Anna T. Watson

Anna T. Watson of Raeford passed away peacefully in her daughter's home on February 11, 2018. 
She was born May 14, 1925 in Garmisch, Germany, a proud Bavarian.
She met her late husband, James C. Watson, in the early 1950's in Garmisch where he was stationed. She immigrated to the U.S. in May of 1955 and married James in Baltimore, Maryland. She became a U.S. citizen in New York City in 1956. 
They traveled the world during his U.S. Army career. While stationed in Italy they had their only child, Caroline. They retired to Fayetteville in late 1968. 
She worked at Thalhimers in Cross Creek Mall for years and then Avis Rent-A-Car at the Fayetteville Airport. She was a Red Cross Volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii and Womack Army Medical Center, Ft Bragg. 
Anna enjoyed her many friends while drinking coffee and eating pastries at Hanseat European Bakery for many years. 
She is survived by her daughter Caroline Nicol and a few cousins in Garmisch and Regensburg, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents Georg and Anna Glatz, husband James C. Watson and son-in-law Nic Nicol. 
A funeral Mass will be at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Raeford on Tuesday, February 27th at 11 a.m. There will be cake and coffee (her favorite) in the social hall immediately following the mass. 
In lieu of cut flowers, a potted plant may be donated to be planted in Anna's garden, or donations can be made to the Hospice Foundation of Hoke County in Anna's name at P.O. Box 1584, Raeford, NC 28376.  
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Barry B. Wood

Barry Baker Wood, 59, peacefully passed away at his home, Sunday, February 11, 2018 while surrounded by the love and comfort from his family. 
He was born January 1, 1959 to the late Donald and Betty Wood of Rockfish. He is survived by his brother Don (Lynn) of Wagram, his brother Todd (Sherry) of Rockfish and his sister Becky of the home, who did a truly amazing job of caring for him as he battled with cancer. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews whom he enjoyed spending time with. 

He was well-known in Rockfish and was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. After retirement from Kelly Springfield Tire Company (now known as Goodyear) in the early '90s, he enjoyed gathering with local residents at the Rockfish Café or at Wood's Small Engine Repair Shop. Always eager to help those in need, he did not meet a stranger and was known by all to have a sweet spirit about him. He enjoyed working in his garden. He cherished his pet dogs, Maggie and Blue. 
He will be laid to rest on Thursday, February 15, 2018. The family will receive guests from 2-2:45 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rockfish, followed by a celebration of his life at 3 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Tommy Underwood. Interment will be in the church cemetery immediately following the funeral. 
The family is requesting that memorials and donations be made to Liberty Hospice, Raeford, or Tabernacle Baptist Church Rockfish. 
Arrangements for the family are entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford, NC. 
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com. 

Nathanial Lanier

Nathaniel Jackson Lanier Sr., 89, of Guyton, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Waycross to the late Walter Raleigh and Ruth Lanier.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Naomi Plummer Lanier; sister, Mary Lanie; and son, Nathaniel Jackson "Jack" Lanier Jr.  

He was a member of the Thunderbolt Masonic Lodge in Thunderbolt, Georgia and later a member of the Raeford Masonic Lodge # 306 in Raeford, where he resided for a number of years.  He had been employed with the Corp of Engineers and later with the City of Savannah.  He was a member of Christ Baptist Church in Ellabell.  He served in the National Guard Unit of the Georgia Hussars, 101^stC.A.V.M. and was a member of American Legion Post 209.  He enjoyed Bible reading every day, story writing about his grandchildren and gospel and classical music.  His greatest wish was for all of his grandchildren to be saved.  He had a kind heart and love for everyone, always sharing the love of his Savior with others.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Lanier; children, Gloria Gibson (Jimmy), Jean McClendon (Bill), Robert (Melodie), Billy and Terrell (Toni) Criswell; daughter-in-law, Karen Lanier; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home in Pooler, Georgia, with burial to follow at Lower Black Cemetery.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com

Jean Stephenson

Jean Ryan Boyles Stephenson of King passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband James L. Boyles, and later by her second husband, Roy Stephenson; sisters Annie Bentley and Olive Sullivan; and sons Bill Boyles and Jerry Boyles. 
She is survived by her son David (Donna) Boyles of King; sister, Dorothy (Murray) Davis of Goderich, Ontario; brother, Gerald (Shirley) Ryan of St. Johns, Newfoundland; a special niece, Karen Bentley of Claytong; randchildren Chris Boyles, Jennifer Boyles, Karen Boyles Connor, Susan Boyles (Lee) Ward, and James (Phoebe) Boyles; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. 
The family will receive guests 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford with the funeral following in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Raeford Cemetery. 
Memorials may be sent to: SECU Hospice House, 243 N. Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055.