Jacquelin (Jackie) Allen

Jacquelin (Jackie) S. Allen , 63, passed away at Wake Med in Raleigh January 7 2015.

She was born in Laurinburg to the late Virginia Williford and Eugene Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother Leonard Smith and her son Ryan E. Allen. Survivors include her husband of 44 years Jerry B. Allen of Raleigh, her son Eric J.B. Allen of Raleigh, her sister Barbara Hinson of Wagram, her brother Fred Smith of Raeford, grandchildren Kalei, Hunter and Andrew of Wake Forest, Jerry of Sanford and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was raised in Raeford. After marriage she lived in Raleigh, Yokohama, Japan, Cary and Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Her passions in life were her family, friends and the clay working community.

She served as president of The Triangle Potters Guild and as a board member of the North Carolina Pottery Center. She owned and operated Rare Earth and Casual Elegance in Clay.

A memorial service will be held at The Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church 200 High Meadow Drive, Cary, NC 27511 at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31.  Friends and Family are invited to a reception immediately following the service at the family home at 8306 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. Flowers are accepted.

Maurick Bradley

Maurick Bradley, of Raeford, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015.
He was an Air Force veteran.

Survivors are: wife, Karen; daughter, Katrina; stepdaughter, Sharyce McElvane; stepsons, Adam and David Alston; sister, Stephanie Balaam; a grandchild; and a stepgrandchild.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 24 at 1 p.m. in Leach Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.

 Visitation will be held Friday, January 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home in Red Springs.

 

Dorothy P. Wilson

Dorothy "Dot" Plummer Wilson, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Plummer and Virginia Powell Plummer of Hoke County.
She served as secretary of Aversboro Elementary School from 1965 until 1978. She was an active member of the Garner United Methodist Church until her health declined. She was a past president of the NC United Methodist Women, a member of the Saints Alive Club, the Literary Ladies Book Club and the Fellowship Sunday School class. She was an advocate for Christ and lived her life setting the example for others. She loved her backyard gardening and time in the mountains relaxing. Family and friends were the joy of her life and she will be deeply missed by all.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ray Wilson Sr. Survivors include her five sons, Dennis R. Wilson, II (Mavis) of Manchester, Georgia, Charles Wilson (Vicki) of Greensboro, Ken Wilson (Vicki) of St. Petersburg, Florida, Scott Wilson (Peggy) of Apex and Tim Wilson (Laura) of Raleigh; grandchildren, Tony Wilson, Wanda Wilson, Chris Wilson (Ai), Hal Wilson (Georgia), Leah Wilson, Dennis Wilson; step-grandchildren, Tory (Drew) Maxwell, Kate (Lee) Banwell; and seven great-grandchildren.

John Everage

John Worth Kern Everage Jr., 55, of Raeford, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.
Survivors are: wife, Donna; children, Stephanie and John; mother, Doris; sister, Robin Myers.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. in Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in Hope Mills.

 

Ervin "Buck" Beasley

Ervin W. "Buck" Beasley, Jr. of Rockfish died, Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 57.

He was born in Cumberland County on September 7, 1957 to the late Ervin Wilson Beasley, Sr. and Erma Bundy Beasley. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Rockfish. He was an avid UNC basketball fan, a lover of God, family and friends. He was loved and admired by all that knew him. He always strove to enjoy life, even though he battled muscular dystrophy. He was a role model for all.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila D. Beasley of Rockfish; his daughters, Suzanne C. Beasley and Mary M. Beasley both of Rockfish; his brother, James Beasley (Gwen) of Fayetteville; and his sisters, Carolyn Turner, Barbara Roman, Nancy Carter (Jimmy) all of Rockfish.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.

The funeral will take place at noon, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Underwood officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Les Feldick Ministries, 30706 W. Lona Valley Rd, Kinta, OK 74552.

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

Harold Bullard

Harold Bullard, 57, of 1916 Aberdeen Road, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Survivors are: wife, Michele; daughter, Christina; sons, Harold Collins, Josh Shatter, Quint Brown and James; and five grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. Sunday in Purcell Funeral Home in Laurinburg. Burial was in Lighthouse Baptist Church cemetery in Aberdeen.

 

Tara Rushing

Tara Rushing, 42, of 432 West Palmer Road, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015.
Survivors are: husband, James; daughter, Joshalyn; sons, Joshua and Jacob; sister, Sandra Williams and Kendra Sinkler; and brothers, Marion, Owen and Adrian Williams.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in All Nations Church of Jesus Inc. in Maxton. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg. 

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 8  at Purcell Funeral Home in Laurinburg.

 

Joseph Thomas

Joseph Thomas, 51, of 480 Hobart St., died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.
He was a Navy veteran.
Survivors are: wife, Brenda; sons, Chame, Seth and Ethan; sisters, Judy Chinn and Joyce Williams; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in Tabernacle of Miracles Church in Fayetteville.

 Viewing Friday, Jan. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Herring Funeral Care & Cremations in Fayetteville.

William J. Hair

William James Hair of Linden died Thursday, January 15, 2015 in SECU Hospice House at the age of 64.

He was born in Cumberland County on December 27, 1950 to the late Melton James Hair and Callie Mae Sanders Hair.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Hair; his daughters, Mary H. Nutter (Paul), and Patricia H. Hugins (Timothy); his son William T. Hair; his brothers, Elwood Hair (Ladean), Ricky Hair (Carolyn), Junior Chapman; his sister, Ruby Wiggins; and 6 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the home on Sunday, January 18, 2015, 8150 Challenger Drive, Linden, NC.

 A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Evelyn Myers

Evelyn Myers of Southern Pines, formerly of Raeford, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 88.

She was born in Cumberland County on August 21, 1926 to the late Matthew P. Young and Edith Vermell Melvin Young.She was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church and the Pearl S. Cole Sunday School Class, and all activities within the church. She was also a member of the Woodman of the World since 1962, where she held offices in the local district, was state past president, and also served on the national level. She was an executive secretary for Burlington Industries until she retired in 1987.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Melvin Ashburn and Charles (Bill) Myers. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Elwood, Mervin, Carl, Robert, and Maurice; and two sisters, Myrtle Hancock and Mary Alice Cain. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon K. Ashburn (Stephannie Willis) of Eagle Springs; her brother, Ernest Harold Young and his wife, Erma of Fayetteville; her sister, Tense Young Jackson of Lilesburg, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, January 17, at the Raeford United Methodist Church 308 North Main Street Raeford.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Raeford United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Castle officiating. Burial will be in the LaFayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Raeford UMC, 308 N. Main St, Raeford, NC 28376 and/or the Woodmen of the World ENC Youth Camp, 9210 Highway 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504, American Heart Association 2711 Breezewood Avenue, Suite A Fayetteville NC 28303.

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

Robert A Grant

Robert A. "Bobby" Grant, 72, of Fayeteville, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in his home after a battle with cancer.
Bobby was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr, NASCAR and the Carolina Panthers. He was a dedicated employee of Bryan Honda for 31 years.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Irene Grant.

He is survived by his sister, Wanda Davis, and a host of cousins and friends.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel in Fayetteville, with the Rev. Judson Dunlap officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.
Friends may visit the home of Melissa Barbour at 1512 Quail Hollow Court, Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers: memorials may be made to Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28537.

Stephen J. Costin

Stephen Joseph "Joe" Costin, 53, of the Sunset Harbor Community of Bolivia, NC died Thursday January 8th, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Joe was born in Frankfurt, Germany on December 16, 1961 and was the son of Doris Davis Costin of Aynor, SC and the late Halbert R. Costin. He was also predeceased by a sister, Mary Costin. He was a carpenter. Joe will always be remembered for wit and great sense of humor.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Ruth Costin; his daughter, Destiny Graves of the home, granddaughter, Emma Grace Graves; three brothers, Ray Costin of Aynor, SC, Mike Costin of Winnabow, Robert Costin of St. Petersburg, Florida; a sister, Wanda Costin-Morales of Mary Esther, Florida.
A memorial service was held Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 2pm at the Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Chapel, 603 Ocean Highway, Supply, NC.
You may offer online condolences at www.coblewardsmithsupply.com

 

Sheryl R. Nelson

Sheryl R. Nelson of Fayetteville died Sunday, January 11, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her parents William Donald and Lenore Ann Runge.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, the Rev. Michael Nelson of Fayetteville; daughter Heather N. and her husband Chip Porter of Fayetteville; sons Kyle Nelson and his wife Elizabeth of Fayetteville, and Cameron Nelson and his wife Helena of Carteret County; sister Linell R. and her husband Thomas Clark of Hampstead; grandchildren Ean Gaskins, Caleb Nelson, Emma Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Skyler Nelson; and step-grandchildren Michael Porter, Patrick Dudley.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge.

A memorial service will be held at noon Thursday, January 15,2015 at Sandy Grove United Methodist  Church.

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