Hazel Thomas Fitch, age 90, of Aberdeen died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at Scotia Village a Presbyterian Retirement home in Laurinburg.
She was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1922 and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1939. She attended Mars Hill Jr. College and Furman University graduating summa cum laude in 1945. She attended Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
She was one of the founding faculty members of Sandhills Community College. She began her 47 years of service in the Adult Basic Education Department in 1964 retiring in 2011 at age 88.
She dutifully served alongside of her husband as they ministered at Montrose Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia; Summersville Presbyterian Church, Summersville, West Virginia, Culdee Presbyterian Church, West End; and Shiloh and Bethel Presbyterian churches, Raeford. She served in Presbyterian Women's work in many capacities and as president of the North Carolina Presbyterian Women in 1974. Most recently she served as lay minister at Euphronia Presbyterian Church, Sanford, for 18 years retiring in October, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kemper Fitch, Jr., by her brothers, Robert WilsonThomas, Carleton Lee Thomas, and sister, Helen Virginia Thomas.
She is survived by her sons, William Kemper Fitch III and his wife, Carolyn of Asheboro, and Robert Thomas Fitchof Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren William Kemper Fitch IV and his wife Kelly of Dallas, Georgia, Cameron Walton Fitch of Dallas, Georgia; and great-grandson Cooper Walton Fitch of Dallas, Georgia. 6-8 p.m. at Fry-Prickett Funeral Home, 402 Saunders Street, Carthage. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 1002 North Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen with Keith Miller and Jonathan Wallace officiating.
Memorials may be made to Euphronia Presbyterian Church, 169 Euphronia Church Road, Sanford, NC 27330, or Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374, or Hospice of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
William C. Lupo
William Clyde Lupo of Lumber Bridge died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Mannor Care at the age of 81.
He was born in Robeson County on July 21, 1931 to the late Alfred Edgar Lupo and Lola Jane Scott Lupo. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was preceded in death by his brother, the Rev. Earl Lupo and his sister, Carolyn Miller.
He is survived by his sons, Bill Lupo and his wife Nancy of Lumber Bridge, Dustin Lupo and his fiancée Crystal Palmer of Fayetteville; his daughters, Joan L. Taylor and her husband Howard of Charlotte, Gail L. Calloway and her husband Larry of Raeford, Pat L. Gray and her husband Tony of Lumber Bridge, Cathy L. Stedman and her husband Danny of St. Pauls, and Lori L. Lowery and her husband Larry of St. Pauls; his brothers, David Lupo and his wife Betty Jean of St. Pauls, Gerald Lupo and his wife Jackie of Raeford, Wade Lupo of Aberdeen, Joe Lupo and his wife Linda of Fayetteville, Jimmy Lupo and his wife Barbara of Pinebluff; his sisters, Marilyn L. Norris and her husband Bill of Aberdeen, and Rae L. Bates and her husband Ted of Aberdeen; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Moore County, 181 A. Westgate Dr., West End, N.C. 27376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Robeson County on July 21, 1931 to the late Alfred Edgar Lupo and Lola Jane Scott Lupo. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was preceded in death by his brother, the Rev. Earl Lupo and his sister, Carolyn Miller.
He is survived by his sons, Bill Lupo and his wife Nancy of Lumber Bridge, Dustin Lupo and his fiancée Crystal Palmer of Fayetteville; his daughters, Joan L. Taylor and her husband Howard of Charlotte, Gail L. Calloway and her husband Larry of Raeford, Pat L. Gray and her husband Tony of Lumber Bridge, Cathy L. Stedman and her husband Danny of St. Pauls, and Lori L. Lowery and her husband Larry of St. Pauls; his brothers, David Lupo and his wife Betty Jean of St. Pauls, Gerald Lupo and his wife Jackie of Raeford, Wade Lupo of Aberdeen, Joe Lupo and his wife Linda of Fayetteville, Jimmy Lupo and his wife Barbara of Pinebluff; his sisters, Marilyn L. Norris and her husband Bill of Aberdeen, and Rae L. Bates and her husband Ted of Aberdeen; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Moore County, 181 A. Westgate Dr., West End, N.C. 27376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Mary N. Creech
Mary Nobles Creech of 3697 Red Springs Road died Monday, January 21, 2013 in her home at the age of 85.
She was born in Columbus County on October 4, 1927 to the late Willie Lee and Minnie Lee Nobles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Creech. She was a member of the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church and also attended Hillcrest Baptist Church where she was active in the Ladies Missions group for 10 years prior to her death. She was also a member of the Woodmen of the World, and the Home Extension Club in Raeford. She was a very loving woman who enjoyed caring and talking with others and tending to their needs. She also enjoyed, and was dedicated to selling Stanley Home Products.
She is survived by her sons, Larry Creech and his wife Kay of Wilmington, Greg Creech and his wife Susan of Red Springs, and Chris Creech and his wife Angie of Mooresville; her daughter, Barbara Lippard and her husband Dickie of Raeford; her brother, Onzie Nobles and his wife Thelma of Chadbourn; her sisters, Sarah Robinson of Whiteville, Emma Lee Edwards of Chadbourn, Sadie Hammonds of Chadbourn, and Martha Duncan and her husband, Grady of Chadbourn; 10 grandchildren, Tim, Kristi, Marianne, Scott, Amy, Katie, Emily, Megan, Alana, and Samuel; 8 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; four brothers-in-law, James Creech of Loris, South Carolina, Charles Creech of Lumberton, John Creech of Red Springs, and Bobby Creech of Red Springs; sisters-in-law, Frances Ray of Red Springs, and Eunice Nobles of Hallsboro; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 E. 4th Ave, Red Springs.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Walters, Jr. and the Rev. Barren Nobles officiating. Burial will be in the Alloway Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Columbus County on October 4, 1927 to the late Willie Lee and Minnie Lee Nobles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Creech. She was a member of the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church and also attended Hillcrest Baptist Church where she was active in the Ladies Missions group for 10 years prior to her death. She was also a member of the Woodmen of the World, and the Home Extension Club in Raeford. She was a very loving woman who enjoyed caring and talking with others and tending to their needs. She also enjoyed, and was dedicated to selling Stanley Home Products.
She is survived by her sons, Larry Creech and his wife Kay of Wilmington, Greg Creech and his wife Susan of Red Springs, and Chris Creech and his wife Angie of Mooresville; her daughter, Barbara Lippard and her husband Dickie of Raeford; her brother, Onzie Nobles and his wife Thelma of Chadbourn; her sisters, Sarah Robinson of Whiteville, Emma Lee Edwards of Chadbourn, Sadie Hammonds of Chadbourn, and Martha Duncan and her husband, Grady of Chadbourn; 10 grandchildren, Tim, Kristi, Marianne, Scott, Amy, Katie, Emily, Megan, Alana, and Samuel; 8 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; four brothers-in-law, James Creech of Loris, South Carolina, Charles Creech of Lumberton, John Creech of Red Springs, and Bobby Creech of Red Springs; sisters-in-law, Frances Ray of Red Springs, and Eunice Nobles of Hallsboro; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 E. 4th Ave, Red Springs.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Walters, Jr. and the Rev. Barren Nobles officiating. Burial will be in the Alloway Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Louis F. Lawson
Louis Franklin Lawson of 121 South College Street, Red Springs, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Woodhaven Nursing Home at the age of 78.
He was born in Robeson County on September 2, 1934 to the late Stephen Lawson and Dula Britt Lawson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Lawson. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.
Survivors are his son, Lewis "Teddy" Lawson and his wife Saundra of Lilesville; his daughter, Debra L. Osborne and her husband, Wayne of Red Springs; four grandchildren, Christina Sessoms and her husband Timmy, Denise Smith and her husband Ashley, Keisha Walker and her husband Brian, and Charity Cooke and her husband Keith; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Hannah Sessoms, Olivia Sessoms, Kasey Smith, Madison Walker, Makayla Cooke, Addison Cooke.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 E. 4th Ave, Red Springs.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Westside Baptist Church, 527 North Vance Street, Red Springs, with Pastor Randy Locklear officiating. Burial will be in the Alloway Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Robeson County on September 2, 1934 to the late Stephen Lawson and Dula Britt Lawson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Lawson. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.
Survivors are his son, Lewis "Teddy" Lawson and his wife Saundra of Lilesville; his daughter, Debra L. Osborne and her husband, Wayne of Red Springs; four grandchildren, Christina Sessoms and her husband Timmy, Denise Smith and her husband Ashley, Keisha Walker and her husband Brian, and Charity Cooke and her husband Keith; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Hannah Sessoms, Olivia Sessoms, Kasey Smith, Madison Walker, Makayla Cooke, Addison Cooke.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 E. 4th Ave, Red Springs.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Westside Baptist Church, 527 North Vance Street, Red Springs, with Pastor Randy Locklear officiating. Burial will be in the Alloway Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Roger W. Apthorp
Roger W. Apthorp, age 66, of Raeford, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born in Dunkirk, New York on October 28 1946, son of the late George W. and Joyce Collins Apthorp.
He lived in the Fredonia-Dunkirk, New York area for most of his life and was a graduate of Fredonia High School, Class of 1965. He joined the U.S. Air Force in July of 1965 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a pressman with Great Lakes Colored Printing in Dunkirk for 21 years, retiring in 1991. He was later employed with Anderson-Hiedel working out of Sarasota, Florida as Regional Manager-Supervisor of Maintenance in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
He is survived by his loving partner, Janet Pierce; one son, Todd W. Apthorp of Orlando, Florida.; one sister, Sharon Apthrop of Rochester, New York; his extended family, Virginia Kawaski (Scott) of Erie, Pennsylvania. and Jill Snow (Steven) of West End. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua Kawski (Christine) of California, Melissa and Jerrett Kawski, both of Erie, Rebecca Mazanowski (Joe) of North East and Brandi and Brook Snow of West End; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
At his request, no calling hours or services were observed. Arrangements were handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., Erie, PA 16510. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
He lived in the Fredonia-Dunkirk, New York area for most of his life and was a graduate of Fredonia High School, Class of 1965. He joined the U.S. Air Force in July of 1965 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a pressman with Great Lakes Colored Printing in Dunkirk for 21 years, retiring in 1991. He was later employed with Anderson-Hiedel working out of Sarasota, Florida as Regional Manager-Supervisor of Maintenance in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
He is survived by his loving partner, Janet Pierce; one son, Todd W. Apthorp of Orlando, Florida.; one sister, Sharon Apthrop of Rochester, New York; his extended family, Virginia Kawaski (Scott) of Erie, Pennsylvania. and Jill Snow (Steven) of West End. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua Kawski (Christine) of California, Melissa and Jerrett Kawski, both of Erie, Rebecca Mazanowski (Joe) of North East and Brandi and Brook Snow of West End; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
At his request, no calling hours or services were observed. Arrangements were handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., Erie, PA 16510. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Donna P. Everette
Donna Everette, 55, of Charlotte, formerly of Raeford, died January 11, 2013.
She is survived by three daughters, Tiffany Dukes, Krystale Ganda and Danielle Everette; seven grandchildren; her mother, Wilma Poe; sisters, Shirley Johnson and Lisa Poe; and a brother, Randy Poe.
The funeral will be private.
Wiseman Mortuary is serving the family.
She is survived by three daughters, Tiffany Dukes, Krystale Ganda and Danielle Everette; seven grandchildren; her mother, Wilma Poe; sisters, Shirley Johnson and Lisa Poe; and a brother, Randy Poe.
The funeral will be private.
Wiseman Mortuary is serving the family.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Buck Batton
Buck Batton, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 65.
He was born in Hoke County on December 30, 1947 to Horace Elbert Batton and Eva Mae Roberts Batton.
He is survived by his daughter, Ann Charles of Raeford; three sons, Johnny Batton (Ellen) of Chesnee, South Carolina, Neil Batton (Patsy Hunt) of Fairmont, and William A. Batton of Carthage; a sister, Virginia Willis of Raeford; a brother, Howard Batton (Barbara) of Raeford; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC, and other times at the home, 415 Midway Drive, Raeford, NC.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Parker United Methodist Church Cemetery with David Schuchard officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Hoke County on December 30, 1947 to Horace Elbert Batton and Eva Mae Roberts Batton.
He is survived by his daughter, Ann Charles of Raeford; three sons, Johnny Batton (Ellen) of Chesnee, South Carolina, Neil Batton (Patsy Hunt) of Fairmont, and William A. Batton of Carthage; a sister, Virginia Willis of Raeford; a brother, Howard Batton (Barbara) of Raeford; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC, and other times at the home, 415 Midway Drive, Raeford, NC.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Parker United Methodist Church Cemetery with David Schuchard officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Lawrence Woods Jr.
Lawrence Woods Jr., 73, of Raeford, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Margaret; children, Ronnie, Lawrence III, Vivian Locklear, Michelle Weel, Avejo; siblings, Henry, Rossvelt, Clarence, Delton, Donald, Albert, Rosabell, Jessiebell Hunt, Blondell Lowery, Dottie, Patricia Locklear; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wed. Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. in New Beginning Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 8 in Thompson's Funeral Home in Pembroke.
Survivors are: wife, Margaret; children, Ronnie, Lawrence III, Vivian Locklear, Michelle Weel, Avejo; siblings, Henry, Rossvelt, Clarence, Delton, Donald, Albert, Rosabell, Jessiebell Hunt, Blondell Lowery, Dottie, Patricia Locklear; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wed. Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. in New Beginning Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 8 in Thompson's Funeral Home in Pembroke.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Mary Humphrey
Mary Sue Page Humphrey of Shannon died Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center at the age of 83.
She was born in Walton County, Georgia on October 30, 1929 to the late John Roy Page and Mary Lou Davis Page. She graduated high school in Rome, Georgia and enrolled at Meredith College in Raleigh. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion in 1950 and married 10 days later Donald Hugh Humphrey, a graduate of N.C. State, who would be her best friend for the next 54 years. They raised three sons on the family farm in Shannon where she ran the household and a considerable garden.
Her love for the Lord and His service led her to the Red Springs Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, senior youth leader, women of the church officer and honorary life member. She loved the South, classical music, books, gardening, her children and grandchildren, who knew her as Mama Sue.
Her love of education led her to substitute and run the study hall at Red Springs High School for several years. Later, she taught adult high school education classes through Robeson Community College for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don.
Survivors are her sons, James Steven Humphrey of Durham, Michael Davis Humphrey and his wife, Deborah of Shannon, and John Randall Humphrey of Lumberton; grandchildren, Melissa H. Newhall and her husband, Scott, Joseph Nathaniel "Nathan" Humphrey, Kaitlyn V. Humphrey; great grandchildren, Alexander Scott Newhall and Michael Benjamin Newhall; and numerous cousins.
The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Red Springs Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael McGehee officiating. Burial was in the Alloway Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Red Springs Presbyterian Church, 115 North Vance Street, Red Springs, NC 28377.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Walton County, Georgia on October 30, 1929 to the late John Roy Page and Mary Lou Davis Page. She graduated high school in Rome, Georgia and enrolled at Meredith College in Raleigh. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion in 1950 and married 10 days later Donald Hugh Humphrey, a graduate of N.C. State, who would be her best friend for the next 54 years. They raised three sons on the family farm in Shannon where she ran the household and a considerable garden.
Her love for the Lord and His service led her to the Red Springs Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, senior youth leader, women of the church officer and honorary life member. She loved the South, classical music, books, gardening, her children and grandchildren, who knew her as Mama Sue.
Her love of education led her to substitute and run the study hall at Red Springs High School for several years. Later, she taught adult high school education classes through Robeson Community College for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don.
Survivors are her sons, James Steven Humphrey of Durham, Michael Davis Humphrey and his wife, Deborah of Shannon, and John Randall Humphrey of Lumberton; grandchildren, Melissa H. Newhall and her husband, Scott, Joseph Nathaniel "Nathan" Humphrey, Kaitlyn V. Humphrey; great grandchildren, Alexander Scott Newhall and Michael Benjamin Newhall; and numerous cousins.
The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Red Springs Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael McGehee officiating. Burial was in the Alloway Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Red Springs Presbyterian Church, 115 North Vance Street, Red Springs, NC 28377.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Jasper F. Canady
Jasper Frederick Canady, 77, of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville.
He worked for 40 years at Burlington Mills in Raeford. He was a lieutenant with the Gray's Creek Fire Department.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years, Frances Canady; four daughters, Donna Canady, Betty Ann Westbrook and her husband William, Penny Canady, and Teri Ludwig; three grandchildren, Allison Suggs, Jeremy Suggs, and Molly Westbrook; four grandchildren, Taylor Carter, Aidan Suggs, Hunter Suggs, and Preston Suggs; and a brother, Herman Canady, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Green Springs Baptist Church in Parkton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
He worked for 40 years at Burlington Mills in Raeford. He was a lieutenant with the Gray's Creek Fire Department.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years, Frances Canady; four daughters, Donna Canady, Betty Ann Westbrook and her husband William, Penny Canady, and Teri Ludwig; three grandchildren, Allison Suggs, Jeremy Suggs, and Molly Westbrook; four grandchildren, Taylor Carter, Aidan Suggs, Hunter Suggs, and Preston Suggs; and a brother, Herman Canady, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Green Springs Baptist Church in Parkton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Flora E. Finkley
Flora E. Finkley, 85, of Raeford, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012.
Survivors are: son, Harry; daughters, Doreatha Purcell, Flora Johnson and Sheila Mitchell.
The funeral was held Wed. Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. in Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in church cemetery.
Survivors are: son, Harry; daughters, Doreatha Purcell, Flora Johnson and Sheila Mitchell.
The funeral was held Wed. Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. in Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in church cemetery.
Carolyn J. Baker
Carolyn Juanita Baker, 54, of 212 Neill Sinclair Rd. died Monday, December 31, 2012.
Survivors are her daughters, LaChey Baker Green and Takisha Baker; sisters Debbie Baker and Edna Kearns; brothers William Campbell and Mitchell; and two grandchildren.
The funeral was held Mon. Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at M. Rouse Jr Community Resource Center. Burial was in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Survivors are her daughters, LaChey Baker Green and Takisha Baker; sisters Debbie Baker and Edna Kearns; brothers William Campbell and Mitchell; and two grandchildren.
The funeral was held Mon. Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at M. Rouse Jr Community Resource Center. Burial was in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Gertrude C. Johnson
Gertrude Cottingham Johnson of Garland, Texas peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 30, 2012.
She was born in Dillon, South Carolina on April 28, 1918. She grew up in , and Rockingham, Raeford, and Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Johnson Jr.; her parents; her brothers, Worth Cottingham, Bill Cottingham, Thomas Cottingham and Ira Cottingham; and her sisters, Ann Green and Delia Shaw. She was a past member of Calvary Baptist Church and a current member of First Baptist Church of Garland.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Charles T. Johnson and Sharon of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Beverly Panasik and Carl of Garland, and John P. Johnson and Anita of Midlothian, Virginia; her brother, Tracy Thomas Cottingham Jr. of Fayetteville; six grandchildren and their spouses, Daniel Johnson of Lexington, South Carolina, Bradley Johnson and Monica of Staunton, Virginia, Katherine Bishop and Chris of Richmond, Virginia, Kristin Butler and Matthew of Dallas, Texas, Alison Panasik of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ryan Panasik of Garland; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin Johnson of Lexington, South Carolina, Everett and Pyper Johnson of Staunton, Virginia, and Barrett Butler of Dallas, Texas.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Philippi Presbyterian Church, 2800 Philippi Church Road, Raeford with CLP Herman Autry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Online memorials may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Dillon, South Carolina on April 28, 1918. She grew up in , and Rockingham, Raeford, and Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Johnson Jr.; her parents; her brothers, Worth Cottingham, Bill Cottingham, Thomas Cottingham and Ira Cottingham; and her sisters, Ann Green and Delia Shaw. She was a past member of Calvary Baptist Church and a current member of First Baptist Church of Garland.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Charles T. Johnson and Sharon of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Beverly Panasik and Carl of Garland, and John P. Johnson and Anita of Midlothian, Virginia; her brother, Tracy Thomas Cottingham Jr. of Fayetteville; six grandchildren and their spouses, Daniel Johnson of Lexington, South Carolina, Bradley Johnson and Monica of Staunton, Virginia, Katherine Bishop and Chris of Richmond, Virginia, Kristin Butler and Matthew of Dallas, Texas, Alison Panasik of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ryan Panasik of Garland; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin Johnson of Lexington, South Carolina, Everett and Pyper Johnson of Staunton, Virginia, and Barrett Butler of Dallas, Texas.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Philippi Presbyterian Church, 2800 Philippi Church Road, Raeford with CLP Herman Autry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Online memorials may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Geraldine B. Williams
Geraldine Bruton Williams, born July 6, 1926, died on January 1, 2013.
She was an active member of Bensalem Presbyterian Church in Eagle Springs, where she shared her musical talents with many families and friends. Many people remember Geraldine for her beautiful voice that graced many special events in her friends lives. She received a Honorary Life Membership for her involvement in the church. She also enjoyed traveling and was talented in various arts and crafts. She and James also enjoyed years of square dancing with their group of "Yellow Rockers." "Mema's Kitchen" was always the gathering place for a delicious Sunday lunch or an afternoon snack.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James L.Williams, Jr. of Candor; parents, E. W. Bruton and Florence Clark Bruton of Jackson Springs; four sisters, Mary Stallings, Juanita Capers, Edna Ruth Causey, and Jeanette Crawley; two brothers, Henry Bruton and William Bruton; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She is survived by her four children, Carolyn Futrell and Nicky of Candor, Bobby Williams and Helen of Eagle Springs, David Williams of Candor, Chris Williams and Sundee of Candor; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and two nephews, Ski and Mike Capers.
Visitation will be Friday, January 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Bensalem Presbyterian Church. A burial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at Bensalem Presbyterian Church. Other times, the family will gather at the home in Candor.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Bensalem Presbyterian Church, PO Box 157, Eagle Springs, NC 27242.
The family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star. Online condolences may be made at www.phillipsfh.com.
She was an active member of Bensalem Presbyterian Church in Eagle Springs, where she shared her musical talents with many families and friends. Many people remember Geraldine for her beautiful voice that graced many special events in her friends lives. She received a Honorary Life Membership for her involvement in the church. She also enjoyed traveling and was talented in various arts and crafts. She and James also enjoyed years of square dancing with their group of "Yellow Rockers." "Mema's Kitchen" was always the gathering place for a delicious Sunday lunch or an afternoon snack.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James L.Williams, Jr. of Candor; parents, E. W. Bruton and Florence Clark Bruton of Jackson Springs; four sisters, Mary Stallings, Juanita Capers, Edna Ruth Causey, and Jeanette Crawley; two brothers, Henry Bruton and William Bruton; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She is survived by her four children, Carolyn Futrell and Nicky of Candor, Bobby Williams and Helen of Eagle Springs, David Williams of Candor, Chris Williams and Sundee of Candor; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and two nephews, Ski and Mike Capers.
Visitation will be Friday, January 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Bensalem Presbyterian Church. A burial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at Bensalem Presbyterian Church. Other times, the family will gather at the home in Candor.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Bensalem Presbyterian Church, PO Box 157, Eagle Springs, NC 27242.
The family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star. Online condolences may be made at www.phillipsfh.com.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Clemateen H. Britt
Clemateen Harden Britt of 310 West Third Ave died Saturday, December 29, 2012 in her home at the age of 71.
She was born in Robeson County on April 17, 1941 to the late Dolan and Lula Edwards Harden. She was preceded in death by her son Wayne White; a brother, Talmadge Harden; and sisiters, Hazel Haire and Kathleen Hales. She attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Raeford. She retired from Cheseborough-Ponds in Raeford. She loved to cook and carry food to her neighbors and work in the garden. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and neighbor. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors are her husband, Robert Britt; daughters, Carolyn Deese (Dennis) of Englewood, Colorado, and Teresa Dean of Pinebluff; sons, Ronnie Haynes (Julie) of Troy, and George Haynes of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a brother Delton Harden (Juanita) of Raeford; three sisters, Ernestine Hinson (Frank) of Raeford, Geraldine Garrett of Livingston, Tennessee, and Carrie Jacobs (Harold) of Lumberton.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Church of God of Prophecy, 913 West Prospect Ave, Raeford, with Pastor Randall Snead officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Robeson County on April 17, 1941 to the late Dolan and Lula Edwards Harden. She was preceded in death by her son Wayne White; a brother, Talmadge Harden; and sisiters, Hazel Haire and Kathleen Hales. She attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Raeford. She retired from Cheseborough-Ponds in Raeford. She loved to cook and carry food to her neighbors and work in the garden. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and neighbor. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors are her husband, Robert Britt; daughters, Carolyn Deese (Dennis) of Englewood, Colorado, and Teresa Dean of Pinebluff; sons, Ronnie Haynes (Julie) of Troy, and George Haynes of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a brother Delton Harden (Juanita) of Raeford; three sisters, Ernestine Hinson (Frank) of Raeford, Geraldine Garrett of Livingston, Tennessee, and Carrie Jacobs (Harold) of Lumberton.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Church of God of Prophecy, 913 West Prospect Ave, Raeford, with Pastor Randall Snead officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
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