.
Visitation will be Monday April 4, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Bowen officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
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