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Tammy Thompson age, 55 went home to rest with her heavenly father on August 29, 2023.
She was born February 1, 1968.
She was preceded in death by her brother Travis Blue.
She is survived by her son, Aaron Thompson; parents: Walter and Earnestine Blue; brother, Bryant Blue along with a host of other family and friends.
A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Miracle Temple Holy Deliverance Church of God.
Janie Mae Bullard Jacobs of Raeford died August 29, 2023 at the age of 77.
She was born in Hoke County September 24, 1945 to the late Sunny and Blossie Bullard.
She was a member of Dundarrach Baptist Church. She loved to fish and take care of old people. She was a loving mother and cherished all her kids and grandkids.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ledbetter "Turkey" Jacobs, and her granddaughter, Hayley Jacobs.
She is survived by her children, Tony Jacobs (Mary), Beverly Jacobs, Betty Jacobs, Nicholas Jacobs (Leteshia Seals); grandchildren, Lexie Jacobs, Becky McDonald, Joseph Lewis, John Lewis, Patrick Monroe, Bianca Monroe, Santana Locklear, Brianna Jacobs, Bethany Jacobs, Madison Jacobs, and Nicholas Jacobs Jr.; and her loving great grans.
A visitation was held 2-4 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Dundarrach Baptist Church in Shannon. A service followed at 4 p.m. in the church. Burial was in the Dundarrach Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.
Online memorials may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.
Tom Pilkington of Raeford died September 2, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80.
He was born in Johnston County May 10, 1943 to the late Luther and Myrtle Pilkington.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Raeford. He joined the US Navy after high school where he served for four years and four months. After his service in the military, he went on to work for the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission as an enforcement officer where he retired after 26 years.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Gay Pilkington; four children, Aaron Pilkington (Jessica), Byron Pilkington, Jonathan Pilkington (Mindy), and Jordana Burchett (Robert); grandchildren, Kirk Pilkington, Oliver Pilkington, and Marissa Dougherty, one great-grandchild, Ember Dougherty; and three siblings, Bobby Pilkington (Georgia), Jane Batten, and Charles "Bo" Pilkington (Denise).
A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Raeford First Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tom Lee officiating. The interment will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Raeford. 333 N. Main St. Raeford, NC 28376, or the NC Wildlife Endowment Fund (252-985-8445). Online memorials may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.