All Obituaries

Fredrick Douglas McCormick, Jr. made the transition from his earthly vessel after an extended illness on August 26, 2018 at Autumn Care Health and Rehabilitation Facility, Raeford NC. On August 25, 1947, Fred was the first-born child to the late Fredrick Douglas and Autra Lee McCormick, in their home located in Duffie community of Hoke County, North Carolina. The Hoke County school system provided the ground work for his formative education, whereby he graduated from Upchurch High School...

Psalm 23 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...

2 Timothy 4: 6-8 KJV 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Mr. Willie Everett McMillan was born August 12, 1950 to the late Willie Hugh McMillan and Eula...

Raymond Adolph Whitehorne (Ricky) was born on November 5, 1963 in Kingston Jamaica to Iris Palmer and the late Caleb Whitehorne. Raymond (Ricky) completed his earthly journey on July 19th, 2018 at his home in Fayetteville NC. Raymond is survived by: one brother, Ronald Wayne Whitehorne of New York; one sister, Jacqueline Ann McLean (Michael) of Texas; two children, Asuante and De’Nasia of Fayetteville North Carolina; one step-son, Shihad Jackson also of Fayetteville North Carolina;...

Keanan Derek Gibson, the son of Tracie B. Davis and Kendrick Gibson, was born on June 17, 1993. Keanan graduated from Brentwood High School and attended Suffolk Community College, both in Brentwood NY, in hopes of becoming a Veterinarian.  He worked at Flexim Shipping (Import/Export) while attending college.  After becoming ill, Keanan relocated to Wagram NC, later moving to Raeford NC to live with his mother.  He attended Spring Branch Missionary Baptist Church and Jubilee...

Mrs. Darnella Bullard Terry was born to the late Wesley and Darnella Bullard of Robeson County, NC on July 24, 1921. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church until her health began to fail.  She was a dedicated member of Sunday School, served as a Deaconess, Senior Choir member, Faithful Usher for over 80-years, Pastor’s Aide, and Hospitality Committee. Mrs. Terry was known as one of the Platinum Queens of Bethlehem.  Mother Terry was a member of the...

Vanessa H. Herrin “Dawn” 59, was born January 16, 1959 to Coyt Jr and Mary Hicks in Scotland County NC, departed this life on July 6, 2018. She is preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Norton and her daughter, Selena Pipkin. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 36 years, David Herrin; mother, Mary Caulder of Laurinburg; her daughter, Jamie Smith (Matt) of Laurinburg; sons, Johnathan Herrin of Arkansas and Charlie Herrin (Tiffany) of Clemmons,...