Tracy Beasley

Tracy (Patsy) Beasley died May 7, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 78.

She was born in Hoke County on December 22, 1944 to the late John Patrick and Sarah Atkinson.

She was a feisty woman with a lot of life. Her passion was working in her yard and caring for her family. She loved gardening, shopping, yard sales, and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Beasley; daughter, Karen Barefoot; two sisters, and a brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracey (Danielle) Natale and her husband Jonathon; son in law, Ray Barefoot; grandchildren, Ashley Barefoot, Madison Barefoot, Parker Barefoot, Kinley Taylor, and Nylae Natale; and siblings, Buddy Lee, and Joyce Faircloth.

A visitation will be held from 11-noon Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church, 379 West Palmer Street, Raeford, N.C. A service will immediately follow after the visitation at noon. Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens, 4509 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, N.C. 28304.    

Vincent McAllister

Vincent McAllister, affectionately known as "Bernard," died Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home at the age of 70.

He was born June 4, 1952.

He was educated in Hoke County public schools and a member of the graduating Class of 1969 from Hoke County High School. He advanced his education via Psychiatry Residency, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and Physicians, Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, Virginia); ECU School of Medicine (Greenville), UNC-G and NC A&T University (Greensboro), Premedical Curriculum, NCSU; Psychology, BA, UNC Chapel Hill.

His brother, Orlando T. McAllister preceded him in death.

He is survived by two brothers, John D. McAllister, Jr., MD (Betty), Jason A. McAllister (adopted) (Asia-Marie); one sister, Marverra S. McAllister-Savage; two nephews, Jarmen R. and Czyz N. Savage; two nieces, Tatia Long (Ashanti); Tolisha S. Dent (Karseem); three aunts; two uncles, and a host of relatives and friends.

There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Vincent McAllister on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at McAllister Family Cemetery.

Carl Glyn Chavis

Carl Glyn Chavis died May 3, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family in his home, at the age of 86.

He was born April 6, 1937 in Scotland County to the late Smiley and Roxie Chavis. He was the oldest of 14 children. He will be remembered as a tough man with a tender heart, who never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin, Louie, and Ronnie; and grandson, Joshua McVicker.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Rebecca Ward Chavis; and their children, Angie Chavis Cummings (Kendall), Martiza Chavis Ransom (Kevin), and Carl Glynn Chavis, Jr. (Misty). He was a loving brother to Randy Chavis, Joyce Bauguess, Vonnie Lockman, Geraldine McGirt, Ola Cunningham, Peggy VanFleet, Janice Jones, Elease Zammit, Kaye Webb, and Carmen Sims. He was a proud Papaw to nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

A Homegoing service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Laurinburg. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday May 7, 2023 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium in Laurinburg from 6-8 p.m.

The family will receive friends at the home 13100 McFarland Road, Laurel Hill.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the Chavis Family.