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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Betty C. Jones
She is survived by a daughter, Tambra J James of Raeford; sons Timothy T. Jones of Raeford and Jonathan P. Jones of Jacksonville, Florida; and five grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service was held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Community United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Donnie Robinson officiating.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Virginia McNeill Maddry
Virginia Adams McNeill Maddry, 81, of Norfolk died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Windermere Nursing Center in Virginia Beach. She was born in Fayetteville to the late John Lawrence McNeill Sr. and Edna Adams McNeill.
She grew up in Raeford and lived most of her life in Norfolk. She was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church there.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Edna Evans McNeill Clark. Survivors include herson, Lawrence McNeill Maddry of Spotsylvania, Virginia; grandson, Brett Adams Maddry of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Dr. John Lawrence McNeill Jr. of Southern Pines; sister, Margaret Anne McNeill of Southern Pines; three nieces; and two nephews.
A graveside service will be held for family members on Sunday, November 1, at Raeford Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Douglas Kelley.
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments of Norfolk and Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford are serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the National Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.