Alma Durant

Alma Durant died October 1, 2024, and went home to rest with her Heavenly Father, at the age of 79.

She was born March 15, 1945.

She is survived by her daughter, Taura Dixon; granddaughters: Te'Era Southerland, Sha'tia Dixon, Tae'Neequa Dixon, Marlae Wilson; great granddaughter, Aubrey Bratcher; sister, Odessa McKinnon; brother, Alvin Butler; aunt, Retha Hardimon along with a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Buie's Funeral Home chapel. The celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at Silver Grove Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church.

Chelsea LaBombard

Chelsea Lynn LaBombard died Thursday, October 3, 2024, and went to be with the Lord, at the age of 14.

She was born January 20, 2010 in Cumberland County, North Carolina to Troy LaBombard and Carla Phillips.

She was always happy. She enjoyed riding horses, going to the beach, playing Sims and Roblox, shopping, and watching movies with her family. She also loved cooking and baking with her family, and her dog, Lady.

She is survived by her parents, Troy LaBombard and Carla Phillips; siblings, Christopher Winchester (Alyssa), Cody Phillips, and Caylee Maviki; grandparents, Kathy Taylor, Everett and Betty LaBombard; her aunt, Andrea Mclaurin (Harry); uncles, Jeff LaBombard (Laurie), David Winchester (Erica), Danny Winchester (Sheila); one nephew; three nieces; and many cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends.

John C. Caulder

John C. Caulder of Raeford died Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 88.

He was born November 18, 1935 to the late John and Mary Caulder.

He was a member of Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church. When he was well, he was very active and loved to sing with his wife in church. He loved his family, and spending time with his grandkids.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Caulder; and his son, Terry Caulder.

He is survived by his children, Debra Caulder Edwards (Joseph E.); Lisa Caulder Eubanks (Raphael); sisters, Shirley Odom (Willie Carl), Frances Tyner (Robert), and Carol Altman; grandchildren, Elizabeth Poirier (Matt), Mollie Edwards, Sarah Bureau, Kyle Goodman (Chelsey), and Zach Goodman (Judi); and nine great-grandchildren.

A visitation was held Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 1-2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Raeford 333 N. Main Street. A service followed at 2 p.m. with Pastor Terry Dooley officiating. Burial was in the Raeford Cemetery.