Ricky Spenser

Ricky Spencer of Raeford died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst at the age of 66.
He was born on October 18, 1955, to the late Sam Spencer and Eva Cheek Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Kay Herring Spencer and his siblings, Johnny Spencer, Jimmy Spencer, and Rhonda Spencer Velevis. 

He was the owner and operator of Professional Concrete Finishing in Raeford.
He is survived by his children, Kevin Spencer of Raeford, Stephanie Stewart and Raeford, Timmy Spencer and his wife Jenny of Raeford, and Jason Spencer of Raeford; 12 grandchildren;  great-grandson; a brother, Bobby Spencer and his wife Betty of Raeford; two sisters, Linda Long and her husband Wilbert Barefoot of Raeford, and Kathy Johnson and her husband Terry of Raeford.
Visitation will be held 6-8 pm Tuesday at the home, 580 Noble Drive Raeford.
A graveside service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Raeford Cemetery.

Mary H. Miller

Mary Hunt Miller of Red Springs died Friday, January 14, 2022, at NC State Veteran's Nursing Home in Fayetteville at the age of 83. 
She was born in Robeson County on August 9, 1938, to the late Walter Hunt and Mary Revels Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband Tracy Miller, her son-in-law Eddie Chavis, and her granddaughter Asia Locklear. She was a member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church and retired from USDA and the Hoke County Tax Office where she was highly recognized.
The source of her joy came from her faith, family, and work. She settled into a career with the US Department of Agriculture. This job allowed her to pursue one of her passions as she promoted diversity and women within the USDA, and she specifically recruited American Indians to the work force. She also traveled to Puerto Rico to do some training.
She is survived by three daughters Vivian Miller Walker and her husband Jeffery Walker of Raeford, Linda Miller McNeill of Red Springs, and Beebie Miller Cummings and her husband Reverend Erdey Bee Cummings of Lumberton; six grandchildren, Kila, Fran, Shawn, Barrett, Timothy (Paul) and Ashley; 17 great- grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. 
Visitation will be held from noon until 1 pm Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Mt. Elim Baptist Church.921 Wilson Road, Red Springs.
The funeral will follow at 1 pm 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Dewey F. Inman

Dewey F. Inman of Raeford died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family at age 89.
He was born in Bladen County on January 21, 1932 to the late James D. Inman and Katie Cook Inman. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Raeford, and was a devoted follower of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh. Prior to moving back to Raeford, he and his wife Peggy, were former residents of Twin Harbor community in Mt. Gilead, where he was a well-respected neighbor and friend. One of his favorite pastimes was cruising the streets of Raeford on his red golf cart making him the "President of the Red Golf Cart Association." He was a proud supporter of the Hoke County Athletic Department. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Inman of Raeford; his children Debbie Sharpe and her husband Mitch of Southern Pines, Allan Inman and his wife Sandy of Knightdale, Rosemary Plummer and her husband Donald of Fayetteville, Keith Inman and his wife Kathy of Rockingham, Lisa Currie of Fayetteville,  Mike Cook and his wife Elaina of Raeford, and Sheri Thomas and her husband Brian of Greensboro;  12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Frances Howell of Laurinburg, and Doris Webb of Wallace.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Lee officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
First Baptist Church
333 North Main Street
Raeford, NC 28376
Or to the Hoke County Athletic Department
c/o HCHS / Gary Brigman
505 Bethel Road Raeford, NC 28376                                                  

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com