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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Carl D. Hinzy Jr.
He was born in Laurinburg on November 30, 1964. He graduated from McColl High School in 1984 and served in the U.S. Marines Corps from 1984 until 1998.
He was preceded in death by his father Carl Douglas Hinzy Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Michele Hinzy of Raeford; a daughter, Jessie Collins of Raeford; his mother, Maxine H. Pell and her husband David Pell of Florence, South Carolina; his siblings, Jackie Hinzy and his wife Cindy of Confluence, Pennsylvania, Tammy Davenport and her husband Michael of Rocky Mount, Jimmy Hinzy of Florence, South Carolina, and Melissa Haywood and her husband Donnie of McColl, South Carolina.
Visitation will be held from 9-8 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Beaver Dam Cemetery in McColl, South Carolina.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Monday, October 18, 2021
Rando Tyler
Mr. Rando J. Tyler of Raeford died Friday October 15, 2021, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital at age 33.He was born in Lumberton on January 8, 1988. He served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer in the 171st division. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. His passion was fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle.He is survived by his wife Joy Tyler of Raeford; three sons, Rando Tyler, Roy Tyler, and Rick Tyler, all of the home; his mother Joan Tyner and his stepfather Barry Tyner of Raeford; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Frances Tyner of Raeford; bonus mom, mama Jan Woodell of Pembroke; his father Rico Tyler of Lumberton; a brother, Carlos Tyler and his wife Angela Tyler of Fairmont; a sister, Santanna Tyler-Byrd and her husband Michael Byrd of Lumberton; his best friend, Richard Blue of Raeford; 13 nieces and nephews and a special niece he inspired to follow in his footsteps, Shayna Tyler of Jacksonville.Visitation will be held 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. The funeral will follow with military honors.Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Gary Conoly
He was born on December 3, 195, in Greenville, SC.
He is preceded in death by a son Garrett Conoly, a brother, John Ed Conoly, a sister, Leah Conoly, and a nephew Evan Russell. His passions were baseball, doing crossword puzzles, disco dancing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by a daughter, Rachel Conoly (Michael Martin) of Raeford; a son, Damien Conoly (Hanna Maulden) of Merced, California; three grandchildren Scarlette Woodham, Isabella Conoly and Beatrix Conoly; his father, Jimmie Conoly and his wife Joanne of Pinehurst;, his mother, Frances Jo Moye and her husband Rommel of West Palm Beach Florida; a sister Vicki Russell and her husband Mike of Wilmington; a brother Kenneth J. Conoly (Kerry O'Neal) of Davidsonville, Maryland; a stepsister Dina Robbins of Denver, Colorado; two nieces Nicole Russell Psomas and her husband Grant of Wilmington, and Destinee Smith of Washington D.C.; and four nephews Carl, Nicholas, Malik and Spencer Williams all of Raleigh and Fayetteville.
A graveside memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021at Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers.
Oxford House
901 Lorimer Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Ethan Elder
He is survived by his father and mother Christopher and Wendy Elder of Parkton; sisters Caetlyn, Noelle, Elizabeth, and Kloey; and grandparents Jesse and Rita Gutierrez, of Santa Maria, California grandfather John Elder of Orcutt, California;
Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Southview Baptist Church in Hope Mills.
The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Brad Lynch officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Ronald McDonald House, 101 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 or to Southview Baptist Church, Youth Ministry, 4809 Elk Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
William McClendon Jr.
Friday, October 8, 2021
Donna Holland
She was born in Winston-Salem on May 23, 1935 to the late Robert Milton McNeill and Janet Story McNeill. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, James Richard McNeill, and Robert Milton McNeill Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Fred J. Holland of Southern Pines; two daughters, Robin H. McDuffie and her husband Mike of Pittsboro, and Donna H. Lewis and her husband Mack of Pinehurst; two sons, David Holland and his wife Melissa of Raeford, and Neill Holland and his wife Jennifer of Raeford; eight grandchildren, Leigh, Kate, Franklin, Stephen, Jeremy, Taylor, Carmen, and Chase; eight great-grandchildren, Mason, Laney, Molly, Audrey, Jack, Olivia, Braylon, and Macie; and a sister, Mary Ann Hartman and her husband, Larry of Advance.
A memorial service will be held at p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Jim Smith and the Rev. Dr. David Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the gravesite.
Memorials may be made to:
Antioch Presbyterian Church
6582 Red Springs Road
Red Springs, NC 28377
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Bette P. Jones
She was born in Bladen County on August 3, 1935 to the late Manley Thomas Parker and Gladys O'Neil McKee Parker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Whiteford Jones.
She is survived by a son Rodney M. Jones of. Henrico, Virginia; a brother, Larry Parker of Fayetteville; and three sisters, Carolyn Parker of Hope Mills, Judith McKee of Fayetteville, and Sandy Horne of Shallotte.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Cemetery with the Rev. Josh Tester officiating.
Visitation will be held after the service at the graveside.
Memorials may be made to: Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357; or to Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, P.O. Box 1584, Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Barbara Jackson
She was born in Cumberland on March 17, 1958 to the late Douglas Stephens and Isabel Grimes Stephens. She was an avid gardener and will be dearly missed by her family.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Johnny Stephens, Helen Davis, and Peggy McMillan.
She is survived by her husband Billy Joe Howell of Fayetteville; two daughters Amanda J. Jackson Lee and her husband David Lee of St. Pauls, and Kimberly Ann Jackson Holmes of Fayetteville; a stepdaughter Melissa Daniels of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Brandy, David, Alexis, Jamie, Halie, and Codie; two great-grandchildren, Jason and Micah; two brothers Douglas Stephens II of Raeford, and Clifford Stephens and his wife Barbara of Raeford; and a sister Deene Tighe and her husband Edward of Conway, South Carolina.
Visitation will be held 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with her nephew Chaplain Douglas Stephens III officating. Burial will be in the Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery in Rockfish.
Lois Dodson
She was born in Shelby, Missouri on August 3, 1955, to the late James Franklin Mitchell and Frances Irene McLean Mitchell. She was a beloved wife, mother, and nana. Her greatest joy was being a nana.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Palmer T. Dodson of Raeford, two sons, Christopher Manor (Michelle) of Hope Mills, and Matthew Dodson of Raeford, a daughter, Angela Dodson (Kelly) of Hampstead, four grandchildren, Dylan Manor, Dakota Manor, Kyla Dodson and Kensley Dodson, and one great grandson, Bentley Manor.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Kevin K. Locklear
He was born in Moore County on June 26, 1987. After he graduated from Scotland County High School he worked
for St. Joseph of the Pines. His passion for flowers and gardening led him to begin Locklear's Creation. It allowed him
and his spouse to share their love for interior and floral design. He loved his family and spent the last few years
working with Deb's cleaning service, a family-owned business. During that time his infectious personality made a huge
impact on all of their clients. His heart was as big as his smile. He was willing to give anything to help those he
loved no matter the cost. He enjoyed time at home with the love of his life and enjoyed his gardens and dog, Zeek.
He found comfort in listening to the waves at the beach and eating good home cooking.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert, his grandmothers, Mandy and Dorothy, grandfathers Daniel and David,
uncles Harold and Gary, and aunt Carolyn.
He is survived by his husband, Eric of the home; his mother, Sylvia Lowery-Taylor, and her husband, Paul of Wagram; his brothers, Stephen and Joseph of Wagram, Gregory of Aberdeen; his nephew, Rory; stepsister, Ashlynn of Sanford; uncle, Ray and his wife Lisbeth of Raeford, and stepfather, Kenneth Small of Gibson.
The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Turning Point Worship Center 16433 US
Hwy 15 501 Aberdeen from 3-5 p.m. A memorial service will follow the visitation.
Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Dianne L. Danét
She was a sweet and wonderful lady who spent most of her life taking care of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She loved meeting new people. Her signature perfume was "Daisy" by Marc Jacobs. When home she spent her time reading murder mysteries while relaxing with her two cats. She loved all animals including a mockingbird she fed, who loved sitting outside her bedroom window singing each morning. She loved traveling and eating out when she could. She was a top-notch cook.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Beal and her husband, Gerald of Laurel Hill, Angela Fezza and her husband, Andy of Castle Rock, Colorado, Janette Danét and her wife, Krystyn of Aberdeen; her sons, Gregory Danét of San Antonio, Texas, Nicholas Danét and his wife, Danielle of Fort Eustis, Virginia; a sister, Annette Gergen of Houston, Texas; her grandchildren, Kristin, Cory, Gabriel, Geri, Luis, Royce, Autumn, Cody, Kaitlin, Connor, Karina, Cambria, Catalina, Jacob, Ivy, Hailey, Kaitlyn, Coleson, and Calista; and great-grandchildren, Isabel, Annabelle, Dylan, Elijah, River, Rhett, Clark, Alyssa, Xander, Violet, Julius, and Alicia.
A memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m. on September 28 at St Anthony of Padua. Inurnment will be held following the mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humane Society Scotland County, 1401 West Blvd, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.
Jennifer J. McFadyen
She was born January 17, 1967 in Gouverneur, New York. She graduated from Hoke County High School in June, 1985. She earned her Practical Nursing Education at Fayetteville Technical Community College in August of 1989. She continued her education and earned an associate degree in Applied Science to become a Registered Nurse at Central Carolina Community College in September of 1997.
JeShennifer was an avid reader, and had beautiful handwriting skills. She had a huge heart and a laugh that was contagious. Growing up she always wanted to be a nurse and she was great at it. She was loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins in upstate New York.
She is survived by a son, Jonathan Cory McFadyen (Madisyn Wallace) of Raeford, a daughter, Lauren Ashley Miller and husband Nicholas Ryan Miller of Fort Bragg; her parents, Caroline May Peck and David William Peck of Raeford; two sisters, Rebecca Marie Bies and husband Charles Lawrence Bies of Raeford, and Caroline Ann Hatchell and husband Ronnie Coleman Hatchell II of Raeford; a niece, Jessica Marie Bies of Raeford; three nephews, Joshua Lawrence Bies and his wife Kristen Louise Bies of Stedman, Noah Evan Whitaker of Raeford, and Caleb Lee Whitaker of Raeford; and a dog, Tinkerbell, and cat, Gizmo.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave. Raeford with Pastor Kenneth Williams officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Julian Butler
Julian David Butler Sr. of Raeford died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 87.
He was born in St. Pauls on July 31, 1934 to the late W.J. "Joe" Butler and Naomi Butler. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Alyssa Butler, two brothers, William J. Butler Jr., and Dr. James E. Butler.
He served in the US Army from 1956 until 1960. He was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served on many committees and was an Elder Emeritus. He was also a member of the St. Pauls Jaycees. He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 404 in Raeford where he earned the Silver Beaver Award from the Cape Fear Council. He retired from Cape Fear Farm Credit as branch manager. He also retired from Eden Farms where he was a director with the building of Hoke/Robeson Cotton Gins.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joann McCormic Butler of Raeford; a son, David Butler and his wife Cheryl of Southern Pines; three grandchildren, Kristina Dennis and her husband Markus of St. Pauls, Hannah Butler of Southern Pines, and Joshua Butler of Southern Pines; one great-granddaughter, Paislee Ray-Dennis of St. Pauls; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Raeford Cemetery with CRE Herman Autry officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:
Raeford Presbyterian Church
Building Fund
P.O. Box 1570
Raeford, NC 28376
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Teresa McCraney
She was born in Delaware on October 28, 1960. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert David McCraney.
She is survived by two daughters, Tanya L. Wright and her husband Daniel of Raeford, and Amanda M. McCraney of Raeford: a son, Adam C. Van Allen of Stedman; seven grandchildren, Damion, Scarlet, Christopher, Darren, Tr'e, Amaya and, Jayden; a great-granddaughter, Everly; sisters, Connie Lindsay and her husband Donald of Raeford, Dianne Sinclair, and her husband Warren of Delaware, and Debra Weaver of Delaware; and a dear friend and cousin, Janet Medeiros of Delaware.
A memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Monday, September 13, 2021
Erik E. Cunningham
He was born in California to the late Leonard Thomas Cunningham Jr. and Margaret Mary Foster Cunningham.
He was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Cunningham.
He is survived by a sister, Alicia H. Colvin and husband Harold of Raeford; a brother, Leonard Thomas Cunningham III and his wife, Rosemary, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com