Robert Michael "Mike" Wood

Robert Michael (Mike) Wood, 77, of Raeford, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home in Greensboro. 

After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he worked as a pharmacist more than 40 years. He not only loved his career, but he was a loyal, hardworking man, whether in private practice at Hoke Drug or a pharmacy chain. 

He is survived by his children, Marti Langholz (Steve) of Greensboro, Brian Wood of Thomasville, Georgia, and Austin Wood (Quan) of Charlotte; grandchildren Hannah Geldner (Tim) and Hunter Langholz (Chasity) of Greensboro, Mallory McDonald of Southern Pines, and McKennon Wood of Charlotte; great-granddaughter Oaklyn Geldner of Greensboro; brother Kermit L. Wood Jr. (Lib) of Raeford; and sister Sandra Hill (Jerry) of Carlisle, Kentucky. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street in Raeford. The family will receive friends following the service until 1 p.m. In honor of Mike's spirit of generosity, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone , NC 28607. 

Forbis and Dick Pleasant Garden Chapel is serving the Wood family.  Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.

Robert "Bobby" Cox Jr.

Robert M. (Bobby) Cox Jr. of Raeford passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 83.
He was born January 11, 1935 in Hoke County to Robert Maurice Cox Sr. and Maggie McVicker Cox who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities and was presented Elder Emeritus. He was an active member of the Woodman of the World, Lodge 118 and was president for many years. He retired as Assistant Manager of Raeford Oil Company after 41 years. 
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pauline C. Cox of Raeford; a son, Mitchell M. Cox and his wife, Janie of Concord; a daughter, Barbara Cox Walters and her husband Harry of Roxboro;  four grandsons, Eric Cox and his wife Jessica, Jordan Cox, Austin Cox and Matt Walters (Quita); two granddaughters, Sarah Cox and Mallory Walters; a great-grandson, Kingston Walters; a sister, Dorothy McMillian; a brother-in-law, Jerry Clapp; one niece; and several nephews. 
A visitation will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall from 10-11 a.m.
The funeral will be held at the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald and the Rev. Michael McGhee officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to Raeford Presbyterian Church, John C. Ropp Building Fund, Box 1570 Raeford, NC 28376 or Hospice Foundation of Hoke County P.O. Box 15844 Raeford, NC 28376.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Robert "Bobby" Cox Jr.

Mr. Robert M. (Bobby) Cox Jr. of Raeford passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 83.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com