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Elizabeth M. Baldwin died March 25, 2024 at the age of 64.
She was born December 12, 1959.
She is survived by her children: Lamonrick Baldwin, Ebony France, Derek Baldwin, Kiara Awe; sisters: Doloris Billinger, Brenda Mack, Gloria Baldwin, Marva Baldwin; eight grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at the Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters.
Kimberly Ann Avina of Raeford died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the age of 57.
She was born December 3, 1966 in Cumberland County to Frances Wright Davis.
She was better known as Kim, Mom or Meme was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, crafting and tending to her animals.
You could always find her with a cup full of coffee by her side and more times than not, she would be outdoors enjoying the fruits of her labor.
She was preceded in death by her Son-in-law Philip Lee.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. She is survived by her beloved husband David Avina Jr. of Raeford; son Brandon Dyer and wife Lisandra of Raeford; daughter Tiffany Avina-Lee of Raeford; son David Avina III of Raeford; son Wyatt Avina of Raeford; grandchildren Layla Dyer, Annabelle Lee, Mason Lee and Colton Lee, all of Raeford. As well as many other relatives and friends whom she loved dearly.
As opposed to mourning her loss, may you think of her and smile when you see a flower, hear a windchime or have a cup of coffee.
Gloria Buie Virgil died March 21, 2024 at the age of 83.
She was born January 19, 1941.
She is survived by her sons Elvis Buie, Donnie Virgil, Marcus Virgil.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters.