All Obituaries

Mr. Monte Temell McGeachy, age 23 transitioned on Monday, January 20, 2020.  He is the son of Bridget Jones and the late Gregory Wactor. Monte leaves to cherish memories to his mother, Bridget Jones; brothers, Leroy McGeachy and Brandon McGeachy; aunts, Carolyn Stephens, Gwen McMillan and Barbara Campbell. Memorial services will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2 PM.

Mr. Frankie Lee Baker, age 61 of Fayetteville, NC transitioned on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home.  He is the son of the late Leavy and Ada Mae Baker. Mr. Baker leaves to cherish memories to his children, Travis Baker, Sherra Baker and Mondell Baker; sister, Rosa Marie Baker; brothers, J D. Baker, Leavy Baker, Jr., James H. Baker, Michael Baker and Ronder Baker. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Alvester McLeod, age 58 transitioned on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home.  He is the son of the late John Willie and Druelter Lee McLeod.   He attended Hoke County Schools and graduated in 1979. He served time in the United States Army. Afterwards, he was employed at Proctor Silex. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and his eldest brother, Willie Lee McLeod “Tony.” He leaves to cherish his precious memories: three brothers, Anthony...

Jeffery Wilkerson Russell, Jr. transitioned on Monday, January 06, 2020.  Hew as born on July 13, 1988 to Mr. Jeffery Russell Sr. and Janet P. McCoy in Scotland County.  Jeffery graduated from Scotland County High School and was employed by Food Lion.  He was a member of McLauchlin Chapel AME Zion Church of Raeford, NC.   He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Shameka McEachin, children Zyaire McEachin and Zahari McEachin; Parents Jeffrey Russell, Sr....

Mr. Anthony Singletary, age 57 transitioned on Monday, December 23, 2019 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst,NC.  Anthony is survived by his wife, Deborah Singletary; son, Derek Smith; one aunt Gladys Bronson (Pastor Robert Bronson) of Raeford, NC; two uncles Deacon Ernest (Viola) Singletary of Southern Pines, NC and Marion (Christine) Singletary of Wagram, NC and a host of cousins, relative and friends.    

Joan Maguire Sessoms, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from her earthly to her heavenly home on Christmas Day, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, who adored her. She was born in Manitowaning, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada on April 17, 1935. She spent her young life ministering to others and continued that ministry alongside her husband, Bill, for fifty three years. Mom lovingly ministered to others until the very end of her earthly journey out of her deep...

Mr. Christopher Cortez Evans, age 56 transitioned on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home.  Christopher is survived by his brother, Cecil Evans; aunt, Shirley Evans and nephew, Elijah Evans. Memorial services will be held in the chapel on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 4:00 PM.  

Mr. Charles Junior McNair, age 78 formerly of Raeford transitioned on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in New York City.  He is the son of the late James and Annie McNair. Charles leaves fond memories to his brothers, James Walter McNair and Wilbert McNair; sisters, Martha Jane Brown, Joann McRae, Delorise Lide and Willie Mae Artis. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 12 Noon and funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.

Mr. James R. Douglas, age 57 transitioned on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his home.  He is the son of the late Daniel and Annie Breeden. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife, Holanda Douglas; children, Ciji Douglas, Jerico Douglas and step-daughter, Beverly Johnson; sisters, Ethel Armwood, Sally Sanders, Rosa Edens, Odessa McKoy and Essie McKoy; brothers, Daniel Breeden, Chester Douglas, Keith Douglas, Thomas Ross, James Ross, Willie Ross and Robert Ross; 13...

Mr. Joseph I. Bridges, age 68 transitioned on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at First Health Hospital Hoke Campus, Raeford, NC.  He is the son of Mrs. Ruth Easterling Misenheimer . Mr. Bridges is survived by his children, Haley and Aimee Bridges; mother of children, Mindy Bridges; mother, Ruth Misenheimer; sisters, Esther Hollingsworth-Shaw, Dawn Geronmio, Helen Branch, Carolyn Dawson, KaSandra Royster; brother, Bridges Hollingsworth; aunts, Naomi Reid, Helen Barnes and Uncle,...