Dwayne Morrison

Dwayne Morrison, 41, of 293 New Freedom Church Road, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
Survivors are: daughter, Shamaya; sons, Aaron and Lekeydron; sisters, Linda, Gencarol, Kim and Phyllis; and brothers, Charles, George and Javon.  
The funeral was Saturday, Apr. 28 at 2 p.m. in Rockfish Grove FWB Church.

 

Jimmy Bullard

Jimmy Bullard of 5428 Laurinburg Road, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Scotland Memorial Hospital at the age of 82.
He was born in Robeson County on July 4, 1929 to the late Mr. Bob Bullard and Mrs. Lettie Locklear.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Murray Bullard; three sons, Roger Locklear and his wife, Laverne, of Fayetteville, Randy Bullard and his wife, Mary of Shannon, Charles Bullard and his wife, Barbara of Shannon; two step-sons, Dannie Jacobs and his wife, Barbara of Maxton, Corey Jacobs and his wife, Dawn of New Jersey; two daughters Martha Jane Lewis and her husband, Milton of Shannon, Mary Ann Locklear and her husband, Reverend Larry D. of Shannon; a brother, Charlie Bullard and his wife, Linda of Summerfield; two sisters, Shirley Oldham and her husband, Palmer of Red Springs, Betty Faye Wright of Greensboro; two special grandchildren Corey (Bear) and Michaela; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel, 220 E. 4th Ave, Red Springs
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012 at St. Pauls Faith Assembley of God, 109 Evans Road, St. Pauls.
Burial will be in the Bullard Family Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Ronald E. Hinson

Ronald Eugene Hinson, age 71, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 in his home with his family by his side.
He was born in Robeson County on March 4, 1941 to the late Jack Hinson and Louise Melton Hinson. He attended Emmanuel Holiness Church in Red Springs and was involved with the Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Melissa and Melinda Hinson.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara S. Hinson of Wagram; a son, John Hinson and wife Skye of Poquoson, Virginia; three daughters, Rhonda Bird and husband Harry of Charleston, South Carolina, Constance "Connie" Fulp of Clemmons, and Debra Hinson of Columbus, Georgia; two brothers, Richard Hinson and wife Joyce of St. Pauls, and Larry Hinson and wife, Betty of Sanford; two sisters, Jackie Billings and husband Jeff of Winston-Salem, and Susan Jarman and husband Ronald of Parkton; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012 in Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton with Pastor Larry Hinson officiating with full military honors. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, PO Box 1584, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Mary V. Willis

Mary Virginia Willis died Saturday, April 21, 2012 in her home at the age of 51.
She was born in Anson County on December 16, 1960 to the late William Willis and Virginia Mae Willis.
Survivors include a son, Michael Jenkins and wife Christina of Fayetteville; two daughters, Heather Hamilton and husband George of Raeford, and Jena Jenkins of Fayetteville; her mother Virginia Mae Willis of Raeford; a sister, Georgianna DeMers of Rock Hill, South Carolina; her companion, Leroy Thomas of Raeford; and 10 grandchildren.
The family will receive relatives and friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, and at other times at the home of Virginia Willis, 415 Midway Drive, Raeford.
A Graveside Service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Parker United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. James D. Wilhide officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Reid. W. Childress

Reid Wesley Childress, age 91, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
He was born in Surry County on July 27, 1920 to the late Carl W. Childress and Mecie Matthews Childress. He was an active member of Montpelier Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder and Deacon. He was a World War II Veteran with distinguished service in the Army Air Corp, as a 1st Lieutenant. He was stationed in Italy and was part of the invasion of France in 1944, as a copilot of a C-47. Following the war, he began a career as a farmer in Hoke County with T. B. Upchurch, Inc. After farming for years, he and his wife opened a tax and bookkeeping business in Raeford, which they operated until their retirements.
He was involved in numerous business and civic organizations throughout his life. Among his many involvements were Hoke County Farm Bureau, American Legion Post 449, Production Credit Association Executive Board, Cooperative Tobacco Warehouse Board of Directors, and was a Founding Member of the Raeford Lion's Club and President of the Cape Fear Chapter of Accountants.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Pearl McKenzie Childress, his brother, Warren Childress, and three sisters, Eva Faircloth, Ruth Leslie and Rebecca Childress.
Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Katie M. Childress of Raeford, Dora Carmack of Pollocksville and Frances McKenzie of Palatka, Florida, and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Montpelier Presbyterian Church with CRE Jim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Montpelier Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, PO Box 407, Wagram, NC 28396.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

William D. Lunsford

William David Lunsford, of 1100 Bethune Avenue, died in his home, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the age of 70.
He was born on in Cumberland County on July 12, 1941 to the late Jay and Alice Lunsford. He was a member of Parker United Methodist Church in Raeford.
Survivors include his brother, Fred Lunsford and his wife Melba of Fayetteville, Ted Lunsford of Raeford, Larry Lunsford and his wife Sondra of Raeford, and Monte Lunsford and his wife Patti of Raeford.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 20212 at Parker United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Lamm presiding.
Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.