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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Valerie Bernhardt

Valerie A. Bernhardt of Elizabethtown died Saturday June 29, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center at the age of 64.
She was born March 16, 1949 in Tooele City, Utah to the late William Soderberg and Virginia Adamson Soderberg. She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Bernhardt. She was a registered nurse.
She was member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints where she sang soprano in the Tabernacle choir. She was an active writer and she played clarinet with The Utah Symphony.
She is survived by 2 sons Royce Bernhardt and his wife Christina of Fayetteville; John F. Bernhardt of Pennsylvania; two daughters, Ruth E. Bernhardt and Demmenny C. Dull both of Pennsylvania; two brothers William Soderberg, Jr. and Frank Soderberg, and two grandchildren Alyssa and Gavin Bernhardt.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
A memorial service will be held later in the Tooele City Cemetery in Tooele, Utah where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Carl Virgil

Carl Virgil, 84, of 976 Rockfish Road, died Monday, June 24, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Dollie; children, Roger, Stanley, Geraldine, Linda; sisters, Georgette Johnson and Tina Wynn; nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sat. Jun. 29 at 3 p.m. in J.W. Turlington School.
Visitation will be today, Jun. 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Chier Warrant Officer 4 Lee Williamson

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Lee James Williamson, 44, of Raeford, died Friday, June 21, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Sherry; father, Parker; brothers, Glen Linder and Neil; sisters, Mary Brown, Lacy Ell and Suzi.
The funeral will be held Fri. Jun. 28 at12:30 p.m. in All American Chapel, Building C-7242 Ardennes St., Fort Bragg. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thurs. Jun. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at LaFayette Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Rachel Stevens

Rachel Spencer Hassell Stevens, formerly of Raeford, died in Raleigh at Mayview Convalescent Center on June 23. She was 93. She was born in Tokushima, Japan, on September 19, 1919, to the Rev. and Mrs. A.P. Hassell who served as Presbyterian missionaries. She grew up in Japan, attending Canadian Academy in Kobe, and later received a degree in piano and organ from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia, in 1940.
She taught public school music and later worked with Presbyterian Missions. She accepted the position of organist, choir director, and Director of Christian Education at Raeford Presbyterian Church in 1945. She was married to Archie Kerr Stevens, Jr. in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1973. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.
Over the years she continued to serve from time to time as organist and choir director at Raeford Presbyterian Church. She also served as the president of the Women of the Church, Missions chairman, Bible and Sunday School teacher, and in 1993 was ordained as the first woman to serve as elder for the church.
In 1996, the Session of the church established the Rachel H. Stevens Scholarship to honor the 51 years she devoted to the church and its ministry of music, and to two generations of children and young people.
For many years she continued her love of music by teaching piano lessons in her home, sharing with even more children not only her skills, but also her patient and caring spirit. In later years she was once again able to experience her love of travel, visiting Spain and Scotland, and eventually returning to her birthplace of Japan. In 2002, she moved to Quail Haven Village in Pinehurst where she made her home. During her time at Quail Haven, she enjoyed the ministry and music at Brownson Memorial.
She was a devoted and supportive mother and grandmother and an endless source of enthusiasm, joy, and inspiration to those who loved her. She is survived by her son Kerr T. Stevens and wife Joanne of Raleigh, granddaughter Morgan Fullbright of Raleigh and grandson Patrick Stevens a senior at NC State in Raleigh.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 30 at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines, at 2 p.m. Immediately following the memorial service, a visitation with family and friends will be held at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her memory to the Rachel H. Stevens Scholarship, Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 W. Edinborough Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376.
Services are entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Myrna Stell

Myrna Jeanne Almond Stell, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home. She was born on May 31, 1932 in Hoke County, the daughter of Marshall C. and Mary Alice Strother Almond.
She was employed as an administrative assistant with Burlington Industries until her retirement in 1987. She was a member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. She loved to play bridge, travel, the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold H. Stell. Surviving are her daughters, Rhonda Sue Stell and Jack Simpson, and Lynda Jeanne Samsel and husband Robert Edward, all of Greensboro; a sister, Judy A. Hodgin and husband William C. of Roxboro; two brothers, Winfred Almond of Raleigh, and Jon Almond and wife Emma Jean of Aberdeen. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and a longtime friend, companion and neighbor, Hal Richards
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 2300 Old Chapman Street, Greensboro, NC 27403.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com

Friday, June 21, 2013

William L. Alexander Jr.

William Lona Alexander, Jr., 87, died peacefully on June 19, 2013 in Chapel Hill. He was born in Buie and raised in Raeford, but has been a "Chapel Hillian" since 1946. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary of Chapel Hill; three children, Joe of Chapel Hill, Marc of Kinston, and Kim of Richmond, Virginia; a sister, Lois Austin of Raeford; and three brothers, Tom of Edmonds, Washington; Jim of Wallace, and Bob of Dublin, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ann; his sisters Ann, Edna, and Sally; and his parents William Sr. and Bessie.
He was known locally as William, Bill, Mr. "A", "Chief," and affectionately by his family as Dad, Daddy, Pops, and "Paw-Paw."
A veteran of WW-II, he served as a flagman on the destroyer USS Southerland (DDR-743) in the Pacific, where his ship was the first to drop anchor in Tokyo Bay after the Japanese surrender. Following the war, he settled in Chapel Hill to attend UNC. He managed A&P stores in Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Raeford, and Roxboro. In this work, he was most satisfied with his role as a mentor to many young people. Later in his career he worked at Belk in University Mall in Chapel Hill. For many years, he proudly held the role of Santa for the Chapel Hill Christmas Parade. An avid Tar Heel fan, he rarely missed any games broadcast on the radio and kept score of games on his own score card.
He and his family were charter members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill where his services will be held on Saturday morning, June 22. Visitation will start at the church at 10 and the service will follow at 11. A family graveside service will be held at the Raeford City Cemetery on Saturday afternoon at 4. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his honor to enrich Children and Youth Ministries at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 632 Laurel Hill Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are by Walker's Funeral Home in Chapel Hill.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Nathaniel Mclean

Nathaniel McLean, 80, of 2669 Red Springs Road, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
Survivors are: aunt, Sally; and cousin, Carrie.
The funeral will be held Fri. Jun. 21 at 2 p.m. in Center Grove MB Church of Red Springs. Burial will in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Visitation will be today, Jun. 20 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel of Raeford.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Willie J. McGilvary

Willie James McGilvary, 63, of 358 Birch Street, died Sunday, June 16, 2013.
Survivors are: sons, Antonio King and Michael Lide; daughters, Connica Fairley, Latronda Coble and Tameka; sister, Shirley Davis; brothers, Hazie, Myrone, Larry, Calvin, Tyrone and Melvin.
The memorial service will be held Thurs., Jun. 20 at1 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home of Raeford.
Visitation will be today, Jun. 19 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Sean C. Burke

Sean C. Burke of Fayetteville died Saturday, June 15, 2013 in his home at the age of 55.
He was born in Ceylon on April 14, 1958 to the late Maurice and Vivian Munt Burke.
He is survived by his son, Ian A. Burke of Raeford; his brothers, Patrick Burke (Laureen), and Kevin Burke (Wenny) both of California; his sister Rory Reynolds (Craig) of Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Herman L. Brown

Herman Lee Brown, 71, of 106 Pilgrim Trailer Lane, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Survivors are: sisters, Betty White, Sandra Lancaster, Dora Richardson and Carolyn Purcell; brothers, Colin Judd and Alexander Judd.
The funeral will be held Sat. Jun. 15 at 2 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford. Burial will be in Eastlawns Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, Jun. 14 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Edgar Bryant

Edgar Bryant " Reverend Chief Gray Eagle" of 291 Missionville Road, Lumber Bridge, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in his home at the age of 94.
He was born in Robeson County on August 24, 1918 to the late William Bryant and Polly Locklear Bryant . He was preceded in death by his wives, Nancy Cummings Bryant and Rosie Mae Emanuel Bryant. He was the founder of Trinity House of Prayer Holiness Church with the assistance of his family
He is survived by his daughters Polly Jones (Gilbert) of Lumber Bridge, and Diane Cox of Dublin; sons, Stephen Bryant (Faith) of Davis Bridge, Ronald Bryant (Josie), Reid Bryant (Wanda), St. John Bryant, Timothy Bryant, and Jonathan Bryant, all of Lumber Bridge, Paul Bryant of Fayetteville, Amos Bryant (Hazel) of Wagram, Jeremiah Bryant of Whiteville, and James Bryant (Dale) of Hope Mills; a special caregiver for the past 10 years, Kimberly Hunt of Pembroke; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday June 15, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday June 16, 2013 at Trinity House of Prayer Holiness Church in Lumber Bridge with the Rev. Ronald Bryant and the Rev. Winford Blue officiating.
Interment will be in the Bryant Family Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Samuel Turner

Samuel Turner, 88, of 500 Turnpike Road, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Survivors are: daughter, Josephine Adams; and brother, Freddie McPhaul.
The funeral will be held Fri. Jun.14 at 11 a.m. in Rockfish Grove FWB Church. Burial will in Rockfish Grove Church Cemetery.
Viewing will be today, Jun.13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Merlene Reddick

Merlene Reddick, 40, of 373 Palmer Green Apartments, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013.
Survivors are: sister, Darlene.
The funeral will be held Wed. June 12 at St. Mary's Pentecostal Christian Church in Wagram. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery in Addor.
Visitation will be Wed. from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

Gloria E. Brehm

Gloria Elizabeth Brehm, 68, of Raeford, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Johnny; sons, Ronald Stewart II, Donald, Johnny and Jeff; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Mon. June 10 at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Pauls in the Pines Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Gilmont Cemetery.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Raybourn Quick

Raybourn F. Quick of 95 Jonathan Street died Monday, June 03, 2013 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center at the age of 70.
He was born in Cumberland County on September 23, 1942 to the late Odell Robert Quick and Maggie Culbreth Quick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Scott Quick. He worked as an office manager for Lacy Quick at Boulevard Auto Sales in Fayetteville and later was the owner and operator of Sureway Motors in Fayetteville. He attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his sons, Raybourn "Dell" Odell Quick (Darlene) and Jonathan Ray Quick of Maxton; his daughter, Donna Faye Quick of Maxton; his sister, Marlene Sessoms of Parkton; his grandchildren, Megan Darlene Quick, Jessica Priscilla Bullard, Ryan Deanna Quick; and five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Quick, Skylar Geronimo, Derick Geronimo, Colyn Lee Oxendine, and Heidy Dial.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in the Culbreth Family Cemetery on King Road in Fayetteville with the Rev. Dwight Jackson and the Rev. Al Hinsley officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.