All Obituaries

Mr. Pinkston Simmons, Jr. age 85 passed on October 10, 2018.  He was born on 28 August 1933 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Mrs. Lula Jane Simmons and Pink Simmons. At an early age, Pinkston accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He enlisted in the US Army in 1953 and is a veteran of the Korean War. Upon his return, he worked in several occupations including as an electrician and truck driver. He was a member of VFW post 1930 and was named as the post commander. He later worked...

Mr. Harvey McDuffie, Jr., 81 was the son of the late Mr. Harvey McDuffie, Sr. and Mrs. Hannah McLauchlin McDuffie.  He is survived by his children Shelia McDuffie, Michael McDuffie, Sharon Mathis, Clayton Singletary, Rick Singletary, Tony Gilliespie and Deborah Andrews; sister, Doretha Rice; brother, Leroy McDuffie; grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ms. Nivens, 51 was born in Hoke County to the late Blanch Lee Nivens and Mr. Gerald Buie.  She is survived by her children, Michael L. Nivens, Angela D. Singletary, Johnathan Knight, Anthony J. Nivens, Nesha M. Nivens, James M. Nivens and Brittany A. Nivens; father, Gerald Buie; sisters, Sytara Buie and Earesha Buie; brothers, Jerome Buie and Jermaro Buie.

Mrs. Lottrell Fellows Lawrence, age 99 departed this life Monday, October 8, 2018.   She is survived by her sister, Frances Fellows of Raeford, NC; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Alfred David Hart Jr., 95 was the son of the late Alfred David Hart Sr. and Diana Moultrie Hart.  He was born on June 18, 1923 in Aberdeen, NC.   He departed this life On October 2, 2018, at Autumn Care of Raeford.  Mr. Hart was married to the late Tiny Arnold Hart. He was a dedicated employee at McCain Sanitarian Hospital in Raeford, NC.  He also work with the City of Raleigh, NC at the Utilities Department.  He received his education at Upchurch...

Ms. Lanette Jones is survived by her sons, Travis Galloway and Keeontae Galloway of Seattle Washington; mother, Thelma B. Hobson Jones of Raeford, NC; sister, Brenda D. McBryde of Raeford, NC; brothers, Larry V. Jones and Thaddeus Hobson of Raeford, NC.

Little Miss Jubliee Joyce Tyena Haskell is the daughter of Sheniqua Payne and Kevin Haskell.  Survived by her parents; aunts, Latisha Bagley, Shaquane Haskell and Briana Haskell; uncles, Naquan Payne and Remeo Haskell.

Mrs. Abertha Adams, 82 of Raeford, NC leaves to cherish memories her children, Geraldine McRae, Darlene Daise, Sharon Monk, Diane Adams, Stephanie Weeks, Jean Church, Antonette Adams, Anthony Freeman, Howard Adams, Joseph Freeman, Carol Adams, Mitchell Adams, and Gregory Adams; sisters, Helen Daise, Agnes Bradley, Martha Chaplin  and Mary Milleage; brothers, John Chaplin and Earl Chaplin. There will be no public viewing.

Devoe Murphy, son of the late Harmon and Mary Ross Murphy ,was born on July 5, 1932 in Hoke County, North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday September 6, 2018. Devoe received his early education through Hoke County Public Schools in Shannon N.C. Then continued his education at Upchurch High School.  He leaves to cherish his memory: wife Katherine Murphy of Brooklyn NY, 3 sons Dennis Murphy and Caradio Murphy of Atlanta GA, William T. Murphy of Raleigh NC and 1 daughter Laverne...

Ms. Elvenia Southerland, affectionately, known as “Ven”, was born November 6, 1945 to the late John Allen  and Lula Francis Love Southerland. She departed her life here on earth to obtain life eternally on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home. She was a devoted and life-long member of the Wall’s Chapel United Methodist Church Bowmore.  She was employed by The House of Raeford for 33 years  where she served as the Quality Control Supervisor. Following...