Craven Locklear, 53 died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his residence. He worked as a carpenter in Cumberland and surrounding counties. A visitation was held Saturday evening October 24, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services were Sunday October 25, 2009, at Eastside Church of God on Clinton Road with burial following in Adams...
Charles Deleon Faircloth was born April 20, 1943 in Fayetteville, NC, to Herbert and Allie Faircloth. Left to cherish his memory: daughter, Kathy McCraney & husband, John of Raeford; son, Herbert W. Faircloth & wife, Linda, of Fayetteville; stepdaughters, Prudence Park & husband, Tony; Jennifer Jackson & husband, Tommy Jr.; stepson, James L. Fields, Jr. & wife,...
Doris M. DiBlasi, a native of New Bedford MA died Monday, October 5, 2009 at Ccarolina Rehabilitation. She was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Clarence and Helen Stokes. Doris is survived by one daughter, Therese Wonderlin; one son Larry DiBlasi; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Patsy Ann Boone Byrd, 75, went to be with God Tuesday, September 29, 2009 after an extended illness. Funeral services were Friday, October 2, 2009 at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street with Rev. Paul Keeter officiating. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Lovie Boone; a son, Rodger Byrd; and a granddaughter, Shawna...
Ellen A. Bunning, 69, died Monday, September 21, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Ellen was a homemaker and moved from Hope Mills to Sneeds Ferry, NC with her husband Delbert after retirement. Surviving in addition to her husband, Delbert, Ellen is survived by three daughters, Grace Barnett of Winston-Salem, NC, Delores Hanson of...
Agnes died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Meeks, Sr., and son, James Edward Meeks, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Stanton and Terri Combs and husband David; one son, Edward Meeks, Jr.; three sisters, Eloise Cox, Frances Camp, and Margie Parker; one brother, Alton...
Edwin Neil Brower Jr, "Eddie," 88, of Hope Mills passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at home. In 1950, he married and moved back to Hope Mills where they attended Hope Mills United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was on the Administrative Board for multiple terms He has served on both...
To Our "Mother" I have lost one of earth's greatest treasures, Sent to me from above, She had to come from the heart of God, To be filled with so much love, When I stumble, she was there to catch me, To give courage to try again, And even when I would hurt my knee, She would...
HOPE MILLS - Msgt. William (Bill) E. Coleman (ret.) went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Bill retired from the US Army after serving 22 years. His service included the Korean war and the Vietnam conflict. During service in the Korean war he was wounded and received a purple...
HOPE MILLS - Lauren Elizabeth Davis, 18, of 5623 Miranda Drive in Hope Mills met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 8th. Lauren died in a tragic car accident on Highway 301, but we will remember her for the way she lived. Her outward beauty was matched only by her inward beauty and moral courage. She...