All Obituaries

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  Matthew 11:28-30 Ms. Clara Hollingsworth quietly  entered eternal rest on March 25, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held on Friday,...

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.  2 Corinthians 5:8 On March 17, 2024, Mr. Richard Ross peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus Christ.  Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22. 2024 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Doby Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held March 23, 2024 at Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church at 1:00 PM.  The family will  be receiving only immediate family at the home following...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth...

 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  Psalm 23:4 Mr. Norman Johnson entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2023 at Betsy Johnson Hospital.  Mr. Johnson is survived by a son; Norman Fairley(Samantha); 2 Sisters; Christine Adams and Brenda Leach; 1 Brother; Leewood Johnson, and 5 Grandchildren.  Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM...

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. By Henry Scott...

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...