Katherine M. "Kitty" McDonald, 90 of Fayetteville, died Wed. March 13, 2013 at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.
The funeral will be held, Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Aaron Lakes Baptist Church with burial following in Cumberland Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are her daughter, Emma Lou Queen; a sister Frances Sills; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Stephen R. Sheffey
Stephen Ray Sheffey of 712 Myra Road went home to be with the Lord March 11, 2013 at his residence at the age of 51.
He was born in Germany on December 13, 1961. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sheffey. He graduated from Hoke High School where he was active in the late '70s and performed many solos with his trumpet. He was an avid magazine collector. He enjoyed long walks on the beach. He worked in the silk screening industry most of his life.
Survivors are his father, Robert S. Sheffey of Raeford; his brother, Bobby Sheffey and his wife, Nancy of Ponce Inlet, Florida; one niece, Miranda Sheffey of Ponce Inlet, Florida; one nephew, Sawyer Sheffey of Ponce Inlet, Florida; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Sandy Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Germany on December 13, 1961. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sheffey. He graduated from Hoke High School where he was active in the late '70s and performed many solos with his trumpet. He was an avid magazine collector. He enjoyed long walks on the beach. He worked in the silk screening industry most of his life.
Survivors are his father, Robert S. Sheffey of Raeford; his brother, Bobby Sheffey and his wife, Nancy of Ponce Inlet, Florida; one niece, Miranda Sheffey of Ponce Inlet, Florida; one nephew, Sawyer Sheffey of Ponce Inlet, Florida; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Sandy Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Sandy Grove United Methodist Church
Cemetery, 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Carrie L. Ferguson
Carrie Lee Ferguson, 79, of Raeford, died Thursday, March 7, 2013.
A graveside was held Thurs. Mar 14 at 2 p.m. in McLaughlin Chapel Church cemetery.
A graveside was held Thurs. Mar 14 at 2 p.m. in McLaughlin Chapel Church cemetery.
Priscilla B. Edens
Priscilla B. Edens, 50, of Raeford, died Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Billie; son, Samuel Brunson; stepson, Corey; stepdaughter, Katina Scurlock; mother, Martha Beatty; five sisters; four brothers; four stepgrandchildren; and two great-stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thurs. Mar.14 at 3 p.m. in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Mar. 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Survivors are: husband, Billie; son, Samuel Brunson; stepson, Corey; stepdaughter, Katina Scurlock; mother, Martha Beatty; five sisters; four brothers; four stepgrandchildren; and two great-stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thurs. Mar.14 at 3 p.m. in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Mar. 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Wade H Paul
Wade Hampton Paul, 80, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the home of his daughter.
He was born February 15, 1933 in Anson County, a son of the late William Isom Paul and Sarah Williams Paul. He was retired from Burlington Industries in Rockingham with 25 years of service and he and his late wife, Lena enjoyed spending time at the Rockingham Flea Market.
Surviving are his daughters, Teresa Dolak and Juanita Lear both of Lilesville; his grandchildren, Lori Dennis of Albemarle, Gary Lear of Polkton, Fretia Flinchum of Rockingham and Tanuya Boatwright of Lilesville; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Paul of Wadesboro; and his sisters-in-law, Matilda Paul of Wadesboro and Pauline Deese of Lilesville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lena Miller Paul on February 7, 2013 and by his brothers and sister, Phillip, Luther, Shorty, Linwood and Florence Paul.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends Tuesday one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of his daughter.
Memorials may be made to Reid Heart Center, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com
He was born February 15, 1933 in Anson County, a son of the late William Isom Paul and Sarah Williams Paul. He was retired from Burlington Industries in Rockingham with 25 years of service and he and his late wife, Lena enjoyed spending time at the Rockingham Flea Market.
Surviving are his daughters, Teresa Dolak and Juanita Lear both of Lilesville; his grandchildren, Lori Dennis of Albemarle, Gary Lear of Polkton, Fretia Flinchum of Rockingham and Tanuya Boatwright of Lilesville; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Paul of Wadesboro; and his sisters-in-law, Matilda Paul of Wadesboro and Pauline Deese of Lilesville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lena Miller Paul on February 7, 2013 and by his brothers and sister, Phillip, Luther, Shorty, Linwood and Florence Paul.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends Tuesday one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of his daughter.
Memorials may be made to Reid Heart Center, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com
Debbie A. Sharp
Debbie Andrews Sharp of Red Springs died, Thursday, March 7, 2013 in her home at the age of 53.
She was born in Middlesex County, Massachusetts on January 3, 1960 to Robert Victor Andrews and Mary Tena Farrell Andrews. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and attended jump school in Fort Benning, Georgia. She was a wonderful mother who enjoyed spending quality time with her family. Some of her other hobbies include water ballet, riding horses, karate, and gardening. She extended her education and received her degree as a License Practical Nurse.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Terry H. Sharp of Red Springs; a daughter, Lorraine S. Hardman and her husband Josh of Fayetteville; two sons, Robert J. Sharp of Red Springs, and Matthew R. Sharp of Red Springs; her parents, Robert V. and Mary Tena Farrell Andrews of Ashland, Massachusetts; her brothers, James Andrews and his wife Lynn of Framingham, Massachusetts, and Bobby Andrews of Ashland, Massachusetts; her sisters, Clare McDonald of Ashland, and Mary Tena Andrews of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; and a grandchild, Jennaveve Hardman of Fayetteville.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Burns officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Middlesex County, Massachusetts on January 3, 1960 to Robert Victor Andrews and Mary Tena Farrell Andrews. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and attended jump school in Fort Benning, Georgia. She was a wonderful mother who enjoyed spending quality time with her family. Some of her other hobbies include water ballet, riding horses, karate, and gardening. She extended her education and received her degree as a License Practical Nurse.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Terry H. Sharp of Red Springs; a daughter, Lorraine S. Hardman and her husband Josh of Fayetteville; two sons, Robert J. Sharp of Red Springs, and Matthew R. Sharp of Red Springs; her parents, Robert V. and Mary Tena Farrell Andrews of Ashland, Massachusetts; her brothers, James Andrews and his wife Lynn of Framingham, Massachusetts, and Bobby Andrews of Ashland, Massachusetts; her sisters, Clare McDonald of Ashland, and Mary Tena Andrews of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; and a grandchild, Jennaveve Hardman of Fayetteville.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Burns officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Grady L. Peeler Jr.
Grady L. Peeler, Jr. of Raeford died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Southeastern Hospice House at the age of 86.
He was born in Cleveland County on September 9, 1926 to the late Grady L. Peeler, Sr. and Novella Peeler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Townsend Peeler. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War, and various other tours before retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church, the Bob Lewis Sunday School Class, and The Shriner's of Raeford, and was chairman of the board of the Hillcrest Fire Department, and two-time past president of the Raeford Masonic Lodge #306. He was a member of Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his wife, Doris C. Peeler of Raeford; his son, Ron L. Peeler and his wife Jan of Bowling Green, Kentucky; two step-sons, Bill Almond of Raleigh, and Charles Almond and his wife Amiee of Wilmington; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 N. Main Street, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Adolph Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Cleveland County on September 9, 1926 to the late Grady L. Peeler, Sr. and Novella Peeler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Townsend Peeler. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War, and various other tours before retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church, the Bob Lewis Sunday School Class, and The Shriner's of Raeford, and was chairman of the board of the Hillcrest Fire Department, and two-time past president of the Raeford Masonic Lodge #306. He was a member of Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his wife, Doris C. Peeler of Raeford; his son, Ron L. Peeler and his wife Jan of Bowling Green, Kentucky; two step-sons, Bill Almond of Raleigh, and Charles Almond and his wife Amiee of Wilmington; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 N. Main Street, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Adolph Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Glenna E. O'Donnell
Glenna Elaine O'Donnell of Fayetteville died Monday, March 4, 2013 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 65.
She was born in Marion County, Indiana on July 15, 1947.
Glenna is survived by her husband of 26 years, Michael F. O'Donnell of Fayetteville; her daughters, Elizabeth Ruckman and Erin Freund; her brother, Daniel Hubble; and three grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Marion County, Indiana on July 15, 1947.
Glenna is survived by her husband of 26 years, Michael F. O'Donnell of Fayetteville; her daughters, Elizabeth Ruckman and Erin Freund; her brother, Daniel Hubble; and three grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Aline Thompson
Aline Thompson of Raeford died, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 88.
She was born in Dillon County, South Carolina on September 9, 1924 to the late Ernest Arnette and Vera Pearl Ellis Arnette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Thompson. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, sewing, and was devoted to reading the Bible and spending time with her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by her son, Charles Thompson and his wife Faye of Raeford; her daughter, Betty Jean Sheffield of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church, 379 W. Palmer Street.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Raynham Baptist Church Cemetery in Rowland.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born in Dillon County, South Carolina on September 9, 1924 to the late Ernest Arnette and Vera Pearl Ellis Arnette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Thompson. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, sewing, and was devoted to reading the Bible and spending time with her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by her son, Charles Thompson and his wife Faye of Raeford; her daughter, Betty Jean Sheffield of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church, 379 W. Palmer Street.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Raynham Baptist Church Cemetery in Rowland.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Ken Randleman
Kenneth (Ken) Minor Randleman, 74, formerly of Raeford, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Winston Salem.
A memorial service will be held Sat., Mar. 9 at 11 a.m. in Becks Baptist Church in Winston Salem.
Survivors are: wife, Lee Ann; daughter, Joy Randleman; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sat., Mar. 9 at 11 a.m. in Becks Baptist Church in Winston Salem.
Survivors are: wife, Lee Ann; daughter, Joy Randleman; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Leonard D. Thompson
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Leonard Donzie Thompson, 83, of Raeford, died Sunday, March 3, 2013.
Survivors are: sons, Jerry, Mike, Jeff Pixley; siblings; Beadie Wheeler, Marie, Katie Edelen, Kenneth; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Wed. Mar. 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake.
Visitation will be tonight, Mar 5 from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Survivors are: sons, Jerry, Mike, Jeff Pixley; siblings; Beadie Wheeler, Marie, Katie Edelen, Kenneth; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Wed. Mar. 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake.
Visitation will be tonight, Mar 5 from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Monday, March 4, 2013
William T. "Bill" Niven
William Thomas "Bill" Niven of Seven Lakes died Sunday, March 3, at ManorCare Health Services in Pinehurst following an illness. He was 84.
He was born July 29, 1928 in Raeford, a son of Julius Frank Niven and Minnie Mae McGill Niven.
He served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, and primarily flew fighter-interceptor aircraft including tours in Korea and Vietnam, before retiring as a Major.
Following his retirement he was appointed Civil Defense Director for Hoke County, a job that grew and changed during another career that ended with his retirement as Emergency Management Director. During that time, he established Hoke County's first EMS ambulance system.
Twice retired, he worked for more than 10 years as a reservist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, taking part in teams that responded to natural and other disasters primarily in the eastern United States. He was a Mason and Past Master of both the Raeford and West End lodges. He was a member of West End United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Tommie" Niven of the home; a son, William Thomas "Deuce" Niven II of Tabor City and wife Amy; a daughter, Lori "Gert" Wilder Niven of Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven nephews; and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robin Keith Niven; five brothers; four sisters; and a granddaughter.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in the Fellowship Hall at West End United Methodist Church, with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Won S. Namkoong. A committal service, with full military honors, will be held, at 4:30 p.m. at Raeford Cemetery in Raeford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565; Seven Lakes Emergency Med Services, 969 7 Lakes North, West End, NC 27376; or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born July 29, 1928 in Raeford, a son of Julius Frank Niven and Minnie Mae McGill Niven.
He served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, and primarily flew fighter-interceptor aircraft including tours in Korea and Vietnam, before retiring as a Major.
Following his retirement he was appointed Civil Defense Director for Hoke County, a job that grew and changed during another career that ended with his retirement as Emergency Management Director. During that time, he established Hoke County's first EMS ambulance system.
Twice retired, he worked for more than 10 years as a reservist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, taking part in teams that responded to natural and other disasters primarily in the eastern United States. He was a Mason and Past Master of both the Raeford and West End lodges. He was a member of West End United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Tommie" Niven of the home; a son, William Thomas "Deuce" Niven II of Tabor City and wife Amy; a daughter, Lori "Gert" Wilder Niven of Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven nephews; and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robin Keith Niven; five brothers; four sisters; and a granddaughter.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in the Fellowship Hall at West End United Methodist Church, with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Won S. Namkoong. A committal service, with full military honors, will be held, at 4:30 p.m. at Raeford Cemetery in Raeford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565; Seven Lakes Emergency Med Services, 969 7 Lakes North, West End, NC 27376; or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
R.B. Jones
R. B. Jones of Wilmington passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the age of 75.
He was born on July 30, 1937 in Rockingham. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Bert and Bertha Jones, and a sister, Dorothy Jones Hayes.
He is survived by a sister, Minnie Louise Carroll (Ken), a niece Shirley Honeycutt (Lloyd), nephew, James Hayes, and many great nieces and nephews.
The funeral was at Sunset Park Baptist Church in Wilmington on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 6 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Chris Wroten. Burial was at 1 p.m. Saturday at Raeford Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or donations in his memory to Sunset Park Baptist Church.
Share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 St. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 served the family.
He was born on July 30, 1937 in Rockingham. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Bert and Bertha Jones, and a sister, Dorothy Jones Hayes.
He is survived by a sister, Minnie Louise Carroll (Ken), a niece Shirley Honeycutt (Lloyd), nephew, James Hayes, and many great nieces and nephews.
The funeral was at Sunset Park Baptist Church in Wilmington on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 6 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Chris Wroten. Burial was at 1 p.m. Saturday at Raeford Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or donations in his memory to Sunset Park Baptist Church.
Share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 St. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 served the family.
Ashley C. Smith
Ashley Chuck Smith, 50, of 495 Doane Ranch Road, died Friday, March 1, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Janet; daughters, Elaina and Ashley; sister, Wendy Weaver; and two grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held Mon. Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. in Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.
Survivors are: wife, Janet; daughters, Elaina and Ashley; sister, Wendy Weaver; and two grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held Mon. Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. in Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.
James W. Bratcher
James W. "Dunk" Bratcher, 78, of Raeford, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Lannie; children; and grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Mon. Mar 4 at 3 p.m. in St. James Holiness Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Survivors are: wife, Lannie; children; and grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Mon. Mar 4 at 3 p.m. in St. James Holiness Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
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