All Obituaries

Mrs. Margaret McLean Ellis, age 82 of 4946 Laurinburg Road, Raeford, NC  passed on Saturday, December 1, 2018.  She leaves to cherish memories her husband, Mr. Frank S. Ellis; children, Gerald E. Hatcher, Horace J. Ellis Sr. and Maurice Ellis; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Mrs. Betty M. Bethea, age 62 of 6828 Woodmark Drive, Fayetteville, NC passed on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.  Betty is the daughter of French and Carrie McBryde.  She is survived by her children, Camelitha Parrilla, Johnny Ray, Jr., Kisha "Key" Ray and Sheba L. Rollins; three grandchildren; sisters, Wiilie Watkins, Mary Watkins, Frances  Baxter, Helen McBryde, and Delois Reels; brother, French McBryde, Jr;...

Tyeshia Ray leaves a legacy of loving memories to her son, Kymier McKoy; parents, Sharone Standback and Thomas Ray; sisters, Takisha Roundtree and Ta'Metra Ray; brothers, Dedrick Wilson, Derrick Wilson, Thomas Ray and Alston Ray; God Daughter, Da'shana.

Ms. Janice Annettisha Grace, age 53 passed Monday, November 12, 2018.  She is survived by her daughter, Taquisha Grace; grandchildren, JaDyn Grace and Z'mayia Grace; parents, Evelyn Grace and James McCall; sister, Sharon Grace; brothers, James William Grace (Leslie), William R. Arnold (Diane) and God Brother, Quenzell Thomas.

Doris Malloy Melvin was born April 4, 1951 in Robeson County, North Carolina to the late parents of Ora Lee Malloy and Archie B. Malloy who proceeded her in death. On Monday, November 5, 2018, she was called home to be with the Lord. Throughout her life she worked at Craft Metal Industries, Roseboro Seafood Restaurant, and Garland Shirt Company.   She leaves to cherish her beloved daughter Stacey Leak (John) of Fayetteville, NC; four brothers, James Malloy (Helen) of Raeford NC,...

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...