Ester L. Patterson

Esther Love Patterson passed on Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Greensboro.  She was a  graduate of Hoke High School in 1975. She was employed by North Carolina A & T State University and Bennett College in Greensboro.
She leaves to cherish memories her husband, David Patterson of Greensboro; a daughter, Lakeya Love; sons Donta Moore, Brett Moore and Koby Moore; six grandchildren, Akera Allen, Sabasjan Love, Nyris Moore, Gohan Moore, Saniya Moore and Silas Moore; four stepchildren, Monic, Tuesda, Deon and Niki; sisters, Peggy Davis, Annette Love, Hazel Lloyd and Lillie Pittman; brothers Richard Love, Thomas Love, Tony Love and Bobby Love; and mother-in-law Anna Patterson.
The funeral was held at Faith Anointed Temple Church, 3116 S. Duffie Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 Saturday, November 14 at 1 p.m. Burial was in Shady Grove MB Church Cemetery.
Buie Funeral Home handled services.

Joyce L. DeVane

Joyce L. DeVane, died Monday, November 0, 2015.
Survivors are: niece, Deidre Murphy.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.  in Buie Funeral Home Chapel.
Viewing will be held Saturday, November 14 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Buie Funeral Chapel.

Sharon D. Bullock

Sharon Denise Bullock, 48, of Raeford, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
The funeral was held Thursday November 12 at 2 p.m. in Mt Zion AME Zion Church.

Gilbert McGregor

Gilbert McGregor Jr., 87 of Raeford passed on November 9, 2015 at First Health Moore Regional. 
A family hour will take place on Sat November 14, 2015 at 12 P.M. followed by funeral services at 1 P.M. at Conference B Headquarters in Raeford NC. 

 A public viewing will take place on Friday November 13, 2015 at Avery Chapel Free Will Baptist Church from 1-6 P.M.  

 

Tommy Mercer

Thomas "Tommy" Mercer, 69, formerly of Raeford, died of complications from a fall Friday, November 6, 2015 at PruittHealth in Raleigh. He is the son of the late Nash Adams Mercer and Thetus Campbell Mercer.

He is survived by a son, Michael Mercer and his wife, Darin; a daughter, Ann Chapagne and her husband, Todd; a sister, Jean Mercer Deal and her husband, Larry; and a granddaughter, Mirin Mercer.

A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in the Raeford Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the gravesite.

Online condolences may be made at crumplerfuneralhome.com

Frank Garrison

Alonzo Franklin Garrison was called home by His heavenly Father on November 6, 2015.  He was born on February 4, 1947 in Hoke County to the late Arvil and Jessie Garrison.  He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Marine Corps from 1967-71. 

For seventeen and a half years, he worked with the North Carolina Department of Corrections, before following the Lord's leading to preach the gospel in 1993.  He graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with an Associate of Divinity degree in 1995.  He served as pastor for several churches throughout North Carolina. 

He was married to Lois Garrison until her death in 1987 and married Anna Jordan Garrison a year later.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Carol Capel and Mary Fairfield.  He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Amy Graham; his son-in-law, Lon Graham; his grandchildren, Lainey, Sarah Grace, Abby, and Joey Graham; his sister-in-law, Kelly Jordan; his sisters Betty Gray, Barbara Hurst, and Jessie Garrison; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.  His memory will be cherished by all who knew him, and we look forward to a blessed reunion with him in the presence of Jesus. 

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Raeford on Sunday, November 8 from 6-8 p.m.  The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church in Raeford on Monday, November 9 at 2 p.m. The service will be conducted by Rev. Lon A. Graham and Rev. Thomas J. Lee.  Interment will be at the Raeford Cemetery at 4:30.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Christian Academy of Raeford.

Blance Hedgpeth

Blanche Hedgpeth of Raeford died, Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Open Arms Retirement Center at the age of 100.

She was born in Robeson County on September 6, 1915 to the late English and Maggie Walters Floyd. She was a faithful member of the Raeford First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.V. Hedgpeth and her sons, Charles Hedgpeth and Bobby Hedgpeth.

She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Hedgpeth of Laurinburg, Vardell Hedgpeth and his wife, Janeth of Raeford, and Steve Hedgpeth and his wife, Jane of Raeford; three sisters, Emily Sephens of N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Sadie Shannon of Little River, South Carolina, and Sarah Brooks and her husband, Bill of Whiteville; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Crumpler Funeral Home-Raeford.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Raeford First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Lee, the Rev. James Wilhide and the Rev. Sanders Read officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

 

Edit B. Nixon

Edith Bell (Badgett) Nixon, 89, of Aberdeen passed on November 2, 2015 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.  

She was born July 20, 1926 in Surry County, North Carolina to the late Hoyt Lee Badgett and Ruby Annie (Denny) Badgett. She was a long time member of the Shiloh Presbyterian Church, Easter Star, and The Garden Club.  She loved flowers, embroidering and enjoyed traveling. 

She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Nixon and a daughter, Ann Nixon Lindenfeld and infant daughter Harriett Gail.

She is survived by her son, Harold Robert Nixon and wife Faye of Sumter, South Carolina; A daughter, Peggy Nixon Frye and husband John of Southern Pines; two brothers, Jack W. Badgett and wife Betty of North Wilkesboro, and Ray Badgett and wife Sue of Martinsville, Virginia; five sisters, Annie Lee Wall and husband Edgar of Siloam, Madge Mills and husband Alton of Ararat, Dorothy Scott of Pilot Mountain,  Gladys Shuler of Rural Hall, and Edna Wilmoth and husband Wayne of Elkin; six grandchildren, Terri Welborn and husband Bryan, Melinda Wallace and husband Justin, Danny McDiarmid and wife Meredith, Kenny McDiarmid and friend Paula, Leslie Cribb and husband Landon, and Jonathan Flinchum; and six great-grandchildren.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 1 to 2 P p.m. on Wednesday, November 4^th 2015 with services starting at 2 p.m. at the Shiloh Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Rufus McLean and the Rev. Sanders Read officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in memory of Edith Nixon to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care at 150 Applecross Road Pinehurst, NC 28374 or to a charity of one's choice.

On line condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Paul A. Crittenden Jr.

Paul Albert "Butch" Crittenden Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2015.
He was a resident of South Daytona Beach, Florida for 30 years. He was born in Suffolk, son of the late Paul and Hilda Crittenden. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine of South Daytona Beach; a son, Paul A. "Al" Crittenden III; two grandsons, Shawn Crittenden and Paul A. "A.J." Crittenden of Raeford; two sisters, Paulette C. Moore and husband Wesley of Suffolk, and Louise Whedbee and husband Jimmie of Orlando, Florida; a brother, Roger Dale Crittenden Sr.; a sister-in-law, Phyllis of Suffolk; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved bird, Slick.
A private memorial service will be held later.

George R. Nickelson

George Robert Nickelson, 84, of Raeford, died Sunday, October 25, 2015. 

The funeral was held Sunday, November 1 at 3 p.m., St. John Baptist Church. Burial was in church cemetery.

Jimmie Burns

Jimmie Burns, 74, of Raeford, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.
The funeral will be held Monday, November 2 at 1 p.m. in Leach Springs Church Cemetery. Burial will be in Leach Springs Church Cemetery.

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.