Thanie B. Gillis
Mrs. Thanie Bruner Gillis, 87, of Raeford, died Tuesday May 6, 2008 as a result of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Mrs. Gillis was an active and lifetime member of Antioch Presbyterian Church. She was a passionate gardener and her yard remains an inspiration to all. Being a native of Surry County, she retained a love for the mountains her whole life. Her husband Herbert Gillis preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday May 9 at Antioch Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Matthew Trask, Michael McGehee and Dr. Leighton McKeithan officiating.
Survivors are two daughters, Vicky Sawyer of Chestertown, Maryland and Dr. Rita Gillis of Greenville; one son, Mark Gillis of Antioch; one sister, Ruby McRacken of Red Springs; three granddaughters, Emily Sawyer of Columbus, Mississippi, Rebecca Sawyer of Baltimore, Maryland and Leah Pierce of Brooklyn, New York.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Presbyterian Church Cemetery Revitalization, 6582 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, N. C 28377.
Crumpler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, served the family.

Elise P. Robinson
Mrs. Elsie Pauline Robinson of Raeford, 67, of Raeford, died Sunday, May 11,2008 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mrs. Robinson was born in Virginia to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Tate Martin.
The Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3 p.m. in Raeford Cemetery with the Reverend Kenneth Williams officiating.
Survivors are one son, James Robert Rice of Thomasville; two daughters, Sandra Lynn Crowder and her husband Larry Crowder and Brenda Miller and her husband Marshall Miller, all of Raeford; two sisters: Mary Lee Chenault and her husband Buck Chenault of Mechansville, Virginia and Carolyn Packard and her husband Bill Packard of Ruth Glen, Virginia; six grandchildren, Chris Crowder and his wife Paula, Dawna Bundy and her husband Brian Bundy, Ronnie Miller and his wife Sarah Miller, Travis Miller, Bobby Rice and his wife Megan Rice and Michael Rice; four great-grandchildren, Logan Potter, Tyler Crowder, Catilyn Potter and Brady Rice.
Crumpler Funeral Home and Cremation Services of 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford served the family.

Aline E. Daniels
Mrs. Aline Edwards Daniels of Raeford died Thursday, May 8, 2008 in her home at the age of 80.
Mrs. Daniels was born on March 23, 1928 in Davie County to the late Gordon and Lela Douglas Edwards. Her two husbands, Buddie Daniels and William Thomas Lentz, Sr.; two brothers, and one sister precede her in death. She was a member of Raeford United Methodist Church.
The Graveside Service was held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Raeford Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Elliott officiating.
Survivors include a son, William (Willie) Thomas Lentz, Jr. and his wife Helen Lentz of Raeford; two daughters, Kay Lentz McMillian and her husband Smokey McMillan of Shannon and Jean Lentz Smith of Raeford; one sister, Jessie Mae Burns of Sanford, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Raeford United Methodist Church, PO Box 662, Raeford, NC 28376 or Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, PO Box 1584, Raeford, NC 28376.
Crumpler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, served the family.

Henry Atkinson
Henry Atkinson, 76, 0f 1206 North Fulton Street, Raeford, died Sunday May 11, 2008.
The Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 14 in Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs.
Survivors are two brothers, James Atkinson and J. C. Atkinson; three sisters, Helen Crawford, Doris Wood and Ann Hix; several nieces and nephews.
Boles Funeral Home of Red Springs served the family.

Clyde Locklear
Clyde Locklear, 76, of 3887 Balfour Road, Shannon, died Friday May 9, 2008 in Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Monday May 13 in Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Red Springs. Burial was in Shannon Assembly of God Cemetery.
Survivors are one niece, Cynthia Locklear; one nephew, Buster Locklear.
Boles Funeral Home of Red Springs served the family.