Brenda Culbreth

Brenda V. Culbreth of Garner died September 9, 2015 in WakeMed at the age of 69.

She was born in Smithfield on February 20, 1946 to the late Libron Moore Vause and Kathleen Taylor Vause. She retired from the city of Raleigh after 34 years of service.

She is survived by her husband, of 39 years, Malcolm "Mac" Culbreth, Jr. of Garner; her son, Malcolm "Mac" Culbreth III and his wife Susan of Smithfield; her grandchildren, Caleb and Katee Grace Culqreth; her brother Linwood Vause of Wilsons Mills; and one sister Patricia Renn of Charlotte.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Raeford Cemetery.

The family will receive friends after the service, at the gravesite.

 On line condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Sandra Christensen

Sandra Conover Christensen of Raeford, died September 8, 2015 at the age of 76.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 14, 1939, to the late Raymond Conover and Kathry Pikunas Conover. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Hornsby. She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. She was a great lover of animals.

She is survived by her son Leslie E. Hornsby and wife Laura of Columbus, Georgia; 2 daughters Darla H. Meredith and husband Michael of Parkland, Florida, and Tonya H. Morris of Aberdeen; her sister Linda C. Hoffmeier of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and 4 grandchildren, Gabriel, Lindley, Ethan, and Mitchell.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 6199 Fayetteville Road, Raeford.

A visitation will be held after the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to a local human society or animal.