Raymond McPhatter

Raymond (Boot) McPhatter died July 17, 2024 at the age of 81.

He was born April 22, 1943.

He was the son of the late Elder Raymond & Bertha McPhatter. He was preceded in death by his wife Sennie McPhatter.

He is survived by his children: Daryl A. McPhatter Sr., Duane A. McPhatter, Devona Graham (Dedrick), Donovan McPhatter (Marquite), Adrienne McPhatter (Special Daughter); aunt, Minnie Bridges, brother-in-law, John Brown; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, five special great-grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of life will held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at St. James United Church of God.

Reuben Raynor

Reuben E. Raynor died Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the age of 62.

He was born November 29, 1961.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Raynor; children: Rebecca Raynor, Reuvina Raynor; father, James Bernice Raynor JR., sisters: Michelle Taylor, Florence Renee McCullum, Tammy Tutor, Julie McLaughlin; brothers: Anise Raynor, James Raynor, Lafonde Raynor, James Raynor; two grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.

A memorial service to honor his life and legacy will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26 at the Buie's Funeral Home chapel.

Dacia Bell

Dacia Marie Sura Bell died Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 45.

She was born September 11, 1978, daughter of Maryann Sura and Timothy Bellas. 

She lived in Raeford and was born and raised in Plymouth, Pennsylvania.

She was very outgoing, wore her heart on her sleeve, and always put others before herself. She was the mother of the world. She loved her grandkids. She was a shoulder you could lean on, and someone you could always count on. She took care of everybody. Her smile lit up a room. 

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mariah Noon; and uncle, Gene Sura. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Christophor; children, Brionna Sura, Dakotah Belles, and Jaden Belles; grandchildren, Jayce Sura, Julian Eck, Myalla Belles, Isabelle Hughes, Hunter Hower, Noah Hower; nephew, Terrence Schell III; nieces, Adrionna Noon, Mariah Burke, and Kaydence Schell; and many close friends.  

A memorial service will be held on her birthday, September 11, 2024 at Myrtle Beach. The time will be announced at a later date.
Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.