Unellear Rogers

Unellear Bullard Rogers of Red Springs died Monday, May 16, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Robeson County on Feb. 25, 1941 to the late John Willie Bullard and Harriett Locklear Bullard. 

She was a member of Smithtown Church of God in Maxton. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Autry Rogers. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Rogers of Red Springs, and Roy Rogers and his wife Norma Jean Rogers of Charlotte; two daughters, Deborah Rogers of Red Springs, and Carolyn Quenga and her husband Ronald Leon Quenga of Red Springs; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, four sisters, Daphnia Chavis of Maxton, Virginia Lowery of South Carolina, Helen Jacobs of Maxton and Judy Bullard of Maxton; a brother, Joseph Locklear; and a special friend Maxine Locklear.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Smithtown Church of God, Maxton. 

William Craig Jr.

William Howard (Billy) Craig Jr. of Supply, formerly of Raeford, died at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022 at age 64.
He was born in Blackstone, Virginia on June 25, 1957 to the late William Howard Craig Sr. and Glenda Hayes Craig. He was employed with his family's business, the Raeford Body Shop.
He is survived by his daughter Beth Ann Cook and her husband Charlie of Wadesboro;  two grandchildren, Trinity Cook of Maryland and Jacob Cook of Wadesboro; a brother, Kenneth Craig of Raeford; and a sister, Yvonne Whitmire of Supply. 
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Roger Burns officiating.

Robin L. Anselmini

Robin L. Anselmini, 84, of Raeford, died peacefully Friday, May 13, 2022 at Open Arms Retirement Home in Raeford.
She was born in Waco, Texas on August 9, 1937.  She was one of five children born to the late Ben and Sue Hardin. She lived in Los Angeles for 38 years where she was a paralegal. She and her husband, Frank, moved to Raeford in 2006 to be close to her sister, Jean Hodges. She fell in love with the town of Raeford, loving the people and small-town vibe. She was a volunteer with Hoke County Board of Elections, Hoke County Liberty Hospice, and Open Arms Retirement Home, where she volunteered providing manicures and much happiness to the residents and staff. She was a decades-long member of the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) Class as well as various other charities. She was a dedicated member and active supporter of the First Baptist Church of Raeford.
She was a practical joker and had a great sense of humor. She loved to make people smile by dressing up in various costumes and funny outfits. 
She loved to entertain, listen to music, play cards and dominos with friends and family, travel, spend time at the NC coast, and loved her dogs, Fancy and Mitzi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her son Paul, a brother Virgil Hardin, and sisters Jo Hunke, Dorothy Lohmer, and Jean Hodges and two nephews, Michael R. Hicks, and William Benton Hodges.
She is survived by her son Dan Anselmini and his wife Karyn and their daughter, Aerin of Riverside, California.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20 at First Baptist Church, followed by a reception in the church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Raeford, NC, Hoke County Liberty Hospice and Fayetteville Animal Protection Society,(FAPS).

Rodney Collins

Rodney Darrell Collins of Whispering Pines, formerly of Raeford, age 68, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
He was born in Pinehurst on November 9, 1953 to the late Clifford Odell Collins and Annie Ruth Harris Collins. 

He was an avid hunter and loved all his pets, past and present. He was preceded in death by brother Ricky Sherrill Collins. 
He is survived by his wife Leah Bailey Collins, two daughters, Monica Collins Hennessy, Ashley Collins Miller (Kenny), and stepson Adam M. Bailey. He was Papa to his beloved grandchildren, Eleanor (his miracle baby), Preston (his fishing buddy), Addyson (his Giggles), Hailey (his artist), and Owen (his Malibu); sister-in-law Joan Hudson Collins and former son-in-law Patrick Hennessy. 

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Lung Association, 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601; to your local Humane Society; or to your favorite charity.

Gene E. Lowery

Gene E. Lowery 52 of 6809 Turnpike Road died Saturday, May 14, 2022 in a Chapel Hill hospital.

He was born October 23, 1969, to Mr. Eugene and Evelyn Lowery. 

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, David and Rosie Jackson; his paternal grandfather, Willie Lowery, and two aunts, Irene Jackson and Wanda Sue Jackson. 
He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Evelyn Lowery; two daughters, Kanresha Purcell and Danielle Locklear; brothers Robert Lowery (Michelle) Bently Lowery of Raeford and David W. Lowery (Clara) of Laurinburg; one sister, Ann M. Jacobs (Jerry) of Raeford, seven grandchildren; maternal grandmother Helen Lowery; and a special cousin, Pamela Tew.
A visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford. The funeral will follow the visitation at 3 p.m.
Burial will be at New Beginning Baptist Church Cemetery 2909 Fulford McMillian Road, Raeford.

Anona M. Duimstra

Anona M. "Mitzi" Duimstra, 81, of Fayetteville, died peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Susan; granddaughters, Lyndsey and Holly; and great-grandsons, C.J. and Russel on Sunday, May 8.
She was formerly of Harmony, New Jersey, where she raised her three children. She was born October 29, 1940 in Bangor, Pennsylvania to the late Pearl May (Ackerman) Bittenbender and John Lester Bittenbender. She was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School, Washington, New Jersey and Empire Beauty School. She began her career in food service at the Harmony Township Elementary School cafeteria and retired to North Carolina in 1998 from Aramark. In her retirement she enjoyed her quiet life with her beloved shih tzus, Minnie of 17 years, and Belle. She never missed the opportunity to celebrate with her family on holidays. She also enjoyed poolside gatherings, and loved being around her granddaughters and great-grandsons and their friends, who absolutely adored 'Gramma' as she kept them all on their toes or in tears of laughter. She was also quite the bowler and dancer in her younger years, always trying to teach the younger generations.
She was predeceased by her parents; son, David Louis; grandson, Anthony John Policelli; and siblings, Beverly Buzzuto, and John and William Bittenbender. She is survived by her daughter, Sue (Jose) Ogas of Fayetteville; brother, James (Marilyn) Bittenbender of Burlington, New Jersey; sister, Patricia DeFranco of Bangor, Pennsylvania; granddaughters, Lyndsey and Holly Thatcher of Fayetteville; grandson, Daniel Policelli and his mother, Donna of Bangor, Pennsylvania; and great-grandsons, C.J. and Russel of Fayetteville.
Her life will be celebrated, in her home, surrounded by the family and friends who fulfilled her life with love and happiness .

Neil A. McDonald

Neill Angus McDonald III of Raeford died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 82. He died at his home, very peacefully and painlessly.
He was born in Hoke County on November 4, 1939 to the late Neill A. McDonald, Jr. and Carrie Moore Nash McDonald.

He was the owner and operator of Raeford Oil Co., Inc.
He grew up in Raeford, graduated from Hoke County High School, and went to Campbell College, now Campbell University, for three-and-a-half years. His father died in Neill's last semester of college, and he had no choice but to come home and take care of his mother, McDonald's Tire Recapping Service, and Raeford Oil Company. He owned and operated McDonald's Tire Recapping Service for 36 years. While he worked full time in the tire business, he also kept up with everything at Raeford Oil Co., ran a wrecker service, and was an active member of the Raeford Fire Department, serving as the Assistant Chief during his 37 years of service. After selling McDonald's Tire Recapping in the late 90's, he began working full time at Raeford Oil Co., Inc. He fought pancreatic cancer gracefully, stoically, and was a fighter until his last breath. 
On May 10, 1975, Neill married Harriett Smith. In the same year, he very graciously adopted Harriett's daughter, Mary Emily. In 1977, Neill and Harriett had a son, Neill A.(Mackie) McDonald IV.

He was a member of Raeford Presbyterian Church, but he was an active attendant at Antioch Presbyterian Church for many years. He helped many people in Raeford and beyond. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett S. McDonald, his son, Neill Angus (Mackie) McDonald IV, and his beloved dog, Fiona. 

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Emily McDonald, of Raeford, a Godson, Younger Fletcher (Tripp) Snead, of Panama, a Goddaughter, Betty Blue, of Raeford, a sister-in-law, Melinda Smith, of Pinehurst,  2 nieces, Kimberly S. Gardner (Keith), of Fayetteville, and Elizabeth S. Moynahan (Will), of Lexington, KY, and by his special friend, Mrs. Margaret S. Hathaway, who made Neill the happiest he'd ever been, in the 5 years they were together.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 14, at the Raeford Cemetery, with Pastor Jim Smith officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the gravesite. 

The family asks for privacy and time between now and Saturday.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Antioch Presbyterian Church, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Elaine Hendrix

Elaine Cole Hendrix, 93, died Saturday, May 7, 2022, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
She was born in Hoke County on January 26, 1929 to the late Jonah Isaac Cole and Barbara Lucas Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Hendrix and her daughter Robbie Hendrix McLean. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the church choir, and retired from Burlington Industries in Raeford.
She is survived by her a daughter, Brenda Hendrix Barr and her husband Sandy of Saint Augustine, Florida, two grandsons, Greg McLean (Tracy Nation) of Georgia, and Brad Barr and his wife Kristi of Texas, and two sisters, Ruby Easterling of Southern Pines, and Myrte Davis of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be 4-5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022 at Highland Biblical Gardens with the Rev. James Wilhide officiating. 
Memorials may be made to: Bethel Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2128, Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Margaret Ann Clark

Margaret Ann Clark (nee Johnson) passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 11, 2021; beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Clark, Jr.; loving mother of Lydia Faye Wohlhueter, Charles H. (Carole) Thomas and Randal S. (Beverly) Thomas; step-mother of Susan (Robert) Waite, Sandra Garvin, Carolyn (Robert) Redding and the late David M. Clark; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; predeceased by her parents, Charles B. and Mattie Johnson; dear sister of the late Charles B.Johnson, Jr., Nancy J. Barnes and Edwin A. Johnson.

After moving to Western New York as a young lady, she returned to visit Hoke County many times over the years, especially her beloved Philippi Presbyterian Church. Margaret was proud of her North Carolina heritage. Margaret was a deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Margaret also was a former member of the 20th Century Club of Buffalo for 22 years and a member of the Buffalo Yacht Club.

William "Bill" Clark passed on September 30, 2021 just 11 days prior to Margaret's passing. Funeral Services were held in Ocotober 2021 at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville, NY. A joint memorial/ burial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Philippi Presbyterian Church, 6498 Philippi Church Rd. Raeford, NC 28376

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Philippi Church in memory of Margaret or William Clark or a charity of your choice.

Franklin Lewis

Franklin Neil (Frankie) Lewis, 59 of Raeford, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the home of his sister, Brenda Faye Lewis.
He was born in Clinton to the late Geneva Faye Byrd Lewis and Norwood Neil Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Lewis. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his family. He was employed with Bradshaw's Painting in Hope Mills.
He is survived by three children, Christopher Lewis (Maqueesha) of Salemburg, Heather Flanary (Kris) of Hope Mills, and Megan Fleeger (Jarrod) of Mebane; 2 grandchildren, Kopeland Flanary and Skye Senger; 2 sisters, Brenda Faye Lewis of the home and Tammy Krumwiede (Scott) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and 7 nieces and nephews, Jessica, Jacqueline, Wayne, Genie, Joseph, Abigail, and Allison.
Visitation will be h6-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A private memorial graveside service will be held later at the Byrd Family Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for his grandson Kopeland's College Fund. Checks may be made payable to Kopeland Flanary, 5931 Hotspur Place, Fayetteville, NC 28306. 
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Jerry Stephenson

Jerry Edgar Stephenson of Fayetteville died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 42.
He was born in Fayetteville on February 3, 1980. He was preceded in death by his mother Iris Burchett Fowler. He was employed with Omni Moving and Storage in Fayetteville. He was a member of the America Pool Players Association. 
He is survived by his wife, Kerry Lynn Williams Stephenson of Fayetteville; two stepdaughters Breanna Ammons (John) of VA, Michaela Skipper (Matthew) of Fayetteville; 3 step-grandchildren, his father Rodney Keith Stephenson (Rebecca) of Fayetteville; and two uncles Hans Burchett (Pat) of (Hoke County) Parkton, and Karl Burchett of Dubai.
Visitation will be held from 11 to  noon on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford
The funeral will follow at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Roger Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery. 
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Eros Johnson

Eros Scull Johnson of Raeford died at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 67.
She was born in Hoke County on September 24, 1954 to the late John William Scull Jr. and Elenor Edwards Scull.  She was retired from the Cumberland School system as a teacher. She rescued many animals and enjoyed horseback riding with her husband before his death.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Johnson.

She is survived by her son, Frank Johnson (Rachel) of Raeford; three grandchildren, Dallas Johnson, Shelby Johnson, and Sydney Johnson; a sister, Hilda Scull Bukowski of Pittsboro; two brothers, Jody Scull of Small, South Carolina, and Walter Edwards Scull of Columbia, South Carolina; and a brother-in-law Terry Johnson, and his wife Cathy of Raeford.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, NC, with Pastor Roger Burns officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

Leon Miller

William Leon Miller Sr. of Fayetteville, 64, formerly of Raeford, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was born in Lumberton on December 15, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Davis Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Sherri Walker Miller of Fayetteville, and his children, Leon Miller Jr. (Diana Boyd), Samantha Miller, Joseph Deluca, and Chris Walker, all of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Briana Kelly, and Justin Fogle, both of Fayetteville; his father, Myrl Leon Miller of Fayetteville; two brothers, John Miller (Teresa) of Mt. Gilead, and Glenn Miller (Kelly) of Greensboro; and a sister-in-law, Kim Strickland (Greg) of Wade.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Hope Mills Church of God, 4830 Cameron Road, Hope Mills, with Pastor Wesley Holmes officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the church.

Eleanor Thomas

Eleanor Thetis Thomas, 85, of Raeford, died Friday, April 22, 2022 in her home.
She was born in Cumberland County on October 21, 1936, daughter to the late George and Mattie Lunsford Hales. She retired from Burlington Industries after 42 years where she worked in the Spinning Department. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Curtis Hales, Lud Hales, George Hales, and William Hales, and a sister, Louise Sanders. 
She is survived by her daughters, Patsy Stewart and husband Douglas, and Kathy Carnal, all of Raeford; a brother, Seavy Hales and wife Lib of Raeford; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held at noon at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Underwood and Pastor Jim Crain officiating.
Burial was in Raeford City Cemetery. 
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at https://act.alz.org/donate.

James Warner Sr.

James Luther Warner Sr., 93, of Raeford, died Friday, April 22, 2022 in his home.
He was born in Hoke County on April 23, 1928 to the late James Lytch Warner and Ruth Matheson Warner. He was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church, served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948, and was a lifelong farmer in Hoke County. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Williamson, and granddaughter, Cody Nicole Warner.
He is survived by his children, James (Bubba) L. Warner and his wife, Katharine of Raeford, Richard Warner and Stephanie of Red Springs, and Victoria (Vicki) W. Pannell and her husband, Dan of Vass; two grandchildren, Jamie D. Warner of Raeford and Heath Warner of Red Springs; three great-grandchildren; and longtime companion, Mildred Maxwell.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Joshua Eom officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com