Linda Faye Hayes Melton of Raeford died June 23, 2023 at the age of 70.
She was born in Scotland County on September 28, 1952 to the late James Woodrow Hayes and Ethel Freeman Hayes.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Edward "Ches" Hayes, Helen H. King, Charles Linwood Hayes, and Jerry Hayes; and one granddaughter, Jessica Melton.
She was employed in the banking business and the Hoke County school systems.
She is survived by her brother, David Hayes (Patricia), of Red Springs; Grandsons, Scott Melton (Brittany) of Red Springs, Joey Melton (Sierra) of Raeford; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Peyton Melton of Red Springs and Mason Melton of Raeford; and two sisters in law, Sara Hayes of St. Pauls, and Lawanna Hayes, of Raeford.