All Obituaries

Mr. Rodney Darrell Collins of Whispering Pines, formerly of Raeford age 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Rodney was born in Pinehurst on November 9, 1953, to the late Clifford Odell Collins and Annie Ruth Harris Collins. He was preceded in death by brother Ricky Sherrill Collins. Rodney was an avid hunter and loved all his pets, past and present.   He is survived by his wife Leah Bailey...

Mr. Gene E. Lowery, 52, of 6809 Turnpike Road was born October 23, 1969, to Mr. Eugene and Evelyn Lowery. He departed this life Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Chapel Hill Hospital. Mr. Lowery was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Mr. David and Rosie Jackson; his paternal grandfather Mr. Willie Lowery, and two aunts Irene Jackson and Wanda Sue Jackson. Mr. Lowery leaves to cherish his memories, his parents Mr. Eugene and Evelyn Lowery; two daughters, Kanresha Purcell and Danielle...

 Mr. Neill Angus McDonald III of Raeford died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 82. He died at his home, very peacefully and painlessly. Neill was born in Hoke County on November 4, 1939, to the late Neill A. McDonald, Jr. and Carrie Moore Nash McDonald. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett S. McDonald, his son, Neill Angus (Mackie) McDonald IV, and his beloved dog, Fiona. Neill was the owner and operator of Raeford Oil Co., Inc. Neill grew up in Raeford, graduated...

Mrs. Elaine Cole Hendrix age 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC. Mrs. Hendrix was born in Hoke County on January 26, 1929, to the late Jonah Isaac Cole and Barbara Lucas Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Hendrix and her daughter Robbie Hendrix McLean. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the church choir and retired from Burlington Industries in...

Mr. Franklin Neil (Frankie) Lewis, 59 of Raeford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the home of his sister, Brenda Faye Lewis. Mr. Lewis was born in Clinton, NC, to the late Geneva Faye Byrd Lewis and Norwood Neil Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Lewis. Frankie was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his family. He was employed with Bradshaw’s Painting in Hope Mills. He is survived by three children, Christopher...

Mr. Jerry Edgar Stephenson of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 42. Jerry was born in Fayetteville, NC on February 3, 1980. He was preceded in death by his mother Iris Burchett Fowler. He was employed with Omni Moving and Storage in Fayetteville. Jerry was a member of the America Pool Players Association. He is survived by his wife, Kerry Lynn Williams Stephenson of Fayetteville, NC, two stepdaughters Breanna Ammons (John) of VA, Michaela Skipper (Matthew) of...

Mrs. Eros Scull Johnson of Raeford passed away at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 67. Mrs. Johnson was born in Hoke County on September 24, 1954, to the late John William Scull Jr. and Elenor Edwards Scull. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Johnson.  She was retired from the Cumberland School system as a teacher. She rescued many animals and enjoyed horseback riding with her husband before his death. She is survived by her son Frank Johnson (Rachel) of...

Julian Lee Blackburn, 55, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior and quickly embraced by his parents on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Julian was born in Cumberland County to the late J.L. and Joyce Ann Jones Blackburn on February 19, 1967. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Blackburn. Spending time with his family brought ultimate joy to Julian. He had been a resident of O’Berry Center since 1983 and formed many friendships with the...

Mr. William Leon Miller Sr. of Fayetteville formerly of Raeford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family at the age of 64. Mr. Miller was born in Lumberton, NC on December 15, 1957. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Davis Miller. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Walker Miller of Fayetteville, NC, and his children, Leon Miller Jr. (Diana Boyd). Samantha Miller, Joseph Deluca, Chris Walker...

Ms. Eleanor Thetis Thomas, 85, of Raeford passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, in her home. Eleanor was born in Cumberland County, NC on October 21, 1936, daughter to the late George and Mattie Lunsford Hales. Eleanor retired from Burlington Industries after 42 years where she worked in the Spinning department. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Curtis Hales, Lud Hales, George Hales, and William Hales and a sister, Louise Sanders. Eleanor will be...