Julian Butler

Julian David Butler Sr. of Raeford died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 87.

He was born in St. Pauls on July 31, 1934 to the late W.J. "Joe" Butler and Naomi Butler. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Alyssa Butler, two brothers, William J. Butler Jr., and Dr. James E. Butler. 

He served in the US Army from 1956 until 1960. He was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served on many committees and was an Elder Emeritus. He was also a member of the St. Pauls Jaycees. He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 404 in Raeford where he earned the Silver Beaver Award from the Cape Fear Council. He retired from Cape Fear Farm Credit as branch manager. He also retired from Eden Farms where he was a director with the building of Hoke/Robeson Cotton Gins.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joann McCormic Butler of Raeford; a son, David Butler and his wife Cheryl of Southern Pines; three grandchildren, Kristina Dennis and her husband Markus of St. Pauls, Hannah Butler of Southern Pines, and Joshua Butler of Southern Pines; one great-granddaughter, Paislee Ray-Dennis of St. Pauls; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Raeford Cemetery with CRE Herman Autry officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:

Raeford Presbyterian Church

Building Fund

P.O. Box 1570

Raeford, NC 28376

Teresa McCraney

Teresa Lynn McCraney of Raeford died Friday, September 10, 2021 at age 60.
She was born in Delaware on October 28, 1960. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert David McCraney.  
She is survived by two daughters, Tanya L. Wright and her husband Daniel of Raeford, and Amanda M. McCraney of Raeford: a son, Adam C. Van Allen of Stedman; seven grandchildren, Damion, Scarlet, Christopher, Darren, Tr'e, Amaya and, Jayden; a great-granddaughter, Everly; sisters, Connie Lindsay and her husband Donald of Raeford, Dianne Sinclair, and her husband Warren of Delaware, and Debra Weaver of Delaware; and a dear friend and cousin, Janet Medeiros of Delaware.
A memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Erik E. Cunningham

Erik Edward Cunningham of Raeford died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
He was born in California to the late Leonard Thomas Cunningham Jr. and Margaret Mary Foster Cunningham. 

He served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was employed with SunPath Industries in Raeford.
He was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Cunningham. 
He is survived by a sister, Alicia H. Colvin and husband Harold of Raeford; a brother, Leonard Thomas Cunningham III and his wife, Rosemary, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com