Stephanie Lueida Patillo-Grimes

Stephanie Lueida Patillo-Grimes died January 11, 2023 at the age of 56.

She was born on September 20, 1966 in Somerville, New Jersey to the late Austin Patillo and the late Betty-Jean Brown.

She graduated from Franklin High School in Somerville and attended Clayton State College in Georgia. She married the love of her life, Albert L. Grimes Jr., on November 30th, 1984, and to this union four children were born. She loved the Lord and was serious about her obedience to Him. Whenever she knew she had something to do, you could hear her say, "I have to be obedient!" She was a God-fearing selfless servant. 

She loved the Army life! After leaving California in 2009, the Grimes family was relocated to Raeford where they joined and served at The Harvest Church, the church they called home. She was a forerunner, she served as a Deaconness, usher and in the outreach ministry and she served wherever her hands was needed. She served at New Seasons Family Christian Center as well.  She accepted the challenge and answered the call to become a chaplain. She was ordained with the Warrior Family Ministries Chaplains and served with the Raeford Company for four years.

She was a dedicated supporter of the Raeford Disabled Veterans Association, Chapter 17 and to veterans. She spent her entire life giving back in any capacity that she could. She was employed for thirty-three years in Federal Service, mostly at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

She was very classy! No hair out of place and her nails were always complete. She was second to none in style and fashion. She enjoyed traveling and collecting designer handbags. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Austin Patillo Jr., Manwell Patillo and Bernard Patillo; and sisters Betty Patillo, Margo Patillo and Theresa McCray.

She is survived by her husband, Albert L Grimes Jr. of Raeford; children Latrice L. Grimes of Los Angeles, Callina L. Grimes of Fayetteville, Albert L. Grimes III of Raeford and Monique L. Grimes-Mwamba of Dover Delaware Airforce Base; grandchildren Kalani Washington, Kani Grimes, Kmarii Hudson, Mansiion Grimes and Faith Grimes; a sister, Barbara-Jean Brown Morrison of Atlanta; uncles Fred McCray Jr. and Dwight G. McCray; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Services have not been announced.

Franklin Webb

Franklin (Lin) Niven Webb died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his home with family after fighting cancer for five years. He was 70 years old.

He was born in Moore County on August 25, 1952 to the late Martin and Ann Webb.

He attended Hoke County High School and in January 1970, he was certified as an Eagle Scout. He served in the N.C. National Guard from 1970-1976. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Carolina Telephone Company as a service technician with 35 years of service.

He was known for his love of outdoors and his enthusiasm for hunting. He volunteered with the N.C. Hunters Safety to teach and mentor future hunters with the experience he gained from his years of being in the woods. He was also a natural photographer who captured his love of outdoors and wildlife in every photo he took.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Webb.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Gail Bowen Webb; his son Keith Webb and wife Erica of St. Paul's, his daughter Valerie Webb of Fayetteville; two grandsons, Conyer and Cameron Webb members of the U.S. Navy stationed in San Diego, CA; one brother Marty Webb and wife Linda of Raeford. His family also includes three nieces, one nephew, and four great-nephews.

A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Monday January 16, 2023 at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Wilhide officiating, directed by Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford. The family received friends after the service at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Bethel Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2128, Raeford, NC 28376.