Mario Lamar Wilson

Mario Lamar Wilson died December 5, 2022 at age 36.
He was born September 25, 1986.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories his children Janareya Gillespie, Sean Nesbitt, Sanura Pipkin, Jordan Bridges, Jaliyah Smith, Jamir Smith, Ma'liyah Cogdell; parents: Janice McPhatter, Marlowe Cogdell; sisters: Michelle Wallace, Yaleka Currie-Kennedy, Angelica Lilly, Vanessa Lilly; brothers: Breslin Currie, Antoine Galberth, Travis Wilson, Brandon Lilly, Justin Lilly; aunts: Mary Cogdell, Ora McLean, Dorothy Galberth, Donetta Galberth; uncles: Micheal Cogdell, Sam Galberth, Gergory Galberth, along with a host of other family and friends.
Services are incomplete. In lieu of flowers please send all donations to Buie Funeral Home.

Effie Elizabeth Dockery

Effie Elizabeth Dockery died Monday, December 5, 2022 at age 79. She was born January 12, 1943. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. at Doby Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church.

Elizabeth Dean McKinney

Elizabeth Dean McKinney of Raeford died peacefully in her sleep December 5, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her family.  
She was born on February 28, 1956 to the late Eddie David Ammons and Hazel Louise Ammons. She retired as a pharmacy technician after 20 years at Matthews Health Mart in Clinton. She was a talented crafter and enjoyed making many things with her hands such as ornaments, jewelry, paintings, and stitchwork, to name a few. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and spent a lot of time with her family. She loved her home and enjoyed her time there.From her loving husband, "My life has changed without you, and my hope is that you rest in peace."
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dewayne McKinney Sr.; her children Barry Brewington, Jason Brewington, Christy Conaway, Dewayne McKinney Jr., and Kelly Cook; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her siblings, Deloris Simmons (Brent), Eddie Keith Ammons (Lori), Shelia Ann Brewington, Eugene Davis Ammons, Pamela Sue Pridgen (Terry).

Dale Bowman Blake

Dale Bowman Blake of Raeford died unexpectedly December 06, 2022 at age 68. He was born in Ozark, Alabama on March 20, 1954 to the late Horace T. and Evie Merle Blake.  
Upon graduation from Central Carolina Tech. College with an Associate degree in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering, he worked in electronics with several companies including Phillips Medical Systems before starting his career with the NC Department of Corrections. He retired as a Correctional Sergeant. 
He was a wonderful, Christ loving, hardworking, soft-hearted human. He enjoyed driving his red Tacoma, boating, anything to do with planes and flying. He once held a private pilot's license. One of his most favorite activities was working in his shed and around the yard so that he could then relax and nap in his recliner. He attended Living Faith Ministries and cherished Pastor Tex Deaton and the church family. 
He is survived by his wife Tammi, of 42 years and their three dogs, Pearl, Posey, and Max. Tammi loved him with all her heart and would often say that he was 'Almost a Saint' for putting up with her craziness, messy housekeeping, and constant habit of bringing home strays. Over the years, they had 16 dogs and 3 cats.
He and Tammi were everything to each other. In honor of Dale, please say your prayers and say “I love you” to all that need reminded. Life is short and every moment needs to be treasured.
In addition to Tammi, he is survived by two sisters, Sharon K. Branch (Randy) and Barbara Daniels (Charles) all of Raeford, and many nephews and nieces as well.
Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford. A graveside service will follow the visitation at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Tex Deaton officiating.