All Obituaries

Mr. Lewis Nelson of Raeford passed away on Thursday July 22, 2021, at the home the age of 78. Mr. Nelson was born in New Bern, NC on July 28, 1942, to the late James R. Nelson and Vera Mackey.  Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Nelson. He served in the US Army and was employed by the New York Department of Correction before he retired in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Mary Jenkins Nelson of Raleigh, NC. three children, Barbara Nelson of Sanford, NC....

Mrs. Mary Thornberry Whiteside of Raeford, on July 18, 2021, Loving Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and Sister, Mary, went to be with the love of her life after a long-fought battle with her health, with her daughters and her fur baby Lizzy by her side. Mrs. Whiteside was born on August 29, 1948, in Louisville, KY, the daughter to the late Albert R. Thornberry, Sr. and the late Lillie “Mary” Smiley. She met and married the love of her life, the late Kenneth W. Whiteside in 1972...

Mr. Glenn Allen Scott of Raeford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the age of 58. Glenn was born in Robeson County on July 15, 1963. He was preceded in death by his father Clayton Scott, his brothers, Gregory Scott, Teddy Scott, and Kenny Scott. He is survived by his daughter Brianna Smith of Raeford, NC; his mother Remonia Mae Hammonds Scott of Raeford, NC; a sister Cynthia Lozano and her husband Edward of Parkton, NC; a brother Arnold Scott of Raeford,...

Mr. William Anthony (Bill) Lupo went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his home at the age of 67. Bill was born September 22, 1953, in Robeson County to the late William Clyde Lupo and Betty Jackson Smoak. He was preceded in death by his brother Dustin Lupo and his ma-in- law Gladys Dunn. He was the owner and operator of Lupo’s Painting service before he retired. He is survived by his wife of all most 40 years Nancy Long Lupo of Lumber Bridge, NC; four...

  Phyllis Baker McNeill, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on July 9th, surrounded by family. She was born to Faye Oliver Baker and Walter Presley Baker on May 16, 1929. She married the love of her life, James Luther McNeill on December 28, 1950. Phyllis and Luke cherished their 59 years of marriage. Luke preceded her in death in 2010. Survivors include her sister, Faye Baker Jordan, and many nephews and nieces, greats and great greats. She was a beloved aunt. The funeral will...

Mr. Howard Philip Robert of Lumber Bridge passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at his home. Mr. Roberts was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 11, 1934. At a time of great uncertainty and distress in our country, Phil valiantly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. After a successful military career, he retired as a decorated U.S. Army Warrant Officer. Phil was a compassionate Christian gentleman and friend to everyone he met. Beloved by his family and friends. Prior to the death...

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Marie Wemmitt Abney of Raeford went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at her home at the age of 74. Mrs. Abney was born in Queensbury, NY on November 7, 1946, to the late Gordon Wemmitt and Josephine Doner Wemmitt, and two brothers, Thomas Wemmitt and Gordon Wemmitt Jr. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey D. Abney of Raeford, two daughters Lisa Marie Thornton and her husband Kris of Eastover, NC and Elizabeth Nicole Sparks and her...

Mrs. Shirley Patton Nicholson of Raeford went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home at the age of 76. Shirley was born in CA. on August 29, 1944, to the late Orvil D. Patton and Alma Jean Sharp Patton. She is survived by her husband Ken Nicholson of Raeford, NC; her children Jeff Bates, Jeannine Bates, Leland Bates and Everette Nicholson, two grandchildren, three sisters. A visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 am on Monday, July 5, 2021, at...

Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Irion Miller of Lumber Bridge went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 77. Pat was born in Cumberland County on July 17, 1943, to the late Leslie Raymond Irion Sr. and Estalene Gertrude Adcox Irion. She was preceded in death by her husband James Odell Miller, two daughters, Cathi Denise Miller, Cindy Miller Creech, and a grandson Michael Andrew (Andy) Miller Jr. Mrs. Miller was a member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. Pat...

Mrs. Diane Holland Johnson of Raeford went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at UNC Chapel Hill at the age of 68. Diane was born in Hoke County to the late Thomas William Holland and Dixie Teal Holland. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude Holland, Margaret Sue Harris, ten brothers, Carlyle Holland, Bobby Holland, J.C. Holland, Lindy Holland, Rick Holland, Don Holland, Benny Holland, Gene Holland, Randy Holland and David Holland, a great...