Louise McFadyen

Red Springs

Louise Blackmon McFadyen, 87, of Red Springs, died Dec. 1, 2012, in FirstHealth Moore Regional.

A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Alloway Cemetery, the Rev. Michael McGehee officiating.

McFadyen was born in Sampson County on Feb. 28, 1925, to the late Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Blackmon.

She was an active member of the Red Springs Presbyterian Church and involved in many activities within the church and community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis McFadyen.

She is survived by her son Robert (Bobby) L. McFadyen of the home; a daughter, Jessie M. Tolar (Don Summey) of Red Springs; a grandson, Robert B. Tolar and wife Rochelle of Raleigh; two granddaughters, Christina T. Horner and husband Charles of San Antonio, Texas; Jessie Alaine Tolar (Christopher Rezac) of Wilmington; a great-grandson, Robert A. Todd of San Antonio, Texas; two sister-in-laws, Frances McCreery and her husband Robert of Ponte Verda, Fla., Willa Lindsay, widow of Harmon of Southern Pines; and many nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 E. Fourth Ave., Red Springs.

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.

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Stephen Boyette

Keysville, Ga.

Stephen Bryant Boyette, 56, of Keysville, Ga., passed away on Nov. 26, 2012, at his residence.

A memorial will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mary Frances McClure officiating.

Stephen was born to Frank B. Boyette and the late Helon Darden Boyette in Hendersonville, in 1956. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. He later relocated to Keysville where he had been employed with Plant Vogtle. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his harvest with his friends where he obtained the nickname of “The Pepperman.” Steve also was very talented in the ability to fabricate and repair just about anything he set his mind to. He was a very special man and will be truly missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his loving family including his father, Frank B. Boyette of Red Springs; a sister, Natalie B. Brigman of Fayetteville; three nieces, Heather (Scott) Crothers of Chesapeake, Ohio, Stephanie Brigman and Erica Brigman, both of Fayetteville.

Remembrances may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church of Red Springs, P.O. Box 48 Red Springs, N.C., 28377.

Joiner-Anderson-Saxon-Prescott Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of all arrangements.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.joineranderson.com

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Edith Britt

Red Springs

Edith Hayes Britt, 81, of Red Springs, died Dec. 1, 2012, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Alloway Cemetery, the Rev. Bradley Boberg officiating.

She is survived by her brother, Earl Hayes of Florence, S.C.; and a sister, Elizabeth (Lib) Smith of Fayetteville.

The visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Crumpler Funeral Home.

Larry Hollingsworth

St. Pauls

Larry Dale Hollingsworth, 49, of St. Pauls, died Dec. 1, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

A memorial will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cornerstone Holiness Church, Pastor David Hodge officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy C. Hollingsworth; a son, John Henry Hollingsworth; a daughter, Jessica Hollingsworth; two brothers, John Wayne Hollingsworth, Steve Hollingsworth; and a sister, Martha Hollingsworth.

The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the home on N.C. 20 E. in St. Pauls.

Carolyn Hester

Elizabethtown

Carolyn S. Hester, 79, of Elizabethtown, died Dec. 2, 2012, at home.

The funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at White’s Creek Baptist Church, the Revs. Kinsey Barrow and Warren Hill officiating. Burial will follow in White’s Creek Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Randall Collins and Glenn Collins; two brothers, Eugene Sasser and Shafter Sasser; five sisters, Leotha Jordan, Ester Williamson, Pat Russ, Sarah Crawford and Doris Nichols; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home.

Lucious Hunt

Rowland

Lucious “Buck” Hunt, 80, of Rowland, died Dec. 2, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont. Burial will follow in Lumbee Memorial Gardens.

Hunt is survived by a son, Ralph Harrell Jr. of Rowland; two brothers, Rucious Hunt and Charles Butch Hunt, both of Rowland; five sisters, Evelyn Jacobs of Lumberton, Alma Hunt of High Point, Coleda Ransom of Rowland, Glois Hunt of Fairmont and Lena Gray Oxendine of Wilmington.

The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Floyd Funeral Services.