Marion Joe Patterson

Marion Joe Patterson of Raeford died March 8, 2023 in his home after a three-year battle with cancer, at the age of 41.

He was born in Moore County on September 13, 1981 to the late Marion Weaver Patterson and Francis Parker Patterson.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Parker (Siddie), Chester Wade (Lillian), and Leon Patterson.

He is survived by his sister, Kim Patterson; a very special niece, Kayleigh; grandmother, Lavinia Patterson; uncle, William Patterson (Rachel); Jim Wade, Julie, and Rob Crawford; special aunt, Donna Ritz (Paul); Dinky Wade (Jeff); aunt Carla Joe (Mike); faithful friends, Elizabeth (Greg), Pete and Joe, Dwayne, and Aaron (he took him to the coast for an overnight camping trip and spent two weekends with him at home with his guitar.)

The family would like to give a special thanks to the hospice team, Ben, Karin, Danielle, Donna, and Dr. Garnett Lowry.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like all donations to go to the Hospice Foundation of Hoke County Inc. (P.O Box 1584, Raeford, NC 28376)

A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023 in the Raeford Cemetery.

Carolyn T. Smith

Carolyn T. Smith of Raeford died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home at the age of 76.

She was born in Horry County, South Carolina on April 4, 1946 to the late Aubrey McKiver Todd and Alice Genever Beverly Todd.

She was employed with Burlington Industries before she retired, a lifetime member of the Cumberland County Amateur Radio Operators and her hobbies were crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially her two great grandbabies, and her daughter Diane, along with Gee-Gee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Smith Jr. and her beloved dog, "Girl."

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Jeff) Turner of King, Montana, William "Steve" Smith of Raeford, and Diane (Donnie) Lucas of Raeford; grandchildren, Gloria Genever Baxley and Chance Turner; great-granddaughters, Madison and Skylar; brothers, James (Barbara) Todd of Bladenboro, Randall (Wanda) Conway, and Glenn Todd; sisters, Jeanette (James) Stephens Conway, Amanda Sue (Jr.) Marlowe Conway, and Linda Todd Conway; and caregivers, Sheila Kittrell, Lisa Carney, and Sallie Brown.

A visitation was held 1-2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. A service followed from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment followed in the Raeford Cemetery.

Shirley Keeling

Shirley Jean O'Neal Keeling of Lumber Bridge died February 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones, at the age of 87.

She was born on October 24, 1935 in Pinellas, Florida to the late Jesse O'Neal and Myrtice "Myrtie" Pickles.

She was a loyal and dedicated member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. The two things she loved most was God and her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raleigh Keeling; her son, Michael "Mike" Keeling; and her granddaughter, Jennifer Keeling.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Davis; grandson, Jason Parker and his wife Erica and their four children, Allen, Cassidy, Taylor, and Spencer; granddaughter, Ashley Ortiz and her son, Jonathon; grandson, John Keeling and his wife Renea and their daughter, Sidney; and granddaughter, Kayla Davis.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 2 p.m., at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church with Pastor Josh Tester officiating.