S & L Funeral Home & Cremation Obituaries

Funerals are a way to commemorate the life of someone who has passed away, but it can also be a challenging time with many emotional stages. One key responsibility is writing an obituary, which can be made easier with S & L Funeral Home & Cremation services. This article will guide you through the process and provide a realistic example to help you prepare.

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An obituary is an announcement in a newspaper or online platform, sharing the news of someone's passing. It often includes a brief account of their life, achievements, and information about the upcoming funeral or memorial service.

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Mary Alice Hamilton Taylor - December 18, 1954 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Mary Alice Hamilton Taylor 67 of Rowland transitioned into eternal rest on April 19, 2022.

Services are incomplete at this time.

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Jerome Norris - September 16, 1983 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Jerome Norris 38 of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on April 17, 2022.

Services are incomplete at this time.

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Wendell Thomas Sr. - October 26, 1954 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Wendell Thomas Sr., 67 of Fayetteville formerly of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on April 13, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social Distancing and face coverings is Required.

Pastor Curlie Morrison will deliver the eulogy; burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery in Laurinburg.

Wendell Thomas Sr. was born on October 26, 1954 to the late Leroy Thomas and Katie B. McCollum Thomas in Scotland County, NC. Wendell attended Scotland County Schools. He retired after 30 years of employment with J.P. Stevens / Westpoint. He was a long time member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Laurinburg, NC. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Caple RogersBaldwin and his sister LeEsther Wells.

Wendell leaves to cherish his memories with his wife Elnora C. Thomas of Fayetteville, NC, one daughter Charlene Austin (Aaron) of Fayetteville, NC, two sons, Corey Patterson Sr. of Maryland and Wendell Thomas Jr. (Taborah) of Fayetteville, NC; one special daughter Betty Blackmon of Fayetteville, NC; one sister Mary Benjamin of Maxton, NC; two brothers Willie “June” Thomas of Maxton, NC, Bernard Thomas (Pennie) of Laurinburg , NC; twenty-four Grandchildren, twenty-four Great Grandchildren. He also leaves a host of extended family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Thanks to a special daughter/friend Shennetta (Nella as Papa would call her) Allen. Thank you for standing strong with us in such a difficult time.

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Sheron "Libby" Elizabeth Patterson - April 01, 1956 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Sheron Elizabeth Patterson 66 of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on April 09, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: brothers: Joseph Patterson, James Jones and Jimmy Patterson. Burial will follow in the McLeod Cemetery in Maxton.

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James Willie “Bill” McRae - July 01, 1951 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: James Willie “Bill” McRae 70 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on April 04, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: sisters: Margaret McRae Smith and Claretha Smith; burial will follow in the McLeod Cemetery.

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James McKeithan Jr. - January 22, 1944 - April 02, 2022

Departed: 04/02/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: James McKeithan Jr., 78 of Red Springs transitioned into eternal rest on April 02, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Rev. Jessie Brunson will deliver the eulogy; burial will follow in the Community Rest cemetery in Red Springs.

Survivors are: wife: Bernice B.McKeithan; Mother: Trula G. McKeithan; daughters: Tara McKeithan Bratcher; brothers: Murray McKeithan Sr. and Carter McKeithan; sister: Rosetta McRae and two grandchildren.

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Johnathan Nelson Page - April 01, 1986 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Johnathan Nelson Page 35 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on March 29, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 3:00pm from McLeod Cemetery; burial will follow.

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Retired Master Sergeant Ronnie McKoy - August 19, 1959 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Retired Master Sergeant Ronnie McKoy 62 of Fayetteville formerly of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on March 19, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: wife: Karen J. McKoy; step-mother: Lillie McKoy; son: KaRon D. McKoy (Taylor); sisters: Tecola McIntyre (Tim), Kim Williams (Alfonza) and Vonarnice Washington (Charles).  Burial will follow in McLeod Cemetery in Maxton.

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Mary Catherine Bullock - February 07, 1950 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Mary Catherine Bullock 72 of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on March 15, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 12noon from McLeod Cemetery; burial will follow.

Survivors are: sons: John Abumere Bullock and Vernell Lafarris Bullock; daughters: Cathy Priscilla Bullock, Vickie Yolanda Bullock; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

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Shelia Barefield - August 06, 1959 - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Shelia Barefield 62 of Red Springs transitioned into eternal rest on March 13, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are Mother: Doreatha Barefield; Daughter: Samone Murray; Sons: Russell King Jr., and Terrance Barefield; Brother: Larry Barefield; Sisters: Jeanine Ray, and Cheryll Barefield; 14 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild.

Pastor Donald Oxedine will deliver the eulogy.

Burial at a later date.

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Kenneth Anthony Burroughs - March 25, 1992 - March 09, 2022

Departed: 03/09/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth Anthony Burroughs 29 of Fayetteville transitioned into eternal rest on March 9, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are father: Keith Burroughs, mother: Scheirzard Burroughs, brother: Keith Burroughs Jr.

Dr. Tajuan Fuller will deliver the eulogy.

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John Frank McLaurin Sr. - April 25, 1932 - March 09, 2022

Departed: 03/09/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: John Frank McLaurin Sr. 89 Baltimore, MD formerly of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on March 09, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social Distancing and face coverings is Required.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 04, 2022 at 1:00PM from the Stewartsville Cemetery in Laurinburg; burial will follow.

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Larry Thompson Sr. - May 27, 1949 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Larry Thompson Sr., 72 of Rowland transitioned into eternal rest on March 01, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

A Home Going Service will be held on Sunday March 06, 2022 at 2PM from Holy Swamp Baptist Church in Lumberton, NC; burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Survivors are: daughters: Janice Thompson McCoy and Sharon Lucille Journigan; sons: Larry Thompson Jr., and Christopher L. Thompson; fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

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Mollye N. Credle - January 18, 1933 - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Mollye N. Credle 89 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on Feb 23, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings are Required. Service: Friday, March 11, 2022 @ 11am from St Mary Catholic Church 800 South Main Street, Laurinburg, NC. 28352 Burial will follow in the McLeod Cemetery, Maxton NC She is preceded in death by Charles E. Credle (husband). Survivors: Charles K Credle (son) Brother In Laws & Wife: Dulmus R Credle, Wilbert Credle, Dowa Credle (Daisy) Fred Credle (Lucretia), Sister In Laws: Ruby Monk and Lillian George Devoted Friend Margaret Drakeford

Host of nieces, family and friends. Due to Lenten season flowers are not allowed in the church, so in lieu of flowers donations are encouraged to either of the two organizations listed

https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html or St Matthew AME Zion Church, 608 S Patterson Street Maxton, NC. 28364.

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Michael Briggs - September 08, 1952 - February 16, 2022

Departed: 02/16/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Michael Briggs 69 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on February 16, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines.  Social distancing and face coverings is Required. He leaves to cherish his loving memory: his beloved son, Michael A. Jackson (Asherdee) of Laurinburg, NC; three grandchildren, Makayla H. Jackson, Isaiah J. Jackson, and Kylie F. Jackson all of Laurinburg, NC; one sister, Lisa Briggs Bethea (Cary) of Raeford, NC; four brothers, Rufus Briggs, Jr. Of Charlotte, NC, John Briggs of Marietta, GA, Gilbert Briggs and Colon Briggs of Maxton, NC; a close, special friend, Betty Bullard of Maxton, NC; a longtime friend, Terrel Sampson of Pembroke, NC; and a host of nieces,

nephews, cousins and friends.

Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Laurinburg, NC.

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Yolanda Brown - October 13, 1961 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Yolanda Brown 60 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on February 12, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines.  Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: mother: Lillie McKoy; daughter: Jacaqui Sash; sisters: Von Washington, Kim Williams and Tecola McIntyre.

Burial will be private at a later date.

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Robert Lee Taylor - December 07, 1962 - February 09, 2022

Departed: 02/09/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Robert Lee Taylor 59 of Fayetteville, formerly of Rex, NC transitioned into eternal rest on February 09, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2PM from Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rex, NC; burial will follow.

A Viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday Feb. 19, 2022 (1PM-2PM).

Survivors are: Fiancé: Debora L. Gibbs; daughters: Andrea Leak, Shamettia Leak, Shanocko Taylor, Elmira Cotton, and Juanita Gibbs; sons: Robert Taylor Jr., Aaron Clark, Devon Harrington, and Michael Harrington; brother: James Taylor; sisters: Hazel Emanuel and Edith Taylor along with a host of grandchildren.

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James L. Braddy - July 29, 1951 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: James L. Braddy 70 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on February 04, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Burial will follow in the McLeod Cemetery in Maxton.

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DeErica LaTonya Ajani Fisher - March 17, 2000 - January 23, 2022

Departed: 01/23/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: DeErica Fisher 21 of Godwin, NC transitioned into eternal rest on January 23, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: father: Derrick Fisher; mother: Machebu Lashi Williams; daughter: Diamond Vermell Garr; brothers: Myron Jelani Williams, Roddii Amor, Derrick Fisher Jr., and Darius Fisher; sisters: Irish Imerrah Williams, Grier RiahJaechelle Mays, GerVaaughni Zeola Abri Mays, Kimesha Fisher, Sheneaua Fisher and Dazmine Fisher.

Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Dunn, NC.

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Elder Maxie Lee Jackson McLaurin - November 27, 1953 - January 15, 2022

Departed: 01/15/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Elder Maxie Lee Jackson McLaurin 68 of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on January 15, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: father: John Frank McLaurin; sons: Matthew Mack, Bryan Ross, Lewis Ross Jr., Samarii McLaurin, Rodney McLaurin and Joe Tyson; daughters: Yolanda Mack-Daniel, Ernestine Caple and Yonaka Ross; forty five grandchildren, forty six great grandchildren and twenty great great grandchildren.

Burial will follow in Stewartsville Cemetery in Laurinburg.

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Bobby Lane - August 12, 1953 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Bobby Lane 68 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on January 09, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:30pm from Hillside Memorial Cemetery in Laurinburg, NC; burial will follow.  Survivors are: mother: Kattie Lane; Wife: Angela Lane; sons: Geno Lane and Carlos Lane; brothers: Jerome Lane and Gary Malloy; sisters: Margie Lane, Abbie Lane, Telisa McRae and Diane Lane; a God daughter: Michelle Leak; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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Barbara Jean Campbell-Wiggins - October 05, 1957 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Jean Campbell-Wiggins 64 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on January 09, 2022.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: daughter: LaKeisha Nicole Woolard; brother: Shawn DeMorris Campbell; sister: Michelle Denise Wiggins; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial will follow in McLeod Cemetery in

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Chal Smith McCall - June 15, 1948 - December 25, 2021

Departed: 12/25/2021 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Chal Smith McCall 73 of Rowland transitioned into eternal rest on December 25, 2021.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Dr. David N. Patterson will deliver the eulogy; burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Survivors are: brother: Andre’ Leach; sisters: Mary L. Thompson, Katrina Vincent and Sue Ann Smith.

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Sammy L. Lane - March 06, 1959 - December 20, 2021

Departed: 12/20/2021 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Sammy L. Lane 62 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on December 20, 2021.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required.

Survivors are: mother: Kattie Lane; wife: Cheryl Lane; daughter: Tiffany Thompson; sons: Samuel Billings and Jason Lane; along with a host of sisters and brothers.

Burial will be at a later date. Reverend Ratliff will deliver the eulogy.

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Isaac B. Soloman Stephens - May 12, 1963 - December 20, 2021

Departed: 12/20/2021 (Maxton)

Obituary Preview: Isaac B. Soloman Stephens 58 of Laurinburg transitioned into eternal rest on Dec. 20, 2021.

For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social Distancing and face coverings is Required.

Reverend Benjamin S. Stephens will deliver the eulogy; burial will be private at a later date.

Survivors are: Wife: Darla Wright; mother: Deloris Stephens; daughter: Crystal Wright; brothers: Karl Stephens, Timothy Stephens, Benjamin Stephens, David Soloman, Joseph Stephens and Ishmael Stephens; sisters: Loraine Stephens, Steffenny Mills and Estella Armstrong.

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Tips for Writing an Obituary

1. Start with the basic information of the deceased: full name, age, and hometown.
2. Include details about the family: spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings and parents.
3. Share their accomplishments, achievements, or things they were passionate about.
4. Provide details about the funeral or memorial service, including the date, time, and location.

S & L Funeral Home & Cremation Obituaries Example:

Mr. John Doe, aged 72, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jane, his daughter Jane Jr., his son Mike, and his four beautiful grandchildren.

John was known for his love for music and his significant contributions to the local choir. A service celebrating John's life will be held at S & L Funeral Home on May 5, 2020, at 2:00 pm.

Gone but never forgotten, it's our honour at S & L Funeral Home & Cremation services to assist you during such difficult times. If you found this guide helpful, feel free to share it with friends or loved ones. Also, take some time to explore our other guides on Eulogy Assistant for further support in crafting a beautiful tribute.