George King

George McCown King, 84, of Raeford, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst following a decline in health.  

He was born in Florence, South Carolina on November 1, 1932 to the late Rhea McCown and Walter Leek King. He graduated from McClenaghan High School in June 1950. He attended The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was a member of the Summerall Guards, an elite silent drill platoon.  He was "A" Company Commander his senior year and graduated in May 1954. He married the former Charlotta Coward in August 1954, to whom he was married 59 years. She predeceased him in 2013.

He served two years in the U.S. Army.  Following military service, he began his career in textile manufacturing. In 1963, he joined Burlington Industries and began at the Menswear Combing Plant followed by the Finishing Plant, both located in Clarksville, Virginia. In 1972, he transferred to the Burlington Menswear Dyeing Plant in Raeford, where he completed 32 years of service with retirement in 1995. 

He was active in the Raeford United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School in the Bob Lewis Bible Class. He served on Administrative Board, Council on Ministries and supported in meal preparation for Wednesday Night Supper. He was President of the Clarksville, Virginia Lions Club. While in Raeford, he served as Zone Chairman, District 31F Lions International and Deputy District Governor, District 31F.

He is survived by his two daughters, Polly King Jordan and husband, John of Raeford, and Charlotta King Howell and husband, David, a Raeford native, of Clarksville, Virginia; his son, George McCown King Jr. and wife, Roxanne of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and granddaughter, Elizabeth McCown King of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by his cousin, Dr. Edgar David Charles III and wife, Allison of Westfield, New Jersey and their children, Evelyn, Henry and Hayden.

The funeral will be officiated graveside by the Rev. Brian Wingo at Raeford Cemetery on E. Central Avenue at 11 A.M. on Friday, December 23, 2016.  Visitation will be graveside, following the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 N. Main Street, Raeford, North Carolina 28376.  Arrangements are in the care of Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford, North Carolina. Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

 

Rosie Mae Champion

Rosie Mae Champion, born September 29, 1952 in Bishopville, South Carolina to the late Samuel and Carrie Smalls Holloman, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Samuel Holloman Jr., Emma Jane Johnson, Shirley Johnson, and Rebecca Holloman.

She was educated in the public schools of Lee County and attended Fayetteville Community College. She retired two years ago from the Cumberland County School District.  She loved God and used her gift of singing. She was a member of True Faith Outreach Ministries in Raeford.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jerry C. Champion; a son, Daren C. Champion of Hartford, Connecticut; a daughter, Charice N. Champion of Orlando, Florida; three brothers, Judge Holloman of New Jersey, J.L. Holloman and Isaac Holloman (Ann) of South Carolina; three sisters, Eva Battles of South Carolina, Marie Holloman of North Carolina, and Ann Pickering (Tippy) of Connecticut; two brothers-in-law, Jeffery Champion (Chantora) and Darren Miller of Illinois; six sisters-in-law, Lorraine Deer of Illinois, Brenda McCreary (Andre) of Indiana, Joann Champion, Deloris Champion, Vickie Woodson (David) and Valerie Champion of IL; and two grandchildren, Carlin Champion of CT, and Caleb Champion of Connecticut.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 in the Purcell Funeral Home chapel, Laurinburg.  Burial will be held in the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake.

Condolences can be made at www.purcellfuneralhomes.com

Patricia A. Chambers

Patricia Anita Chambers of Raeford died Monday, December 19, 2016 around 10 p.m. 

Born in Dillon, South Carolina on December 16, 1945 to Ora Mae Burns and Andrew McRoy Hatchell, she was known to those who loved her as Momma, Pat, Trish or Tricia and will be missed more than she could ever know.

She is survived by her children, Andrew Robert Chambers, and Melvin Clayton Chambers Jr., both of Raeford, and Michele Musselwhite, currently in White Plains, New York, as well as her siblings, Libby Burns of Rockfish, Judy Parker of Fayetteville, Linda Wallschleager of St. Petersburg, Florida, Ronnie Hatchell of Raeford and Delmer Hatchell of Fortville, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Melvin Chambers Sr.; her mother and father; her infant children, Paul Douglas Musselwhite Jr., Paige Denise Musselwhite and Heather Gabrielle Musselwhite; and her grandson, Andrew Robert Chambers Jr.

No specific services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity or cause of your choice in her honor.   

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

Ethel Reedy

Ethel Elizabeth Baker Reedy, of Raeford, passed away, Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 79.

She was born December 6, 1937 in Hoke County to the late Neal David Baker and Lettie Elizabeth Brown Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband John Howard Reedy, Sr. 

She was a lifetime member of Raeford Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by a son, Howard Reedy and wife Jamie of Raeford; 2 grandchildren, Shannon Reedy and Robbie Reedy; double first cousin Elizabeth Seago of Raeford, and her sons, Van Gibson and Danny Gibson of Raeford; mother in-law, Hazel Reedy of Pinehurst; and nephew, Eddie Stocks of Raeford and his daughters, Amy Stocks and Christina Stocks.

Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall at Raeford Presbyterian Church.

 The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Michael McGehee officiating.

]Interment will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, the Raeford Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570 Raeford, NC.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

 

Hector Currie

Hector E. "Eddie" Currie of Red Springs, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 in the Southeastern Hospice House, at the age of 72.

He was born in Hoke County on March 2, 1944, to the late William D. and Eva D. Currie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy M. Currie. He was a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church and retired from Currie Insurance Agency.

Survivors are his son, Kenneth E. Currie and his wife Gwen, of Lumberton; two brothers, Billy Currie and wife Janet and Harold Currie, both of Red Springs; three step grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Antioch Presbyterian Church. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Antioch Presbyterian Church 6563 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, NC 28377 or to West Lumberton Baptist Church, 2320 West 5th Street Lumberton, NC 28358.