John McNatt Gillis Jr., 77, died of cancer Wednesday, July 22, 2020 surrounded by his family.
Son of J. McN. (Mack) and Mary Stewart Gillis, he was born April 9, 1943 in Fayetteville. He earned degrees from NC State University and University of Southern California, served in the US Air Force, and worked in the defense industry. Since returning to Fayetteville in 1992, he worked in home building, development, and real estate.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Folger Gillis, and his three children, son John III, wife Cathy, and sons, Reilly and C.J. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, son Andrew of Fayetteville, and daughter, Margaret Gillis and husband Wayne Robertson of Napa, California; and siblings Jim Gillis, Jane Turner, and Joe Gillis of Fayetteville.
A private family service was held at Galatia Presbyterian Church.
To offer sympathy during this difficult time, donations may be made in his memory to the John Gillis Training and Education Fund, care of Keller Williams Realty, 639 Executive Place, Suite 109, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Home, 6651 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304. On-line condolences may be made at www.lafayettefh.com.
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Saturday, July 25, 2020
Sieglinde Sumner
Sieglinde Merz Sumner of Raeford died Friday, July 24, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst at the age of 77.
She was born in Germany on July 12, 1943 to the late Ludwig Merz and Elisabetha Stay Merz. She was preceded in death by her husband Alec Cary Sumner. She was employed with Kolcraft in Aberdeen before she retired.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Akers of Raeford and Vicki Akers Strickland and her husband, Marvin of Raeford; five grandchildren, Tabitha Leviner and her husband, Richard, James A. Martin, Harley Ray Jones and his wife Sarah, Joe Nathan Jones and his wife Bethany and Shane Joseph Strickland;10 great – grandchildren; a sister, Lieselotte Zwally of Germany; and her partner R.T. Boan.
A private graveside service will be held.at the Ashley Heights Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at
www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Akers of Raeford and Vicki Akers Strickland and her husband, Marvin of Raeford; five grandchildren, Tabitha Leviner and her husband, Richard, James A. Martin, Harley Ray Jones and his wife Sarah, Joe Nathan Jones and his wife Bethany and Shane Joseph Strickland;10 great – grandchildren; a sister, Lieselotte Zwally of Germany; and her partner R.T. Boan.
A private graveside service will be held.at the Ashley Heights Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at
www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Friday, July 24, 2020
Linda D. Lewis
Linda Dunn Lewis of Raeford died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at CMC in Charlotte.
She was born in Fayetteville on January 17, 1950 to the late Ottis Dunn and Mildred Guy Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Lewis and her brother Buddy Dunn. She retired in 2016 from the City of Raeford.
She is survived by her daughter Sheri L Liles and her husband Michael of Fayetteville, one grandson, Riley Liles, one sister, Deborah D. Phillips and her husband Charles of Raeford and a sister-in-law, Vicki Dunn of Wilmington.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
She was born in Fayetteville on January 17, 1950 to the late Ottis Dunn and Mildred Guy Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Lewis and her brother Buddy Dunn. She retired in 2016 from the City of Raeford.
She is survived by her daughter Sheri L Liles and her husband Michael of Fayetteville, one grandson, Riley Liles, one sister, Deborah D. Phillips and her husband Charles of Raeford and a sister-in-law, Vicki Dunn of Wilmington.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Lee kokoruda
Lee Kokoruda of Raeford died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst at the age of 84.
She was born on November 25, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen A. Kokoruda and her son John Joseph Kokoruda.
She is survived by a daughter Anna Kokoruda and her husband George of Raeford; three sons Paul Kokoruda of Raeford, Bill Kokoruda and his wife Donna of Columbus, Missouri, and Thomas Kokoruda and his wife Gail of Newport; eight grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Sandhills State Veteran's Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
She was born on November 25, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen A. Kokoruda and her son John Joseph Kokoruda.
She is survived by a daughter Anna Kokoruda and her husband George of Raeford; three sons Paul Kokoruda of Raeford, Bill Kokoruda and his wife Donna of Columbus, Missouri, and Thomas Kokoruda and his wife Gail of Newport; eight grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Sandhills State Veteran's Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Fred "Pete" Harris
Fred (Pete) Harris of Raeford died Monday, July 20, 2020 at FirstHeath Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst at the age of 77.
He was born in Hoke County on October 5, 1942, to the late Fred Gray Harris and Lillian Ruth Taylor Harris. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David Harris and two brothers Fred Gray (Bones) Harris Jr. and Jerry Odell Harris. He was a lifelong farmer in Hoke County and was also employed with Butterball, farming turkeys He loved to hunt, spend time at his Fox Pen, attend Fox Trials, and was a past Wagon Master and a lifetime member of the Hoke County Wagon Train for 59 years. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Raeford. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Agnes B. Harris of Raeford; his children, Jerry Harris (Pamela) of Raeford, Marie McBryde of Raeford, Dianne Monsour of Raeford, Debbie Ray (Bob) of Laurinburg, Darrell Dees (Patti) of Lumberton, Jack Capps of Roxboro, Jill Cannady (Mike) of Cary, Dean Capps of Rougemont, Barbie Coble (Mark) of Mississippi and Darlene Lumpkin (Mike) of Bahama; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Peggie Revels (Freddie) of Courtney, Linda Lane of East Bend, and Dusty Lineberry (Stanley) of East Bend.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hillcrest Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until noon.
The funeral will be held at noon at the church with Pastor Toby Neal and Pastor Stephen Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Hillcrest Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1533, Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
He was born in Hoke County on October 5, 1942, to the late Fred Gray Harris and Lillian Ruth Taylor Harris. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David Harris and two brothers Fred Gray (Bones) Harris Jr. and Jerry Odell Harris. He was a lifelong farmer in Hoke County and was also employed with Butterball, farming turkeys He loved to hunt, spend time at his Fox Pen, attend Fox Trials, and was a past Wagon Master and a lifetime member of the Hoke County Wagon Train for 59 years. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Raeford. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Agnes B. Harris of Raeford; his children, Jerry Harris (Pamela) of Raeford, Marie McBryde of Raeford, Dianne Monsour of Raeford, Debbie Ray (Bob) of Laurinburg, Darrell Dees (Patti) of Lumberton, Jack Capps of Roxboro, Jill Cannady (Mike) of Cary, Dean Capps of Rougemont, Barbie Coble (Mark) of Mississippi and Darlene Lumpkin (Mike) of Bahama; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Peggie Revels (Freddie) of Courtney, Linda Lane of East Bend, and Dusty Lineberry (Stanley) of East Bend.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hillcrest Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until noon.
The funeral will be held at noon at the church with Pastor Toby Neal and Pastor Stephen Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Hillcrest Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1533, Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
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