Brenda Carol Darby

Brenda Carol Darby, 55, of Raeford died Monday, June 16, 2015 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

She was born August 30, 1959 in Fayetteville.  She was a past member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harrison Jack Holt and Lillie Alma Holt, and her brothers Timothy and Jack Holt. 

She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Michelle Shepard of Red Springs, Tiffany Darby of Raeford, and Crystal Renee Darby of Raeford; 10 grandchildren, Brittany Renee Ayers, Chris Shepard, Jasmine Leigh Ayers, Clifton Lee Melvin III, James Christian, Alex Ayers, Katie Ann, Justin Hobgood, Jr., Julian Serrano Cuevas, Jr., and Lexie Anabella Serrano; and  two great grandchildren, Adriana Alexandra Ramirez, Raul Mikell.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2015 at Raeford Cemetery.

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

 

 

 

Earl McDuffie

Earl McDuffie, 83, of Raeford died, Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Franklin County, Georgia on May 3, 1932 to the late Earl McDuffie Sr. and Eunice Hanley McDuffie. His ancestors arrived in Hoke County in the late 1790's.

The McDuffie family moved to Raeford in 1968. He was employed with Hormel Company before he retired. He opened the Edinborough Resturant in 1981.  The restaurant is still in operation at this time, by the McDuffie family. He was elected and served as a city councilman for 15years, and on the Board of Health for nine years. He was a member of Raeford United Methodist Church and American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army. He loved golfing, fishing and the people of Hoke County.

He is survived by his wife, Willaree Murphy McDuffie of Raeford; his daughter Carol M. Chambers (Gary) of Clayton; four sons, Mike McDuffie (Robin) of Chapel Hill, Chris McDuffie (Jenny) of Raeford, John McDuffie (Christie) of Calabash, and Patrick Earl McDuffie of Raeford; three sisters, Betty Jean Pethel, Frances Cook, and Joan Freeman, all of Kannapolis; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June18, 2015 at Raeford United Methodist Church.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at Raeford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Castle officiating.

Interment will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Raeford United Methodist Church 308 North Main Street Raeford, NC 28376 or Alzheimer's Association @ alzfdn.org

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

 

 

Lois Scarboro

Lois Scarboro, 95, of Raeford, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at her home.

She was born October 20, 1919 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Walter Suddreth and Pearl Raby Suddreth. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lacy Scarboro Sr. and  her son, Kenneth Scarboro. She was a member of Parker United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, Carroll Scarboro and his wife Joan, her daughter Betty Skipper, four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held later.

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

Lois Scarboro

Lois Scarboro, 95, of Raeford, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Scarboro was born October 20, 1919 in Caldwell County, NC; to the late Walter Suddreth and Pearl Raby Suddreth. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lacy Scarboro, Sr. and  her son, Kenneth Scarboro. She was a member of Parker United Methodist Church.
Survivors are: her son, Carroll Scarboro and his wife Joan, her daughter Betty Skipper, four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held later.

George T. Blue

George Talmadge Blue of Raeford died Saturday, June 13, 2015 in his home at the age of 62.                

He was born in Fayetteville on September 26, 1952 to the late James and Mabel Saunders Blue. He was a member of Galatia Presbyterian Church, a volunteer and board member with the Rockfish Fire Department.

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Mueller and her husband Mark of Raleigh; two grandchildren, Evan and Reaghan Mueller; four brothers, Ted Molchan (Wanda) of North Carolina, Don Blue of Florida, Henry Blue (Heath) of South Carolina, and David Blue (Chrissy) of Tennessee; and a sister Sherry Carter (Donald) of Tennessee.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in the fellowship hall of Galatia Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Galatia Presbyterian Church with R.E. Herman Autry officiating. 

Memorial may be made to the Rockfish Volunteer, Fire Department 7600 Philippi Church Road, Raeford, NC 28376

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

 

 

 

Geral W. Gill

Gerald William Gill Sr. AKA Bear Killer, of Raeford, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at  FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 79.

He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 14, 1935 to the late Edward and Mary Adams Gill.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Gill and his siblings, Jessie Gill, Wayne Gill, Peggy Sue Lufesy, Lois Rachel Gill, Georgie Rebecca Gill, Mary G. Wade and Carol G. Duncan. He was a member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. He was also a member and Peace Chief of Giduwah Band of Cherokee Indians.

He is survived by a son, Gerald W. Gill, Jr. AKA Storm Eagle of Raeford; a sister, Martha Hall of Roanoke; four brothers, Robert Gill of Bedford, Virginia, and Lonnie Gill, Donald Gill, Irvin Gill and his wife Doris all of Roanoke.

 Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June17, 2015 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judson Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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

Aloysius L. Rogers

Aloysius Lamar Rogers, 37, of 4951 Red Springs Road, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
Survivors are: mother, Helena; father, James Baldwin; stepmother, Dawn Troutman; sister, Whitley Baldwin; and brothers, Montague Baldwin and Jamaurio Richardson.

Services: Visitation, 1 to 6 p.m., private family visitation, 6 to 7 p.m., June 13 at Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.