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Rufus "Buck" Willis died March 8, 2024 at the age of 72.
He was born March 26, 1951.
He is survived by his daughter: Sylvia De'Leon; step children: Angela Bender, Mark Bender, John Juarbe; granddaughters: Jessica Willis, Jovan Johnson; sisters: Mary Lee Willis, Barbara Ann Newman; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.
A celebration to honor his life and legacy will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Buie's Funeral Home chapel.
Daryel Lee Garnes of Raeford died March 3, 2024, peacefully in his sleep at home, at the age of 75.
He was born December 30, 1948 in Ohio to the late Harry and Joy Garnes.
He was drafted into the Army at the age of 18 and did two tours in Vietnam. He was a proud Purple Heart recipient among several other awards.
He was a hardworking man who always stood up for what he thought was right. He could make anyone laugh, and loved living life.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Garnes; son, Daryel Lee Garnes, Jr.; and old brother, David Garnes.
He is survived by his sons, Alex Garnes (Alicia) and Jeff Garnes (Thea); grandsons, Daryel Lee Garnes III, Ethan Garnes, Will Garnes, and Scott Garnes; two siblings, Debbie and Rick; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376. A service followed at 3 p.m with Reverend Dr. Michael Martin officiating. Burial was held in the Raeford Cemetery with full military honors.
James Houston Finch of Fayetteville died March 09, 2024 at the age of 94.
He was born June 5, 1929 in Wausau, Florida to the late Arthur Finch and Essie Griffin Finch.
He was a lifelong member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. He was a Korean and Vietnam War veteran and retired as a Sergeant First Class from the U.S Army. He served as a Civil Service employee for 20 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Byrd Finch; brothers, Junior Finch, McArthur Finch, and Kenneth Finch; sisters, Verdell McClendon, and Irene Slay; son, James H. Finch II; and granddaughter, Kimberly Finch.
He is survived by his three daughters, Deborah Philligin, Diane Taylor, and Gale Finch; grandchildren, Penny Philligin, Jennifer Philligin, Nathan Taylor, Brian Taylor, James H. Finch III, Justin T. Finch, and Adam Schneider; great grandchildren, Jordan Philligin, Simone Philligin, Dylan Philligin, Phillip Jones, Cassidy Taylor, Nolan Taylor, Max Taylor, Aiden Taylor, Austin Taylor, Gavin Taylor, Logan Taylor, and Henry Taylor; and one great-great grandchild, Paisley Philligin; siblings, Robert Finch, Elouise Bryant, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in the Galatia Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. A service will follow at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Herman Autry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.