All Obituaries

Mr. Marshall Miller of Raeford passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home at the age of 80.Mr. Miller was born on April 1, 1941. He was the owner and operator of Miller's Well Drilling. Marshall was a member of the Stonewall Fire Department for over 40 years.He is survived by his wife Brenda Miller of Raeford, NC; four sons, Brian Miller and his wife Joann of Fayetteville, NC, Steve Miller of Raeford, NC, Ronnie Miller and his wife Sarah of Chesapeake, VA and Travis Miller and his...

The Legendary, Hockey playin', Super Saiyan known as Vincent (Vinny) Robert Mosco of Hoke County passed away Friday, April 9th, 2021 at age 31. Vinny was born in Voorhees, NJ on January 1st, 1990 to Robert Kirk (Pops) Mosco and Carol Mosco. Whether it is in the hockey rink or in life, #13 is known as a strong willed, straight forward guy who is just tough as nails. His memory will make you want to beat him, hug him, or laugh with or at him. His love for hockey, beach life, fish, and all...

Mr. Charles Everette (Charlie Bear) McPherson of Raeford passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 64.Charlie Bear was born in Hoke County on December 21, 1956, to the late J.R. McPherson and Flora Jane Thomas McPherson. He is survived by the children: Chris McPherson and his wife Elaine of Raeford, NC, Heather Clouse and her husband Michael of Calabash, NC and Jake McPherson of Steadman, NC; three grandchildren, Billy English, C.J. McPherson, and Dawson Clouse; two sisters...

. John P. Dudek of Raeford passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home.John was born in PA on August 17, 1941, to the late Adam and Lottie Dudek. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, April Dudek. John was a member of the Raeford Hunting Club and the Polish Club in PA.He is survived by his wife of 28 years Belinda Lee Dudek of Raeford, NC; two sons, John Dudek and his wife Tamara of PA, Kevin Dudekand his wife Kelly of PA. four grandchildren, Zachery, Janelle, Aiden and...

Mrs. Patricia Faye (Patsy) Ward Taylor of Raeford went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 74. Patsy was born in Robeson County on May 6, 1946, to the late Junior and Mary Ward. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lee Caulder, her grandchildren, Hannah McBryde, Abigail McBryde, and Matthew Rockholt. She enjoyed crocheting and left all of us an heirloom to cherish forever. She loved reading, playing card games,...

Mr. Walter David (Dave) Hunt of Raeford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home at the age of 68.Dave was born September 4, 1952 in WV to the late Orval Hunt and Pauline Myrlas England Hunt.He was preceded in death by his wife Edith Hodge Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a member of the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church.Dave is survived by four sons, Jason Hunt and his wife Diane of Redford, MO; John Hunt and his wife Lori of Morgantown, WV; Edward Huskey and his...

Mrs. Mary Garner Upchurch of Raeford passed away at her home, Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 86.Mrs. Upchurch was born on December 18, 1934 in Lee County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Wyatt Gray Upchurch, and son Wyatt Jeffery Upchurch. Mrs. Upchurch was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church.Mrs. Upchurch and her husband Wyatt Upchurch were partners in the formation and operations of Tar Heel Turkey Hatchery, and she was formerly on the Board of Trustees at...

Robert Carlton Byrd of Fayetteville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.Mr. Byrd was born in Cumberland County on May 24, 1947, to the late Lester E. Byrd and Ruby H. Byrd. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jerry Byrd, Wayne Byrd, Lloyd Byrd, and Bobby Byrd. He is survived by a sister Glenda B. Barefoot of Stedman, NC, Several nieces, nephews, and cousin.A memorial service will be held 11:00 am...

Sarah Ellen Covington Maxwell, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1931 and was preceded in death by her parents, John Dockery and Maggie Lendner Monroe Covington, her husband James Neil Maxwell, Sr., brother Hubert L. Covington and sister, Margaret Ann Evans. Sarah Ellen was a lifetime member of the Lumber Bridge Presbyterian Church where she served as the Little Church Sunday School Superintendent, officer in various roles in Presbyterian Women and sang...

Mrs. Cella Mae Locklear Fowler age 96 of Red Springs, Hoke County went on to glory on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home.Mrs. Cella Mae Fowler was born in Robeson County on August 7, 1924, to the late Isiah Locklear and Avella Barton Locklear. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick L. Fowler, her siblings, Agnora Locklear, Missouri Oxendine, Gribby Locklear, Bonnie Goins, and Hazel Goins. She was a longtime member of Shannon Assembly of God. She is survived by 5 children, Laura...