Chris Jacobsen

Chris Jacobsen of Raeford died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 64.

He was born August 23, 1959 in Virginia to the late Harvey and Barbara Jacobsen.

He began his career in Public Safety following in his father's footsteps as a volunteer firefighter in Cumberland County in the late 1970's.

He became an EMT in the early 1980's and worked with Cumberland County Ambulance Service. In the mid 1980's, he began working with Hoke County EMS and later First Health of the Carolinas EMS as an EMT-Intermediate and later as a Paramedic.

Injury forced him to end his field career and he became a Telecommunicator with Hoke County Emergency Communications in 2003 until his retirement in 2016.

He served as a Clinical Coordinator with the EMS Division of Bladen Community College.

He also served as Vice-Commander for Training of the Hoke County Rescue Squad from June 2008 until his retirement in 2016. He was granted Life Member status by the Rescue Squad upon his retirement.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jacobsen; and his brother, Brian Jacobsen.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Jacobsen (Heather), Tanya Smith (Tommy), William Tart (Michelle), Jeremy Wood, and Melissa Schantz; grandchildren, BJ Wright, Timothy Smith (Ariana), Tyler Tart, Taylor Smith (Molly), Hunter Smith, Juliana Sullivan, Isacc Vanhoose, Haley Jacobsen, Victoria Aydell, Raelyn Tart, Connor Jacobsen, and Grace Jacobsen; two great grandchildren, Harper Smith and Haisleigh Smith; and two siblings, Kathy Baber and Steve Jacobsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation was held from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC 28376. A service followed with Pastor Gary Strickland and Pastor Bruce Suggs officiating. Burial was in the Raeford Cemetery with full Emergency Service honors.

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.

Harold Monroe

Harold Denton Monroe of Raeford died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 90.

He was born July 14, 1934 to the late William and Bessie Monroe.

He was a lifelong member of Galatia Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. He was a founding member of the Puppy Creek Fire Department. Harold loved farming, his 1947 Chevy truck, and his family and friends.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Conoly Monroe; and one grandson, Sean Eastwood.

He is survived by his children, Jennie Gibson (Danny), Wayne Monroe (Peggy), and Sheila Carter (Tony); grandchildren, Kimberly Gibson Brock, Will Gibson, Kelly Carter Lassiter (MacKinsey), Chris Carter, Heather Carter, Josh Eastwood, Scott Eastwood, Kyle Nelson, and John Loper; and great grandchildren, Grayson Brock, Harper Brock, Ava Gibson, Sean Eastwood, Jr., Liam Eastwood, Jamie Jones, Kaleigh Locklear, and Briley Humphrey.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 1-2 p.m. at Galatia Presbyterian Church 8800 Galatia Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Brett Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Galatia Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Galatia Presbyterian Church or The Raeford Hoke Museum.

Larry McCain

Larry Donald McCain of Hoke County died August 7, 2024 at the age of 72.

He was born December 29, 1951, son of the late Willie Martin and Hattie Mae McCain.

He attended Hoke County Schools and held several jobs in his lifetime. He was the owner and operator of McCain Scrap Metal for over 30 years.

He accepted Christ and joined Leach Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Stephanie McCain; two sisters: Viola McCain and Mary Emma Watkins; and two brothers: Billy McCain Jr. and Ervin Lee McCain.

He is survived by one son, Gary McCain; one sister, Doris Dockery (Ernest); one sister-in-law, Mary Frances McCain; four step-children: Terry McNeill (Barbara), Dewanna King, Derrell King and Mashonda Southerland (Terrell); four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a fiance, Katie McPherson; two special nieces: Geraldine McCain and Patricia Warren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 11 at Leach Springs Missionary Baptist Church.