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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Juanita Randol
She was born August 13, 1932 to Ezra and Glodia(Braden) Williams. Juanita (Aunt Nita) was a retired cook who worked at numerous nursing homes and other facilities in Illinois and North Carolina. Her greatest pleasures in life came from creating things for others. She loved cooking, crocheting, cross stitch and reading cook books. She was currently crocheting lap blankets for others at the care center. She was well known for her famous deserts that looked as beautiful as well as tasting phenomenal.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ray, Gene and Norman, sisters Norma Jean, Geraldine (Mays), brother in law Vern Mays, daughter Brenda Sue, multiple aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins. She is survived by her brother Jim (Shirley) Williams, sisters-in-law Ellen Williams and Margaret Williams, children Don (Catherine) Randol, Phyllis (Chuck) Fischer, Larry (Francis) Randol, Bobby Randol, Joyce (Ron) Osterholm and Randy Branche, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
No services will be done as this was her wish.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Larry Bratcher
Survivors are: wife, Bessie; children, Tamika Walton, William, Sherry and Mary Blackburn, Shameka McLean, Kelton McNair and James Willis.
The funeral will be held Saturdau, December 28 at 2 p.m. in Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Visitation will be today, December 27 from 2 to 7p.m in Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Margeri M. Dever
She was born October 31, 1935 in Lorain County, Ohio. She was the devoted daughter to the late Albert Thomas Maiers and Bertha Eva (Nee Wiethoff) Maiers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Bertha Jane Sage and her brother, Vernon Maiers.
She is survived by her daughter Jeannette Tapio and her husband Tim of Raeford; her son Daniel Dever of Lakewood, Ohio; a grandson, Christopher J. Tapio of Ft. Lewis, Washington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family has requested no memorial service be held, but for everyone to remember Marge for the vibrant and full of life person she was.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Grant P. Miles
Also survived by: grandparents, Marcy, Kevin and Karen.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28 at noon in Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory chapel in Fayetteville.
Visitation will be from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Martha Beatty
She is survived by her daughter, Daphne L. Burt of Newport News, Virginia; sons George V. Beatty, Jr. and Jeremy Beatty; sisters the Rev. Jennie Mae Allen (Bobby) and Betty Peterkin (Billy); brother Joe McGeachy (Annie) all of Raeford; and one Aunt Linda Thomas (Vertis) of Greensboro.
Family will receive family and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Peterkin.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 28 at Matthew Rouse Resource Center, 373 Pittman Grove Church Road, Raeford.
Burial will be held at Laurel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Raeford.
Carolyn A. Newberry
She was born in Morrilton, Arkansas and was a career Truck Driver for J.B. Hunt Carriers. She was an avid bowler in her younger years and dearly loved the Cooking Channel.
Survivors are: sons; Chuck Bertog and his wife Angela of Lumber Bridge and Chris Bertog and his wife Brandi of Greenbrier, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Mike, Adele, Halie, Gracie, Ty and Sophie.
A memorial service will be held on Petit Jeanne Mountain in Arkansas on January 4, 2014.
Myrle M. Ray
Survivors are: sons, Kenneth and David; daughters, Yvonne Snead and Linda Crowder; brother, Alvin Money; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 3 p.m. at Raeford First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Yvonne Snead, 102 Lakeway Drive in West End.
Thomas F. Parker
Survivors are: children, Dana Underwood and Todd; sisters, Sheila Brown and Barnelle Owens.
A private service will be held.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Harold C Campbell
Harold Clifford Campbell of Raeford died Friday, December 20, 2013 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 75.
He was born in Horry County, SOuth Carolina on February 25, 1938 to the late Maxey Clayton Campbell and Minnie Scott Campbell. He was a member of the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church. He was employed at Charles Craft in Laurinburg before retiring. He was an avid bowler.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia T. Campbell of Raeford; his brother, Bobby Campbell of Lillington; his sister, Ruby Roberts of Springfield, MAssachusetts; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Raeford.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2013at Raeford Evangelical United Methodist Church with Pastor Roger Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Raeford Evangelical United Methodist Church, 379 W. Palmer Street, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Eugene Lee
He was a Korean War Veteran.
Survivors are: companion, Thelma McLean; children, Anna, Lillian, Sophia, Georgian, Desiree, Sonja, Christopher, Terence, Sherman, Sterling, and Terrell.
The funeral was held Thursday, December 19 at 1 p.m. in Bridges Grove AME Zion Church. Burial was in East Freedom Church cemetery.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Annie M. Monroe
Survivors are: son, John Jr.; daughter, Shirley Story; sister, Alberta Martin; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 20 at 1 p.m. in M. Rouse Jr. Community Resource Center. Burial will be in Mountain Grove Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today, December 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Rita L. Lizotte
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Lizotte Dunlap. She is survived by her daughter Diane Clenney of Gahanna, Ohio; two sons Roger (Margaret) Lizotte Lake City, Florida and Donald (Karen) Lizotte of Wake Forest; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Annette Berney and Loretta Levesque.
A memorial service will be held in Raeford January 18th, 2014. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your local Hospice care in her memory.
Monday, December 16, 2013
William H. Womble
He served aboard the USS Cates (DE-763) between August 7, 1943 and March 21, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. During his service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific, European-African-Middle East, American Theatre and Victory Medal II Ribbons for his service.
He is survived by his wife, Odell Moore Womble of the home; three sons, William H. Womble, III and wife Jan of Greenwood, South Carolina, James R. Womble and wife Debora of Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Michael H. Womble and wife Amy of Eastover; two brothers, James E. Womble of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Donald L. Womble of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Mary Frances Pridgen of Daytona Beach, Florida and Barbara Hester of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary B. Womble and father, William H. Womble.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Morehead City with the Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and the Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 483, Morehead City, NC 28557 or First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Mary Ruth C. Haire
She was born in Surry County on December 3, 1915 to the late Robert and Blanche Cook Calloway.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest B. Haire and her son, Ernest B. Haire, Jr. She was a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church and past president of Woodman of the World, Chapter 118 in Raeford.
She is survived by her son William Robert Haire of Bumpass, Virginia; three sisters, Sadie Cagle of Miami, Florida, Joan Frye of Aberdeen, and Patsy Edwards of Wilmington; two grandchildren, Nicole Law and William Haire, Jr; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron Haire and Micheal Haire.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Rosa Wilson
Rosa Lee Wilson of Raeford, formerly of Winston Salem, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Autumn Care at the age of 97.
She was born in Clarendon County, SC on September 2, 1916 to the late Joseph L. Lewis and Martha Holladay Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Wilson, two sons, Earl R. Wilson and Wayne O. Wilson, her brother, Joseph L. Lewis, Jr., four sisters, Mary L. Maye, Bonnie L. Finger, Elizabeth L. Chapman, Clara L. Elmore, her son-in-law, CharlesAnglin and her daughter-in-law, Joy C. Wilson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Raeford after moving her membership from Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston Salem.
She is survived by her son, Douglas Wilson of Winston Salem; her daughter, Gerry W. Anglin of Raeford; 9 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Raeford First Baptist Church.
A graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery in Manning, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376 or Cameron Boy's Camp, 255 Cameron Camp Road, Cameron, NC 28326 or Baptist Children's Home, 515 Watson Ave, Thomasville, NC 27360.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.