All Obituaries

In his infinite wisdom, God called Lindora Parter(57) from labor to eternal rest on November 28, 2023.  Lindora was the daughter of the late Thomas Parter and the late Annie Ruth Shaw Parter.  She attended school in the New York public school system and obtained her General Equivalent Diploma. Later in life she moved to Raeford, NC.  She was formally employed at the House of Raeford, Burlington Industries, JP Stevens, and McMurray Fabrics. She was a member of Church of Freedom...

Mr. Larry Morrisey quietly slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home.  Larry had a very kind spirit, and to know him was truly to love him. He  leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Jeffrey Shaw; three daughters, Farrah Bratcher , Yashica Bratcher,  and Lisa Thomas;  two sisters , three  brothers, and a lifelong partner , Kathy Bratcher.  Visitation will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 from...

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”  John 16:22It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Ms. Marian Marks, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.  A service celebrating her life will commence on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Rockfish Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Raeford, North Carolina. ...

Kathleen Carter entered into eternal rest on October 1, 2023 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Church of Freedom at 12:00 PM.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 11:55 AM at Church of Freedom prior to the service.  

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.  John 14:27It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Ms. Costella McLeod, who entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2023.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her siblings, James(Shanelle) McLeod, Dennis(Carol) McLeod, and Gloria(Van) McIntosh.  A service celebrating her life will commence on...

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." Psalms 28:7Mr. Clyde McMillian entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 18, 2023. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Freedom Chapel AME Zion.

 “All you who wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage.”.  Psalms 31:24It is with profound sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Mr. Anthony Day, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023.  A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.  

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelations 21:4   It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Melvin McLauchlin. Mr. McLaughlin departed this life September 17, 2023. Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Leach Springs Missionary Baptist Church, 821 Arabia Road, Raeford, NC. Please keep the family in your...

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.  John 3:16   Mr. Malcolm L McPhatter, 67 went home to rest with his heavenly father on July 25, 2023. He leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife, Bernice McPhatter, children, grandchildren, siblings along with a host of other family and friends. Malcolm will be greatly missed. The celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 30,...

But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.   Isaiah 40:31   It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Mr. Marcus Long, who entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Spring Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Wagram, NC.Services of...