Glenda C. Lester

Glenda Clippard Lester, 76, died unexpectedly April 12, 2019 at FirstHealth Hoke Hospital.

She was born July 26, 1942. Glenda, or Grandma as many knew her, lived a selfless life serving her community. As a member of Raeford Presbyterian Church, she served as an elder, committee member of Ministry of Christian Education, chairwoman of the Spiritual Nurture Committee, member of Coastal Carolina Presbytery Missions Committee, youth advisor, and Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. She made regular trips to Mexico to build houses with Faith Ministry. She was known to regularly provide scholarship money to underprivileged kids of the church, and sponsor children through Compassion International. She provided free tutoring for children at the local library, and served on the Friends of the Library Committee. She was heavily involved with Hoke County Habitat for Humanity, Operation Christmas Child, fundraising for the book mobile, and the book exchange across Hoke County. In her 57-year career as a teacher, she touched the lives of countless children. She spent 46 years at J.W. McLauchlin Elementary School, before retiring from the state. She then spent an additional 11 years at Flora Macdonald Academy. In 1986 she was honored as Hoke County's Teacher of the Year. 

She is survived by a sister, Deborah C. Wellington of New Bern; two nephews, Jason Bryant Wellington (Laura) of Wilmington, and Patrick Brock Wellington (Theresa) of Indian Land, South Carolina; two great-nephews, Charlie Wellington, and Luke Wellington; one great-niece, Betsy Wellington; and her companion in life, L.S. Brock of Raeford, and his daughter, Lynn Brock.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. in John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall, at Raeford Presbyterian Church. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Steven Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Raeford Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Raeford Presbyterian Church Youth Program, or Raeford Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570 Raeford, NC 28376

Mollie Whiteis

Mollie Ann Scull Whiteis, 81, of Decatur, Texas died Thursday, March 21, 2019.  

She was born November 29, 1937 in Raeford. She was the wife of Lester Martin Whities from 1954 until his death in 2002.  She worked for Sears for 20 years, and was a devoted volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was also a member of Victory in Christ Lutheran Church.  She is survived by her daughter, Shirley and husband Charles Cataldo of Southlake, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher Cataldo, Jennifer Scott, and Michael Whiteis; great-granddaughter Emilie Whiteis; brother, Josh Scull of Raeford; two sisters, Elizabeth Maxwell of Claudeville, Virginia and Marguerite Dees of Raeford; and Helen Morris of Azle, Texas, and Col. Robert J. Mattes of Annadale, Virginia.

Burial was March 25, 2019 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas. 

Glenda Craig

Glenda D. Craig, age 78, of Supply, formerly of Raeford, died April 14, 2019 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia.
She was born April 8, 1941 in Robeson County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Craig.
She is survived by sons, Billy Craig of Supply, and Kenneth Craig of Raeford; a daughter, Yvonne Whitmire of Supply; seven grandchildren, Beth Cook, A.J. Combs, Brittany Witherite, Christian Craig, Justin Craig, Kevin Craig, and LeeAnna Craig; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Otho Tew officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com 

Grace E. Kelton

The Rockfish community sadly lost a pillar on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 when Grace Evelyn Kelton, known by many as Amazing Grace, peacefully passed away at home from natural causes at the age of 86. She was born December 12, 1932.
She attended Fayetteville State University and the School of Nursing in Wilmington. Her contributions to the lives of many include, among other things, her lifetime membership at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic church, where she served on many committees, her distinguished service to early education in the Hoke County School System for more than 40 years, her co-founding the Lawrence Ray Scholarship fund, a 20-year stint as a member of the NAACP, supporter of the Rockfish Neighborhood Community Watch Program, and the development of a student mentoring program.
She is survived by her husband Worthy F. Kelton, children and grandchildren, Philip C. Kelton of Yardley, Pennsylvania, Karen M. Kelton of Atlanta, Georgia, Kristopher C. Kelton of Raeford, Paul F. Kelton of Ft. Washington, Maryland, Dr. Teresa P.M. Kelton of Milford, Connecticut, Kristen C. Kelton of Rockfish,  Emily R. Kelton of Durham, and Howard Bailey, Willie Ellerbe, Kara Kelton, Olivia Kelton, Lauryn Kelton, Sean Kelton, K'marion Ellerbe and Aniyah Ellerbe; a sister, Brenda Parkins; her brother, Anthony Martin; and Betsey Bailey. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Martin and one brother, Fred Currie.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Herring Funeral in Fayetteville. The funeral will be Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery in Raeford. Pallbearers are David Avilla, Ervin Dudley, Maurice Parkins, Michael Parkins, Philip Kelton and Paul Kelton.

In lieu of flowers or food for the family, you may donate to or volunteer at one of the organizations she loved: North Carolina Association of Educators; NAACP; or Catholic Charities.
(www.herringfuneralcare.com)

Carson A. Clippard

Carson Alexander Clippard Jr. of Raeford, formerly of Raleigh, passed away Monday, April 08, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 81.

He was born in Hoke County on July 23, 1937 to Carson Alexander Clippard and Ruby Haire Clippard

He was a professional engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation when he retired.  He was a member of Raeford Presbyterian Church, an Eagle Scout, Hamlet Troop 150, and recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. He was Secretary Emeritus of the Masonic Lodge #198 in Cary,  a 32-degree Scottish Rite Mason, a charter member of Amran Shrine Temple and chaplain of the Edith Chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star.

He is survived by two sisters, Glenda C. Lester of Raeford and Deborah C. Wellington of New Bern; two nephews, Jason Bryant Wellington (Laura) of Wilmington, and Patrick Brock Wellington (Theresa) of Indian Land, South Carolina; two great-nephews, Charlie Wellington and Luke Wellington; and one great-niece, Betsy Wellington.

A visitation will be held  from 11 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Raeford Presbyterian Church in the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall.

The funeral will follow at noon in the church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Fitzgerald officiating.

Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery with full Masonic Rites.

Memorials may be made to: Raeford Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. 1570 Raeford, NC 28376.

 

 

Curtis G. Hardin

Curtis Gene Hardin of Mt. Gilead, formerly of Raeford, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home at the age of 81.
He was born on March 3, 1938 to Queenie Ester Koonce Hardin and James Franklin Hardin. He was preceded in death by his brother Grady Hardin. He was a member of Pittman Grove Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of Hardin Grocery in Rockfish before he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Hardin of Mt. Gilead; two daughters, Allison H. Walters and husband Keith of Raeford, and Kimberly H. Michael and husband Ronald of Raeford; and six grandchildren, Jordan Walters, Hope Walters, Austin Hartgrove, Peyton Hartgrove, Travis Michael and Zach Michael.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. 
The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pittman Grove Baptist Church, Attention Shirley Boahn, 4921 Pittman Grove Church Road, Raeford, NC 28376
or Raeford-Hoke Humane Society, 396 Maltsby Road, Aberdeen, NC 28315  
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com 

Joyce T. Lewis

Joyce Thomas Lewis of Raeford died Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home at the age of 63.
She was born in Fayetteville on August 13, 1955 to D.W. Thomas and Ada Ross Thomas.
She is survived by her daughter, Jessica A. Davies (Chisen Goodrow) of Shannon; two sisters, Nancy Davis of Lumber Bridge, and Peggy Cecil (Ralph) of Red Springs; and five brothers, Harris Thomas (Sue) of Rockhill, South Carolina, John Archie Thomas (Mary) of Lumberton, Bruce Edward Thomas (Donna) of Hope Mills, Leslie Ray Thomas of Lumber Bridge, and Clyde Thomas (Sue) of St. Pauls.
A private memorial service will be held later.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com 

James Carl Walters

James Carl Walters of Raeford died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 59.
He was born in Scotland County on April 23, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred (Willie) Thomas Walters. He served as a volunteer fireman with the Raeford Fire Department.
He is survived by his son, Timothy Carl Walters (Mary Alice) of Wilmington; a daughter, Abby Walters (Adrian) of Hope Mills; his mother, Catherine B. Monroe of Raeford; a brother, Mitchell T. Walters of Raeford; four grandchildren, Aslynn Warwick, Waylon Warwick, Jordan Mirek and Isabelle Mirek.
Visitation will be held Sunday March 31, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. at Raeford United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow, with the Rev. Brian Wingo Officiating.
Memorials may be made to: Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 North Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com 

Ann W. Berrios

Ann Willis Berrios of Fayetteville died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville at the age of 92.
She was born in Cumberland County on June 17, 1926 to A.C. Willis and Alice Louise Capps Willis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ismael A. Berrios. She was a member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. She was the cosmetic manager for Sear and Roebuck, Collins Department Store and Kerr Drug before she retired.
She is survived by her son, Lee Ainsworth of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Galatia Presbyterian Church 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019
The funeral will follow visitation at 2 p.m. in the church with the Rev. Britt Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to, Galatia Presbyterian Church, 8800 Galatia Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Myrtle Locklear

Myrtle Locklear died Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 81.
She was born on May 17, 1937 in Robeson County. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Alfred Chavis and Danny Locklear; her grandchildren, James Pate Jr. and April Pate along with her brothers and sisters, Herbert Locklear, Clifton Lowery, Delmar Lowery, Mildred Bullard and Mandy Lowery.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Locklear and her husband Donald of Red Springs, Jodi Lankford of Sanford, Debra George and her husband, Johnny of Raeford, Susie Chavis of Aberdeen, Carol Campbell of Aberdeen, Alfred Mark Chavis and his wife, Carol of Wagram, Connelly Locklear and his wife, April of Shannon; her brother, Ervin Lowery of Wichita, Kansas; her sisters, Juanita Clark of Raeford, and Yvonne Locklear of Eagle Springs; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church.
The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary with pastors Roger Burns and Wyvast Lowery officiating. Burial will be in the New Beginning Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfhaberdeen.com andwww.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Ella S. Davis

Ella Shuler Davis of Fayetteville died March 13, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings. She was retired from the City of Fayetteville as a Community Resource Coordinator. She was active in her church community an she enjoyed people. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors are her daughter, Lisa Daniels and husband Johnny, and granddaughter Ziana Daniels, two brothers and two sisters.
A visitation will be held from 11:30 until noon on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 400 Campbell Ave, Fayetteville.
A memorial service will begin at noon.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com 

Josephine Guess

Josephine Guess, 74, of Raeford died Sunday, March 10, 2019. The funeral will be held at noon, Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Bragg. Burial will follow.  Services are entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home of Laurinburg.  

 

Samuel B. Hendrix Jr.

Samuel Brown Hendrix Jr. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Raeford died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center at the age of 76.
He was born September 22, 1942. He was a lifetime member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, where he served on many committees. He retired from the Hoke County School as the Executive Director of Maintenance. He served in the US Army as a Captain. 
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay Dees Hendrix of Myrtle Beach; a son Samuel Brown Hendrix III and wife Susan of Red Springs; three grandchildren, Kayla Hendrix, Emily Hendrix and Samantha Hendrix all of Red Springs; a brother, David Hendrix and wife Peggy of Aberdeen; three sisters, Pat Gaudet and husband Jerry of Charlotte, Kathy Keisler of Raeford, and Martha Ann Beal and husband Philip of Raeford.
Visitation will be held from 10 until 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church.
The funeral will follow at 11 with the Rev. Larry Chandler officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com 

Kizzie Jackson

Kizzie Beth Jackson passed from this life on March 11, 2019.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are her beautiful children, Lindsey McCormick, Anthony Jackson, Max Beeler, and Sam Beeler; her loving companion Joey Beeler; her mother, Hester Williams; her sisters Hope Hyer (Wayne), Jill Coughlin, and Deborah Neu (Michael); and five grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending and will be available through the Crumpler Funeral Home website www.crumplerfh.com and Facebook Page, Crumpler Funeral Home-Red Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Clara McLean House (FirstHealth.org/Clara-McLean-House), Southeastern Hospice House, or a charity of your choosing.

Services for the family are entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 East 4^th Ave, Red Springs, NC 28377. Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfh.com

 

Shane G. Futrell

Shane Gregory Futrell of Raeford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home at the age of 33.

He was born in Fayetteville on September 24, 1985. He was a very passionate man with an unbelievable artistic ability. His passion for music, art, and his family was unmatched. He had the unique ability to approach and speak with those whom he had never met. He loved the Lord and was a born again Christian. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ella Mae Futrell and Linda Grace Bowen.

He is survived by his son, Jayden E. Futrell of Fayetteville; his father, Greg Futrell and his wife, Joy of Tar Heel; his mother, Cindy B. Riley and her husband Ricky of Aberdeen; his brothers, Brandon Carter of Wilmington, Joshua Futrell and his wife, Ashley of Raleigh, and Matthew Futrell and wife, Taylor of Lumberton; his sister Devin Cook of Raeford; and his grandfathers, Donald Futrell of Raeford and Sandy Bowen of Red Springs.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Crumpler Funeral Home. The funeral will follow visitation. Burial will be in Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com