John Wilkes

John Daniel "J.D." Wilkes, Jr. of Raeford died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 89.

He was born in Hoke County on October 4, 1925 to the late John Daniel Wilkes, Sr. and Mamie Currie Wilkes. He was preceded in death by his wives, Hester Stewart Wilkes and Leola Pate Wilkes. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

He is survived by his son, Wayne Wilkes (Alice) of Fayetteville; his daughters, Wanda Lupo of Raeford, Kay Taylor (Ronnie) of Raeford, Mary "Nan" Baxley of Raeford, and Agnes Creech (Dwight) of Las Vegas, Nevada; his brother, Ervin Wilkes of Clyde;  his sister, Peggy Inman (Dewey) of Raeford; sister-in-law Shirley Wilkes of Wagram; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and special friend Mavis Byrd of McColl, South Carolina.

Visitation will be 1 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Highland Biblical Gardens with the Rev. Randall Snead.

Memorials may be made to: Church of God of Prophecy, 911 W. Prospect Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

Dolores B. Dial

Dolores Barton Dial, of 425 Dial Road in the Antioch Community in Hoke County, departed this life on March 9, 2015 at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton.

She grew up on a farm with her large family.  She was well known for her pumpkin pies, fruit cakes, collards, pound cakes, chitterlings and souse meat (head cheese).

She loved her family and she loved her flowers, particularly roses.

She was preceded in death by her husband (Mr. Peter Dial, Jr.); her parents, Wardell and Lizzy Barton; two brothers, George Lloyd and Royal "Pap" Barton; and one sister, Wendy Barton.  She is survived by one son, Peter Anthony Dial, III of Rolesville; four daughters, Heather Kimberly Dial Sellers and her husband Justin of Apex, Amy Dial Rice of Charlotte,Cynthia Dolores Dial of Salisbury, and Lana Dial of Raleigh; four grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Barton of Pembroke, Wardell "Buckey" Barton Jr., of Wagram, and Beachmond "Beach" Barton of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.; eight sisters, Helen Locklear and Peggy Hunt of Pembroke, Emma Jane Brewer of Fayetteville;, Mabel D. Locklear of Lumberton, and Doris Barton, Sally Ann Bullard, Mary Ann Graham and Linda Barton Dial of Maxton.

The family will receive friends at Locklear & Son Funeral Home, 916 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, on Friday, March 13, 2015 from6-8 p.m..  A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at Dundarrach Baptist Church, 875 Hall Road, Shannon, with the Rev. Manford Locklear officiating.

The family requests donations be made to Dundarrach Baptist Church, Burnt Swamp Baptist Association or to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers in her memory.

Services have been entrusted to Locklear and Son of Pembroke, NC. 

Maurice D. Mack

Maurice Delano Mack, son of the late George Finley and Sylvia Robertson, was born on December 16, 1952.  He died Sunday March 8, 2015.  He was at Vidant Care Hospital in Greenville.

He attended school in Abilene, Texas.  A carpenter by trade, he moved to Hoke County in the late 1980's to complete construction projects.  He met his wife, Shirley in Raeford and they made their home in Goldsboro where he affiliated with New Bethel Church.  He was a deacon and served faithfully in many capacities.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Shirley Newsome Mack, six sons, 30 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A homecoming Service will be held Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 5 -7 at Haskins Funeral Home, 601 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.

Barbara Anne Ward

Barbara Anne McCoury Ward, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born August 6, 1940 in Avery County, a daughter of the late Ed and Anne Roth McCoury.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, especially her Bible, working in her yard, word puzzles and playing with her grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Ward; brothers, Tommy McCoury, T.Y. McCoury, David McCoury, and Eddie McCoury Jr.; and sister, Colleen Martincak.

She has left to cherish her memory her daughters, Barbara Colson and husband Robert of Raeford, and Annedda Patrie and husband Dave of Spindale; sons, James Ward and wife Donna Schminkey of Harrisonburg, Virginia, John Ward of Hope Mills, and Timothy Ward and wife Shannon of Huntersville; sisters, Rosa King and husband John of Lebanon, Indiana, Mary Etta Perez and husband Roberto of High Point, Bertha Young and husband Dale of Newland, and Shelia Perry and husband Jim of Banner Elk; and eight grandchildren.

The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 16 at the St. Lucien Catholic Church with Father Christopher Gober officiating. Interment was in the McCoury's Rock Cemetery. 

Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net.

Barry E. Guin

Barry E. Guin of 160 Sandhills Drive, Aberdeen, died, Thursday, March 05, 2015 in FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 52.

He was born in Cumberland County on July 19, 1962 to the late William R. Guin and Marie Wilson Guin. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Roy (Billy) Guin, Jr. He was an excellent husband, father, and brother.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandy W. Guin of Aberdeen; his children, Christina Renee Guin (Vance) of Pinebluff, Angela D. Guin (Jamie) of Pinebluff, and Barry E. Guin, Jr (Amanda) of West End; his grandchildren, Destiny Steed, Thomas Lerma, Christopher Thompson, Shiann Lerma, Kayley Hubbard, Raul Gonzalez, and Faith Mills; his brothers, Donald R. Guin (Lynn) of Raeford and Timothy M. Guin of Greensboro; two aunts, Jean W. Wade (Jim) of Raeford, and Ester Mae Harris (Bob) of Raeford; and an uncle, Robert Guin of Raeford.

A graveside memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Raeford Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

 

Clem T. Ray

Clem T. Ray, died Monday, March 2, 2015.
Survivors are: children; Mary Ray, Fred Ray, Thomas Ray (Katie), Ophelia Ray-Fenner, Frances Ray, Curtis Ray (Theresa), Gloria McGregor (James), Luther E. Ray (Crystal), Julia Thomas, and Bobby Ray (Patricia); brother, Johnny (Jean) Ray of Charlotte; sister, Cora Graham of Charlotte; aunts Ophelia and Wilfred McLean of Lillington; sister-in-laws Costello Parker and Berline Lynch of Brooklyn NY., Sallie B. Ray, Emma Ray, Mary-Ann Ray of Raeford; 42 grandchildren, 82 great-grand, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends

The funeral will be held Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. in Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters. Burial will be in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Billy R. Hinson

Billy Ray Hinson Jr., 41, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in his home.
Billy was born in Cumberland County, Aug. 15, 1973, to Billy Ray Hinson Sr. and Marilyn Jeffers Hinson. He was the owner of Hinson Automotive in Fayetteville. He loved his family and friends very much. He had a passion for music, especially playing the drums. Billy will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Survivors are:  his parents, Billy Ray Hinson Sr. and Marilyn Hinson of Fayetteville; a brother, Christopher Hinson of Fayetteville; a sister, Belinda Hinson of Ohio; a special nephew, Alanmichael Hinson of Fayetteville; nephew, Christian Hinson of Fayetteville; a niece, Emily Robinson of Parkton; and many many aunts, uncle and cousins.
A visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015, at LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at LaFayette Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Isenhour officiating. Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Online condolences may be made at lafayettefh.com.

Virginia M. Johnson

Virginia M. Johnson, 87, of 1206 N. Fulton St., died Monday, March 2, 2015.
Survivors are: children, Anthoni, Cynthia McPhaul, Thomarine Jackson, Terri, Harley, Derwin and Charles; seven siblings; 21 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday, March 5 at 5 p.m. in A New Beginning Committed To God's Purpose Ministries Inc. in Red Springs. Burial in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

 

Sandy McMillian

Sandy "Buddy" McMillan, 82, of 612 Health Drive, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.
Survivors are: son, Alfred; and brothers, Elijah and Douglas.
The funeral will be held Thursday, March 5 at noon in Wiseman Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville. Burial in Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.

Viewing will be held 11 a.m. to noon, with visitation 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the funeral home.

 

Shirley J. Boquist

Shirley Joan Boquist, 75, of 3022 N. Duffie Road, died Monday, March 2, 2015.
Survivors are: sons: Kenneth Scribner, Daniel, Bruce, James, Robert, Paul and David; daughter: Pamela Locklear.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 4 at 11 a.m in James Locklear Sr. Cemetery in Raeford.

 

Mary A. Shelton

Mary Ann Shelton, 70, of 411 W. 6th Ave., died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Survivors are: children, Celester, Craig, Brian; sisters, Linda Alston, Connie Chambers, Audrey Johnson; brother, Andrew Chambers; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild.
The funeral was held Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home chapel in Raeford.

Mattie O. Peck

 

Mattie Odom Peck, age 70, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

She was a 1962 graduate of Aberdeen High School and a 1973 graduate of Sandhills Community College with an associate degree in nursing.  She served as a registered nurse in many capacities with McCain Hospital, Fayetteville VA Medical Center, St. Joseph's Home Care in Raeford and Autumn Care in Raeford.  She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Peck, her parents, C.G. "Glenn" Odom and Mildred G. Odom and brother, Clarence G. Odom, Jr.

She is survived by her sons, Mark James Peck and wife Pam of Laurinburg, and Matthew Peck of the home; her sisters, Sarah O'Brien and husband John of Southern Pines, and Helen Priggemeier and husband Jim of Aberdeen; brother, Todd Odom and wife Nancy of Stem; granddaughter, Ashley Peck Bourne and great-grandson Riley Bourne of Aberdeen; step-grandson Adam Wood of Laurinburg; beloved cousin Elsie Thomas of Pinebluff; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Southern Pines with the Rev. Charles Cash officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374 or Solutions for Animals, P.O. Box 2062, Southern Pines, NC 28388.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.