Gilbert Tillman

Gilbert Tillman died March 10, 2023 at the age of 71.

He was born April 20, 1951.

He is survived by his children, Niokie Cunningham, Gilbert Tillman Jr., Gena Steven Oxendine, Terri Tillman Beck, Nicholas Tillman, April Ellis, and Michael McNeill; sister, Marlyn McAllister; brothers. Haywood Rivers and Emmanuel McAllister; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; along with a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at the Word of Life Temple. The visitation was at noon prior to the service.

Clyde Nettles Sr.

Clyde Nettles Sr. died March 23, 2023 at the age of 77.

He was born May 6, 1945.

Services are incomplete. Buie Funeral Home in Raeford is providing services.

Melissa Buschhardt

Melissa Ann Robinette Buschhardt of Raeford died March 21, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 54.

She was born in Scotland County on September 8, 1968 to Helen Robinette and the late Orville Robinette Jr.

She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, crafting, and spending time with her grandbabies.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Mike Buschhardt; three children, Christopher Buschhardt (Kaitlyn), Amber Trebat (Vincent), and Mikayla Buschhardt; her mother Helen Robinette; brother, Robbie Robinette III; sister Christy Johns (Michael); four grandbabies, Makenzie Buschhardt, Ian Trebat, Parker Buschhardt, and Alison Trebat; and several nieces and nephews.