Melissa Buschhardt

Melissa Ann Robinette Buschhardt of Raeford died March 21, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 54.

She was born in Scotland County on September 8, 1968 to Helen Robinette and the late Orville Robinette Jr.

She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, crafting, and spending time with her grandbabies.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Mike Buschhardt; three children, Christopher Buschhardt (Kaitlyn), Amber Trebat (Vincent), and Mikayla Buschhardt; her mother Helen Robinette; brother, Robbie Robinette III; sister Christy Johns (Michael); four grandbabies, Makenzie Buschhardt, Ian Trebat, Parker Buschhardt, and Alison Trebat; and several nieces and nephews.

Alfred Galloway Jr.

Alfred Galloway Jr. died March 24, 2023 at the age of 64.

He is survived by his wife, Mamie Galloway; children, April Latifah Galloway and Marie Galloway; sisters, Debra Galloway, Maria Holmes, and Cynthia Lee; brothers, Derwin Galloway and Mark Galloway; and two grandchildren; along with a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 30 from noon-4 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home Chapel, 543 Vass Road in Raeford. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 31 at noon at the Buie Funeral Home Chapel.

Belton Vernon Stevens

Belton Vernon Stevens of Raeford died March 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital, at the age of 67.

He was born November 14, 1955 in Raeford. He was passionate about his family, his cars, and his work. He spent his whole life in construction and could tell you every McDonalds he ever remodeled or built! Cars were his passion and his claim to fame was being the best street racer around. He was loved so deeply.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Marie Stevens; father, Belton Stephens, and mother, Lucy Stephens; and two brothers, William and Marvin Stephens.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cynthia "Cindy" Stevens; two sons, Belton "Kirt" Stevens and wife Becca, and Bobby Jacobs and wife Cynthia; daughter, Alexis "LaCole" Stevens and partner Kevin; sister, Wanda Williams; two nieces, Angela "Angie" Wilson and husband Wayne, and Amber Banta and husband Tim; eight grandchildren: Brandon B., Christina, Kaitlin, Darian, Brandon S., Breana, Kimberly, and Thomas; and three great-grandchildren: Xander, Eiley May, and Emil.

A viewing has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Crumpler Funeral Home – Raeford, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC 28376 from 12 pm to 2 pm with a service to follow at 2 pm. A graveside service will immediately follow at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3219 Lindsay Rd, Raeford, NC 28376