Jerry Lytle

Jerry Thomas Lytle of Raeford died Thursday, July 27 2023 at Hospice House of Pinehurst, at the age of 82.

He lived in Raeford all of his life and was a member of Raeford Methodist Church.

He served in the Army between 1964 and 1970. He worked at Raeford Turkey Plant and Unilever in the past. He walked many a mile around Raeford and was a stranger to no one. 

He loved going to Hardee's, visiting with people, and telling stories about his past. He was always ready to tell a joke or story. He spent his last years living at Open Arms Retirement Center. He will be missed greatly by his family, but we all know he is happy to be reunited with them in Heaven now.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Cleveland Lytle and Mattie Thomas Lytle, as well as sisters Ruth Lytle Phillips, Martha Lytle Miller, Margaret Lytle Davis, Donnie Lytle McMillan, and Mary Lytle Smith; and a brother, Grover Cleveland Lytle Jr.  

He is survived by six nieces and two nephews.

A visitation was held from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, July 30 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford. The service followed at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment was in the Raeford City Cemetery.

Joanne Hendrix

Joanne Hamilton Hendrix of Raeford died at her home Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 92.

She was born in Hoke County on February 3, 193, to Joseph and Hazel Biggs Hamilton.

She received her education at Hoke County Schools and King's Business College in Charlotte. She was the bookkeeper/office manager for Raeford Auto Company (the Ford dealer) for almost twenty-five years. She served on various county boards throughout the years including Social Services and a governor appointed Supervisor with Hoke Soil and Water Conservation for twenty-seven years. She joined the family farming operation with her husband full-time during this time.

She was an active member of Raeford United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women serving on various committees in various capacities. She enjoyed bowling, reading, line-dancing, and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lacy Manus Hendrix.

She is survived by a daughter Hazel Ann Ross, and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Raeford Cemetery on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 with CRE Herman Autry officiating. The family received friends after the service at the cemetery.

The family would like to extend thanks to Hoke County Liberty Hospice for their care and attention.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to; Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 North Main Street, Raeford, N.C. 28376 or Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, P.O. Box 12584, Raeford, N.C. 28376.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Julia Hamulton

Julia Hamilton died July 25, 2023 at the age of 79.

She was born November 21, 1943.

She is survived by her children: Sandra Morrisey, Steve Hamilton, Edward Hamilton; along with a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of life was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30 at the Community Resource Building.