Glendia H. Davis

Glendia H. Davis of Raeford died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 65.
She was born in Robeson County on December 21, 1946 to Ozell Hester and Margaret Kathleen Kinlaw. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Blake. She was a member of the Pittman Grove Baptist Church and was a volunteer at Open Arms Retirement Home for over 20 years.
Survivors include her husband, Ras E. Davis, Sr. of Raeford; her son, Ras E. Davis Jr. and his wife Tommalee of Raeford; her brothers, Tony Hester of Raeford, and Douglas Hester of Baltimore, Maryland; her sister, Cynthia Drake and her husband, Stephen of Linden; her granddaughter, Crystal Locklear of Maxton; four nieces; and fpur nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at Pittman Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. William Beasley officiating
Visitation will be after the service at the gravesite.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Michael Blackston

Elder Michael Blackston, 59, of Raeford, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012.
Survivors are: children, Shashanah Cole, Baruch Shamberger, Isaiah and Michael; siblings, Edward, Bobby, Mary Faison; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sun. Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Sunday, Church of God Temple Bethel/Church of God & Saints of Christ, Suffolk, Va. Burial, Belleville Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Viewing will be held Thurs. Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Simon Funeral Home, Southern Pines. Visitation will be held at 175 Louro Lane, Aberdeen.

Hester S. Boyles

Hester Irene S. Boyles of 4365 N. Shannon Road died Saturday, November 10, 2012 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 93.
She was born in Stokes County, North Carolina to the late Windfield and Sarah Jones Setliff. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold A. Boyles, and three brothers and three sisters. She was a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church where she received the Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership in 2002. She enjoyed serving her family and community through baking desserts and sharing her gifts with others.
Survivors include two daughters, Carole Elkins (Cliff) of Lexington, South Carolina , Jane McGugan (Danny) of Shannon; two sons, Johnny Boyles of Fayetteville, and Michael Boyles (Joyce) of Apex; a sister, Verna Lea Allen of King; eight grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Interment will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012 at Raeford Cemetery.
The family will receive relatives and friends between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Antioch Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall,
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. with the Rev.Dr. David Hudson and CRE Herman T. Autry officiating.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, C/O Nancy Johnson 2076 Gold Hill Road, Shannon NC 28386.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Joseph W. Davis

Joseph William Davis of 852 North Parker Church Road died Thursday, November 08, 2012 in his home at the age of 38 after suffering a brain tumor.
He was born in Orange County, California on June 12, 1974 to Brian Davis and Susan Marie Haskins. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had a love for wood working, horticulture, and spending time with his children.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie M. Davis of Raeford; sons, Jo Jo (Joseph) W. Davis, II, Jonathan G. Davis, Justin M. Davis all of Raeford; daughters Lindsey N. Davis of Tilton, New Hampshire, and Julie-Marie F. Davis of Raeford; his father, Brian G. Davis of Sanbornton, New Hampshire; his mother, Susan M. Davis of Anaheim, California; his paternal grandmother, Miriam Davis of New Hampton, New Hampshire; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Haskins of Anaheim, California; and a sister, Jennifer Davis-Fogarty of Northfield, New Hampshire.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Rockfish Church with Pastor Dan Stanley and Pastor Tony McVickers officiating.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Lula D. Baldwin

Lula Douglas Baldwin, 65, of Raeford, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.
Survivors are: sons, Charles Douglas, Ambrosia Douglas and Adell Jr.; sister, Jennie Lomel; brothers, Sam Douglas, Charles Douglas, Leroy Douglas and Isaiah Douglas; and 11 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sat. Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. in J.W. Turlington School. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery in Wagram. Viewing, 1 to 7 p.m.; visitation, 4 to 7 p.m. today at Buie Funeral Home.

 

Linda S. Lee

Linda S. Lee of Raeford died Thursday, November 8, 2012 in her home at the age of 60, after a two year battle with cancer.
She was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1952. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Gordon Smith. She was a member of the Raeford First Baptist Church, and was very active in the W.M.U. and the church choir. She had a special place in her heart for children with special needs.
Survivors are her husband, the Rev. Thomas Lee of Raeford; her sons, Tommy Lee and his wife Katie of Troy, Michigan, and Alan Lee and his wife, Emily of Kernersville; her daughter, Suzi Osborne and her husband Mark of Sanford; her mother, Helen Bolin and her husband, Bill of Fayetteville; her sisters, Debi Carswell and her husband, Clyde of Portland, Tennessee, and Roni Pratt and her husband, Joel of Huffman, Texas; five grandchildren, Kathryn Osborne, Julia Osborne, Caroline Lee, Joseph Lee and Jack Lee.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 10 at the Raeford First Baptist Church 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2012 in the Raeford First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Deaton and the Rev. Joe Needham officiating. Burial will follow in the Broadway Town Cemetery at 4 p.m.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to Raeford First Baptist Church: General Fund, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376 or Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, 336 S. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Mary C. Lawson

Mary Chambers Lawson, 73, went to be with her Savior early the morning of November 6, 2012.
Born October 18, 1939, she was the beloved wife survived by Bronzie Lawson Jr of 51 years; Bronzie III and wife Pam; grandchildren Bronzie IV and wife Heidi; Christopher, Emily, Brooke; one great-grandchild Brianna; her brother, Dawson Chambers Jr. and wife Virginia; and her niece Kattie and husband Joel. She was preceded in death by Dawson and Virginia Chambers and two sisters Linda and Sadie. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to Pastor Bruno Alcime. Send checks to Calvary Memorial Church, 400 S Bennett Street, Southern Pines, NC. 28387.

Edwin H. Brown

Edwin Horace Brown, 80, of Aberdeen, died October 30, 2012.
Graveside service was held Fri. Nov.2 at 11 a.m. at Old
Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen.
Survivors are: wife, Rebecca McLeod Brown; son, Edwin Horace Brown Jr. and his wife Tavia of Charolttesvilla, Virginia; daughter, Rebecca McLeod Brown of Winston-Salem; sister, Mildred Brown Huckaby of Laurens, South Carolina; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Shriners Childrens Hospital, 950 West Farris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.

Mary D. Balch

Mary D. Balch of Raeford has gone to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 70.
Mary Jo was born on January 1, 1942 in Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Grafton County, New Hampshire, the daughter of Orville and Barbara (Chase) DeCoff. She attended schools in Pomfret and Woodstock, Vermont before marrying at a very tender age. She accompanied her husband George Balch around the world as an Army wife. Stationed at Fort Bragg for the bulk of their military career, Mary and George settled down in Raeford upon retirement. She was a member of the Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, DAV Auxiliary, and the V.F.W. Post 10 Auxiliary. She and George were known for being very early risers and always having the coffee ready at the family reunions.
Survivors are her husband, George E. Balch of Raeford; four daughters, June E. Bolieu and her husband Don of Salina, Kansas, Jane C. Colbert and her husband James of Watson, Oklahoma, Jacquline M. Drinkwater of Albany, Georgia, and Jennifer L. Hammock and her husband Paul of Salem, Alabama; her mother, Barbara Gilbert and her husband Earl of Leesburg, Florida; two brothers, Andrew DeCoff and his wife, Marie of Bennington, Vermont, Peter DeCoff and Lee of North Pomfret, Vermont; two sisters, Norma Peoples and her husband, David of Broadway, Virginia, and Sally Weglarz and her husband, Ronald of North Pomfret, Vermont; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m.Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judson Dunlap and the Rev. Richard Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of fFlowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311, the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852, or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Betty C. McDuffie

Betty Conoly McDuffie of Raeford died Saturday, November 03, 2012 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 94.
She was born in Surry County on May 27, 1918 to the late Charlie Lee Reynolds and Martha Jane Sutphin Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Conoly and Edwin McDuffie. She was a member of Raeford Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her sons, Charles Dean and his wife Manilla of High Point, Roy Conoly Jr. and his wife Edna of Bear Creek, Donald Conoly and his wife Frances of Germanton, William Conoly of Aberdeen, a daughter, Jane C. Mayo and her husband Robert of Tampa, Florida; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, November 5 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeal will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 at Raeford Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 West Edinborough Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Duncan B McFadyen III

Duncan Brown McFadyen, III, 64, of Raeford, North Carolina died Friday, November 2, 2012 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was born April 20, 1948 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Duncan Brown McFadyen, Jr. and wife, Harriet Hodgin McFadyen of Hoke County, who predeceased him. He graduated from Hoke County High School, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina in 1970, and a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1973.
He began his professional legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland and Hoke County and served in that capacity from 1973 to 1976. He joined the law firm of the late R. Palmer Willcox in 1976 where he quickly made partner. He became the senior partner in 1998 and served in that capacity until 2012 in the law firm now known as Willcox, McFadyen, Fields and Sutherland. He served as Bar Councilor for Judicial District 16A from 2001 to 2007 and County Attorney for Hoke County from 1979 to 1993. He was held in the highest esteem by his partners, colleagues and members of the court system.
He was a lifelong member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon and then elder.
He was an avid reader of history and great literature, an excellent storyteller, and loyal friend to many who will miss his boundless charm and good cheer. The local paper ran a story in 1976 describing him as Raeford's most eligible bachelor, and he remained so until his passing. He faced all of life's challenges, including the last, with his well-known gentlemanly poise and dignity.
He is survived by his brothers, George Hodgin McFadyen and his wife, Anne of Pinetops, North Carolina, and James Laurence McFadyen and his wife, Susan of Thomson, Georgia; four nieces and nephews, James Scott McFadyen and John Robert McFadyen and his wife, Claire of Tarboro, North Carolina, Martha McFadyen Scott and husband, Winfield of Louisville, Georgia, and Mary Kathryn McFadyen Land and husband, Jared of Thomson, Georgia; aunts Frances McFadyen McCreery and husband, Robert of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Louise B. McFadyen of Red Springs; a special aunt and a dear lifelong friend Willa McFadyen Lindsay of Southern Pines; and many cousins. He was a loving brother and uncle.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Raeford Cemetery on Monday, November 5th. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael McGehee and the Rev. James Braden officiating. The family will be available for visitation following the memorial service Monday, November 5th at the Raeford Presbyterian Church-John Ropp Fellowship Hall.
The family will receive friends at the McFadyen family home, 3399 Hwy 401 Business, Sunday, November 4th from 2-5 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 West Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376; FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care and/or FirstHealth Clara McLean Hospitality House, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374; American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Leatrice J. Campbell

Letrice Jackson Campbell of 207 E. Edinborough Ave died Monday, October 29, 2012 in FirstHealth Regional Medical Center at the age of 78.
She was born in Sampson County on January 16, 1934 to the late Minton Blackmon Jackson and Eula Bell Howard Jackson. She was an Honorary Life Member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church and a member of the Presbyterian Women. She was employed with Burlington Industries in the early 1960's.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Jack E. Campbell of Raeford; two daughters, Rhonda C. Ritter and her husband Blaine of Whispering Pines, and Karen S. Campbell of Raeford; two brothers, Roy Jackson and his wife, Becky of Angier, and Clebert Jackson and his wife Judy of Rock Hill, South Carolina; a sister Irese Dees of Rockfish; and two grandchildren, Daniel Ritter and Justin Ritter, both of Whispering Pines.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall, Raeford Presbyterian Church.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Braden officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Patsy Orduna

Patsy Laverne Orduna of Raeford died Friday, October 26, 2012 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 70.
She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 8, 1942 to the late Waymon William Rowe and Lucille Fisher Rowe. She was a Native American Cherokee of the Wolf Clan.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Faye Chancellor of Raeford and Ruby Laverne DeLaughter of Westfield, Massachusetts; one nephew, Christopher Clinton Toland of DeSoto, Texas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Ernestine Mills

Ernestine Mills, 95, of 106 Peppertree Lane, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.
Survivors are: daughters, Frances Lewis and Lillian King; sisters, Eunice Smith and Julia Ellis.
The funeral will be held Sat. Nov. 3 at noon in Israel Baptist Church in New Orleans, La. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Metairie, La.

Howard J. Barrington

Howard J. Barrington Jr., 52, of Raeford, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.
Survivors are: wife, Renee; daughter, Meah; mother, Ella; sisters, Ernestine Allen, Aletha Gilmore, Ellen and Deborah; and brother, Gerald.
The memorial service was held Sat. Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Saturday in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville.