LaFayette Funeral Home

LaFayette Funeral Home We take pride in serving Cumberland County and surrounding areas with compassion and care. Mr. At Lafayette Funeral Home, our motto is, "We Care."

In October of 2011, Lafayette Funeral Home reopened under new management, being affiliated with Crumpler Funeral Homes, Inc., with other locations including Raeford, Red Springs, and Pinebluff, NC. Lafayette Funeral Home is currently managed by Rick Wilhide, Funeral Director & Embalmer. Wilhide was associated with The Anchorman Quartet, a Southern Gospel Group before becoming licensed in Funeral Service. Kalen Crumpler Wilhide, Office Manager and Funeral Director, is the daughter of Frank & Dayne Crumpler, owners of Crumpler Funeral Homes, Inc. Lafayette Funeral Home continues to take pride in providing compassionate and caring services to all families, striving to give comfort and support during the time of loss and sadness. Our experienced staff are always eager to serve with dignity, respect, and compassion to meet all the needs of the families that we serve. Lafayette Funeral Home offers other Traditional and Cremation Services at an affordable rate. We are honored to serve all Military Branches, offering ministry both before and after services. We have Musicians, Soloist, and Ministers available to help families make their Funeral or Memorial Service a Homecoming Celebration.

Melissa LocklearMelissa Locklear, 55, of Hope Mills passed away on January 27, 2026 Melissa was born April 30, 1970 to G...
02/02/2026

Melissa Locklear

Melissa Locklear, 55, of Hope Mills passed away on January 27, 2026 Melissa was born April 30, 1970 to Glenwood Locklear and the late Christabell Locklear. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Billy Ray Caulder. She is survived by her children Gerome Chavis (Leslie) and Christina Caulder, sister Fina Coleman (Robert), brother Glenwood Junior Locklear (Becky), 3 Grandchildren Kayden, Autumn, and Waylon (Little Ray Ray), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins....

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Eusebio Villanueva TorresWith deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Eusebio V. Torres, a U.S. Army Veteran, a...
01/29/2026

Eusebio Villanueva Torres

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Eusebio V. Torres, a U.S. Army Veteran, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by family and the love of his life. Eusebio was born on August 14, 1945, in Pueblo Anacua, Mexico to the late Rafaela V. Zapata and Leonardo Torres. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Carlos Zapata,...

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David Robert LeeDavid Robert Lee, 84, of Raeford, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturda...
01/27/2026

David Robert Lee

David Robert Lee, 84, of Raeford, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. David was born on April 26, 1941, to the late James Lebron Lee and Mary Lou Rollins Lee. A man deeply dedicated to serving the Lord, he faithfully served for many years as the lead greeter at his church, Destiny Now Ministries, formerly known as Mount Carmel. Mr. Lee spent his professional career as the lead mechanic...

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Eva Mae HelselEva Mae Helsel, 88, of Hope Mills formerly of Roaring Spring, PA passed away into the loving arms of her s...
01/22/2026

Eva Mae Helsel

Eva Mae Helsel, 88, of Hope Mills formerly of Roaring Spring, PA passed away into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Eva was born on April 29, 1937, to the late Ira K. and Bertha (Smith) Stern. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Samuel Darryl Helsel. At the request of Eva, there will be no services and the rest of her obituary is...

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Jim StaceyJim Stacey was a man both playful and exacting. He lived an eclectic life that spanned occupations, experience...
01/22/2026

Jim Stacey

Jim Stacey was a man both playful and exacting. He lived an eclectic life that spanned occupations, experiences and continents. He served as an Army intelligence analyst at the Berlin Wall during the cold war. He worked as a nurse and an English instructor before pivoting to TV advertising and public relations back in Kentucky. He later founded a wilderness survival school, then built a log cabin in the woods where he lived for a time as “Grizzly Gem the...

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Charles CrowderCharles Greer Crowder, 72, of Raeford passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in his home surrounded by his f...
01/06/2026

Charles Crowder

Charles Greer Crowder, 72, of Raeford passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Moore County, NC on July 2, 1953, son to the late Orville Crowder and Maude Greer Crowder. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mike Crowder. Charles dearly loved his children and grandchildren, and Patricia was the center of his life. No matter where he went, he naturally became the center of...

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Maria Riddle AutryMaria (Ann) Riddle Autry, age 54, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1971, in ...
01/03/2026

Maria Riddle Autry

Maria (Ann) Riddle Autry, age 54, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1971, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Joseph Max Riddle, Sr. and Maria V. Riddle. Maria was married to Jesse Le Verne Autry for 34 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Max Riddle, Sr., and her brother, Tony Riddle. Maria was a devoted wife and loving mother whose family was the center of her life. A born-again Christian, she...

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Joe Albert Murphy Jr.With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the peaceful passing of LCpl Joe A. Murphy Jr., age 77,...
01/03/2026

Joe Albert Murphy Jr.

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the peaceful passing of LCpl Joe A. Murphy Jr., age 77, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on January 1, 2026. Mr. Murphy was a proud and honorable veteran, and we hold immense gratitude for his dedicated and courageous service to our country. His quiet dignity, sense of humor, strength, and reserved, military-focused outlook touched everyone who knew him. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Katina Graham of Raleigh, NC. His sisters—Mary Beard of...

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Toni Renee TroxellToni Jackson Troxell, 52, of Fayetteville, NC, has said goodbye to us on December 15, 2025. She was bo...
12/29/2025

Toni Renee Troxell

Toni Jackson Troxell, 52, of Fayetteville, NC, has said goodbye to us on December 15, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1973 to James Franklin Jackson and Mary Wanda Martin in Galax, VA. In life, Toni worked as a truck driver and was known for her sense of humor and her hard work. She loved dragonflies, listening to music, doing puzzles, baking cakes, and she was a pool shark. She is survived by daughter Paige Vural (Cevat); son Derek...

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MAJ Steven V. Sosa (Retired)Major Steven V. Sosa (Retired) January 20, 1930 - December 19, 2025 Major Steven V. Sosa Sr....
12/20/2025

MAJ Steven V. Sosa (Retired)

Major Steven V. Sosa (Retired) January 20, 1930 - December 19, 2025 Major Steven V. Sosa Sr., a devoted father, grandfather, soldier, and friend, passed away leaving behind a powerful legacy of service, honor, and love. He was born on January 20, 1930, in Artesia, New Mexico, to the late Florencio Sosa and Juana Villa. Steven joined the United States military in 1948 and proudly served his country for more than two decades. His distinguished career included two tours in...

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Brooke Lynn CarpenterBrooke Lynn Carpenter, 18, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at...
12/20/2025

Brooke Lynn Carpenter

Brooke Lynn Carpenter, 18, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill. From the day Brooke was born on July 10, 2007, she brought light into this world with her very first breath. In her 18 short but powerful years, she touched more hearts than many do in a lifetime. Brooke dreamed of becoming a radiologist, a goal driven by her deep desire to help others and make a meaningful difference through her...

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CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr. (Retired)CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr., (RET), 68, of Fayetteville passed away Mon...
12/17/2025

CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr. (Retired)

CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr., (RET), 68, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Joseph was born in Miami, Florida on August 20, 1957, son to the late Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Sr. and Rosemary Hulslander Whitehurst. Joseph joined the US Army in 1978 rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 serving several tours in the Gulf War and retired in May of 1998. After Retirement, he entered Law Enforcement becoming a...

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