Marcella Northcutt, 82, of Raeford, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.
Survivors are: children, Eunice McPhatter, Stanley, Shirley and Evangenlena; sisters, Hattie Cameron and Bessie McPhatter; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in New Jerusalem Holiness Church in McCain.
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Monday, November 11, 2013
Johnny S. Allen
Johnny Sylvester Allen, 71, of Raeford, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013.
He was an Army veteran.
Survivors are: daughters, Barbara Moore, Alyssa Blevins and Tracey Deskin; sons, Michael and Johnny; and 16 grandchildren.
The graveside service will be held Thurs. Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.
He was an Army veteran.
Survivors are: daughters, Barbara Moore, Alyssa Blevins and Tracey Deskin; sons, Michael and Johnny; and 16 grandchildren.
The graveside service will be held Thurs. Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Lela McKeithan Butler
Lela McKeithan McDowell Butler, age 94, passed away November 1, 2013 in Apex. She was born September 29, 1919 in Hoke County, daughter of Neil Archie and Sara Elizabeth (Hart) McKeithan.
She worked as a teacher before her retirement where she taught in both the Apex and Fuquay-Varina school districts. She enjoyed playing bridge and bingo, and also enjoyed doing needlework.
She is survived by her daughter Lynne Bridger; a son Donald McDowell; three grandsons Travis, Kevin, and Justin Bridger; two great-grandchildren; her sister Eunice Mottley; and brother Cecil McKeithan. She was preceded in death by her two husbands Melvin McDowell and W. Gordon Butler.
A graveside service was held Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Apex Cemetery. .
Condolences may be sent to www.apexfuneral.net
She worked as a teacher before her retirement where she taught in both the Apex and Fuquay-Varina school districts. She enjoyed playing bridge and bingo, and also enjoyed doing needlework.
She is survived by her daughter Lynne Bridger; a son Donald McDowell; three grandsons Travis, Kevin, and Justin Bridger; two great-grandchildren; her sister Eunice Mottley; and brother Cecil McKeithan. She was preceded in death by her two husbands Melvin McDowell and W. Gordon Butler.
A graveside service was held Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Apex Cemetery. .
Condolences may be sent to www.apexfuneral.net
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Carnell Jacobs
Carnell Jacobs, 62 of 3518 Balfour Road, Red Springs died Sunday, November 3, 2013 in his home.
Survivors are: wife, Lois Jacobs; daughters, Angie Martney of Hamlet and Tammy Bridgeman and her husband Mike of Laurel Hill; brothers, Muril Jacobs, Perry Jacobs, Terry Chavis all of Maxton and Ronnie Jacobs of Raeford; sisters, Christine Henderson, Karinta Caprun, Mary Elizabeth Walsh, Loretta Jacobs and Pamela Jacobs all of Red Springs, Nevelyn Locklear of Raeford, and Ramona Parker of Maxton; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held Thursday, November 7 at 2 p.m. in South Hoke Baptist Church in Red Springs with the Rev.'s Ernest Goins, Hubbard Lowery and Willie Jacobs officiating. Burial will in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Red Springs.
Survivors are: wife, Lois Jacobs; daughters, Angie Martney of Hamlet and Tammy Bridgeman and her husband Mike of Laurel Hill; brothers, Muril Jacobs, Perry Jacobs, Terry Chavis all of Maxton and Ronnie Jacobs of Raeford; sisters, Christine Henderson, Karinta Caprun, Mary Elizabeth Walsh, Loretta Jacobs and Pamela Jacobs all of Red Springs, Nevelyn Locklear of Raeford, and Ramona Parker of Maxton; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held Thursday, November 7 at 2 p.m. in South Hoke Baptist Church in Red Springs with the Rev.'s Ernest Goins, Hubbard Lowery and Willie Jacobs officiating. Burial will in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Red Springs.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Wilson McNeill
Wilson McNeill, 65, of Raeford, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Helen; Children, Lynette and Erica McKenzie, Neicy, Damon, Yutako and Wilson Jr.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sun. Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in Jackson Funeral Home in Laurinburg.
Viewing will be Sat. Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Survivors are: wife, Helen; Children, Lynette and Erica McKenzie, Neicy, Damon, Yutako and Wilson Jr.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sun. Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in Jackson Funeral Home in Laurinburg.
Viewing will be Sat. Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Ross Miller
Ross Miller of Raeford died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Woodlands Nursing Home in Fayetteville at the age of 57.
He was born in Moore County on January 11, 1956 to the late Henry Miller and Lillian Oldham Miller.
Survivors are one brother Bruce Miller (Marilyn Bowen) of Raeford and one niece Krystal Miller of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Antioch Community Church 8198 Red Springs Road, Red Springs with Pastor Jimmy Bullard officiating. Burial will be in the Saunder's Family Cemetery, 522 Cope Road Red Springs.
He was born in Moore County on January 11, 1956 to the late Henry Miller and Lillian Oldham Miller.
Survivors are one brother Bruce Miller (Marilyn Bowen) of Raeford and one niece Krystal Miller of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Antioch Community Church 8198 Red Springs Road, Red Springs with Pastor Jimmy Bullard officiating. Burial will be in the Saunder's Family Cemetery, 522 Cope Road Red Springs.
John W. Rockholt
John Wesley Rockholt of Raeford died Monday, October 28, 2013 at the age of 56.
He was born in Hoke County November 12, 1956 to the late Craig Wesley Rockholt Jr. and Mamie Frances Hendrix Rockholt. He was employed with Burlington Industries for many years.
He is survived by his son, Brian Rockholt of Raeford; a daughter Amber R. O'Berry and her husband Dwayne of Raeford and their mother Sheree Quick of Raeford; his companion, Alice Wachter of Aberdeen; a sister, Wanda Sims and her husband Jim of Jacksonville, Arkansas; five brothers, Joe Rockholt and his wife Pilar of of Raeford, Mack Rockholt and his wife Rhonda of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jim Rockholt and his wife Dana of Collinsville, Oklahoma, George Rockholt and his wife Linda of Raeford, and Sam Rockholt of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Alyssa Rockholt, Joshua O'Berry, Aubrey O'Berry, and Abigail O'Berry.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Jesus Christ Family Worship, 2295 North Horace Walters Road, Raeford.
He was born in Hoke County November 12, 1956 to the late Craig Wesley Rockholt Jr. and Mamie Frances Hendrix Rockholt. He was employed with Burlington Industries for many years.
He is survived by his son, Brian Rockholt of Raeford; a daughter Amber R. O'Berry and her husband Dwayne of Raeford and their mother Sheree Quick of Raeford; his companion, Alice Wachter of Aberdeen; a sister, Wanda Sims and her husband Jim of Jacksonville, Arkansas; five brothers, Joe Rockholt and his wife Pilar of of Raeford, Mack Rockholt and his wife Rhonda of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jim Rockholt and his wife Dana of Collinsville, Oklahoma, George Rockholt and his wife Linda of Raeford, and Sam Rockholt of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Alyssa Rockholt, Joshua O'Berry, Aubrey O'Berry, and Abigail O'Berry.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Jesus Christ Family Worship, 2295 North Horace Walters Road, Raeford.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Rosa M. Gibson
Rosa Mae Gibson Jones, 80, of 110 Texanna Lane, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013.
Survivors are: daughters, Rosa Hubbard and Jeanette; son, Wardell; sisters, Fannie Monroe, Daisey McFadyen, Annie Hollingsworth and Willie Lindsey; brother, James Gibson; three grandchildren; and sixgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tues. Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Viewing will today, Oct. 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Survivors are: daughters, Rosa Hubbard and Jeanette; son, Wardell; sisters, Fannie Monroe, Daisey McFadyen, Annie Hollingsworth and Willie Lindsey; brother, James Gibson; three grandchildren; and sixgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tues. Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Viewing will today, Oct. 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Rodoregus McNatt
Rodoregus McNatt, 36, of Raeford, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.
Survivors are: mother, Willie; father, James; sisters, Lisa Kelly, Sheerice Best, Shirley, Francine and Erika; and brother, James.
The funeral was held Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Friendship Grove FWB Church. Burial was in Hoke County Community Cemetery.
Survivors are: mother, Willie; father, James; sisters, Lisa Kelly, Sheerice Best, Shirley, Francine and Erika; and brother, James.
The funeral was held Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Friendship Grove FWB Church. Burial was in Hoke County Community Cemetery.
Albert Capitano
Albert Capitano, 66, of Raeford, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013.
Survived by: two aunts and many cousins.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Survived by: two aunts and many cousins.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Alan S, Yanotka
Alan S. Yanotka, 67, of Raeford, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. He was an Army veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Karen; daughters, Ginger, Tracie andCorrina; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville.
Survivors are: wife, Karen; daughters, Ginger, Tracie andCorrina; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Daniel H. Hales
Daniel Howard Hales, formerly of Raeford and Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in sleep Monday night, October 21, 2013 at his home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He is survived by his son Chance Hales of San Carlos, California; his mother Joyce and stepdad Doug Wilson, of Cocoa Beach; his dad, Danny Hales of Harrisonburg; his brother, Mark Hales of Oakbrook, Virginia; and two step-brothers, Matthew Hales of Holly Springs, and Conrad Wilson of Cocoa Beach. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was passionate about the things he enjoyed in life. He thoroughly loved and cherished his "touring group" family.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Raeford Cemetery. Crumpler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was passionate about the things he enjoyed in life. He thoroughly loved and cherished his "touring group" family.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Raeford Cemetery. Crumpler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Doris Barefoot Skinner
Doris Virginia Barefoot Skinner, 80, of Kernersville, went home to be with her Lord October 10, 2013.
A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Lizzie Lee Faircloth and James Thomas Barefoot.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years Charles Edward Skinner of the home; her son Ronnie Skinner and Crystal of High Point; her sister Edna Hiatt of Yadkinville; brothers, Ernest Barefoot and Lannie, James R. Barefoot and Betty, and Wilbert Barefoot and Linda all of Raeford; and numerous extended family members, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside funeral celebrating her life was held at 1 p.m. Sunday October 13, 2013 at Raeford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103.
Friends and family may sign and view the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Lizzie Lee Faircloth and James Thomas Barefoot.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years Charles Edward Skinner of the home; her son Ronnie Skinner and Crystal of High Point; her sister Edna Hiatt of Yadkinville; brothers, Ernest Barefoot and Lannie, James R. Barefoot and Betty, and Wilbert Barefoot and Linda all of Raeford; and numerous extended family members, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside funeral celebrating her life was held at 1 p.m. Sunday October 13, 2013 at Raeford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103.
Friends and family may sign and view the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
Mary Helen Senter
Mary Helen Gatlin Senter of Raeford died Monday, October 21, 2013.
She was born May 11, 1920 in Raeford. She was the daughter of Margaret Privette and Hallie Leon Gatlin, Sr.
She graduated from Raeford High School in 1937, attended Mars Hill College in 1938 and graduated from Meredith College in 1942.
In 1943, she married Neil Leonard Senter of Kipling. Except for a short time when they lived in Yuma, Arizona and while Sgt. Senter was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, they made their home in Raeford.
She served her family, community and church in many capacities, including as a lifetime deacon in First Baptist Church of Raeford. The church named the offices and Educational Building "Gatlin Hall" to recognize her family's service through five generations.
Her twenty years of teaching first grade at McLauchlin School was a source of pride to her. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority.
In 1993, the Raeford Woman's Club dedicated its yearbook to her. Hern's life was one of giving—to her church, to her family and to her community.
She leaves behind to treasure her memory, her daughter and son-in-law Mary Neil and Julian King, her son and daughter-in-law Bill and Pam Senter, four grandchildren, Jason King and his wife Patricia, Justin King, Maggie Bennington and her husband Erik, and Neil Senter and his wife Heather. In addition are six great-grandchildren, Helen, Kate, Ella, Ainsley, Garrett and Julia. "Hedy", as her family knew her, was much loved by numerous nieces and nephews. They, as all who loved her, found her to be a woman of many talents, especially making others feel loved and special.
Visitation will be at her home at 115 North Highland Street, on Wednesday, October 23.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 24 at Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, with the Rev. Tom Lee and Pastor Toby Neal officiating. Burial will be in Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Raeford First Baptist Christian Academy and/or Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, N.C. 28376 and/or the Raeford Hoke Museum, P.O. Box 1383, Raeford, N.C. 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born May 11, 1920 in Raeford. She was the daughter of Margaret Privette and Hallie Leon Gatlin, Sr.
She graduated from Raeford High School in 1937, attended Mars Hill College in 1938 and graduated from Meredith College in 1942.
In 1943, she married Neil Leonard Senter of Kipling. Except for a short time when they lived in Yuma, Arizona and while Sgt. Senter was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, they made their home in Raeford.
She served her family, community and church in many capacities, including as a lifetime deacon in First Baptist Church of Raeford. The church named the offices and Educational Building "Gatlin Hall" to recognize her family's service through five generations.
Her twenty years of teaching first grade at McLauchlin School was a source of pride to her. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority.
In 1993, the Raeford Woman's Club dedicated its yearbook to her. Hern's life was one of giving—to her church, to her family and to her community.
She leaves behind to treasure her memory, her daughter and son-in-law Mary Neil and Julian King, her son and daughter-in-law Bill and Pam Senter, four grandchildren, Jason King and his wife Patricia, Justin King, Maggie Bennington and her husband Erik, and Neil Senter and his wife Heather. In addition are six great-grandchildren, Helen, Kate, Ella, Ainsley, Garrett and Julia. "Hedy", as her family knew her, was much loved by numerous nieces and nephews. They, as all who loved her, found her to be a woman of many talents, especially making others feel loved and special.
Visitation will be at her home at 115 North Highland Street, on Wednesday, October 23.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 24 at Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, with the Rev. Tom Lee and Pastor Toby Neal officiating. Burial will be in Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Raeford First Baptist Christian Academy and/or Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, N.C. 28376 and/or the Raeford Hoke Museum, P.O. Box 1383, Raeford, N.C. 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Richard Shaw
Richard Shaw, of Raeford, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
Survivors are: sister, Annie Blue; and a brother, Daniel.
The funeral will be held Tues. Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in Mount Carmel Sanctuary Deliverance Church. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Oct. 21 from 1 to 7p.m. in the Buie Funeral Home chapel
Survivors are: sister, Annie Blue; and a brother, Daniel.
The funeral will be held Tues. Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in Mount Carmel Sanctuary Deliverance Church. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Oct. 21 from 1 to 7p.m. in the Buie Funeral Home chapel
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