David Riley

David Lee Riley of Raeford died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the age of 53.

He was born in Cumberland County on February 12, 1962 to John William Riley and Jesse Tew Riley. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to all that knew him. An avid bow hunter and outdoorsman, he impacted many people during his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Riley.

 He is survived by his wife, Anita Sampson Riley; his daughter, Emily Paige Riley; his sons, Ethan Hoyt Riley, all of Raeford, and Daniel Lee Riley of Fayetteville; his father, John William Riley, Sr. of Davis Bridge; his mother, Jesse Tew Riley of Raeford; his sister, Lynn Riley Carson (Lewis) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his brother, John William Riley, Jr (Jan) of Davis Bridge; his grandchildren, Hannah and Noah; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family will receive friends between 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.

The funeral will begin at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church, 379 W. Palmer Ave, Raeford, NC with military honors following the service.

Infant Peyton-Noel Evans

Infant Peyton-Noel Evans, died Sunday, October 25, 2015.
Survivors are: mother, Kiera Corshana Hobson; father, Tyrone Douglas Evans, Sr.; brothers, Ker'kierion and Leyum Hobson; grandparents, Sharon Hobson and Roas Sudderth; and great-grandmother, Catherine Hobson.
The funeral will be held Sunday, November 1 at 3 p.m. in Buies Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be McLauchlin Chapel Cemetery.
Viewing will be held Saturday, October 31 from noon to 4 p.m. in Buies Funeral Chapel.

David Larry Whicard

David Larry Whichard, 73, of Raeford, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
He was born March 26, 1942 in Bladen County, NC to the late George David Whichard and Annie Barfield Whichard. Larry is preceded in death by his wife Betty Harrell Whichard. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raeford, where he served as a deacon, He was employed with Croft Metals and Clayson Knitting Co. in Red Springs before he retired. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and the outdoors.
Survivors are: his son, Larry Dale Whichard and his wife Jenny of Fuquay-Varina, NC; his daughter, Shelley Whichard Ewing and her husband Brian of Greensboro, NC; 3

grandchildren Makenzie Whichard, Tyler Whichard, and Josie Whichard, a sister, Marilyn Cashwell and her husband Hudson of Hope Mills, 2 brothers, Joseph Benny Whichard and his wife Marie of Cameron, NC; Daniel Wayne Whichard and his wife Ann of Lumberton.
A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC.
The funeral will be held at noon on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Raeford with Reverend Thomas Lee officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Raeford, 333 N. Main Street Raeford, NC 28376.

Eddie Stubbs

Eddie Stubbs, 80, of Raeford, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015.
The funeral will be held Friday, October 30 at 1 p.m. in Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Laurinburg. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

 

Beverly M. McRae

Beverly M. McRae, 79 died Thursday, October 22, 2015.
Survivors are: children; Eddie Jr., of Clementon, NJ, Holanda (James) of Fayetteville, NC, Terrence (Stephanie) of Raeford, NC, Kermit (Candance) of Stockbridge, Ga, and Kinney (Karen), of Mechantville, NJ. One brother, Walter(Barbara), Greensboro, NC, ten grandchildren, nineteen great grand children, and one great great grand, a host of nieces, newphews and relatives. She was affectionally called Mommie, Ma, Mother and Mother Beverly.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 29 at 11 a.m. in Silver Grove MB Church. Burial will be in church in cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home.

 

Janet Pate

Janet McCormick Pate of Raeford died Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Firsthealth Hospice House in Pinehurst at the age of 78.

She was born May 10, 1937 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania to the late Harold and Gladys McCormick.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Graham Pate and a son William L Rinehart.

She is survived by two sons, Dwayne Rinehart and Marcus Pate; three grandchildren, Amanda R. Pierce, Alexander Rinehart, and Allison R. Landsdown.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Roger Burns officiating.

 

Brian J. Hartman

Brian John Hartman ,40,  passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Surf City.

He was born in Mann, West Virginia on February 15, 1975.

He found the mountains, hunting and fishing peaceful, loved bluegrass music and helping others. He worked as a heavy equipment operator most of his life. He loved his three children, wife, family and animals. He would always talk about how much he loved his babies and Daph. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, the Rev. Clarence and Ethel Fortner who he loved dearly and Carlos W. Goodman Sr.' his grandfather-in-law; and Carlos W. Goodman Jr. (Buzzy), his father in law.

He is survived by his wife, Daphnie; son Brian Austin (16), Hayleigh (14) and Hanna (5); his parents, Carl and Barbara Mounts; mothers-in-law Cindy Goodman and Kristen Goodman(Buzzy); one brother, Nick Mounts; one niece Isabella Mounts; and aunts and uncles Sandra Grimmett, (Don), Jeannie Lee, Mildred Twardy (Ed), Mila Darnell (Danny), Tommy Fortner (Donna), Marty Fortner (Stephanne), Ann (Dave) Dick, and Lynn (Ricky) Johnson.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Brian's memory to: Refuge Pentecostal Church, 5601 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills NC 28348

Norm Dubreuil

Norm Dubreuil, died Saturday, October 17, 2015.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Raeford.

Melvin Chambers

Melvin Clayton Chambers, of Raeford, died Sunday, October 18, 2015 at his home at the age of 79.

He was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina December 8, 1935, to the late Robert Lester Chambers and Minnie Bet Smith. He served in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife Patricia H. Chambers, two sons, Melvin C. Chambers II , Andrew Chambers all of Raeford and his daughter Michele Musselwhite of UAE.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

 

Richard L. Burkhart

Richard Lewis Burkhart, 99, of Raeford, died Friday October 16, 2015.
He was born June 24, 1916 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George Noble Burkhart and Lucy Elanor Noble. He graduated from Purdue University and the University of Michigan and was a Forestry Manager. A WWII Veteran, he retired from the US Army as a Colonel.
Survivors are: his wife of 73 years, Lucille McNeill Burkhart; daughters, Marsha Lucas and her husband Bob and Elizabeth Godwin and her husband Michael; 5 grandchildren and 7

great grandchildren.
The funeral  will be held Monday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Raeford Presbyterian Church  with a visitation scheduled one hour prior, at 10:00 a.m. in Ropp Hall. Burial will follow in the City of Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to www.mcneillmackiefuneralhome.com The family suggests Memorials to Raeford Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570, Raeford, NC 28376.

Dollie M. Virgil

Dollie M. Virgil, 86, of Raeford, died Monday, Oct. 12.
Survivors are : children, Robert Virgil, Stanley Virgil, Geraldine Gay, Linda Joyce Virgil, all of Raeford, Qwenzella Wynn of Laurinburg and Georgette Darnell of Raleigh; sister, Clara Spruill of New York; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of great great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. in J.W. Turlington School. Burial will be in Highland Biblical Gardens.
Visitation Friday, Oct. 16, 1 - 7 p.m., Buie Funeral Home Chapel.

Julia P. Sydnor

Julia P. Sydnor, 65, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 in her home.
She is the daughter of the late Zinious B. Haynes and Emma D. Haynes-Prestwood, She was born April 22, 1950 in Cumberland Co. North Carolina. She was united in holy matrimony to her late husband Mr. Daniel Douglas Gray, Sr. of Washington, DC.
She loved to play cards, take care of others ,and to interact with all her family and friends. The best thing about her was, she was the most helpful and honest person in the world.
Survivors are: three sons, Erwin Jules Sydnor, Zinious Lamont Sydnor, Daniel Gray, Jr.; two daughters, Krystle Sydnor and Angel Sydnor, all of Fayetteville; five sisters, Ella Mae McMillian, Wilhemenia McNair of North Carolina, Hattie Ruth McNair, Ozella Medley both of Maryland, Sarah Doris Daniel of Louisiana; two brothers John E. Haynes of Maryland and Phillip Haynes of North Carolina; eight grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Mary of Sanford, NC; Josie Stephens of Hope Mills, NC; Cheryl Vasquez of Fayetteville, NC and Melanie and Martin Jenkins of North Carolina.
A public viewing will be held Friday, October 16 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at LaFayette Funeral Home 6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville.
The funeral will be held Saturday, October 17 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 515 Pittman Grove Church Road Raeford, NC.

 

 

Charlie W. Cooper

Charlie Wade Cooper, 76, of Raeford, NC died Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Cumberland County a son of the late, David and Ella Bunce Cooper. He had worked as a surveyor for the Public Works Commission. Charlie enjoyed music and playing in "The Charlie Cooper Band", going to auctions, and NASCAR racing.
Survivors are: sons: Billy Joe Cooper and Timmy John Cooper; daughters: Catherine Gomand and Pam Hood; brothers: John Cooper, David Cooper, Jr., Thomas Cooper, Jerry Michael Cooper; his sisters: Elaine Morgan, Mary Ann Bedwell, Victoria Woo, Dorothy Chilton; and 9 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Saint Pauls Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Philip Martin Woods officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Charlie's name to Saint Pauls Funeral Home.

 

Samuel Hunt

Samuel Hunt, 44, of Red Springs died Sunday, October 11, 2015 in his home.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Albert Hunt.
Survivors are: son, Samuel Hunt; daughters, Samantha Hunt, Savannah Hunt,
and Santana Hunt; mother, Maggie Hunt; sisters, Bobbie Hunt-Jacobs and Jacqueline Chavis; and one grandchild.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 14 at 2:30 p.m. in South Hoke Baptist Church with the Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will be church cemetery. 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Red Springs.

 

 

Samuel Prevatte

Samuel Paul (Sandy) Prevatte, age 57 of Rockfish, died Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home.

 He was born in Lumberton on March 18, 1958. He was preceded in death by his father, David Prevatte and his brother, Wayne Prevatte. He was a member and served on the board with the Rockfish Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from the N.C. Forestry Service as a Hoke County Forest Ranger.

Survivors are his wife, Linda Shepley Prevatte of Rockfish; two daughters, Amanda Prevatte of Rockfish, and Crystal Thrailkill and her husband Jason of Rockfish; two grandchildren, Kaitlynn Thrailkill and Jacob Thrailkill of Rockfish; his mother Molly Crenshaw Prevatte of St. Pauls; and two brothers, Christopher Prevatte of Lumberton and Ronald Prevatte and his wife Samantha of Siler City.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 9:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave. Raeford. 

The Funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Parkton Church of God, 22780 US 301, North Parkton, with Pastor Billy Blackmon officiating. Burial will be in the Parkton Cemetery.