Pearlie Jane Burkes, 73, of Raeford, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Valeria Livingston, Jeanette, Towanna, Jacqueline and Benjamin; and siblings, Lessie, Mattie, Lena Mae, Margaret and Clyde.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 11 at 1 p.m. in Friendship Grove FWB Churchin Red Springs. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be today, January 10 from 1 to 7p.m. in Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Tracy L. Saunders
Tracy Lyn Saunders, 39, of Raeford, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.
Survivors are: son, Talin Hunt; daughters, Alicia and Kayla Guerra; parents, Jeff and Wanda Coleman; father, Rudy Pah; brothers, Jason Pah and Connor Coleman; grandfather, Joseph; and grandparents, Renate and Fred Kropp.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 11 at 2 p.m. in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel in Fayetteville.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Survivors are: son, Talin Hunt; daughters, Alicia and Kayla Guerra; parents, Jeff and Wanda Coleman; father, Rudy Pah; brothers, Jason Pah and Connor Coleman; grandfather, Joseph; and grandparents, Renate and Fred Kropp.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 11 at 2 p.m. in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel in Fayetteville.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Gregory Blackshear
Gregory Blackshear, 50, of Raeford, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.
Survivors are: mother and stepfather, Rovenia and Eddie McNair; brothers, Anthony and Fernandez; and sisters, Lynn Blackshear-Ray, Jaris McNair-Edens, and Cynthia Moore.
The memorial service will be held Thursday, January 9 at 2 p.m. in Word of Life Temple.
Visitation will be held today, January 8 from1 to 6 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Survivors are: mother and stepfather, Rovenia and Eddie McNair; brothers, Anthony and Fernandez; and sisters, Lynn Blackshear-Ray, Jaris McNair-Edens, and Cynthia Moore.
The memorial service will be held Thursday, January 9 at 2 p.m. in Word of Life Temple.
Visitation will be held today, January 8 from1 to 6 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Shirley J. McRae
Mother Shirley J. McRae, 77, formerly of 3910 Turnpike Road, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.
Survivors are: son, Robert Jr.; sisters, Geneva Johnson, Margaret Edwards, Bernice McLaughlin.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, January 8 at 11 a.m. in New Greater Solid Rock Holiness Church. Burial will be church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, January 7 from 11 a.m to 8 p.m and the visitation from 6 to 8 in Buie Funeral Home chapel, Raeford.
Survivors are: son, Robert Jr.; sisters, Geneva Johnson, Margaret Edwards, Bernice McLaughlin.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, January 8 at 11 a.m. in New Greater Solid Rock Holiness Church. Burial will be church cemetery.
Viewing will be today, January 7 from 11 a.m to 8 p.m and the visitation from 6 to 8 in Buie Funeral Home chapel, Raeford.
Nathaniel McMillan Jr.
Nathaniel McMillan Jr., 64, of 807 Dogwood Lane, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Christine Gumbs, Jackie Kinslow, Teresa Evans, Ernestine, Michele, Jacob, 10 siblings; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
The funeral will be held Wednesday, January 8 at 1 p.m. in Rock Springs AME Zion Church. Burial will be in Malloy Grove Church cemetery in St. Pauls.
Visitation will be today, January 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Cunningham & Sons Mortuary in Fayetteville.
Survivors are: children, Christine Gumbs, Jackie Kinslow, Teresa Evans, Ernestine, Michele, Jacob, 10 siblings; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
The funeral will be held Wednesday, January 8 at 1 p.m. in Rock Springs AME Zion Church. Burial will be in Malloy Grove Church cemetery in St. Pauls.
Visitation will be today, January 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Cunningham & Sons Mortuary in Fayetteville.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Peggy M. Seago
Peggy Musselwhite Seago of 2744 Hoffman Road, Jackson Springs, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her home at the age of 78.
She was born in Robeson County on September 27, 1935 to the late Neal Archie Musselwhite and Gerthie Ann Patterson Musselwhite. She is preceded in death by her husband David Lewis Seago. She was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet S. Thomas of Jackson Springs; two grandchildren, Jessica Thomas and Christopher W. Thompson,Sr.; three great-grandchildren Christopher W. Thompson Jr., Caleb D. Thomas and Destiny Steed; two brothers, Ronald T. Musselwhite and his wife Annette of Lumberton, and Neal Edwind Musselwhite and his wife Brenda of Lumberton; four nieces, Debbie Zimmerman, Karen Laton, Samantha Mabe and Abigail Zimmerman; and three nephews, Joseph Seago, Luke and Joseph Zimmerman.
Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Taylor Memoria Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cagle officiating.
Services entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home of Aberdeen
She was born in Robeson County on September 27, 1935 to the late Neal Archie Musselwhite and Gerthie Ann Patterson Musselwhite. She is preceded in death by her husband David Lewis Seago. She was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet S. Thomas of Jackson Springs; two grandchildren, Jessica Thomas and Christopher W. Thompson,Sr.; three great-grandchildren Christopher W. Thompson Jr., Caleb D. Thomas and Destiny Steed; two brothers, Ronald T. Musselwhite and his wife Annette of Lumberton, and Neal Edwind Musselwhite and his wife Brenda of Lumberton; four nieces, Debbie Zimmerman, Karen Laton, Samantha Mabe and Abigail Zimmerman; and three nephews, Joseph Seago, Luke and Joseph Zimmerman.
Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Taylor Memoria Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cagle officiating.
Services entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home of Aberdeen
Jon G. Almond
Jon G. Almond, 78 of Aberdeen passed away on January 3, 2014 at his home.
He was born on December 14, 1935 in Hoke County to the late Marshall Crowell and Alice Almond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Myrna Almond Stell of Greensboro.
He is survived by his loving wife, Emma Jean Almond; one son, Michael Alfred Almond (Martha) of Pittsboro; two daughters, Theresa Almond Sanderson (Johnny) of Southern Pines and Karen Almond-Pile (David) of Cortez, Florida; a brother, Winfred Almond of Raleigh; one sister, Judy Almond Hodgin (Bill) of Roxboro; six grandchildren, Jeremy, Amanda, Jamie, Jessica "Booger", Nicholas, and Abigail; and one great-grandchild, Corbin.
The funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at Ashley Heights Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Ashley Heights Church Building Fund 10351 Aberdeen Road Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.in Southern Pines will be assisting the family.
He was born on December 14, 1935 in Hoke County to the late Marshall Crowell and Alice Almond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Myrna Almond Stell of Greensboro.
He is survived by his loving wife, Emma Jean Almond; one son, Michael Alfred Almond (Martha) of Pittsboro; two daughters, Theresa Almond Sanderson (Johnny) of Southern Pines and Karen Almond-Pile (David) of Cortez, Florida; a brother, Winfred Almond of Raleigh; one sister, Judy Almond Hodgin (Bill) of Roxboro; six grandchildren, Jeremy, Amanda, Jamie, Jessica "Booger", Nicholas, and Abigail; and one great-grandchild, Corbin.
The funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at Ashley Heights Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Ashley Heights Church Building Fund 10351 Aberdeen Road Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.in Southern Pines will be assisting the family.
Donella E. Shankle
Donella Elizabeth Shankle, 66, of Columbia, formerly of Raeford died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Lexington Medical Center.
She was born April 7, 1947 in Hoke County to the late James Eli Shankle, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Currie Shankle and attended Hoke County schools. She is also preceded in death by her brother, James Eli Shankle, Jr.
Survivors are: daughters, Amy Forloines and fiancé David Connor of Greenville, SC and Heather Green and husband Josh of Columbia, SC; one brother William (Bill) Shankle of Raleigh, NC; one sister Anne Shankle Wright and husband Fletcher of Charlotte, NC; and two grandchildren, Isaac and Vivian Green of Columbia, SC.
A beach memorial is planned for a later date and her remains will be scattered in the Atlantic Ocean, per her wishes.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net.
She was born April 7, 1947 in Hoke County to the late James Eli Shankle, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Currie Shankle and attended Hoke County schools. She is also preceded in death by her brother, James Eli Shankle, Jr.
Survivors are: daughters, Amy Forloines and fiancé David Connor of Greenville, SC and Heather Green and husband Josh of Columbia, SC; one brother William (Bill) Shankle of Raleigh, NC; one sister Anne Shankle Wright and husband Fletcher of Charlotte, NC; and two grandchildren, Isaac and Vivian Green of Columbia, SC.
A beach memorial is planned for a later date and her remains will be scattered in the Atlantic Ocean, per her wishes.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Charles R. Chason Sr.
Charles R. Chason Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 1, 2014 at the age of 80.
He was born in Cumberland County, October 20, 1933 to the late Charles Pierson Chason and Ardena McFadyen Chason.
He was member of Galatia Presbyterian Church, and was the owner and operator of Chason's Lawn Mower Repair.
Survivors are his wife Dot Chason of Raeford; a son Charles Chason,Jr. and his wife Lorie of Raeford; a daughter Sharon Thompson and her husband Doug of Apex; two granddaughters, Katie Chason and Sarah Chason; and one grandson Jon Thompson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from9-10:45 a.m. at Galatia Presbyterian Church.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Galatia Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Shuford White officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Galatia Presbyterian Church 8800 Galatia Church Road Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Cumberland County, October 20, 1933 to the late Charles Pierson Chason and Ardena McFadyen Chason.
He was member of Galatia Presbyterian Church, and was the owner and operator of Chason's Lawn Mower Repair.
Survivors are his wife Dot Chason of Raeford; a son Charles Chason,Jr. and his wife Lorie of Raeford; a daughter Sharon Thompson and her husband Doug of Apex; two granddaughters, Katie Chason and Sarah Chason; and one grandson Jon Thompson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from9-10:45 a.m. at Galatia Presbyterian Church.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Galatia Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Shuford White officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Galatia Presbyterian Church 8800 Galatia Church Road Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Willie L. McEachin
Willie Lee McCall McEachin, 88, of 6591 Walter Gibson Road in Red Springs, died Wednesday, December 24, 2013 in her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles Dudley; and three sons, Miles Franklin, James Henry, and Wilson McEachin.
Survivors are: daughters, Lucille Fuller and her husband Norman of Chesapeake, Virginia, Bernice McEachin of South Holland, Illinois, and Jacqueline Woods of Tucson, Arizona; son, Otto McEachin of the home; niece, Deborah McDonald of Raeford; sister Essie McMillian of Raeford; sister-in-laws, Hilda Mae Mclean of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Ruth Valentine of Markham, Illinois; brother-in-law, Leroy Gillespie of Red Springs; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Monday, December 30 at noon in Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Red Springs with the Rev. Dr. Samuel Norman officiating. Burial was in church cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles Dudley; and three sons, Miles Franklin, James Henry, and Wilson McEachin.
Survivors are: daughters, Lucille Fuller and her husband Norman of Chesapeake, Virginia, Bernice McEachin of South Holland, Illinois, and Jacqueline Woods of Tucson, Arizona; son, Otto McEachin of the home; niece, Deborah McDonald of Raeford; sister Essie McMillian of Raeford; sister-in-laws, Hilda Mae Mclean of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Ruth Valentine of Markham, Illinois; brother-in-law, Leroy Gillespie of Red Springs; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Monday, December 30 at noon in Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Red Springs with the Rev. Dr. Samuel Norman officiating. Burial was in church cemetery.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Odessa L. Hagler
Odessa L. Hagler, 93, of 831 Loop Road, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.
Survivors are: caretaker, Kenneth Purcell; a niece; and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday, January 2 at 11 a.m. in Avery Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Purcell Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
Survivors are: caretaker, Kenneth Purcell; a niece; and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday, January 2 at 11 a.m. in Avery Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in church cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Purcell Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
Bonnie A. Niven
Bonnie A. Niven, 90, of Raeford, died suddenly of natural causes early Thursday evening December 26, 2013 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was the last survivor of nine siblings of Daniel and Mary Vaughn Autry. She was a retired civilian employee with the Department of Defense at Fort Bragg. She worked during WWII as a parachute specialist at the Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base facility. She also worked as the church secretary for several years and as an LPN at various area facilities over the years. She was active in the church and was a regular Sunday school teacher until the last few years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. A. (Jake) Niven of Raeford in January 1966.
Survivors include one son, Graham and wife Sharon and numerous nieces and grandnieces.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at the Raeford United Methodist Church.
If you would like to remember her in some way, please make a donation in her name to a reputable charity organization of your choice.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. A. (Jake) Niven of Raeford in January 1966.
Survivors include one son, Graham and wife Sharon and numerous nieces and grandnieces.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at the Raeford United Methodist Church.
If you would like to remember her in some way, please make a donation in her name to a reputable charity organization of your choice.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Paul Monroe Jr.
Paul Monroe Jr., 60, of 308 E. 8th Ave., died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013.
Survivors are: wWife, Hazel; daughters, Audrey Smith, Angela McClain, Lynetta Smith, LaTonya Stanley; brothers, Kenneth, Ronald; stepsisters, Eva Sullivan, Frances Johnson; five grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 31 at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Miracle Revival Center. Burial will be in Mount Zion United Methodist Church cemetery in Maxton.
Viewing will be today, Monday, December 30 from noon to 8 p.m. today and the visitation will be from 6 to 8 in Crumpler Funeral Home in Red Springs.
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Survivors are: wWife, Hazel; daughters, Audrey Smith, Angela McClain, Lynetta Smith, LaTonya Stanley; brothers, Kenneth, Ronald; stepsisters, Eva Sullivan, Frances Johnson; five grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 31 at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Miracle Revival Center. Burial will be in Mount Zion United Methodist Church cemetery in Maxton.
Viewing will be today, Monday, December 30 from noon to 8 p.m. today and the visitation will be from 6 to 8 in Crumpler Funeral Home in Red Springs.
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Guillermo E. Alberto
Guillermo Enario Allberto, 70, of Raeford, died Friday, December 27, 2013.
Survivors are: wife, Abundia; daughters, Jocelyn, Elvera, Eleuterio, and Ermil; son, Eugene; and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be Cross Creek Cemetery No. 5.
Survivors are: wife, Abundia; daughters, Jocelyn, Elvera, Eleuterio, and Ermil; son, Eugene; and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Cunningham & Sons Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be Cross Creek Cemetery No. 5.
Glynda L. Suggs
Glynda McLemore Suggs, 75, of Raeford, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.
Survivors are: husband, Dewey; sons, Michael and Donald; brother, Elvin McLemore; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Christ Community Church in White Oak. Burial will be in Briar Branch Baptist Church cemetery.
Survivors are: husband, Dewey; sons, Michael and Donald; brother, Elvin McLemore; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Christ Community Church in White Oak. Burial will be in Briar Branch Baptist Church cemetery.
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