Queen E. Kirkesy, 79, of 1206 Fulton St., died Monday, April 7, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Dorothy Kershaw and Larry Washington; sisters, Mary Washington and KZ Nickerson; and brother, James Washington.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. in Center Grove MBC in Red Springs. Burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, April 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
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Friday, April 11, 2014
Neil McGeachy
Neil McGeachy, 77, of Raeford, died Saturday, April 5, 2014.
Survivors are: wife, Pecolia; children, Barbara Campbell, Carolyn Stephens, Bridgette Jones, Levette Nickleson, Frieda Williams, Jaquena McKoy, Robert, Neil, Roy, Gwen, Mavia McLean, Neil Jr. and Rodney; and siblings, Bertha Garcia, Rosie Stewart and Floyd.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 4 p.m. Saturday in J.W. Turlington School.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, April 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Survivors are: wife, Pecolia; children, Barbara Campbell, Carolyn Stephens, Bridgette Jones, Levette Nickleson, Frieda Williams, Jaquena McKoy, Robert, Neil, Roy, Gwen, Mavia McLean, Neil Jr. and Rodney; and siblings, Bertha Garcia, Rosie Stewart and Floyd.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 4 p.m. Saturday in J.W. Turlington School.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, April 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Malgram T. Jones Sr.
Malgram Thomas Jones Sr., 83, of 4953 Calloway Road, died Friday, April 4, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Sharon Colter, Connie, Malgram Jr. and Gregory.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at noon in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors are: children, Sharon Colter, Connie, Malgram Jr. and Gregory.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at noon in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.
Constance J. Jones
Constance J. Jones, 84, of 4953 Calloway Road, died Monday, April 7, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Sharon Colter, Gregory, Malgram Jr. and Connie.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at noon in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial in church cemetery.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors are: children, Sharon Colter, Gregory, Malgram Jr. and Connie.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at noon in Freedom Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial in church cemetery.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.
Candye M. Brown
Candye Mae Brown, 88, of 809 McLean St., died Sunday, April 6, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Margaret Scurry, Patricia Mayer and Myra Harris; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. in Silver Grove MBC. Burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, April 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Survivors are: children, Margaret Scurry, Patricia Mayer and Myra Harris; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. in Silver Grove MBC. Burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, April 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Betty H. Currie
Betty Harris Currie, 69, of Raeford died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Duke University Hospital.
She was born August 9, 1944 in Hoke County to the late Robie Woodrow Harris and Mary Thelma Collier Harris. She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She was a member of Celebration of Praise Church of God.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ralph D. Currie of Raeford; two sons, Ralph D. Currie Jr. (Cynthia) of Pinebluff, and Robie W. Currie (Belinda) of Raeford; a daughter Linda Gail Cadlett (Sandy) of Raeford; three brothers, James Calvin "J.C." Harris (Mary), Ellis Franklin "Juice" Harris (Peggy), and Roy Lee Harris (Donna) all of Raeford; two sisters, Virginia H. McNeill of Southern Pines, and Patsy H. Lockridge of Raeford; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford and other times at the home, 325 Mockingbird Hill Road, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2104 at Celebration of Praise Church of God 4944 Fayetteville Road, Raeford with the Rev. Jerry L. Edge officiating.
Memorials may be made to Duke Cancer Institute 512 South Mangum St. Suite 400 Durham, NC 27701.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
She was born August 9, 1944 in Hoke County to the late Robie Woodrow Harris and Mary Thelma Collier Harris. She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She was a member of Celebration of Praise Church of God.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ralph D. Currie of Raeford; two sons, Ralph D. Currie Jr. (Cynthia) of Pinebluff, and Robie W. Currie (Belinda) of Raeford; a daughter Linda Gail Cadlett (Sandy) of Raeford; three brothers, James Calvin "J.C." Harris (Mary), Ellis Franklin "Juice" Harris (Peggy), and Roy Lee Harris (Donna) all of Raeford; two sisters, Virginia H. McNeill of Southern Pines, and Patsy H. Lockridge of Raeford; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford and other times at the home, 325 Mockingbird Hill Road, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2104 at Celebration of Praise Church of God 4944 Fayetteville Road, Raeford with the Rev. Jerry L. Edge officiating.
Memorials may be made to Duke Cancer Institute 512 South Mangum St. Suite 400 Durham, NC 27701.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Willie "Bill" E. Stanley
Willie ("Bill") Eugin Stanley, age 84, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on April 6, 2014 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was one of two children born to Carlos (deceased) and Pearl Stanley of Fairmont. He was very close to his sister, Ann and they grew up on a farm where they learned the value of hard work and Christian principles. He was a lifelong member of Centerville Baptist Church.
After high school, he attended Campbell College and State University and later married June Floyd in 1951 and they had two children. They resided in Raeford, where he was employed as a supervisor at Burlington Industries for 34 years before retiring in 1985. Although their marriage ended, he and June maintained a close family connection and respect for each other right up to her death on March 25, 2014. His fiancée Betty Lawson has been the light of his life and devoted companion for 46 years. They have shared a wonderful and full life together enjoying various activities which included church, square dancing, fishing, traveling with the Winnebago Motor Home Club and spending time with beloved family and friends.
He was known for working tirelessly in his garden and he loved to give away the fruits of his labor. He was also a compassionate person that had tenderness for animals. He had a strong character and was known as a man of great integrity and honesty.
He is survived by his mother, Pearl Stanley (age 104) of Wesley Pines; a sister, Ann (Jimmy) Casey of Florence, South Carolina; fiancée, Betty Lawson of Lumberton; a daughter, Terri (Lou) Cunningham of Charlotte; a son, Sidney Floyd Stanley of Charlotte; niece, Kelvie (Michael) Reese of Florence; and nephew, Cliff (Cindy) Casey of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Centerville Baptist Church in Lumberton with Rev. Ed Wilcox officiating. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2 at the church. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to: Centerville Baptist Church, 3428 NC Hwy 41, Lumberton, NC 28358.
On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.floydmortuary.net .
After high school, he attended Campbell College and State University and later married June Floyd in 1951 and they had two children. They resided in Raeford, where he was employed as a supervisor at Burlington Industries for 34 years before retiring in 1985. Although their marriage ended, he and June maintained a close family connection and respect for each other right up to her death on March 25, 2014. His fiancée Betty Lawson has been the light of his life and devoted companion for 46 years. They have shared a wonderful and full life together enjoying various activities which included church, square dancing, fishing, traveling with the Winnebago Motor Home Club and spending time with beloved family and friends.
He was known for working tirelessly in his garden and he loved to give away the fruits of his labor. He was also a compassionate person that had tenderness for animals. He had a strong character and was known as a man of great integrity and honesty.
He is survived by his mother, Pearl Stanley (age 104) of Wesley Pines; a sister, Ann (Jimmy) Casey of Florence, South Carolina; fiancée, Betty Lawson of Lumberton; a daughter, Terri (Lou) Cunningham of Charlotte; a son, Sidney Floyd Stanley of Charlotte; niece, Kelvie (Michael) Reese of Florence; and nephew, Cliff (Cindy) Casey of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Centerville Baptist Church in Lumberton with Rev. Ed Wilcox officiating. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2 at the church. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to: Centerville Baptist Church, 3428 NC Hwy 41, Lumberton, NC 28358.
On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.floydmortuary.net .
Joseph B. Hammack
Joseph Bennie Hammack of Smyrna, South Carolina, formerly of Raeford, died at his home on April 1, 2014.
He was born in Hoke County and was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Kathleen Hammack, his brother, George Hammack, and his sister, Sue Haupt.
He is survived by his wife Linda J. Hammack of Smyrna; his sons, Thomas Murray (Melissa) of Jefferson City, Tennessee, and Trey Bartell (Aleena) of La Mesa, California; his daughter, Michelle Anderson (Obrian) of Maxton; his sisters Vera Kohls (Fred) of Marion, Helen Robinette (Rob) of Raeford, and Kay Chmelik (Kevin) of Raeford; and four grandchildren, Aaron, Jessica, Laiylah, and Aidan.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 6583 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, NC 28377.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Hoke County and was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Kathleen Hammack, his brother, George Hammack, and his sister, Sue Haupt.
He is survived by his wife Linda J. Hammack of Smyrna; his sons, Thomas Murray (Melissa) of Jefferson City, Tennessee, and Trey Bartell (Aleena) of La Mesa, California; his daughter, Michelle Anderson (Obrian) of Maxton; his sisters Vera Kohls (Fred) of Marion, Helen Robinette (Rob) of Raeford, and Kay Chmelik (Kevin) of Raeford; and four grandchildren, Aaron, Jessica, Laiylah, and Aidan.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 6583 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, NC 28377.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Edith J. Burke
Edith Rose Jackson Burke, 74, of Belleville, Illinois, born August 16, 1939, in Parkton, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Four Fountains Convalescent Center.
She was the former owner and operator of Brock Florist in Raeford and was a member of the Philippi Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Lillian Kinlaw Jackson; a brother, Maurice Jackson; and a sister, Barbara Jackson.
Surviving are three daughters, Billie Snively of Belleville, Illinois, Samantha (Robert) Imlay of Las Vegas, and Cynthia (Charles) Whitt of Parkton; six grandchildren, Heather Johnson, Preston and Corbin Imlay, and Taylor, Lillian, and Cameron Snively; three great-grandchildren, Cody Pegram, Brandon and Hayden Johnson;
two brothers, Jerry (Ann) Jackson of St. Pauls, and Ralph Jackson of Hope Mills; a sister, Rachel Bolton of Rockfish; and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, or to the Association for the Blind. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Cremation services were held.
She was the former owner and operator of Brock Florist in Raeford and was a member of the Philippi Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Lillian Kinlaw Jackson; a brother, Maurice Jackson; and a sister, Barbara Jackson.
Surviving are three daughters, Billie Snively of Belleville, Illinois, Samantha (Robert) Imlay of Las Vegas, and Cynthia (Charles) Whitt of Parkton; six grandchildren, Heather Johnson, Preston and Corbin Imlay, and Taylor, Lillian, and Cameron Snively; three great-grandchildren, Cody Pegram, Brandon and Hayden Johnson;
two brothers, Jerry (Ann) Jackson of St. Pauls, and Ralph Jackson of Hope Mills; a sister, Rachel Bolton of Rockfish; and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, or to the Association for the Blind. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Cremation services were held.
Alfred E. Steele
Alfred Edward Steele, 81, of 1452 Fayetteville Road, died Monday, April 1, 2014.
Survivors are: son, Michael McGregor; and sisters, Julia McPhatter and Willie Holt.
A memorial service was held Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.
Survivors are: son, Michael McGregor; and sisters, Julia McPhatter and Willie Holt.
A memorial service was held Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in Doby Funeral Home in Raeford.
James L. McLean
James Leslie "Crip" McLean, 64, of 260 Phillipi Church Road, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014.
Survivors are: wife, Carolyn; children, Kelvin, Tanika and Sheldon; sister, Mary Miller, Sally Thomas, Queen Williams, Delores McNair, Susie Baker and Katrina McNair; brothers, MacArthur McLaughlin, Clarence McLeod and Raymond McNair; and five grandchildren.
The visitation was held Sunday, April 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Survivors are: wife, Carolyn; children, Kelvin, Tanika and Sheldon; sister, Mary Miller, Sally Thomas, Queen Williams, Delores McNair, Susie Baker and Katrina McNair; brothers, MacArthur McLaughlin, Clarence McLeod and Raymond McNair; and five grandchildren.
The visitation was held Sunday, April 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Ruth C. Collinson
Ruth Kathleen Campbell Collinson of 1040 Worth Street, Asheboro, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Woodland Hill Center at the age of 91.
Known as Kaye by her family and friends, she was born in Hoke County on December 15, 1922 to the late Daniel James Campbell and Eliza Jane (Jayne) Perkins Campbell. She and her former husband, Glenn Collinson (deceased) began their lives together shortly after World War II in Miami, Florida. Hard work and determination through the years brought her to Wagram, which she would call home for the majority of her adult life. She was a faithful member of Montpelier Presbyterian Church and a dedicated employee of the Scotland County Inspection Department.
Upon her retirement, she traveled worldwide. She enjoyed many successes in the Senior Citizens State Games and V.F.W Auxiliary. She lived her final years with her youngest son Marty and his wife Sandy.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Campbell Jr.
Surviving are her sons, Michael A. Collinson of Greenville South Carolina, Martin Collinson and his wife Sandra of Asheboro; a daughter, Glenda K. Dowless of Leland; a sister Mildred Tolar of Red Springs; three grandchildren, Kevin Collinson of Raleigh, Joshua Collinson of Greenville, South Carolina, and K. Morgan Collinson of Asheboro; and two great granddaughters, McKenna Collinson and Alexis Collinson.
Visitation will be between 11:30 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 5 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel , 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will begin at noon Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Known as Kaye by her family and friends, she was born in Hoke County on December 15, 1922 to the late Daniel James Campbell and Eliza Jane (Jayne) Perkins Campbell. She and her former husband, Glenn Collinson (deceased) began their lives together shortly after World War II in Miami, Florida. Hard work and determination through the years brought her to Wagram, which she would call home for the majority of her adult life. She was a faithful member of Montpelier Presbyterian Church and a dedicated employee of the Scotland County Inspection Department.
Upon her retirement, she traveled worldwide. She enjoyed many successes in the Senior Citizens State Games and V.F.W Auxiliary. She lived her final years with her youngest son Marty and his wife Sandy.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Campbell Jr.
Surviving are her sons, Michael A. Collinson of Greenville South Carolina, Martin Collinson and his wife Sandra of Asheboro; a daughter, Glenda K. Dowless of Leland; a sister Mildred Tolar of Red Springs; three grandchildren, Kevin Collinson of Raleigh, Joshua Collinson of Greenville, South Carolina, and K. Morgan Collinson of Asheboro; and two great granddaughters, McKenna Collinson and Alexis Collinson.
Visitation will be between 11:30 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 5 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel , 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will begin at noon Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Maxine Lambert
Maxine Lambert, 61, of 232 Brownstone Drive, died Monday, March 31, 2014.
Survivors are: sisters, Vera Hollingsworth, Sallie Morris and Carolyn Morris-Ham; and brothers, Wilbert, Norman and Kenneth.
The funeral will be held Friday, March 4 at 1 p.m. in Christ FWB Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Survivors are: sisters, Vera Hollingsworth, Sallie Morris and Carolyn Morris-Ham; and brothers, Wilbert, Norman and Kenneth.
The funeral will be held Friday, March 4 at 1 p.m. in Christ FWB Church. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Joseph A. Cagle
Joseph Anthony "J.C." Cagle, 56, of Raeford, died Sunday, March 30, 2014.
Survivors are: children, Gina Stallings, Sharon Bullard, Charles and Brian Schmidt; siblings, Pam Self, Debbie Shaw, Earl Poston, Eddie, Jerry and Willie; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boles Funeral Home chapel in Southern Pines. Burial will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors are: children, Gina Stallings, Sharon Bullard, Charles and Brian Schmidt; siblings, Pam Self, Debbie Shaw, Earl Poston, Eddie, Jerry and Willie; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boles Funeral Home chapel in Southern Pines. Burial will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Stanley Eustis
Stanley Eustis of Raeford died April 1, 2014 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 81.
He was born November 14, 1932 in Franklin County, Maine to the late Stowell and Dorothy McGuire Eustis. He was one of 10 children.
He is survived by his daughter Starri-Jo Eustis of Raeford; a son, Jeff Eustis of Jacksonville, Florida; three brothers, Robert (Joanie) Eustis of Phillips, Maine, John Eustis (Eleanor) of Portland, Maine, and Wallace Eustis (Mitsuko) of Mount Dora, Florida; three sisters, Dorothy Daniels (Charles) of Raeford, Susan Clark of Lewiston Maine, and Rosemary Timberlake (Greg) of Raeford; four grandchildren, Corey Eustis, Troy Eustis, Nichole Dustin, Nathan D. and Eustis; and five great- grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
He was born November 14, 1932 in Franklin County, Maine to the late Stowell and Dorothy McGuire Eustis. He was one of 10 children.
He is survived by his daughter Starri-Jo Eustis of Raeford; a son, Jeff Eustis of Jacksonville, Florida; three brothers, Robert (Joanie) Eustis of Phillips, Maine, John Eustis (Eleanor) of Portland, Maine, and Wallace Eustis (Mitsuko) of Mount Dora, Florida; three sisters, Dorothy Daniels (Charles) of Raeford, Susan Clark of Lewiston Maine, and Rosemary Timberlake (Greg) of Raeford; four grandchildren, Corey Eustis, Troy Eustis, Nichole Dustin, Nathan D. and Eustis; and five great- grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
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