All Obituaries

Fred Simpson Raedels III went to live with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2023, he was 86 years old. Fred was living in Scotia Village Retirement Community, Laurinburg, NC. He was born on December 12,1936 in Russellville, Arkansas. Fred is predeceased by his parents Fred Simpson Raedels II and Nina Rebecca Oates Raedels; his sister Mary Nell Tompkins; his wife of 50 years Martha Jane Quinn Raedels. Fred had an insatiable thirst for learning. He earned bachelor’s degrees in Business...

Bertha Mae Luther Laviner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2023.   She departed this life at the age of 86 surrounded by loving family. Bertha was born October 12, 1936 in Norwood, North Carolina, the loving daughter of the late Enos Monroe Luther and Violet Shue Luther.  She married the love of her life, James Franklin Laviner November 21, 1953 and together raised their family in a Christian home...

Douglas Landion West of Laurinburg, North Carolina passed away at the age of 71 on January 28, 2023. He was the son of the late David Lewis West and the late Viola Stewart West born on October 4, 1951 in Harnett County, North Carolina. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked for many years as a truck driver. He loved flowers and animals especially taking care of his roosters, chickens, and beloved cats. He was a loving brother who would help anyone in need. Doug will be greatly...

Mr. Thomas Eugene “Gene” Hall, age 85 of Laurinburg passed away at his home on January 28, 2023. Gene was the loving son of the late James and Ethel Beck Hall born June 15, 1937 in Salisbury, North Carolina.  He had a long distinguished career in Mobil Home Sales retiring in 2002 after 30 years of service.  In their younger years, Gene and his loving wife Joyce loved spending time at the beach and enjoying shagging the night away.  He also enjoyed playing golf and...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Wesley Jay Denham of Rockingham, NC.  Jay died at the age of 61 in the early hours of January 27, 2023.   He passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his wife, Michelle Stogner Denham; daughters, Morgan Canady and Haleigh Holdsworth, with their husbands, Jesse Canady and Sam Holdsworth of Wilmington, NC; his adored grandson, Carter Canady of Wilmington, NC; brother, Kip Denham...

 Tina Haywood Jordan, age 57 of Bennettsville, SC departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Willie Gene Haywood and the late Linda Joyce Turner Haywood, born on July 27, 1965 in Scotland County, North Carolina. Tina was a dedicated employee of ARA Food Service for many years. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel especially to the mountains and she enjoyed playing softball. Tina was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished...

Mrs. Mary Carolyn Oxendine, 78, of Laurinburg, went to her heavenly home January 24, 2023. Mary was born November 29, 1944 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, loving daughter of the late John Nelson and Doris Wilton Nelson. Mary was a dedicated coworker and friend. She was known for her bookkeeping and accounting abilities, working for Eaton Corporation, Scottish Food Systems, Sinclair Lumber Company, and retiring from The Morgan Company in Laurel Hill. Mary enjoyed cooking and various...

Elaine Frances Stewart Wiese of Fayetteville, North Carolina departed this life on the morning of January 24, 2023, at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Stanley C. Stewart and the late Julia Waz Stewart born on August 29, 1948 in Buffalo, New York.  Elaine cherished her work as a Registered Nurse retiring after many years of caring for others.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harlow Weise; and all her siblings. Left to rejoice in...

John Wesley Sessoms, age 75, of Laurinburg, NC, passed away on January 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Grover Roosevelt Sessoms and the late Mae Sessoms Dunn born July 6, 1947 in Scotland County, North Carolina. John enjoyed his work formerly in Law Enforcement then finishing his career as a Correctional Officer with the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Robeson County. He served as a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where he loved playing the drums. In his spare time,...

Eugene Donald Barfield, age 80 of McColl, South Carolina passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born January 7, 1943 in Ghio, North Carolina, a loving son of the late Evege Barfield, Sr., and the late Hazel Knight Barfield. During his career, he worked in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry, then in construction until his retirement.  He enjoyed listening to country music, dancing and talking about his younger days being a baseball pitcher. His greatest joy was being with...