Odessa L. Hagler

Odessa L. Hagler, 93, of 831 Loop Road, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.
Survivors are: caretaker, Kenneth Purcell; a niece; and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday, January 2 at 11 a.m. in Avery Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Purcell Funeral Home in Southern Pines.

Bonnie A. Niven

Bonnie A. Niven, 90, of Raeford, died suddenly of natural causes early Thursday evening December 26, 2013 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was the last survivor of nine siblings of Daniel and Mary Vaughn Autry. She was a retired civilian employee with the Department of Defense at Fort Bragg. She worked during WWII as a parachute specialist at the Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base facility. She also worked as the church secretary for several years and as an LPN at various area facilities over the years. She was active in the church and was a regular Sunday school teacher until the last few years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. A. (Jake) Niven of Raeford in January 1966.
Survivors include one son, Graham and wife Sharon and numerous nieces and grandnieces.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at the Raeford United Methodist Church.
If you would like to remember her in some way, please make a donation in her name to a reputable charity organization of your choice.

Paul Monroe Jr.

Paul Monroe Jr., 60, of 308 E. 8th Ave., died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013.
Survivors are: wWife, Hazel; daughters, Audrey Smith, Angela McClain, Lynetta Smith, LaTonya Stanley; brothers, Kenneth, Ronald; stepsisters, Eva Sullivan, Frances Johnson; five grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 31 at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Miracle Revival Center. Burial will be in Mount Zion United Methodist Church cemetery in Maxton.
Viewing will be today, Monday, December 30 from noon to 8 p.m. today and the visitation will be from 6 to 8 in Crumpler Funeral Home in Red Springs.

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Guillermo E. Alberto

Guillermo Enario Allberto, 70, of Raeford, died Friday, December 27, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Abundia; daughters, Jocelyn, Elvera, Eleuterio, and Ermil; son, Eugene; and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be Cross Creek Cemetery No. 5.

Glynda L. Suggs

Glynda McLemore Suggs, 75, of Raeford, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Dewey; sons, Michael and Donald; brother, Elvin McLemore; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Christ Community Church in White Oak. Burial will be in Briar Branch Baptist Church cemetery.

Juanita Randol

Juanita Monette (Williams) Randol died age 81 on December 24 while residing at the Edwin Morgan Care Center Laurinburg.
She was born August 13, 1932 to Ezra and Glodia(Braden) Williams. Juanita (Aunt Nita) was a retired cook who worked at numerous nursing homes and other facilities in Illinois and North Carolina. Her greatest pleasures in life came from creating things for others. She loved cooking, crocheting, cross stitch and reading cook books. She was currently crocheting lap blankets for others at the care center. She was well known for her famous deserts that looked as beautiful as well as tasting phenomenal.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ray, Gene and Norman, sisters Norma Jean, Geraldine (Mays), brother in law Vern Mays, daughter Brenda Sue, multiple aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins. She is survived by her brother Jim (Shirley) Williams, sisters-in-law Ellen Williams and Margaret Williams, children Don (Catherine) Randol, Phyllis (Chuck) Fischer, Larry (Francis) Randol, Bobby Randol, Joyce (Ron) Osterholm and Randy Branche, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
No services will be done as this was her wish.

Larry Bratcher

Larry Bratcher, 58, of 247 Radley St., died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Bessie; children, Tamika Walton, William, Sherry and Mary Blackburn, Shameka McLean, Kelton McNair and James Willis.
The funeral will be held Saturdau, December 28 at 2 p.m. in Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Visitation will be today, December 27 from 2 to 7p.m in Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.

Margeri M. Dever

Margerie Marie (Nee Maiers) Dever, age 78 of Raeford died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Open Arms Retirement Center.
She was born October 31, 1935 in Lorain County, Ohio. She was the devoted daughter to the late Albert Thomas Maiers and Bertha Eva (Nee Wiethoff) Maiers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Bertha Jane Sage and her brother, Vernon Maiers.
She is survived by her daughter Jeannette Tapio and her husband Tim of Raeford; her son Daniel Dever of Lakewood, Ohio; a grandson, Christopher J. Tapio of Ft. Lewis, Washington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family has requested no memorial service be held, but for everyone to remember Marge for the vibrant and full of life person she was.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Grant P. Miles

Grant Patrick "Peanut" Miles, infant son of Josh and Sabrina Miles of Raeford, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.
Also survived by: grandparents, Marcy, Kevin and Karen.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28 at noon in Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory chapel in Fayetteville.
Visitation will be from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Martha Beatty

Martha M. Beatty, age 58, passed on Friday, December 20, 2013.
She is survived by her daughter, Daphne L. Burt of Newport News, Virginia; sons George V. Beatty, Jr. and Jeremy Beatty; sisters the Rev. Jennie Mae Allen (Bobby) and Betty Peterkin (Billy); brother Joe McGeachy (Annie) all of Raeford; and one Aunt Linda Thomas (Vertis) of Greensboro.
Family will receive family and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Peterkin.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 28 at Matthew Rouse Resource Center, 373 Pittman Grove Church Road, Raeford.
Burial will be held at Laurel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Raeford.

Carolyn A. Newberry

Carolyn Ann Newberry, 70, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville.
She was born in Morrilton, Arkansas and was a career Truck Driver for J.B. Hunt Carriers. She was an avid bowler in her younger years and dearly loved the Cooking Channel.
Survivors are: sons; Chuck Bertog and his wife Angela of Lumber Bridge and Chris Bertog and his wife Brandi of Greenbrier, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Mike, Adele, Halie, Gracie, Ty and Sophie.
A memorial service will be held on Petit Jeanne Mountain in Arkansas on January 4, 2014.

Myrle M. Ray

Myrle Money Ray, of Raeford, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.
Survivors are: sons, Kenneth and David; daughters, Yvonne Snead and Linda Crowder; brother, Alvin Money; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 3 p.m. at Raeford First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Yvonne Snead, 102 Lakeway Drive in West End.

Thomas F. Parker

Thomas Franklin Parker, 73, of Raeford, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013.
Survivors are: children, Dana Underwood and Todd; sisters, Sheila Brown and Barnelle Owens.
A private service will be held.

Harold C Campbell

Harold Clifford Campbell of Raeford died Friday, December 20, 2013 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 75.

He was born in Horry County, SOuth Carolina on February 25, 1938 to the late Maxey Clayton Campbell and Minnie Scott Campbell. He was a member of the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church. He was employed at Charles Craft in Laurinburg before retiring. He was an avid bowler.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia T. Campbell of Raeford; his brother, Bobby Campbell of Lillington; his sister, Ruby Roberts of Springfield, MAssachusetts; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Raeford.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2013at Raeford Evangelical United Methodist Church with Pastor Roger Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: Raeford Evangelical United Methodist Church, 379 W. Palmer Street, Raeford, NC 28376.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Eugene Lee

Eugene Lee, 83, of Shannon, died Thursday, December 12, 2013.
He was a Korean War Veteran.
Survivors are: companion, Thelma McLean; children, Anna, Lillian, Sophia, Georgian, Desiree, Sonja, Christopher, Terence, Sherman, Sterling, and Terrell.
The funeral was held Thursday, December 19 at 1 p.m. in Bridges Grove AME Zion Church. Burial was in East Freedom Church cemetery.

Annie M. Monroe

Annie Mae Monroe, 80, of 343 Hill Street, died Sunday,December,15, 2013.
Survivors are: son, John Jr.; daughter, Shirley Story; sister, Alberta Martin; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 20 at 1 p.m. in M. Rouse Jr. Community Resource Center. Burial will be in Mountain Grove Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today, December 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Rita L. Lizotte

Rita LaFleur Lizotte, 92, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2013 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She has been a resident of the Villages of Westerville in Ohio for the past two years. She was born in Falls River, Massachusetts. She was the eighth of 14 children. She later moved to Raeford to raise her family. She was a retired food service member of the Hoke County School District. She was a founded and devoted member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church for more than 50 years.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Lizotte Dunlap. She is survived by her daughter Diane Clenney of Gahanna, Ohio; two sons Roger (Margaret) Lizotte Lake City, Florida and Donald (Karen) Lizotte of Wake Forest; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Annette Berney and Loretta Levesque.
A memorial service will be held in Raeford January 18th, 2014. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your local Hospice care in her memory.

William H. Womble

William Henry Womble, Jr., 87, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
He served aboard the USS Cates (DE-763) between August 7, 1943 and March 21, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. During his service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific, European-African-Middle East, American Theatre and Victory Medal II Ribbons for his service.
He is survived by his wife, Odell Moore Womble of the home; three sons, William H. Womble, III and wife Jan of Greenwood, South Carolina, James R. Womble and wife Debora of Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Michael H. Womble and wife Amy of Eastover; two brothers, James E. Womble of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Donald L. Womble of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Mary Frances Pridgen of Daytona Beach, Florida and Barbara Hester of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary B. Womble and father, William H. Womble.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Morehead City with the Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and the Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 483, Morehead City, NC 28557 or First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Mary Ruth C. Haire

Mary Ruth Calloway Haire died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the age of 98.
She was born in Surry County on December 3, 1915 to the late Robert and Blanche Cook Calloway.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest B. Haire and her son, Ernest B. Haire, Jr. She was a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church and past president of Woodman of the World, Chapter 118 in Raeford.
She is survived by her son William Robert Haire of Bumpass, Virginia; three sisters, Sadie Cagle of Miami, Florida, Joan Frye of Aberdeen, and Patsy Edwards of Wilmington; two grandchildren, Nicole Law and William Haire, Jr; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron Haire and Micheal Haire.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Rosa Wilson

 Rosa Lee Wilson of Raeford, formerly of Winston Salem, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Autumn Care at the age of 97.

 She was born in Clarendon County, SC on September 2, 1916 to the late Joseph L. Lewis and Martha Holladay Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Wilson, two sons, Earl R. Wilson and Wayne O. Wilson, her brother, Joseph L. Lewis, Jr., four sisters, Mary L. Maye, Bonnie L. Finger, Elizabeth L. Chapman, Clara L. Elmore, her son-in-law, CharlesAnglin and her daughter-in-law, Joy C. Wilson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Raeford after moving her membership from Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston Salem.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Wilson of Winston Salem; her daughter, Gerry W. Anglin of Raeford; 9 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.

 The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Raeford First Baptist Church.

A graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery in Manning, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376 or Cameron Boy's Camp, 255 Cameron Camp Road, Cameron, NC 28326 or Baptist Children's Home, 515 Watson Ave, Thomasville, NC 27360.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Geraldine J Dalton

Geraldine Jones Dalton of Raeford died in her home Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the age of 72.

She was born in Hoke County on December 16, 1940 to the late David and Cleonia Bowling Jones.She was preceded in death by her husband, BillyDalton and her sister, Shelby J. Atkins. She was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church. 

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa D. Maxwell and her husband Will of Raeford; her son, William David Dalton and his wife Shelly of Fuquay Varina; three grandchildren, Melissa Maxwell, Brandon Maxwell, and Mary Grace Dalton; her sisters, Grace J. Sides and Betty J. Troutman; and her brother, David N. Jones, Jr. all of Aberdeen.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Raeford.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2013 at Bethel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael McGehee officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 150 John Russell Road, Raeford, NC 28376 or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Felicia T. Johnson

Felicia Nichole Tharp Johnson, 36, of 2625 Olgesby Drive, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Michael; and daughters, Darien, Keana and Nelina.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 14 at 1 p.m., S in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Viewing will be today, December 13 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Amos L. Jones

Amos Lee Jones, 69, of 351 Birch St., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Mary; sons, Bobby Dobbins, Deonandre and Marcus; sisters, Lola Kemp and Betty McCaskill; and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. in Temple of Christ Church. Burial will be in Mount Grove Church cemetery.
Visitation will be today< December 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.

Edgar Phipps

Edgar " Jerry" Phipps, 65 of Wilmington died on Monday, December 2, 2013.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mildred Fipps; sisters Betty Meredith and Elaine Manus; and a brother, Roger Fipps.
He was a members of Castle Hayne Baptist Church and Black River Hunting Club. He loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors are; his wife of Julie Conoly Phipps, of the home and formerly of Raeford; daughters, Connie Phipps and Ulene Latham and her husband Chris; brothers, Larry Fipps and Ricky Fipps; sisters, Judy James and Tammy King; three grandchildren; and his canine companion, Lucy.
The funeral was held December 5 at 11 a.m. In Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Larry McNeill

Larry McNeill, Jr., 41, of Southern Pines, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at FirstHealth/Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
He was employed by Walmart of Aberdeen for many years.
Survivors are his mother, Linda Cromartie; his father, Larry McNeill, Sr.; his stepfather, John Cromartie; siblings, Cimeron, Rakeia, and Nyuka McNeill; four nieces, Andria, Lindsy, Talaysia and Jayden; and two nephews, Shacore and Cayden
Simon Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.
A walk-through viewing will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Simon Funeral Home Chapel, Southern Pines
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 at The Worship Center, 150 Eastman Road, Southern Pines
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Southern Pines.

Demonsha B. Clegg

Demonsha B. Clegg, 21, of 405 Steven St., died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.
Survivors are: mother, Brenda; sisters, Conntina, Valeria, Elaine and Cecila; and a brother, Wayne.
The funeral will be held Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. in Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Visitation will be today, December 6 from 2 to 7 p.m. in Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.

Emanuel "Ed" Galbreith

Emanuel Edward "Ed" Galbreith, 84, of Raeford, formerly of Southern Pines, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at FirstHealthMoore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors are his children, Jackie Monroe (Curtis) of Southern Pines, Claudia McClain (Arnie) of Charlotte, and Susan Galbreith (Clinton) of Pinehurst; a long-time companion, Magnolia Davis of Raeford; his sister, Patricia White of Brooklyn, New York; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
A walk-through viewing will be held 5-6 p.m. Friday, December 6 at Simon Funeral Home Chapel, Southern Pines.
The family is receiving friends at 405 S. Mechanic Street, Southern Pines.
The funeral will be held Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 East New York Avenue, Southern Pines.
Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Southern Pines

Payton Fowler

Payton Fowler, 76, of 238 Scurlock School Road, died Wednesday, November 27,2013.
Survivors are: children, Jamiell and Dion; sisters, Patricia Wilson and Mary; brothers, James and Nathaniel.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, December 4 at noon in New Macedonia FWB Church.
Viewing will be today, December 2 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home Chapel.

John G. McLaughlin

John Graham "Pete" McLaughlin, of Raeford, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013.
Survivors are: sons, Erasmus and Bradley; father, Johnnie; brother, Kenneth; and sister, Keisha.
The graveside service was held Saturday, November 30 at noon Saturday in JG & DJ McLaughlin family cemetery.

Wallace G. Love

Wallace G. Love, 61, of Raeford, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.
Survivors are: sisters, Peggy Davis, Hazel Lloyd, Ann Love, Esther Patterson and Lillie Pittman; brothers, Richard, Thomas, Bobby and Tony.
The funeral was held Fri.day, November 29 at noon in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford. Burial was in Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church cemetery

Erastus Z. Huggins

Erastus Z. Huggins, Jr. of Raeford died Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Autmn Care of Raeford at the age of 84.
He was born in Robeson County on October 27, 1929 to the late Erastus Z. Huggins, Sr. and Lilly Daisy Evans Huggins. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Juanita Barnes Huggins, and his sons, Willie Ray Huggins and Henry W. Barnes. He was retired from the textile industry.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra J. Huggins of Kinston; his sons, Erastus "Pee Wee" Huggins, III (Peggy) of Raeford, Jammie Huggins of Shannon, David R. Huggins (Shelia) of Burgaw, Wilton Barnes (Shirley) of Red Springs, and Tommie Barnes of Red Springs; his daughters, Ethel Rose Barnes of Red Springs, Lois Jacobs of Shannon, Carolyn Sessoms (Eugene) of Laurinburg, and Doris Dick (Kevin) of Fort Mills, South Carolina; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday December 4, 2013 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judson Dunlap officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, P.O. Box 1584 , Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Leopold Salzer III

Leopold Kenneth Salzer, III, 76, of Raeford passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
He was born on May 22, 1937 in Albany, New York to Leopold and Frances Salzer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolee.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Iris and his children who adored him: Leo (Debbie), Michael (Beth), Barry (Sylvia), Chris (Shanta) and Lynn. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, and his sister, Jeanne Nestler (Eddie).
As a Chief Warrant Officer, he faithfully served his country in both the Air Force ('54-'67) and the Army ('67-'77). He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He leaves a lasting legacy of service to others within in the community. These endeavors spanned many years and include his service as a teacher and administrator for the Hoke County School system ('77-'97), the Hillcrest Water System (30 years), the Literacy Council, and various leadership committees at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. He was a lifetime member of the National Disabled American Veterans and an active member of the local DAV Chapter 17. Countless lives have been impacted by his kindness, generosity, friendship and wisdom.
Family will receive guests at the Salzer residence Friday through Sunday. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Raeford. Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 6199 Fayetteville Road, Raeford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Developmental Center, 305 Wooley Street, Raeford, NC 28376; and/or St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 6199 Fayetteville Road, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Timothy Harris

Timothy Harris, 38, of Raeford, died Saturday, November 23, 2013.
Survivors are; daughter, Kayla Harris; son, Aaron Harris; mother, Mary Lou Harris; sister, Angela Harris Williams; and brothers, Christopher Harris and Marvin Harris..
The funeral will be held Friday, November 29 at 1 p.m. in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Viewing will be held Thursday, November 28 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Hazel C. Gilchrist

Hazel Frances Caroline Gilchrist, 69, of Raeford, died Thursday, November 21, 2013.
Survivors are: sons, Carlton Jay Bell and Christopher Gilchrist of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters, Lucille G. McLaughlin, Thelma G. Syemore, Pauline G. McKayhan, and Reva G. McNair; brother, Neil Gilchrist; brother-in-law, Henry Jones; sisters-in-law, Diane Gilchrist and Mandy Gilchrist; one grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held Tuesday, November 27 at 2 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home. Burial was held in Center Grove Church cemetery in Red Springs.

Rosa P. Fountain

Rosa Pearl Fountain, 77, of Raeford, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Ernest, Jr.; son, Ernest III; daughters, Joyce and Maria; brother, Bennett; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A private burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

William McNeill

William Edwards "Bill" McNeill, 60, of 501 Ray St., died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013.
Survivors are: sisters, Cathy Frazier, Ann Kelley, Jaqueline Purcell, Sylvia Whitfield, Wilma Purcell and Lisa Franklin; brother, Willie Purcell; special friend, Cynthia Smith.
The memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Visitation will be today, Nov. 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Denise M. Thomas

Denise Marie Thomas 47 of Raeford, died Thursday November 14, 2013 at her home.
She was born September 22, 1966 in San Diego, California to Finus Lloyd Dearmore, and Janice Wise of Fayetteville.
She is survived by her husband Micheal W. Thomas of Raeford; two sons, Randy S. Dearmore of Fayetteville and Trevor J. Thomas of Raeford; a daughter, Jaden B. Thomas of Raeford; two brothers, Randy Houshower of California and Kerry Dearmore of Los Vegas, Nevada; a sister, Mickey Koble of California; and four grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Micheal Wayne Thomas of Raeford.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church 379 West Palmer Street Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Grace Pierce

Grace Marie Siraqusa Pierce of Raeford was born in Dunkirk, New York on February 5, 1926 to the late Sam M. Siraqusa and Carrie Cammarata (Privateer) Siraqusa. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Pierce and her sons, Patrick Pierce in 1976 and Gerald Pierce in 2012, her brothers, Anthony Privateer, George Privateer, Sr., Marion Siragusa, one sister, Jennie Gugino, a niece, Louise Pelleteer, and infant nephew Anthony Privateer.
After graduating from Fredonia High School, she worked in her family owned grocery store as a clerk/butcher until her early thirties. For 15 years she was the day manager for Your Host Restaurant. She also worked as a waitress/cook for Normandy Restaurant, Vineyard Restaurant and Vineyard Golf Course. She continued to work in the culinary department of S.U.N.Y. at Fredonia until she retired due to health reasons.
She is survived by her children Janet Pierce and Bernice Miller of Raeford, Carolyn Lochbaum (Ken) of Northeast, Pennsylvnia; her daughter-in-law Kathleen Pierce of Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Michael Killon (Kim), Kevin Killion (Robin) both of Dunkirk, New York, Renee Lockwood (John) of Randolph, New York, Virginia Kawski (Scott) of Erie, Pennsylvnia, Jill Snow (Steven) of West End, James A. Phillips and Richard D. Phillips of North Carolina, Richard Randall (Alex) of Erie, Pennsylvania, Brent Lochbaum (Jan) of Texas, Crystal Dorman of Northeast, Pennsylvania, Laura McAdoo of Ohio, Amanda Sova (Seth) of Northeast Pennsylvania, Kara Lochbaum of Northeast, Pennsylvania, Carrie Pierce of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Alexis Sova (Aaron) of Virginia; 35 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nephews, Carl Privateer (Kay) of Fredonia, New York, George Privateer, Jr. (Kay) of Fredonia, New York and Florida, and David Siragusa of Brocton, New York.
Mass of Christian Burial will be observed on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, Fredonia, New York.
Care of the family has been entrusted with Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford, NC and Fantazzi Funeral Home of Fredonia, NY.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Open Arms Retirement Home-Resident Holiday Fund, 612 Health Drive, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Bernard C. Ashlock, Jr.

Bernard C. Ashlock Jr., 47, of Raeford, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.
He was an Air Force veteran.
Survived by: Wife, Kim; Son, Bernard III; brother, Clinton; and sister, Ferne'.
The funeral was held Monday, November 18 at noon Monday in Hood Memorial AME Zion Church in Fayetteville. Burial was in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

Shirley A. McNair

Shirley Ann McNair, 59, of Raeford, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Steven; children, Chenetta Trusell and Stephen Baker; sisters, Reather, Catherine, Belinda, Clara, Ann, Jenell, Sarah and Dorothy; and brother Leonard.
The funeral was held Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Saturday in J.W. Turlington School in Raeford.

Avery D. White Sr.

Avery Derrell White Sr. 55 of Raeford, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
He was born October 17, 1958 in Cumberland County. He is the son of Mary Emma Covington, mother Brenda Taylor and the late Fairley Wilson Taylor, Sr.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Felicia Covington.
He is survived by his wife Andrea Wilson White of Raeford; two sons, Avery White Jr. (Sheree), and Jeffery White; two daughters, Nikki Haywood (Tony) and Markeita Antoinette White; a special grandmother Mary Jane White; and grandmother Elizabeth Buckner; four brothers, Fairley Wilson Taylor, Jr., Charles Covington, Carl Covington, and Clifton Covington; three sisters, Beulinda Taylor, Reanita Covington, and Jackie Covington; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home 220 E. 4th Ave. Red Springs
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at St. Mary's Holiness Church, McPhatter Road, Red Springs.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Robinson

Patricia Robinson, 47, of Raeford, died Sunday, November 10, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Anthony; son, Je'Von; and eight siblings.
The funeral will be held Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. in Berea Baptist Convention Center in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Burial will be in Ideal Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 15 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Lewis Chapel Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

William W. Jones

William Warner Jones, 69, of Raeford, died Saturday, November 9, 2013.
He was a Army veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Della; and children, William Jr. Jones, Brett Williams, Andre Williams, Franklin Williams, and Rashida Davis.
The funeral will be held Friday, November 15 at 10 a.m. in Wiseman Mortuary Chapel In Fayetteville. Burial will be Sandhills Veterans Cemetery.
Viewing will be held Friday, November 15 from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Evelyn N. Cooper

Evelyn "Janice" Norton Cooper, 65 of Laurel Hill died Monday, November 11, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Thurman Norton; and sisters, Helen Blue and Carloyn Diehell.
Survivors are: son, Vernon " Scott" Norton of Laurel Hill; brother, Bobby Norton of Gastonia; sisters, Peggy "Joyce" Early of Raeford and Dorothy Woodard of Laurel Hill; two grandchildren, Ashley Norton and Marissa Norton; and a host of family and friends.
The funeral will be held Thursday, November 14 at 11 a.m. in Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel in Laurinburg with the Rev. Ricky Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Richard Boles Funeral Home.

George A. McKeithan

George Albert (Al) McKeithan of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, formerly of Raeford, died suddenly Monday, November 11, 2013 at the age of 50.
He was born in Cumberland County on February 6, 1963 to the late Reverend George McKeithan and Doris Sessoms McKeithan. He attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Raeford. He was an avid skydiver and photographer.
He is survived by Paul (P.J.) McKeithan (Laura) of Raeford; his daughters, Laura Chaney (Jared) of Montana, and Sheree McKeithan of Raeford; three sisters, Shirley Roman of Raeford, Deborah Tripp Holloway (Cliff) of Claudville, Virginia, and Fay Sadler (Bud) of Swansboro; two nieces, Tasha Roman Oldham (Steve) of Raeford, and Jennifer Burlingham (Don) of Holly Springs; a nephew, David Benjamin Tripp (Precilla) of Kinston; and six grandchildren, Areyona, Aaliyah, Prophett, Gabriel, Kara, and Kyli.
Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 15 1:30-3 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Raeford.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Toby Neal officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Marcella Northcutt

Marcella Northcutt, 82, of Raeford, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.
Survivors are: children, Eunice McPhatter, Stanley, Shirley and Evangenlena; sisters, Hattie Cameron and Bessie McPhatter; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in New Jerusalem Holiness Church in McCain.

Johnny S. Allen

Johnny Sylvester Allen, 71, of Raeford, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013.
He was an Army veteran.
Survivors are: daughters, Barbara Moore, Alyssa Blevins and Tracey Deskin; sons, Michael and Johnny; and 16 grandchildren.
The graveside service will be held Thurs. Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

Lela McKeithan Butler

Lela McKeithan McDowell Butler, age 94, passed away November 1, 2013 in Apex. She was born September 29, 1919 in Hoke County, daughter of Neil Archie and Sara Elizabeth (Hart) McKeithan.
She worked as a teacher before her retirement where she taught in both the Apex and Fuquay-Varina school districts. She enjoyed playing bridge and bingo, and also enjoyed doing needlework.
She is survived by her daughter Lynne Bridger; a son Donald McDowell; three grandsons Travis, Kevin, and Justin Bridger; two great-grandchildren; her sister Eunice Mottley; and brother Cecil McKeithan. She was preceded in death by her two husbands Melvin McDowell and W. Gordon Butler.
A graveside service was held Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Apex Cemetery. .
Condolences may be sent to www.apexfuneral.net

Carnell Jacobs

Carnell Jacobs, 62 of 3518 Balfour Road, Red Springs died Sunday, November 3, 2013 in his home.
Survivors are: wife, Lois Jacobs; daughters, Angie Martney of Hamlet and Tammy Bridgeman and her husband Mike of Laurel Hill; brothers, Muril Jacobs, Perry Jacobs, Terry Chavis all of Maxton and Ronnie Jacobs of Raeford; sisters, Christine Henderson, Karinta Caprun, Mary Elizabeth Walsh, Loretta Jacobs and Pamela Jacobs all of Red Springs, Nevelyn Locklear of Raeford, and Ramona Parker of Maxton; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held Thursday, November 7 at 2 p.m. in South Hoke Baptist Church in Red Springs with the Rev.'s Ernest Goins, Hubbard Lowery and Willie Jacobs officiating. Burial will in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Red Springs.

Wilson McNeill

Wilson McNeill, 65, of Raeford, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Helen; Children, Lynette and Erica McKenzie, Neicy, Damon, Yutako and Wilson Jr.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sun. Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in Jackson Funeral Home in Laurinburg.
Viewing will be Sat. Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Ross Miller

Ross Miller of Raeford died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Woodlands Nursing Home in Fayetteville at the age of 57.
He was born in Moore County on January 11, 1956 to the late Henry Miller and Lillian Oldham Miller.
Survivors are one brother Bruce Miller (Marilyn Bowen) of Raeford and one niece Krystal Miller of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Antioch Community Church 8198 Red Springs Road, Red Springs with Pastor Jimmy Bullard officiating. Burial will be in the Saunder's Family Cemetery, 522 Cope Road Red Springs.

John W. Rockholt

John Wesley Rockholt of Raeford died Monday, October 28, 2013 at the age of 56.
He was born in Hoke County November 12, 1956 to the late Craig Wesley Rockholt Jr. and Mamie Frances Hendrix Rockholt. He was employed with Burlington Industries for many years.
He is survived by his son, Brian Rockholt of Raeford; a daughter Amber R. O'Berry and her husband Dwayne of Raeford and their mother Sheree Quick of Raeford; his companion, Alice Wachter of Aberdeen; a sister, Wanda Sims and her husband Jim of Jacksonville, Arkansas; five brothers, Joe Rockholt and his wife Pilar of of Raeford, Mack Rockholt and his wife Rhonda of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jim Rockholt and his wife Dana of Collinsville, Oklahoma, George Rockholt and his wife Linda of Raeford, and Sam Rockholt of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Alyssa Rockholt, Joshua O'Berry, Aubrey O'Berry, and Abigail O'Berry.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Jesus Christ Family Worship, 2295 North Horace Walters Road, Raeford.

Rosa M. Gibson

Rosa Mae Gibson Jones, 80, of 110 Texanna Lane, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013.
Survivors are: daughters, Rosa Hubbard and Jeanette; son, Wardell; sisters, Fannie Monroe, Daisey McFadyen, Annie Hollingsworth and Willie Lindsey; brother, James Gibson; three grandchildren; and sixgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tues. Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Viewing will today, Oct. 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Rodoregus McNatt

Rodoregus McNatt, 36, of Raeford, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.
Survivors are: mother, Willie; father, James; sisters, Lisa Kelly, Sheerice Best, Shirley, Francine and Erika; and brother, James.
The funeral was held Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Friendship Grove FWB Church. Burial was in Hoke County Community Cemetery.

Albert Capitano

Albert Capitano, 66, of Raeford, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013.
Survived by: two aunts and many cousins.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Alan S, Yanotka

Alan S. Yanotka, 67, of Raeford, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. He was an Army veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Karen; daughters, Ginger, Tracie andCorrina; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville.

Daniel H. Hales

Daniel Howard Hales, formerly of Raeford and Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in sleep Monday night, October 21, 2013 at his home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He is survived by his son Chance Hales of San Carlos, California; his mother Joyce and stepdad Doug Wilson, of Cocoa Beach; his dad, Danny Hales of Harrisonburg; his brother, Mark Hales of Oakbrook, Virginia; and two step-brothers, Matthew Hales of Holly Springs, and Conrad Wilson of Cocoa Beach. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was passionate about the things he enjoyed in life. He thoroughly loved and cherished his "touring group" family.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Raeford Cemetery. Crumpler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Doris Barefoot Skinner

Doris Virginia Barefoot Skinner, 80, of Kernersville, went home to be with her Lord October 10, 2013.
A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Lizzie Lee Faircloth and James Thomas Barefoot.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years Charles Edward Skinner of the home; her son Ronnie Skinner and Crystal of High Point; her sister Edna Hiatt of Yadkinville; brothers, Ernest Barefoot and Lannie, James R. Barefoot and Betty, and Wilbert Barefoot and Linda all of Raeford; and numerous extended family members, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside funeral celebrating her life was held at 1 p.m. Sunday October 13, 2013 at Raeford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103.
Friends and family may sign and view the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com

Mary Helen Senter

Mary Helen Gatlin Senter of Raeford died Monday, October 21, 2013.
She was born May 11, 1920 in Raeford. She was the daughter of Margaret Privette and Hallie Leon Gatlin, Sr.
She graduated from Raeford High School in 1937, attended Mars Hill College in 1938 and graduated from Meredith College in 1942.
In 1943, she married Neil Leonard Senter of Kipling. Except for a short time when they lived in Yuma, Arizona and while Sgt. Senter was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, they made their home in Raeford.
She served her family, community and church in many capacities, including as a lifetime deacon in First Baptist Church of Raeford. The church named the offices and Educational Building "Gatlin Hall" to recognize her family's service through five generations.
Her twenty years of teaching first grade at McLauchlin School was a source of pride to her. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority.
In 1993, the Raeford Woman's Club dedicated its yearbook to her. Hern's life was one of giving—to her church, to her family and to her community.
She leaves behind to treasure her memory, her daughter and son-in-law Mary Neil and Julian King, her son and daughter-in-law Bill and Pam Senter, four grandchildren, Jason King and his wife Patricia, Justin King, Maggie Bennington and her husband Erik, and Neil Senter and his wife Heather. In addition are six great-grandchildren, Helen, Kate, Ella, Ainsley, Garrett and Julia. "Hedy", as her family knew her, was much loved by numerous nieces and nephews. They, as all who loved her, found her to be a woman of many talents, especially making others feel loved and special.
Visitation will be at her home at 115 North Highland Street, on Wednesday, October 23.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 24 at Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, with the Rev. Tom Lee and Pastor Toby Neal officiating. Burial will be in Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Raeford First Baptist Christian Academy and/or Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, N.C. 28376 and/or the Raeford Hoke Museum, P.O. Box 1383, Raeford, N.C. 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Richard Shaw

Richard Shaw, of Raeford, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
Survivors are: sister, Annie Blue; and a brother, Daniel.
The funeral will be held Tues. Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in Mount Carmel Sanctuary Deliverance Church. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Oct. 21 from 1 to 7p.m. in the Buie Funeral Home chapel

Blanche Nivens

Blanche Lee Nivens, 61, of Raeford, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013.
Survivors are: daughter, Priscilla Nivens; brothers, Benie Ray and Hazel; sisters, Gracie Dobbins and Minie Nivens; seven grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday, October 20 at 3 p.m. in Mt. Lebanon Church of God in Aberdeen. Burial was in church cemetery.

Hursel B. Nixon

Hursel Bryan (H.B.) Nixon, Jr. 83 of Raeford, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Firsthealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
He was born December 23, 1929 in Hoke County to the late Hursel Bryan (Pat) Nixon and Jenny Ola Collins Nixon. He served in the North Carolina National Guard, US Army and retired from the US Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shiners, The American Legion, The Legion Riders Post 109 Benson, and the Scottish Twirlers in Laurinburg.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty Jean Nixon of Raeford; three daughters, Gail J. Hayes (Horace) of Raeford, Susan M. Manning (James Cook) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Barbie M. Williams of Fountain, Colorado; a sister, Betty Lou Braverman of St. Petersburg, Florida; five grandchildren, Bryan Manning, Heath Hayes, Garrett Hayes, Daniel Williams, and Shauna Williams; and five great-grandchildren, Garren, Greyson, Hayden, Lyssa, and Kyrie.
Visitation will be held at the home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 23, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford. Inurnment will be held at the Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Sanders Read officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Legion Riders Post 109 2964 Baileys Crossroad Benson, NC 27504, Shiloh Presbyterian Church C/O Allison Walters 214 West Prospect Ave. Raeford, NC 28376, or "The Haven Friends for Life" 400 Fulford McMillan Road Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Alan P. Scholz

Alan "Al" Paul Scholz passed away at his home in Raeford October 11, 2013 at the age of 78.
He was born in Madison, Wisconsin September 5, 1935. He moved his family to Anchorage, Alaska. After more than 20 years in Alaska they moved to North Carolina, where his wife still resides.
He was known for his love of gardening, woodworking, helping anyone in need, and never passing an opportunity at a good joke, or even a bad one to make sure to get a smile.
He was instrumental in starting the Russian Jack Community Patrol, and working closely with the Anchorage Police Department.
His passion for gardening and working with his hands, along with making people smile, came together in the last years of his life when he was employed as a maintenance engineer at the Open Arms Retirement Center in Raeford.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Dorothy Scholz, and two grandchildren, Misty Dawn Scholz and Joshua Paul Richards.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Scholz, to whom he was married nearly 60 years.
He is lovingly remembered by his seven children, Steven, Douglas (Frankie), Scott, Doreen (Frank), Lori, Lana (Shawn), Elizabeth (Andy), 29 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Alan P. Scholz' honor to Ronald McDonald House Charities at https://donate.rmhc.org/.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at http://www.unityfuneralservices.com/.

De'Andre Ricketts

De'Andre Ricketts, 16, of 70 West Southern Ave., Raeford, died Sunday, October 13, 2013.
Survivors are: mother, Sharon Murchison; father, Keith Ricketts, brothers, Terrance Murchison, Keith Ricketts Jr. and Kwand Wilson; sister, Tara Wilson; grandmothers, Mamie McLean, and Hallire Frazier.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 17 at 2 p.m. in Matthew Rouse Center. Burial will be at Freedom Chapel Church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Doby Funeral Home.

Apryle Rossi

Apryle Rossi, age 55, of Seagrove and formerly of Hoke County, died Saturday (October 12, 2013) at her home.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Christopher Rossi; a daughter Mary Michal McNeil and husband Patrick stationed in Tokyo, Japan; brothers Mark Reese and wife Laurie of California, Burt Reese and wife Sylvia of Rockfish; sisters Hope Ribar and husband Frank of Rockfish, and Laural Reese of Rockfish; mother and stepfather Martha and Danny Brock of Sneads Ferry; and grandchildren Andrew and Matthew.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Kennedy Funeral Home and following the service on Thursday.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Rockfish. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins is assisting the Rossi family.
Condolences: www.PinesFunerals.com

Herbert L. Thaggard

Herbert LeRoy(Sonny) Thaggard Jr., 81 of Raeford, died Octoober 10, 2013 at Moore Regional Hospital.
He graduated from Fayetteville High School and entered the US Navy. He served on the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany until his honorable discharge. He served the US Postal Service for 32 years retiring as the SPO from the Raeford Post Office in 1987. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Broadhurst Thaggard; father, Herbert Leroy Thaggard, Sr.; son, Paul Jeffery Thaggard; sister Joyce Staton; brother, Gary McNeill Thaggard; and a grandson, Joshua Caleb Chavis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Margaret(Maggie) Thaggard; son, Tracy B. Thaggard and his wife Toni of Raeford; daughers, Deborah Canupp and her husband Ed of Apex, Kimberly Chavis and her husband Larry of Knightdale, Jeanie Abner and her husband Danny of Stedman; sister, Betty Korpella of Maryville, Tennessess; three step-children, Jeanne Autry and her husband Ronnie of Dunn, Bill Cifers and is wife Karen of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Patti Collins and her husband Arthur of Falcon; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and five step-great-granchildren; sister-in-law, Sarah Lynn Thaggard and Joy T. Smith, the mother of his five children and his little Maltese companion, Le'Roi.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Raeford with the Rev. Toby Neal officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 1: 45 p.m. A private burial will follow.

Mary E. Cortright

Mary Ellen Cortright, age 74, died Monday, October 7, 2013 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
She was born in Buffalo, New York to Floyd L. Robinson and Margaret Pierce Robinson on March 6, 1939. She was a graduate of Buffalo State University. She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church and served as a volunteer for St. Joseph of the Pines and FirstHealth in the pastoral care department.
She is survived by her husband, William L. Cortright of the home; sons, William T. Cortright and his wife Melissa of Garner, Robert John Cortright of Kingsburg, New Jersey; a daughter, Cheryl Pope and her husband Benjamin of Willow Springs; and a granddaughter, Beth Pope.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday October 11 at Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
A funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2013 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Raeford. Burial will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Ste.10, Raleigh, NC, 27615 or St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 6199 Fayetteville Rd., Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home is serving the family.

Edna E. Rutledge

Edna Earle Rutledge, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
She is survived by her husband, Dudley Rutledge; daughters, Deborah Clymer and husband Clarence of Florida, Donna Blue and husband Charlie of Vass, Diane Harris and husband Tony of West End, and Linda Hollingsworth and husband Aaron of Raeford; eight grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tonya Fry and a great-grandson, Gunner Parks.
The family will receive friends at their residence.
The family will be holding a private memorial service in her honor.
Memorial contributions may be made to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Alice Keilman

Alice Carol Keilman (formerly Odom), 86, of Raeford, went to be with Jesus in his Glory, Friday October 4, 2013.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda K. McKenzie; a grandson, R. Matthew McKenzie; a great granddaughter, Abigail Ann McKenzie; and a brother, Charles Odom.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. October 14, 2013 at Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Robert C. McLean

Robert C. McLean, son of the late Walter Herbert McLean and Ella Lide McLean, was born on June 16, 1938 in Hoke County North Carolina.
On Saturday October 5, 2013 at 4:20 p.m. at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Raeford he departed this earthly life and received his crown of righteousness.
He received his early education at Upchurch Elementary in Raeford and Peterson School in Red Springs.
At a young age he attended Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Red Springs and later joined the New Christian Memorial Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon relocation to North Carolina he joined Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church in Wagram.
He was preceded in death by his father Walter H. McLean, his mother Ella Lide McLean, two sisters, Rosa Parker and Arlethia Bullock, and two brothers, Bobby McLean and J.B. McLean.
He is survived by a brother, John H. McLean of Baltimore, Maryland (Van); two sisters, Lula Mae Ferguson of Newark, New Jersey and Margaret Ellis (Deacon Frank Ellis) of Raeford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Red Springs.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. , Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church, 25120 Raeford Road, Wagram. Burial will be in the Community Rest Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Larry Lide

Larry Lide, 51, of 104 Heron Drive, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2013.
Survivors are: daughter, Gwendolyn Washington; mother, Martha; sisters, Fannie Stuart, Mattie, Martha McDonald, Christine White, Belinda, Lillian; brothers, Carnell and Levern; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, October, 9 at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Buie Funeral Home in Raeford. Burial will be in Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in Wagram.
Visitation will be today, October 8 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Raymond B. Ellis

Raymond Basil Ellis of Aberdeen, formerly of Raeford, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013. He was born August 23, 1932 to Henry Wallace Ellis and Katherine Mildred Martin Ellis. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry Dwight Ellis of Atlanta, Georgia. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, the Rev. Wallace Martin Ellis and Leonard Ralph Ellis; and his sister, Vivian Ellis Dull.
He was an avid collector of all types of old tools, coins, and glassware. He especially enjoyed flea markets and yard sales. For many years he and his wife toured the five-state yard sale. He cherished his time with his grandchildren, telling stories and showing off his collectible treasures.
He was a commercial builder for more than 40 years with D. R. Allen Construction Co. and Ellis-Walker Construction Co. of Fayetteville. Some of his proudest accomplishments included the home in Fayetteville that he built for his employer, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Allen. He also built the two homes in Raeford for his family. During his career he was very proud of the many churches and commercial projects that he built in the Fayetteville area and all over the surrounding states.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Connie Fulk Ellis of Aberdeen; sons Stephen Ellis of Aberdeen, Bruce Ellis and wife, Ja'Nae of Carthage, Dennis Ellis and wife, Diane of Raleigh; daughters Glynda Ellis Mealer and husband, Vaughn of Rolesville, Rhonda Ellis Faucette and husband, Tommy of Clayton; 11 grandchildren, Diana Ellis Dobbs, Kristen Ellis, Margie Hicks, Kevin Ellis, Brittanie Faucette, Brandon Faucette, Meagan Swayne, Alexis Weatherby, Jacob Ellis, Anthony Raymond Mealer, and Abby Mealer; and seven great-grandchildren, Alexis Dobbs, Hailey Dobbs, Justin Dobbs, Jr., Nathan Raymond Dobbs, Matthew Williams, Hannah Williams and Autumn Williams.
The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 6 at Raeford United Methodist Church. A graveside entombment service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 10 at Raeford Cemetery where family and friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 North Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 in Brentwood, Tennessee surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol; sons, Christopher Neal Jones, of Nashville, Tennessee, and Michael Reed Jones and his wife Kristine of Pasadena, California; daughters, Kelly Anne Jones of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Kimberly Lynn Jones of Brentwood; a granddaughter, Elena Arevik Jones; brothers, Whiteford Jones and wife Bettie of Raeford, and William Jones of Lumber Bridge; sister. Catherine McNeill of Anticoh; sister-in-law. Barbara Jones, of raeford; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. in Sandy Grove UMC with the Rev. Judson Dunlap. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

Gladys Moultrie

Mother Gladys Moultrie died in late September. She was born on October 7, 1935 to the late Israel and Pecola Moultrie. She was preceded in death also by her two sisters, Hertesene Purcell and Anna Dora Moultrie.
She received her education from the Hoke County School System. She graduated from Upchurch High School. She moved to New York and worked in the nursing field for over 30 years.
She joined Tabernacle of Prayer for All People Inc. of Jamaica, New York under the pastorate of the late Apostle Johnnie Washington. Graduating in 1997 from the Tabernacle Bible Institute in New York, she received a double masters from United Christian College. In 1999 she received a doctorate of theology degree from the United Christian College of Sacred Theology. In 2001 she became an ordained minister with the Christian Council on Education, Inc., in the State of New Jersey.
In 2002, after many years of living in New York, she returned home to Raeford. She rejoined St. James United Church of God under the leadership Overseer Willie Purcell, Jr. where she remained faithful until her health failed and she had to return to New York.
Cherished memories are left for her four children, Armden Moultrie (Barbara) of Bossier City, Louisiana, Bridget Hopkins of Brentwood, New York, Trina Leslie (Vincent) of Hartford, Connecticut, and Grover Moultrie of Brentwood, New York; six grandchildren, Rasheda Hood (Raffiel), Cassandra Hopkins, Vinetta Leslie, Olivia Leslie, and Viviana Leslie and Triamaine Robinson (Lamar); and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and a special daughter, Debora Purcell.
The funeral was held September 22 at 2 p.m. at St. James United Church of God. Burial was in Highland Biblical Gardens.

Wilson McEachin

Wilson McEachin, 64, of Walter Gibson Road, died Sunday, September 29, 2013.
He is the son of the late Miles D. McEachin. Survivors are his mother, Willie Lee McEachin;  daughters, Renea Parker, Cori Walker, Patricia Gillespie, and Shameka; sisters Lucille, Bernice and Jacqueline McEachin; brother Otto McEachin; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, October 5 at noon in Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, October 4, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.

Maggie Johnson

Maggie Johnson, 92, of Raeford, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
Survivors are: daughter, Bernadette Thomas; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m. in McCormick Chapel Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Johnson family cemetery.
Viewing will be today, October 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home in Raeford.

Hannah M. Lee

Hannah McMillan Lee of Raeford, age 87, died Wednesday October 2,2013 at Autumn Care of Raeford.
She was born April 24 ,1926 in Hoke County, to the late N.A. McMillan and Minnie Stubbs McMillan. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Lee.
She was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church. She retired from Burlington Industries in Raeford.
Survivors are three daughters, Laura L. Edmundson (Thomas) of Raeford, Doris Lee of Cary, and Sibyl Ringsdorf (Ted) of Pinehurst; a son, Robert Lee of Pinehurst; two sisters, Ardenia Davis of Lumber Bridge and Reeta Baker of Raeford; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday October 5, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel in Raeford with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Castle officiating. Interment will be at the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Lisa F. Baker

Lisa Faye Baker 52 of Raeford died October 1, 2013 at UNC Chapel Hill.
She was born in Cumberland County on October 21, 1960.
She was preceded in death by her father Elwood Baker, her brothers, Doug Baker and Neil Baker, and her sister Carolyn Baker.
She is survived by her daughter Christy Baker, her son Shawn Baker, her mother Reeta Baker and one grandson Collin Creech.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Elma P. Williams

Elma Porter Williams, age 92, of Calabash, South Carolina, formerly of Raeford, slipped away peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 following an extended illness. She was born on July 17, 1921 in Loris, South Carolina to the late William Edward Porter and the late Olia Moore Cannon Porter. "Mrs. Elma" loved God, her family, singing, cooking, gardening and she had a delightful sense of humor. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a member of First Baptist Church of Shallotte, and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her three daughters, Sonya Anderson and husband, Howard of Calabash, North Carolina, Betty Smith of High Point, and Linda Sims of Durham; her two sons, Larry Williams of Stockton, California and Harold Williams and wife, Cathy of Liberty, Kentucky; eight grandchildren, Mark, Kevin, Brannon, Michael, Dale, Angel, Drew and Greg; six great-grandchildren, Emery, Cate, Julian, Logan, Jimmy and Eric; three sisters, Vera Graham of Myrtle Beach, Eva Edwards of Wilsonville, Alabama and Evelyn Gause of Marietta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Williams; two brothers, Lacy and Garcy Porter; three sisters, Bertha Porter McDowell, Ruby Williamson and Maude Porter; and daughter-in-law, Georgia Williams.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with Elder James Allen officiating. Committal services will follow at Antioch cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 790 Sunset Blvd., Suite 8, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. Please sign Mrs. Williams' online guestbook at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information.

Nathan Campbell

Nathan Campbell Jr., 70, 1206 Fulton St., died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.
Survivors are: sister, Louise Williams; and brother, Norman.
The funeral will be held Thurs. Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Thursday in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Lumber Bridge.
Viewing will be today, Oct. 2 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. and the visitation from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Frances M. Bullard

Frances Marie Bullard of Raeford died Sunday, September 29, 2013 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 62.
She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia on July 28, 1951 to the late Fritz Lee Murray and Thelma Burton Murray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Bullard.
Survivors include her sons, Dannie Lee Jacobs (Barbara) of Maxton, and Corey M. Jacobs (Dawn) of Coral Springs, Florida; brothers, Arvin Horington (Mary) of Carthage, Leroy Murray(Sheree) of Michigan, Sam Murray of Virginia, Bob Murray (Sue) of Virginia, Bill Murray (Brenda) of Fayetteville, and Tim Murray of Raeford; sisters, Juanita Copper of Carthage, Mae Carroll (David) of Raeford, and Bernice Murray of Raeford; and five grandchildren, Shania Jacobs, Micheala Jacobs, Micheal Jacobs, Corey Jacobs, Jr., and Alex Jacobs.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Raeford.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Muriel Gourley

On September 28, 2013, Muriel Edna (Ford) Gourley passed into the joy of the Lord at four o'clock in the afternoon after a long illness at Devereux House in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She was a former resident of Rockfish and beloved wife of the late Earl Douglas Gourley.
She was born on October 4, 1926, in Windsor, Canada. She leaves two children: Patricia Anne (Gourley) Thornton and husband David of Swampscott, Massachusetts and Douglas William Gourley of Clinton Township, Michigan. She also leaves three grandchildren: Robert Douglas Bieda and his wife Tracey, Heather Anne Thornton and Nancy Gourley. She was blessed with four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and her beloved dog, Hans.
=There will be a viewing at Crumpler Funeral Home 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 2. The funeral will be on Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Raeford followed by burial at Tabernacle Baptist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Foundation of Hoke Co. P.O. Box 1584 Raeford, NC 28376 would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Beatrice Matthews

Beatrice Matthews, 75, of 340 Purvis Court, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013.
Survived by: daughter, Gwendolyn.
The funeral was held Sun. Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. Sunday in Purcell Funeral Home chapel in Laurinburg. Burial was in Serenity Memorial Gardens in Raeford.

La'Quez R. Hunter

La'Quez Raheem Hunter, 20, of 254 Berwick St., died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.
Survivors are: mother, Bettina Melvin; father, Robert; sister, Diamond Melvin; grandparents, Dorothy, Ada, Richard, Ralph and Charles.
The funeral was held Sun. Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in Faith Anointed Temple in Red Springs. Burial was in Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in St. Pauls.

Mark Beasley

Mark Beasley of Lumber Bridge died Friday, September 27, 2013 at the age of 52.
He was born November 5, 1960 in Cumberland County. He served in the US Coast Guard.
He is survived by his parents Jack and Lorena Corbin Beasley of Cashiers; a brother Jackie (Kara) Beasley of Ohio; and a sister Christi Cain (Harry) of Gray's Creek.
Visitation will be6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Leon D. McGeachy

Leon Donte McGeachy, of 578 Haire Road, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013.
Survivors are: father, Maurice McIver; sisters, LaKeisha Harris and Latreese; and brother, Demetrius.
The funeral will be held Fri. Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Viewing, 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mae W. Fairley

Mae Wilson Fairley, 78, of 2809 Doc Brown Road, died recently.
Survivors are: children, Marshall, Frederick, Jonathan, Valerie, Andrea; stepchildren, Henry, Jessie, Mary, Druscilla; sister, Viola.
The funeral will be held Thurs. Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Thursday in R.L. Douglas Conference B Headquarters. Burial will be in Friendship Grove Freewill Baptist Church cemetery.

Mary E. Dobbins

Mary Elizabeth Dobbins, 69, of 221 Dockery Road, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013.
Survivors are: sister, Nadine Ellerbe; and brother, Willie.
The funeral will be held Wed. Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. in Buffalo Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held today, Sept. 24 from 1to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Janet L. Hanzak

Janet Lillian Hanzak of Raeford died Monday, September 23, 2013 at the age of 80.
She was born June 9, 1933 in Lake County, Ohio to the late William and Ruth Bittner Mackey.
She was a long time member of Living Stones Christian Church in Alvin, Texas.
She is survived by three daughters Jodi Davis of Raeford, Jana Siegle of Canyon Lake, Texas, and Jill Goldstein of Parker, Colorado; a brother Bruce Mackey of Fredricksburg, Virginia; a sister Bonnie Lakso of Huntington, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

David L. Green

David Lee Green, 59, of 198 Autry Loop, Raeford, died Sep. 9, 2013.
He was the son of the late Benjamin and Ophelia Green. He graduated from Hoke High School and later joined the National Guard. He was a member of Freedom AME Zion Church in Raeford.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Brown; and three brothers, Benjamin Franklin Green Jr., Joseph Allen Green, and Bobby Lewis Green.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Green of the home; a son, Alexander Ray of Raeford; a stepson, Kelvin McLean of Raeford; four sisters, Ellen Williams of Pinehurst, Shirley Scott of Fayetteville, and Dorothy Melvin (James) and Cynthia Green, both of Raeford; a brother, Dwight Green (Annie) of Raeford; an aunt, Francis Hamilton of Brooklyn, New York; two grandchildren, Emmanuel and Shiada Ray of Raeford; his mother-in-law, Ruth McLean; six sisters-in-law, Linda Campbell (Joseph), Marger McNair (Sam), Wanda Alury (William), Karen McLean and Geraldine Cobb, all of Raeford, and Deal Green of Fayetteville; and a brother-in-law, Archie McLean (Eunice) of Raeford.
The funeral was held Monday, Sep. 16 at Buie Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Burial was at McLaughlin Chapel Church Cemetery in Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.buiesfuneralhome.com

Charlotta C. King

Charlotta Coward King, 80, of Raeford, died peacefully following an extended illness, surrounded by loving family members on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at St. Joseph of the Pines in Southern Pines. She was born in Florence, South Carolina on September 4, 1933 to the late Barnwell Edwin and Pauline Stackley Coward. She graduated from McClenaghan High School in June 1951 and attended Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
She felt fortunate to have lived and raised her children in Clarksville, Virginia and Raeford, North Carolina. She was a homemaker and active in Raeford. As a member of Raeford United Methodist Church since 1972, she served as a Sunday School teacher in the Koinonia Women's class for many years as well as a Circle leader through United Methodist Women. She also was a member of the Raeford Woman's Club and served on both Hoke County and Sandhill Regional Library boards. She waged a battle against breast cancer in 1971 and through God's grace won.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, George McCown King; their two daughters, Polly King Jordan and husband, John of Raeford; Charlotta King Howell and husband, David, a Raeford native, of Clarksville, Virginia; their son, George McCown King, Jr. and wife, Roxanne of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and granddaughter, Elizabeth McCown King of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Janet Crowe Coward of Concord; niece, Catherine Coward Niebauer and husband, Randy of High Point and their two children, Emma Carlisle and Ren. She was preceded in deaht by her brother, Barnwell Edwin Coward, Jr. of Concord.
The funeral will be officiated graveside by Dr. Steve Castle and Dr. Homer C. Phifer at Raeford Cemetery on E. Central Avenue at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Visitation will be graveside following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 N. Main Street, Raeford, North Carolina 28376. Arrangements are in the care of Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Wayne L. Crowder

Wayne Lester Crowder, 86, of Butler, Tennessee, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 in his home.
He was born on March 22, 1927 to the late Manley and Ella Warren Crowder. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by a son, Robert Eugene Crowder; sisters: Trilla Norris, Pauline Greear, Opal Pardue, and Dorothy Pardue; brothers: Clyde Crowder, Otis Crowder, Orville Crowder, Delmar Crowder and Harold Crowder; grandson, Jason Pierce and son-in-law, Gary Laws.
He retired from Burlington Industries. He was a United States Army Veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Betty Butler Crowder; daughters, Helen Osborne of Mountain City, TN, Kathy Pierce and her husband Johnny Ray and Wanda Laws, all of Butler, TN; sons, Larry Crowder and his wife Sandra of Raeford and Johnny Crowder and his wife Toni of Butler, TN; daughter-in-law, Debbie Crowder of Raeford; sister: Mamie Adams, of Mountain City, TN; brothers, Earl Crowder and Jim Crowder, both of Mountain City, TN; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and his church family.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in Dyson Grove Baptist Church in Tennessee with Pastor Leonard Fletcher and Brother Dean Fletcher officiating.

Laura Schlotman-Clayton

Laura Schlotman-Clayton, age 58, of Raeford, unexpectedly passed away on September 14, 2013.
She was a dedicated mother and wife and is survived by her husband Patrick Clayton; her son Nicholas Clayton; and her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Megan Clayton. She is also survived by her mother Polly Schlotman and her brother John and his wife Lesley Schlotman. She was preceded in death by her father, John Julien Schlotman.
She was born on July 19, 1955 in Marietta Georgia, attended the McEachern School and graduated from Marietta High School. She married Patrick on May 8, 1982. Since that time she and her family lived in California, Kentucky, Germany, Virginia, England, Texas and most recently Raeford.
A memorial service will be held September 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church Street, Marietta GA 30060.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital, https://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/donation.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Patrick D. Humes

Patrick Donell Humes, 44, of 516 Kernstown Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.
Survivors are: mother, Delores; brother, Charles; sisters,Jennifer Howard and Valencia.
No service is planned.

Mary H. Gibbs

Mary Heffernan Gibbs, 70, of Raeford, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Steven; daughter, Cherise Graham; sons, David Beck, Thomas Beck and Anthony Beck; sister, Diane Hilliker; and a brother, Thomas Heffernan; and 10 grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.

Mary E. Kersey

Mary Elizabeth Kersey of St. Pauls died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 84.
She was born June 17, 1929 in Robeson County to the late Tommy Gibson and Nora Faircloth Gibson.
She is survived by her husband James E. Kersey of St. Pauls, son Jim Willis (Patsy) of Raeford; two grandchildren Chad Willis (Shalena) and Jeremy Willis (Arrianna); and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Oakridge Cemetery in St. Pauls with Pastor Greg Locklear officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Margaret A. Townsend

Margaret Allyne "Rusty" Townsend, 86, who grew up in Bowmore, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at Southeastern General Hospital.
Born in Rockingham, N.C., she grew up in Bowmore in Hoke County, daughter of the late Lucy Wilkes Smith and John Louis Smith. She graduated from Louisburg College and went to work in Raleigh, along with her older sister Elaine. The two met and fell in love with two Rowland boys, David "Doodle" Townsend and Pete Burns. The sisters were married in a joint service in Raleigh in 1950.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her younger brother, Eugene Smith of Havelock.
She is survived by her three children, Lolita Townsend Huckaby Watson of Beaufort, Margaret A.T. Hutto (Ronnie) of Georgetown and David Townsend III (Missy) of Rowland; two grandsons, William David Black (and Danielle) of Georgetown and Charlie Watson of New Orleans; her sister, Elaine Burns of Atlanta; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Smith of Bear Grass; a niece, Lucy Burns Cusick of Atlanta; and Hal Burns of Edenton, Johnny Burns of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Paden Smith of Atlanta.
Services were Monday at 2 p.m. at Rowland Presbyterian Church with Pastor Charles Monroe officiating. Burial followed in Asbury Memorial Cemetery, Raynham.
Services were coordinated by Boles Funeral Home, Rowland. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Rowland Presbyterian Church, P.O.Box 88, Rowland, NC 28383

Loureva M. Daniels

Pastor Loureva M. Daniels, 64, of 401 Shankle Road, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Erwin; children, Ronnie, Patrick, Darrell, Lavonda; siblings, Linda Cherry, Virginia Malloy, Bobby Monroe; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sat. Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters in Raeford.
Visitation will be held today, Sept. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford and a memorial will be held today, Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. today in New Beginnings in Christ Church, where she was pastor.

Annie R. Jackson

Annie Ree Jackson, 72, of 101 Keith Ave., died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013.
Survivors are: children, Shirley Thomas, Annie Tyson, Bobby McMillan, Clifford McMillan, William McMillan, Lonnie McMillan, Jonnie McMillan, Isaiah, Kenneth, Fredrick, Joseph Davis; three sisters; 33 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sat. Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. in Silver Grove Missionary Baptist church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Visitation will be today , Sept. 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.

Pastor Loureva M. Daniels

Loureva M. Daniels, of 401 Shankle Road, Red Springs, pastor of New Beginnings In Christ Church, Red Springs, died at age 64 on Monday, September 9, 2013.
Memories of her will be cherished by her husband, Erwin Daniels; three sons, Ronnie Daniels, Patrick Daniels (Daniela), an Darrell Daniels (Janice); one daughter, Lavonda Daniels of the home; two sisters, Linda Doris Cherry (Arrie), and Virginia Sue Malloy (Larry); one brother, Bobby Monroe; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four aunts, Lula Thomas of Raeford, Ernestine of Maryland, Ester McRae of Raeford and Florence Thomas of New York; four sisters-in-law, Doretha Ferguson, Clarrie Miles, Belinda Richardson, and Jessie Stephenson; two brothers-in-law, John Daniels and Hubert Daniels; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Buie Funeral Home Chapel, 543 Vass Road, Raeford, NC 28376, Friday, September 13, from 1-5 p.m. A memorial service will be held at New Beginnings In Christ Church, Hwy 211, Red Springs, NC 28377 from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters, 10225 Fayetteville Rd., Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences maybe made at www.buiesfuneralhome.com.

Julia I. Barnwell

Julia Isabel Barnwell of Clayton, 58, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 7:37 p.m. at her home.
She was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Benjamin S. and Martha Louise Rich Barnwell, Sr.
She retired from the State of North Carolina having worked in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for 30 years. She was an Episcopalian.
Family and tradition was very important to her. She loved each family member in a special way.
She is survived by her two brothers, Benjamin Smith Barnwell and his wife Linda Gentry Barnwell of Greensboro, and William Lewis Barnwell and his wife Linda Millonzi Barnwell of Fayetteville. She had three nieces, Sarah Louise Barnwell, Hannah Elizabeth Barnwell, and Bella Maria Bennett. Julia will be missed by her family and friends whose lives she touched.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Melrose Cemetery in Abbeville, South Carolina with the Rev. Nicholas Beasley officiating.
Per her request, the family will not be having a visitation only a graveside service.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com

Lansing B. McClain

Lansing Bernard McClain, 62, of 202 Daisy Lane, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. He was a Navy veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Doris; son, Patrick McPhatter; daughters, Doris Bryan, Coleatha Johnson-Cuffie, Samantha, Sabrina; two siblings.
The funeral will be held Fri. Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Friday in Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters in Raeford. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Viewing will today, Sept. 12 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home in Raeford, and Fri. Sept. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the headquarters.

Elmon Murchison

Elmon Murchison, 58, of Raeford, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013.
Survivors are: daughter, Leticia Broadie; sisters, Inez Stephens, Effie Baldwin, Mamie McLean, Rosea Jones and Evelyn Breeden; brother, Willie; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thurs. Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. in Faith Anointed Temple in Red Springs. Burial will be in Freedom Chapel Church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Sept. 11 from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Doby Funeral Home in Raeford

Tammie Cline

Tammie Cline
Tammie Cline of Newton went to be with her Lord Monday, September 9, 2013 at the age of 30.
She was born in Florida on October 18, 1982. She was a member of the Oxford Baptist Church in Conover, where she served in the choir and drama ministry. She received her nursing degree from Gardner-Webb University in 2003. After receiving her degree, she met Christopher and they married on December 20, 2003. She was a loving and devoted wife and Christian.
Survivors include her husband, Christopher B. Cline of Newton; her mother, Sandra Kay Perry of Florida; her father, John Chapman (Darlene) of Newton; her brother, Charlie "Bubba" Phillips Jr. (Joy) of Florida; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Phyllis and Dane Cline of Hickory; her brothers-in-law, Kevin Cline (Teresa) of Bethlehem, Jeffrey Cline (Holli) of Hickory, and Spencer Cline of Hickory; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, September 13 at Oxford Baptist Church.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 at Oxford Baptist Church with Pastor Joel Frye officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Oxford Baptist Church, 5965 Springs Road, Conover, NC 28613.

Lizzie Bratcher

Lizzie Bratcher, 82, of 403 Steven St., died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.
Survived by: sister, Dora Monroe.
The funeral will be held Mon. Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. in Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.

Brenda Thompson

Brenda Sue Brewer Thompson of Shannon died Friday September 6, 2013 at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill.
She was born April 23, 1959 in Scotland County. She is preceded in death by her mother Ruth Helen Brewer, her son Donnie Wayne Smith and her brother Charles Alexander Brewer. She was a member of the Hoke County Wagon Train for more than 25 years. She was employed with Hoke County as a bus driver for the handicapped. She was a long time dedicated member of Hoke County Parks and Recreation.
She is survived by her husband Jackie Thompson of Shannon; two sons, Lonnie Smith and Ronnie Smith (Shawnta) of Lumber, Bridge; three daughters, Blanche Smith of Lumber Bridge, Diana Walker (Brandon L.) of Shannon, and Laurie Jones (Ray) of Raeford; two brothers, Robert Brewer (Mary) of Norfolk, Virginia and Ronnie Brewer (Jeannete) of Baltimore, Maryland; two sisters, Kitty Bell ( Rev.Tim) of Lumberton, and Laura Robin (Tom) of Hope Mills; 13 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Brandon, Brian, Cody, Malachi, Logan, Damien, Destiny, Shanelle, Brandon, Marcus, Tony, and Nicholas; an aunt, Catherine Oldham; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Crumpler Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Tim Bell officiating.
Interment will be in the Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church Cemetery 3720 North Duffie Road Red Springs.

Derrick Maurice Morrisey

Derrick Maurice Morrisey departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2013.
Also known as "De-Man," he was born to Cathy G. Bethea and Malcolm Gillespie in Moore County, North Carolina on July 4, 1976.
In his early years, he was raised by his grandparents, the late Eldred Blue, Sr. and Rosa Lee Blue.
He was educated in Hoke County schools, where he graduated from Hoke High School in 1995. He was a true "Buck" of Hoke, and loved baseball and football, and played during his high school years. His favorite NFL team was the Washington Redskins, and the Philadelphia Eagles were a close runner up.
He worked as a barber. He would get great joy using his hands to empower young men, by making them feel good about themselves.
He is survived by and leaves to cherish his memories a daughter, MarDerreya Morrisey of Fayetteville; his parents, Cathy Bethea (Dennis) of Raeford, and Malcolm Gillespie of Raeford; sisters, Jacara Gillespie, Sheena Gillespie, and Shauna McGougan all of Raeford; his grandmother, Marilyn Maynor of Raeford; a great-great aunt, Ruth Patterson of Raeford; five great aunts, four great uncles, six aunts, six uncles, his God-mother Cheryl Cunningham, and a very special friend Taura Dixon, along with a host of cousins, family and friends.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at J.W. Turlington School, 116 W. Prospect Avenue, Raeford, North Carolina. Burial will follow at Hoke County Community Cemetery, Raeford.
Online condolences maybe made at www.buiesfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Buie Funeral Home of Raeford.

Kimberly A. Mangrum

Mrs. Kimberly Ann Mangrum of Raeford died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst NC. at the age of 49.
She was born July 9, 1964 in Newport News, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Edward Baber. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Raeford. She was a loving and caring wife.
She is survived by her husband Ralph L. Mangrum of Raeford; a son, Michael Paul Mangrum; a daughter, Jessica Leigh Mangrum; her mother Laura Beverly Chaney; four brothers, Robert E. Baber,Jr, Tony Baber, Keith Chaney, and Kevin Chaney, all of Virginia; two sisters, Carla Sulivan, and Renee Chaney of Virginia; and four grandchildren.
A private service will be held later.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC 28376 in Kimberly's honor to assist the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.