All Obituaries

Mrs. Dockery is survived by her sons, Curtis Torrence, Robert Torrence and Tarodick Torrence; sisters, Mary Ann Ray, Vera Torrence, Doritha Sanford and Maragert Ray; brothers, Lewis Torrence and Roscoe Torrence, seven grandchildren.

Shantez is survived by his Parents, John Wesley Alford, III and Sidra Graham Gillis; Stepfather, Paul Gillis; Brothers, Darontang Williams, Raejon Alford, Onijea Leach, Jaheem Alford, Jamal Gillis and Kareem Woodard; Aunts, Lisa Dunn, Amber Watkins, Jessic Howell and Nikeaira McEachin; Uncles, Ranasha Graham, Brandon Alford and Lee Mack.

Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope, it can outlast anything. Love still stands when all else has fallen. Love describes the life of Sister Alice Elizabeth Adams Peterkin, born September 18, 1943 to the late Elder Thomas D. and Evangelist Jessie H. Adams in Raeford, NC. She departed this earth to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6, 2018. She was the fourth of thirteen children. She preceded in death her daughter, Minister...

Mr. Jonathan Ragin was born on January 12, 1961 to Pinckney and Annie Laura Ragin in Brooklyn, NY.  He was raised in Summerton, SC where he attended Clarendon County Public Schools graduating in 1979 from Scott’s Branch High School and joining the United States Army upon graduation, serving two years.  Jonathan was employed with Unilever (formerly Chesebrough Ponds) for 10 years.  Upon departure from Unilever, he began his new found passion of truck driving,...

Ms. Snow is survived by her children, Neorah A. Snow, Zi'yanna L. Snow, TreSean J. Snow; sister, Stacie Ray; father, Paul Snow; aunts, Bessie Farmer, Trina Gallaway, Rebra McPhaul, Eva Gillispie; uncles, Micheal Bease McRae, and James William, Jr.

Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joanne Henderson; children, Rahim Johnson (Audrey), Rasheeda Evans, Shayna Henderson, Niomi Henderson, Jeremiah Henderson and Ahmad Henderson; sister, Chrystal Michelle Woodard; brothers, Robert T. Woodard, David Henderson and Greg Adams; four grandchildren. The family will have a private memorial in their home on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Mr. Thomas "June" Bethea, Jr. was the son of the late Mr. Jack and Mary Bethea.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane M. Bethea. He is survived by his aunt, Jessie Douglas; devoted cousins, Maggie and Walter McLean; sisters-In-Law, Ernestine McLean Lowery, Christine McLean and Daisy M. McLaughlin; brothers-in-law, John McLean, Herbert McLean, Jr. and Nathan Lowery; six nieces and seven nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Alexander "Dill" McNeill was born April 16, 1926 in Scotland County, North Carolina to the proud parents of Will & Millie McPhatter McNeill who preceded him in death. On Monday, March 26, 2018 God in his infinite wisdom called him home. He attended Shaw School and was later employed with the City of Raeford for 25 years until his retirement.  Alexander confessed Christ at an early age as his personal Savior. He lived a life of service, in both his...

Mr. Bease leaves to cherish memories, his daughter, Deborah L. McNeill Weatherspoon of Fayetteville, NC; step-son, Bruce Moore of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two Granddaughters, Rasha'e Reid (Marquise), Aneisha Weatherspoon; three Great Grandchildren, Shamont Jr., Aaliya, and Marquise Jr. of Fayetteville, NC; sister, Cynthia L. Hill (David) of Newport News, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Willis is survived by her husband, Mr. Rufus W. Willis of Fayetteville, NC; sons, Mark Bender, Reeves Hammond and John Juarbe; daughters, Angela Bender, Heather Hammond and Sylvia De Leon; brothers, George Mitchell and Craig Mitchell; sister, Mary Odom; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.