Susan McKellar

Susan Ann McKellar, 67, died April 15, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
Born January 9, 1955, in Lumberton, she was the daughter of the late William Ernest (1988) and Marie Grimsley (2016) McKellar. Grandparents were James Lewis McKellar and Lillian McKellar Edens, Jeter and Madge Turner Grimsley.
She was a lifelong resident of Red Springs until 2014 when illness confined her to Autumn Care in Raeford. She was a member of Red Springs Baptist Church.
A 1973 graduate of Red Springs High School, she continued her education at Fayetteville State University graduating in 1982 with a B.S. in Business & Economics. She was employed by BB&T until her illness.
She was a gifted artist who loved drawing and painting. She loved crafting, music, reading and cooking. She had a tender heart and sweet spirit. She had a great love for animals, especially cats. She loved spending time with her family, especially at the beach.
She was also predeceased by her brother, Samuel Ernest McKellar l(2011.)
She is survived by one nephew, (Wm.) Christopher McKellar and wife, Lindsay, two great-nieces and one great-nephew. all of Birmingham, Alabama  one uncle, Henry McKellar of Ketchikanj, Alaska and several cousins including Addie Dunahoe of Red Springs. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Kathy Jackson McKellar of Columbia, South Carolina.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society or a local "no kill" Animal rescue organization.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Cameron "Cam" Brown

Cameron Lee "Cam" Brown died April 13, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was 63.  

Although born in Bluefield, West Virginia, his roots were always in Raeford. Upon graduation from N.C. State University, he returned home and began work with the family businesses.   

He was a kind and gentle person with a quick wit and smile.  He loved his family, friends, and being a farmer in Hoke County. The sun on his shoulders, the view of a new crop sprouting, and a good fall harvest brought him great joy.  
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cathy Brown of Raeford; a sister, Evelyn Fram and husband Evan of Flagstaff, Arizona; a brother, Vernon "Butch" Brown and wife Mary Anne of Verona; mother-in-law Carole Angle of Southern Pines; brother-in-law Gregory Angle and wife Kathy of Lenoir; a niece, Holly Brown of Tallahassee, Florida; and nephews Adam Brown of Raleigh, Eric Fram of Los Angeles, California, and Zachary Angle of Courtland, Ohio.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Raeford Cemetery, with the Rev. Joshua Eom officiating.  
The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in his memory. 
Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. 

Barbara Burrow

Barbara Ann Burrow of Pinehurst, formerly of Raeford, died at FirstHealth Hospice in Pinehurst on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 74.
She was born on November 25, 1947 to the late Glenn and Elizabeth Harris. 

She was a member and First Lady of the Praise and Worship Center in Raeford. 
She was preceded in death by her daughter Cindy Burrow Billinger and her son Alton (Ray) Burrow II. Survivors are her husband of 55 years Alton Ray Burrow of Pinehurs; a daughter, Belinda B. Davis and her husband Keith of Raeford; a daughter-in-law, Christy L. Burrow of Raeford; eight grandchildren, Amber, Jasmine, Trey, Zaidee, Ava, Nathan, Josalyn and Brooke; 12 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Glenn Harris Jr. and his wife Judy of Rockingham, Richard Harris and his wife Carol of Rockingham, Keith Harris and his wife Rhonda of Rockingham, William Harris and his wife Connie of Rockingham, and Wayne Harris and his wife Sonya of Rockingham; two sisters, Wanda Turner of Rockingham, and Ella Smith and her husband Buddy of Rockingham; a sister-law, Judy Parker of Pinehurst; and a brother-in-law, Donald Burrow and his wife Ruby of Raeford. 
A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m.on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Praise and Worship Center, 2669 Fayetteville Road, Road, Raeford, 
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Praise and Worship Center in Raeford with Pastor Mackie Waters and Pastor Brenda Kellis officiating. The burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Helen Lentz

Helen Lentz of Raeford at home surrounded by her family at the age of 71.
She was born on July 5, 1950 to the late Robert O. Woodcox and Nellie Brisson Woodcox.
She is survived by her husband William Thomas Lentz Jr. of Raeford; three daughters, Wendy Fabian (Allan) of Fayetteville,  Cindy Baxley (John) of Raeford, and Betty Baxley (William) of Raeford; three grandchildren, Megan (Jason) Austin, and Ethan; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Emma, and Dakota; one great-great-granddaughter, Everly; two brothers, Larry Woodcox (Pat) of Lumber Bridge, and David Woodcox of Raeford; two sisters, Nellie Haselden (Bill) of Raeford, and Gail Dudash (Bob) of West Virginia; and wo dear special ladies, Ms. Green, and Ms. Daisey.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 10-11 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church and at other times at the home of Cindy Baxley, 110 Hazel Lane, Raeford, NC
The funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Rich officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to:
Hospice Foundation of Hoke County
336 South Main Street
Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made atwww.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Heather McClendon

Heather Laurin McClendon, 32 of Raeford passed away peacefully surrounded by family at First Health Moore Reginal Hospital on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Charles McClendon of Raeford, Daughters Harley, Kylie, Madi, and son Charlie; her mother and father Harold and Elaine Thompson of Pinehurst and sister Tiffani Sheppard of West End and twin sister Alyssa Keith of Whispering Pines.

For those that knew Heather, she was one of the kindest people you will have ever met. She loved to do things for others, loved her family, riding motorcycles with her husband, going to the flea market with her dad, animal lover, and cooking for everyone. She loved spending time with her family and always put others first. To know her was to see true compassion and thoughtfulness; she will be dearly missed.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at 1 PM at First Baptist Church of Raeford.
Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.

Mary Ann Brewer

Mary Ann Brewer of Lumber Bridg died Friday, April 1, 2022, at age 65. 
She was born in Elizabethtown on February 2, 1957 to Edna Beaney and the "late'" Marion Bowen, and was preceded in death by her infant sister Carol Denise Bowen. 
She had a servant's heart and cared deeply for her family. Her cooking was the centerpiece at family dinners. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and in all her years of working outside the home she was loved by her employers and customers. Her most recent job at "The H.E.L.P Store" brought her a great deal of accomplishment in the community that she lived in because she was a big part of their outreach programs.  
She is survived by her husband Lloyd Brewer of the home; daughter, Debra Brown (Lewis Brown) of Hope Mills; son, Jeffery Brewer (Heather Brewer) of Louisburg; mother, Edna Beaney of Hope Mills; brother,Dennis Bowen  (Veronica Bowen) of Raeford; five grandchildren, Dustin Powell (Shandi Powell), Landon Brewer, Thomas Brown, Logan Brewer, and Clara "Grace" Brewer; and a great-grandchild, Jaxon Powell. 
Visitation will be Monday April 4, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Bowen officiating. 
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org 
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Darlene A. Garner

Darlene Andrews Garner of Raeford died surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at age 65. 
She was born in Moore County on July 2, 1956 to the late Lawrence Elbert Andrews and Ruth Mae Cauley Andrews. 

She was a member of A New Beginning Assembly of God in Vass, where she played the piano and was awarded perfect attendance for six consecutive years. She was employed for 13 years with the Hoke County Soil and Water Conservation and was a home daycare provider for 16 years in Raeford, a job she truly enjoyed.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Andrews, and Edward Andrews. She is survived by her children, Edward (Eddie) Wade Garner and his wife Lula of Raeford, Patrick Brian Garner and his wife Rebekah of West End, Westley Chad Garner and his wife Lauren of Raeford, Mandi Ruth Holder, and her husband Jason of Raeford, NC and Candi Rose Myatt and her husband Daniel of Camero; her grandchildren, Crystal, Jerri, Ashley, Edward Jr., Savannah, Sarah, Katie, Victoria, Kayla, Bradley, Chloe, and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Waylon; a brother, Larry  Andrews of Raeford; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Andrews of Raeford.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2022, at A New Beginning Assembly of God, 123 Causey Road, Vass, with the Rev. Mary Jane Andrews officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Wayne F. Livingston

Wayne Fulton Livingston of Lumber Bridge died Monday, March 28, 2022 at age 66.
He was born in Cumberland County on February 17, 1956 to the late Archie Howard Livingston and Betty Jean Smith Livingston. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Livingston. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was employed with Black & Decker in Fayetteville. 
He is survived by his wife Joyce Honeycutt Livingston of Parkton; three children, Heather Pirro of Florida, Gary Livingston and his wife Samantha of Hope Mills, and Crystal Storkamp of Parkton; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a sister, Tammy L. Daniels and her husband Brian of Raeford; a brother, David Livingston of Lumber Bridge, three nieces; and one nephew. 
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Livingston Family Cemetery, 7300 Saint Pauls Road Lumber Bridge, with Pastor Dwight Jackson officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Jeffrey Gaines

Jeffrey (Jeff) Ronald Gaines of Aberdeen (Hoke County) died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at age 47.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 19, 1974, to the late Ernest Paul Gaines and Carol Pamela Fretwell Gaines. 

He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed reading westerns, loved to cook and create new dishes, and sent food home with his loved ones, though he expected his Tupperware back. He especially enjoyed spending time with his youngest son Christopher, and he never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Brandon Paul Lewis. 
He is survived by his wife, Margie Aprea of Aberdeen; children, Brianna Bailey and her wife Katelynn Bailey of Inverness, Florida, Justin Aprea of Savannah, Georgia, Matthew Gaines of Inverness, and Christopher Gaines of Aberdeen; his adopted mother, Gayle Gaines of Crystal River, Florida; two sisters, Carla Gaines-Yow of Aberdeen, and Stephanie Gaines of Dunnellon, Florida; three brothers, Kevin Spencer and his wife Wendy of Inverness, Graeme Gaines of Inverness, and Randy Gaines and his wife Heather of Citrus Springs, Florida; and his nephews, Jason Mullins, Bryar Benson, Jared Gaines, his nieces Tylar Benson, Skylar Benson, and Savanna Gaines.
Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with  Pastor Roger Burns officiating,  

Sherry D. Wood

Sherry Daniels Wood of Raeford died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at age 56.
She was born in Cumberland County on October 17, 1965. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Rockfish. She was an avid animal lover, sweet and sassy. She never met a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her mother Geraldean McMillan Daniels, her stepmother Dorothy (Dottie) Daniels, and her brother-in-law Barry Baker Wood. 
She is survived by four children, Elijah Wood and his wife Charisse of Raeford, Thaddeus Wood of Raeford, Hannah Wood of Raeford,  and Alana Taylor of Fayetteville; her husband Todd Wood of Parkton; her father Charles V. Daniels of Raeford; and a brother, Brian Daniels and his wife Tammy of Raeford.
Visitation will be held 6-8p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral home with the Rev. Tommy Underwood officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

Faye Jordan

Faye Baker Jordan died at her home on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at age 95.
Shewas born in Cumberland County on April 4, 1926, to the late Walter Presley Baker and Faye Theresa Oliver Baker. She was preceded in death by her son, Walter "Wally" Baker Jordan, and her sister, Phyllis Baker McNeill. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Raeford. She graduated from Hoke County High School and Meredith College, and obtained a master's degree in Counseling from East Carolina University. She was a guidance counselor for the Hoke County School System for 20 years. She was a loving and devoted mother and will be remembered for her generosity and kindness.
She is survived by three sons, Mike Jordan and his wife Beth of Georgetown, South Carolina, Bob Jordan and his wife Amy of Cary, and John Jordan and his wife Polly of Raeford;  three daughters, Beth Foster and her husband Bill of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kim Williamson and her husband Don of Ocean Isle Beach, and Suzanne McGougan and her husband Joe of Elgin, South Carolina; 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:25 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Raeford Presbyterian Church, John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall.
A memorial service will follow in the church sanctuary. 
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Youth Group, 333 North Main Street, Raeford, NC, 28376, or to the Raeford Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Gilbert Hoffmann

Gilbert Edwin Hoffmann of Raeford died Monday, March 21, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at age 87.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 13, 1934 to the late Karl George Hoffmann Sr. and Grace Haddock Hoffmann.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was an active member of the Community United Methodist Church where he loved bringing others to Christ. He was employed with Chevron until he retired and took over the family farm in Raeford. He enjoyed playing card games every week with his friends. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife for over 50 years Marilyn Lewis Hoffmann, his son Gilbert Steven (Steve) Hoffmann, his brother Karl George Hoffmann Jr, and his companion Geraldine Black.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela H. Henry, and her husband Terry of Rudy, Arkansas; a daughter-in-law, Jeanine Hoffmann of Louisville, Kentucky; seven grandchildren,
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 28, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Community Unity Methodist Church Cemetery 2999 Calloway Road, Raeford with the Rev. Donnie
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Community United Methodist Church, 2999 Calloway Road, Raeford, NC 28376

Jimmie Conoly

Jimmie Neil Conoly of Pinehurst, formerly of Raeford, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst at age 88.
He was born in Hoke County on May 30, 1933 to the late John Ed Conoly and Mable Lillian Chason Conoly. He retired from the US Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his sons, John Ed Conoly and Gary N. Conoly, a daughter Leah Conoly, two grandchildren, Garrett Conoly and Evan Russell, his siblings, and Edwin Conoly, Hazel Davis, Sarah Tucker, and Alene Ketchel.  

He is survived by his wife, Joanne H. Conoly of Pinehurst; a son, Kenneth J. Conoly (Kerry O'Neal) of Davidsonville, Maryland; a daughter, Vickie C. Russell and her husband Mike of Wilmington; a stepdaughter, Dina L. Robbins of Denver, Colorado; and three grandchildren, Damian Conoly, Rachel Conoly and Nicole Psomas and her husband Grant.
A memorial service will be held at a later date
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com

Mary Davis

Mary Lee Howk Davis of Raeford died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham at age 74.
She was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on July 19, 1947, to the late Howard Howk and Minnie Campbell Howk. She was employed with Burlington Industries and Autumn Care of Raeford before she retired.
She is survied by her husband David A. Davis of Raeford; two daughters, Vicky Garner (James) of Raeford, and Evelyn Marie Wade (Larry) of Weatherford, Texas; a granddaughter, Megan Stone of Raeford; and a brother, Charles Howk of Hope Mills.
A private memorial service will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford is serving the family.

Mildred B. Baker

Mildred B. Baker, 87, of Raeford died Monday, February 28, 2022. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at New Greater Solid Rock Church, Raeford. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A viewing and visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Purcell Funeral Home, Southern Pines. Services are entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home & Cremation Services.