Hardin Busby Crouch, 89, was born June 7, 1931, to Chesley and Mary Ina Crouch in Hoke County. He departed this world Friday, July 24, 2020, to be with the love of his life, Juanita Crouch, who preceded him in death by only 3 months and 10 days. They were married for 36 years. He grew up in the Ashley Heights community and was a proficient farmer. He could grow anything. He was an avid fisherman and moved to Topsail Beach when he retired in 1981. Once he met Juanita, his life truly began.
He had a full life and many family members, including his brothers, Ernest Crouch (Southern Pines) and Chesley Crouch Jr., who preceded him in death, along with two children, Dale Crouch (son) and Robin Crouch (daughter), and his sisters, Bucilla Corbett and Cora Lee Hodgson.
He is survived by his daughters, Gail Hardin (Keith) of Carthage and Beth Lewis (Danny) of Hampstead; sons, Tony Morris and Andy Morris (Toy), both of Hampstead; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A small memorial service for him and Juanita (COVID-19 delayed) will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 31, at Andrews Mortuary, Hampstead. Thank you for wearing masks, as social distancing will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Hardin's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Ted P. Chappell
Ted P. Chappell of West End died Monday, July 27, 2020 at Penick Village, in Southern Pines at the age of 82.
He was born in Chowan County to the late Beecher P. Chappell and Eula H. Chappell. While he was a small boy, he moved to the farming community of Belvidere in Perquimans County. He graduated from Perquimans High School in 1956. He participated in baseball, football and track. He also drove a school bus, earning a big salary of $18 a month.
He attended East Carolina and played baseball. He was married to Sarah Sutton, his high school and college sweetheart for 61 years. Upon graduation, he moved to Cumberland County and began teaching and coaching at Seventy-First High School.
He was Director of Transportation for Cumberland County School from 1971-1993. After retiring, he served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. He loved young people and his motto was, "It Matters to This One."
He was a member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder, Deacon, and choir member and assisted with the Galatia Food Pantry.
He was born in Chowan County to the late Beecher P. Chappell and Eula H. Chappell. While he was a small boy, he moved to the farming community of Belvidere in Perquimans County. He graduated from Perquimans High School in 1956. He participated in baseball, football and track. He also drove a school bus, earning a big salary of $18 a month.
He attended East Carolina and played baseball. He was married to Sarah Sutton, his high school and college sweetheart for 61 years. Upon graduation, he moved to Cumberland County and began teaching and coaching at Seventy-First High School.
He was Director of Transportation for Cumberland County School from 1971-1993. After retiring, he served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. He loved young people and his motto was, "It Matters to This One."
He was a member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder, Deacon, and choir member and assisted with the Galatia Food Pantry.
Surviving are his wife Sarah, his daughters, Susan and Tricia (Wood) and husband Jimmy, grandchildren Madelyn, Hunter, Leah and Delaney, Brother Jimmy Chappell and his wife Ann.
Due to COVID, a private service will be held with Reverend Brett Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A video of the service will be shared at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Galatia Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Due to COVID, a private service will be held with Reverend Brett Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A video of the service will be shared at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Galatia Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Rachel Dees
Rachel Jennie Evlyn Wright Dees was born on June 12, 1930. She died Monday, July 27, 2020.
The most important things in this world to her were God, her children and grandchildren, and her work. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred Whitley Wright and Lola Viola Wright. Also preceding her in death were Bill Dees, her husband of 46 years, and all of her siblings, Nelton Wright, Helen Grooms, Willie Wright, Daniel Wright, Lib Bundy, EJ Wright and Nellie McBryde, and a much-loved grandson William Christopher (Chris) Clark.
Surviving are her four children Anita McMillan and husband Jimmy, Lewis Dees and wife Gwen, Sheryl Kilby and husband Bobby, Dale Dees and wife Jeannie; six grandchildren, Scott Kilby (Mary), Rachel Bello (Kevin), Jeff McMillan (Brittany), Whitney Denelsbeck (Leo), Jenny Taylor (Brooks), Lewis Dees, III (Jessica); and 10 great-grandchildren, Kalyn, Carson, McKinley, Rosalie, Remy, Gunner, Aiden, Logan, Mason and Catherine.
Visitation 10-11a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Visitation 10-11a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
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