Betsy Ann McNeill

Betsy Ann Cole McNeill of Cary, formerly of Raeford, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Glenaire Retirement Center at the age 88.
She was born in Hoke County on March 23, 1926 to the late Alfred Cole and Retha Jenkins Cole. She received her undergraduate degree from Women's College (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) and her Registered Dietician Certificate from Harford, Connecticut. She worked as the manager of food services at McCain Hospital for 30 years and then worked with Home Health. She was very active in the Raeford Presbyterian Church where she was awarded a Life Membership in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Watson McNeill. They had been married 39 years. She moved to Glenaire Retirement Community in 2001 where she was on the Dietary Committee and Spiritual Care Committee for several years.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly M. Cato and her husband Daniel of Durham; her brother, Alfred Cole, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Roxboro; her sister, Sarah Cole Jordan and her husband Bob of Mt. Gilead; and two grandchildren, Sarah Ann Cato and Kenneth Allen Cato, both of Durham.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in the Raeford Cemetery with the the Rev. Michael L. McGehee officiating. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15,2014 in the Glenaire auditorium in Cary, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends after the service at the gravesite.
Memorials may be made to the Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 W Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376 and/or Glenaire Retirement Center (make checks to Presbyterian Homes, Inc.), 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC 27511.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

John W. Dickson

John Wyatt Dickson died peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on May 14, 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late Dr. Alvis Barnes Dickson, a surgeon in the United States Navy, and Ina Lee Willard Dickson. The family was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After Dr. Dickson's death, Mrs. Dickson and her two young sons returned to Dr. Dickson's hometown of Raeford, North Carolina, where John finished high school. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University's School of Law.
He began the practice of law as a Cumberland County assistant district attorney in 1976 and became the Senior Assistant under District Attorney Ed Grannis. He prosecuted major felonies on behalf of the people of North Carolina for 21 years. In 1997, Governor Jim Hunt appointed him to the Cumberland County District Court bench, where he presided primarily over family and juvenile court. He retired from the bench when his term ended in December of 2012.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry and as Senior Warden. He was a member of the North Carolina Bar Association which, along with the Cumberland County Bar Association, honored him with its Centurion Award in 2013. He was also a member of the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati and served on the boards of the Child Advocacy Center and the Friends of the Cumberland County Library, reflecting his concern for children and his lifelong love of reading.
He loved and was deeply proud of his family, and his happiest and most contented times were with his Dickson clan at Topsail Beach, where since his early childhood he enjoyed fishing and the beauty and bounty of North Carolina's coast. His agile mind and quick and clever wit were joys to all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Highsmith Dickson; his children, John Wyatt Dickson, Jr., Ann Bright Highsmith Dickson, both of Chapel Hill, and Seavy Dawson Highsmith Dickson, of Raleigh; his brother, Alvis Barnes Dickson, Jr. and Constance Elizabeth Hogan of Raleigh; cousins, Anne Dickson Fogleman and Robert Arthur Dickson, both of Chapel Hill; and a great blessing of younger cousins scattered across our nation and beyond.
The family will welcome friends at 9:30 am until 10:45 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Kyle House on Green Street in Fayetteville, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. The Reverend Robert Alves, Rector, will officiate.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers friends consider contributions to the Child Advocacy Center Endowment or the Myrover-Reese Fellowship Homes Endowment, both in care of the Cumberland Community Foundation, PO Box 2345, Fayetteville, NC 28302 or St. John's Episcopal Church, 302 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Donald D. Abernethy

Donald Douglas Abernethy, 82, of Lincolnton passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center Lincoln.
Born August 8, 1931 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ernest Glenn Abernethy and Lottie Shaw Abernethy. He was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in Maiden and devoted his life to public service with an impact of making the world a better place. He served his country in the Korean War, and returned to complete degrees from both Lenoir Rhyne University and Duke University. He began his long career in public education as a teacher-principal at Catawba Elementary. He was principal at Wallace-Rose Hill High School, Wallace, and Hoke High School, Raeford. He continued his educational career as director of Student Teaching at Pembroke State University. He later returned to the Hoke County School System as superintendent where he led one of the first integrations of a public school system in North Carolina. This is an accomplishment that he, his family and friends are most proud of. He served as chief of staff in US Congress and finished his working career at Christian Tours.
In addition to his parents, three brothers, Ernest, Frank and William "Bill" Abernethy preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years Iris Grigg Abernethy; four sons, Donald Douglas, Jr. of Asheville, Jeffrey Glenn Abernethy and wife, Heather of Stuart, Florida, Robert Fulton Abernethy and wife, Pam of Lincolnton, and Jonathan Lloyd Abernethy of Lincolnton; a daughter, Beth Abernethy Kerrigan and husband, Chris of Charleston, South Carolina; a brother,
Tony Abernethy of Newton; five sisters, Glenda Frazier of N. Myrtle Beach, Nancy Sherrill of Maiden, Darlene Lockman of Newton, Diane Hendrix of Sherrills Ford, and Norma York of Newton; nine grandchildren, Joseph, Stephen, Nina, David, Erin, Anna, Sara, Collin, and Mary Katherine; and two great-grandchildren, Breanna and Kaitlyn.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in Maiden with Pastor Jim Mathews and Pastor Bob Combs officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to: Ivey memorial United Methodist Church, 1360 Ivey Church Rd., Maiden, NC 28650.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Abernethy Family.

Ernest S. Brown Jr.

Ernest "Billy" Sullivan Brown, Jr., 44, of Raeford, died Monday, April 28, 2014.
He was a Navy veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Melba Webb-Brown; children, Avionna Rodriguez-Brown, Chrystal Hernandez, Kira Webb-Craig, Jerod, Brittany and Joshua; and mother, Mary Cooper.
The funeral was held Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. in Faith Anointed Temple in Red Springs. Burial will be at a later date.

Ellen A. Underwood

Ellen A. Underwood, 60, of Raeford, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Survivors are: children, Her son, Michael Underwood of Denver, Colo.; daughters, Deborah McClendon (Kevin) and their two daughters, Keira and Lainey, of Saginaw, Mich., Catherine Gilpin and her daughter, Olivia, of Springfield, Mo., and Jessica Oakes (Dennis) and their three sons, Aden, Nathan, and Caleb of Lumber Bridge; and her three brothers, John Johnson (Sharon) of Lima, Ohio; Donald Johnson of Camdenton, Mo., and Robert Johnson of St. Louis, Mo.
A vigil and prayer reading will be held today, March 4, 2014, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in Hope Mills, and a funeral Mass will be held the following day, Monday, May 5, 2014, in Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hope Mills at noon. There will be a social lunch afterwards provided by the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences may be left at pinecrestfuneralservice.com.

Laura F. Ferguson

Laura F. Ferguson, 85, of 524 Vass Road, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Survivors are: brothers, Clyde, Charles, James and Felton.
The funeral will be held Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. in Freedom East Presbyterian Church. Burial will bein McLaughlin Cemetery in Bowmore Community.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 2 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Coy Jackson Jr.

Coy Jackson Jr. of Raeford died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 68.
He was born in Robeson County on September 24, 1945. He is preceded in death by his father Coy Jackson, Sr. and his brother, Mitchel Jackson. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Pittman Grove Baptist Church and retired from Burlington after 44 years of employment.
He is survived by his wife Barbara T. Jackson of Raeford; four sons Marvin C. Jackson (Angela) of Aberdeen, James Keith Jackson (Angela) of St. Pauls, Steven L. Jackson (Tammy) of Raeford, and Jason E. Jackson (Shawn) of Aberdeen; his mother Louise Jackson of Raeford; a brother James Earl Jackson of Shallotte; two sisters, Patsy Hess of Raeford, and Nancy Baker (Arthur) of Raeford; a god-daughter, Ashley Blue of Myrtle Beach; two god-grandchildren; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Ephesus Baptist Church with the Rev. Stewart Wells and the Rev. Ken Williams Officiating. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Mamie L. Leggett

Mamie Lee Leggett, 70, of 802 W. Southern Ave., died Saturday, April 26, 2014.
Survivors are: daughters, Wanda, Tammy and Erica; sister, Eleanor Isaac; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 3 p.m. in Piney Grove MB Church. Burial in McAllister family cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 29 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.

Clyde McInnis

Clyde McInnis, 99, of Palmetto, Florida, formerly of Raeford passed away Friday, April 25, 2014.
He was born in Hoke County in 1914 and moved to Manatee County in 1965. He was the owner of Snead Island Crab and Fish House and was a member of the Masons for more than 75 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lessie McInnis and son Billy McInnis.
He is survived by his sons, Clyde McInnis, Jr., John McInnis, and Steve McInnis; his daughter, Margaret (Susie) Trudeau; grandchildren, Clyde "Billy" McInnis, Melena McInnis, Chris McInnis, Tyler Trudeau, Brittany Trudeau, Adam Trudeau, Shawna McInnis, Karen Boone, Mitch McInnis, Kathy Harrison, and Shawn McInnis; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 [new time] p.m. Saturday at Dundarrach Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

James F. McPhaul

James F. "Jimmy" McPhaul of Raeford died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at UNC Hospital at the age of 64.
Mr. McPhaul was born in Cumberland County to the late John W."Buck" and Johnnie Belle Sugg McPhaul on July 31, 1949. He was a graduate of both Hoke County High School and Pembroke State University, where he received a BS in Elementary Education.
Jimmy served over 25 years as president and co-owner of McLauchlin Hardware and Lock Company until the sale of the business in 1997. He was also a member of the Raeford Fire Department, a coach for his son's sports teams, and was a longtime member of Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon. An avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, he loved spending time in the woods of Hoke County and the waters around Holden Beach,NC.
Survivors are: two sons, James F. "Jay" McPhaul Jr. (Jessica) of West Hollywood, CA, Jeffery C. "Jeff" McPhaul (Lauren) of Tampa, FL and their mother, Wanda C. McPhaul of Raeford; his brother, John W. McPhaul (Ann) of Shallotte; his sisters, Carol M. Sample of Newton, Patricia M. Bingay (Tom) of Lewisville; and one grandson, Declan Gossett McPhaul of Tampa, FL.
The memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 29 at at 2:00 p.m. at Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael L. McGehee officiating.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April, 29, 2014 at the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 W. Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.

Nathaniel Walker

Nathaniel "Tank" C. Walker of Raeford died in his home on April 26, 2014 at the age of 83.
He was born in Wayne County on January 23, 1931 to the late William Wright Walker and Mablem Capps Walker. He was a member of the Galatia Presbyterian Church, and proudly served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his son, Nathaniel Raymond Walker of New Jersey; his daughters, Eileen Marie Walker of Florida, Patricia Ann Mazza of New Jersey; his brother William Earl Walker and his wife Gloria Walker of New Jersey; his sister, Grace Walker Gillis and her husband William K. Gillis of Fayetteville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be will be Monday 7-9 p.m.. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday with full military honors at Galatia Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Shuford White officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Galatia Presbyterian Church: Building Fund, 8800 Galatia Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Mark A. Read

Retired Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark A. Read, 42, of Red Springs, died Saturday, April 12, 2014.
Retired Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark A. Read retired honorably from the U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) after 22 years of service.
Retired Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark A. Read is the son of the late Edgar and Linda Read.
Survivors are: his wife, Rocio (Ricki); daughter, Randi; son, Zeth; brother, Phil; and sisters, Carolina and Rebecca.
His Life Celebration will be held in the Special Forces Association, Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306, Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 1 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at crumplerfuneralhome.com

Harry P. Walters

Harry Pink (H.P.) Walters, Sr. died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 81.

He was born March 6, 1933 in Robeson Co to the late Archie A. and Dora Prevatte Walters. He was also preceded in death by his brother Archie, and four sisters Evelyn, Gladys, Vera, and Eva.

He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed with Burlington Industries and Cambridge Arms Apartments before he retired. In his spare time he loved gardening, trying to beat the largest peanut world record. He also loved bowling, and fishing. He was a charter member of Community United Methodist Church, which he helped build, and where he served as treasurer for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife Betty Jean Walters, a son Harry Walters, Jr. and his wife Barbara, a daughter Melody Causey and her husband Jimmie, four grandchildren, Matt, Mallory, Skylar and Savannah, and  two sisters Jimmie Fulk and her husband Waylon andO'Lee Bowen and her husband Everette. He is also survived by his boxer Brody.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Community United Methodist Church with The Rev. Thomas Simpson officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be after the service in the church fellowship hall.

Franklin R.Teal

Franklin R. Teal, 81, of Raeford passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

 

Born October 14, 1932, his parents named the newborn Franklin Roosevelt Teal in hopes of Franklin Roosevelt being elected president the following month.

 

He graduated from Hoke High School in 1951 and Pembroke State College in 1962. He served in the army from 1954 to 1956. He worked in the banking and savings and loan business for over thirty years in Hoke County. He served on the Town Board of Raeford from 1965 to 1973, and was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served on the session. He was known for his love of baseball, often recalling games, players, and plays from years past.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Flax Teal, and seven loving brothers and sisters.

 

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly Teal of Raeford; a son, Jimmy Teal and his wife Rebecca of Fayetteville; and a brother Ted Teal of Laurinburg.

 

Visitation will be held Sunday 7-9  p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.

 

The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at  Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael L.McGehee officiating. Following the committal at the cemetery, the family will return to the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Raeford Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, 128 W. Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Eloise J. Hedgeth

Eloise J. Hedgpeth of Red Springs died Friday, April 18, 2014 in Autumn Care of Fayetteville at the age of 82.
She was born in Robeson County on December 9, 1931 to the late Neal Archie Johnson and Minnie D. Strickland Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Hedgpeth, her daughter, Vickie Hedgpeth, and two sisters, Christine Hill and Helen Lyle. Mrs. Hedgpeth was a member of the Red Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors are: daughter, Patsy Page and her husband, Layton of Clement, Catherine Austin and her husband, Tony of Southern Pines; her son, Eddie Hedgpeth of Raeford; four grandchildren, Amy Slaughter, Julie Johnston, Jan Hughes-Austin, and Terra Register; six great grandchildren; her sister, Peggy Whitfield of Acworth, GA; a niece, Lynn Ringwalt of Ellijay, GA; a nephew, Danny Hill of Red Springs; mother-in-law, Blanche Hedgpeth; three brothers- in-law, Jimmy, Vardell, Steve Hedgpeth; several great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 E. 4th Ave, Red Springs, NC.
A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Alloway Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: 3HC (Home Health & Hospice), 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534.