Sheriff's Deputy Shot and Killed near Vass; Shooter Turns Gun on Self

Sheriff Lane Carter (center) speaks at a press conference Thursday outside the Sheriff’s Office. He is flanked by Chief Deputy Neil Godfrey (left) and Maj. Ronnie Fields.

By Tom Embrey and John Chappell

As of Friday, December 9, 2011

Officer's Slay Said to Be County' First

By Paul Dunn

Special to The Pilot

Last August, in an interview concerning risks assumed by public safety officials, Moore County Sheriff Lane Carter noted that apparently no officers had ever been killed in the line of duty in the long history of his department.

That remarkable record was ended Thursday with the shooting death of Deputy Rick Rhyne.

North Carolina ranks sixth in the nation in officer fatalities. Locally, the first reported time an officer was killed doing his job came in Aberdeen on Jan. 10, 1924, when Police Chief William Pross Page was shot and killed trying to apprehend a burglary suspect.

Southern Pines has had a bloody history, with five of its officers killed in the line of duty. From 1929 to 1961, every Southern Pines chief of police met a violent end, beginning when Chief Joseph Kelly was shot in 1929 by a burglary suspect.

In 1946, Robbins Police Chief Shellie Wayne Moxley died after a deadly shootout with two men in the E.E. Moss Grocery Store. In 1953, Carthage Chief Bernice Cameron was shot in the face when he was ambushed in a dark alley.

A Moore County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Thursday afternoon after attempting to arrest a man on a child-support warrant, said Moore County Sheriff Lane Carter.

The shooting occurred at about noon at a home on Morrison Bridge Road in Lobelia, in the extreme eastern part of the county.

Deputy Rick Rhyne, 58, was pronounced dead at the emergency room of Moore Regional Hospital Thursday afternoon after he was shot in the face by a man identified as Martin Abel Poynter — who then shot and killed himself, according to reports.

Thursday afternoon, a second man, identified as Poynter’s brother, was in police custody and apparently being questioned, though Carter said he was not a suspect.

Attorney Bruce Cunningham, assigned by the capital defender’s office, was at the Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon asking to see the man. He was told that he could not do so, unless “he asks to see a lawyer.”

Rhyne is said to be the first Moore County deputy to be killed in the line of duty. He joined the Sheriff’s Department on April 28, 2007, after retiring as the Foxfire police chief in 2006. He also previously worked as a member of the Pinehurst Police Department.

“It is with great sadness that I report to you the loss of one of Moore County’s finest,” Carter said at a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Poynter was described as a white man, approximately 33 years of age. He was described as an Iraq War veteran with a history of mental problems.

Larry Caddell, chairman of the Moore County Board of Commissioners, called Rhyne a friend and a man who always had a smile on his face.

“Today was a little tough on me,” an emotional Caddell said. “If God ever made a really, really nice guy, it was Rick Rhyne.”

Carter said Rhyne had responded to a report of two suspects trespassing at 753 Morrison Bridge Road in the Lobelia community. He arrived at the scene and identified both suspects. He called back by radio to ask if there were outstanding warrants for either subject, Carter said. He was advised by another deputy that there was an outstanding child support warrant for Martin Abel Poynter.

Deputy Rhyne then attempted to arrest Poynter, who pulled out a pistol and shot him. Poynter then turned the gun on himself and died at the scene, Carter said.

Emergency personnel reportedly administered CPR to Rhyne on the scene before he was transported by ambulance to Moore Regional Hospital.

At least three unmarked police cars and an ambulance were seen speeding away from the scene.

After the shooting, deputies closed down Morrison Bridge Road for several hours. The driveway leading to the home was still closed and being guarded by two deputies Thursday afternoon.

At just after 1:15 p.m., representatives from the Sheriff’s Office and other law-enforcement agencies were seen outside the hospital’s emergency room.

Sheriff Lane Carter and Capt. Ronnie Fields were observed huddled together with several people, including a woman who was crying and wiping away tears.

By mid-afternoon Thursday, the mood at the Moore County Sheriff’s Office was described as somber. Some individuals were seen crying.

“What a lot of people don’t realize, or take for granted,” Caddell said, “is that these guys (law officers) get in their cars every day and don’t know if they are coming home.”

Foxfire Mayor George Erickson said Rhyne will be missed by village residents.

“He was here for 25 years,” Erickson said. “He had a great way of working with the citizens of the community. I know members of the community are going to be shocked to hear this news.”

The last Moore County officer to be killed in the line of duty was Southern Pines Chief Edwin Newton. He was killed attempting to disarm a man wielding a shotgun. Southern Pines Detective Ed Harris was assassinated in 1991.

In 2009, Carthage police officer Justin Garner was wounded while apprehending convicted mass murderer Robert Stewart at Pinelake Nursing Home. Garner is now a State Highway Patrol Trooper.

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herecomesthescience 1 year, 5 months ago

Where the heck is Morrison Bridge Road? Pilot...please give us details if you are going to report on something...not all of us are familiar with every inch of the county. Prayers to the officer involved.

LeeMcGraw 1 year, 5 months ago

www.googlemaps.com

herecomesthescience 1 year, 5 months ago

not the point LeeMcGraw...Pilot loves leaving out details, its just frustrating. I do know how to find the location, but why the heck does the Pilot not just say the area or provide more details...ugh.

Bflat 1 year, 5 months ago

I get the point that the Pilot gives rather vague details and downtown Lobelia just on the way to Spring Lake and the military reservation for those that take the short cut route.

Going from Vass to Lobelia, when you go around the big sharp curve in Lobelia, Morrison Bridge is off to the right and is just a stone's throw from the military reservation.

NEGirl 1 year, 5 months ago

Lee McGraw you are AWESOME!

emb6683 1 year, 5 months ago

They did say the area - "in the Lobelia area"

Morrison Bridge Rd connects Manchester Rd on Ft Bragg with Lobelia Rd/Lake Bay Rd.

herecomesthescience 1 year, 5 months ago

emb6683...45 minutes ago the story did not include that info, they updated it recently.

whatif 1 year, 5 months ago

It just happened. That was quick response on The Pilot's part. The fire trucks and police were driving by Vass .. Good Job PILOT.

Naniof5 1 year, 5 months ago

I am amazed at the lack of concern for the sheriff's deputy condition! Praying for him and his family!!

truthiswelcome 1 year, 5 months ago

Praying for our officer! Please join me.

MisterG 1 year, 5 months ago

"Pilot loves leaving out details, its just frustrating."...do you want turn by turn directions so you can go gawk or something?

MoldyLunchbox 1 year, 5 months ago

"according to police scanner traffic."

dont be mad at the pilot for lack of details. maybe the cops should do news briefs just for you on their comms systems while theyre doing their job

BlueMom 1 year, 5 months ago

My prayers for this deputy and his family. So sad and terrible that this has happened. Our law enforcement do so much to keep us safe. They put their lives on the line for us everyday.

sfavela 1 year, 5 months ago

My prayers go out to this deputy, his family and all emergency responders dealing with this horrific act of violence.

RmeMP 1 year, 5 months ago

I know its just hearsay right now, but one of the comments on WRAL just posted that the Deputy has passed away....

Here's to hoping that isn't true... (Crossing fingers)

theoden13 1 year, 5 months ago

Praying for the family. I really do think the issue is not the lousy reporting of the pilot but that men and women put their lives on the line every day so we can complain about the lousy reporting in the pilot. Praying for the family and every one involved.....

ChevyBoy 1 year, 5 months ago

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margaret4555 1 year, 5 months ago

Just heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers go out to this deputy's family and friend's. We truly lost a GOOD MAN today, our law enforcement lost a brother. Just heartbreaking.

ljc102376 1 year, 5 months ago

Violence in Moore County? No way! I thought we were immune to violence in this little community. Sheer sarcasm..maybe someday Moore County (Pinehurst more specifically) will realize that this isn't such a perfect little town and living in denial only makes us more prone to violence.

Flabbergasted 1 year, 5 months ago

Don't put the cart before the horse yet. Fay Obser, News 14, ABC 11 & NBC 17 have not said anything about him being mortally/fatally wounded. Just pray that the comment on the WRAL site is not true, which I did see. I know they won't update until next of kin is notified, if that's the case, but still gives a glimmer of hope.

LauraLeigh 1 year, 5 months ago

I'm seeing on Facebook the name of the deputy - truly a good man, one of the best. I am heartsick over this news, and his family has my love and my prayers.

ljc102376 1 year, 5 months ago

Excuse me? That is the most ignorant comment you could possibly make! I have an opinion and therefore I need to take Midol? I feel sorry for any female who has to deal with you.

smalltowntalkusa 1 year, 5 months ago

This is terrible. A sad day in our community. I pray for the officers family. We have good officers hurt/killed in the line of duty doing a good job to protect us then we have a sorry NO GOOD cop out there doing wrong and people are calling him a stand up man......SHAME ON MOORE COUNTY. We need to push for the max on officers using their jobs to harm the public and we need to also push for the max on the public that hurt or kill our beloved officers.

elizabeth 1 year, 5 months ago

Most of you people commenting on this article should be ashamed of yourself! A police officer was shot today. He was doing his job. He has a family. You should be heartbroken by this news, not complaining that the information given by the pilot was not enough, not making fun of how much violence our county has seen lately. Pray for this Deputy, his family and every single Moore County Sheriff's Deputy, my God be with all of them during this tragic time!

smalltowntalkusa 1 year, 5 months ago

elizabeth- LIKE LIKE LIKE

t4perkins 1 year, 5 months ago

My thoughts and prayers are with this officer and his family! I do have a bit of curiosity about the perp, though. Has anyone heard of anyone in custody or any suspects? We need this animal captured!

amandal1992 1 year, 5 months ago

yes elizabeth is right. Stop acting like childish fools behind a computer screen.

Naniof5 1 year, 5 months ago

Well said Elizabeth!!

jjsmom35 1 year, 5 months ago

Thank you Elizabeth-that is exactly what needed to be said. No official information has been released yet-nothing in these comments but rumors and inuendo. The only thing people should be doing now is praying for the deputy's family and friends and thanking every officer they come across for putting their lives on the line every single day to protect and help the community. Thinking of the MCSO family today and always. And I hope people will stop and take a minute to think about what they write in this comment section before they hit enter....we are talking about a man's life and family here. Show some sensitivity and respect.

AbdominalDohMan 1 year, 5 months ago

As of 4:00, WRAL is reporting he has passed away and there will be a news conference from Moore County on TV. Sad news. Prayers out to all affected by this senseless act.

ljc102376 1 year, 5 months ago

First off, I find it interesting that those of you preaching about praying resort to name calling as well. Elizabeth, making fun of the violence in the community? Certainly you aren't referring to what I said because you have no idea as to what I have been trying to do to bring awareness to the community. So much more is going on here in Moore county and yet the community pretends that we are this perfect little town. No town is immune to violence. Don't make assumptions until you know the facts.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

I knew him from court. He was a good guy, and always a total professional. May his name live on and his story always be told. I had heard an unconfirmed report that another deputy was at the scene, who was not wounded, but who could probably use your prayers as well.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

I knew him from court. He was a good guy, and always a total professional. May his name live on and his story always be told.

I have heard an unconfirmed report that another deputy was at the scene, who was not wounded physically, but who could probably use your prayers as well.

herecomesthescience 1 year, 5 months ago

So sad to hear, prayers to the family and friends.

ladyrebel 1 year, 5 months ago

I cant believe that one of our officers was killed in the line of duty and people come on here to make these sarcastic, immature remarks. He was a good man, and his family and friends are grieving their loss, GROW UP.

amandal1992 1 year, 5 months ago

what was his name?

Flabbergasted 1 year, 5 months ago

<p>WRAL.com had it live and will be back up again shortly http://www.wral.com/news/video/10479760/#/vid10479760

truthmatterstome2 1 year, 5 months ago

Yes, he was a good guy and a good cop. I have heard that the "animal" committed suicide. May or may not be accurate. But one thing that I do know is that law enforcement officers do not receive the credit that they deserve. They potentially put themselves on the line every day. Oh! The second thing that I'm sure of is that all of you idiots, who would rather make jokes about Moore County, rather than admitting the sadness of this incident, should look in a mirror and say that you are looking at the biggest creep in Moore County.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

According to the announcement by the MCSD that ran on WRAL, the shooter did kill himself. He was an Iraq veteran with a long history of mental problems. So very, very sad, all around.

Mythreekids 1 year, 5 months ago

I recently lost a friend who always loved others every day as though it was his last opportunity. This is an example of why that is a good policy. I am saddened this happened to yet another family. And, I truly wish that all of us would be just a little kinder, a little more respectful and a little less judgemental. Two people died here today. A policeman and a veteran. Ironic somehow.

t4perkins 1 year, 5 months ago

I'm ashamed of the "animal" comment. I shouldn't have made it. I agree with Mythreekids...this is quite ironic.

Twiggie 1 year, 5 months ago

RIP Deputy Rick Rhyne, you served your community well,and you will be deeply missed. Now it is time for you to protect the Heavens above. God Bless you and your family.

witness2 1 year, 5 months ago

Deputy Ryan, rest in peace. He was always wearing a smile and had good things to say, a positive attitude always willing to help others. Even as a police chief he was the same friendly down to earth God sent servant. He will truly be missed in the community as well as to his co-workers. May God give his family peace beyond all understanding.

AllNatural 1 year, 5 months ago

RlP Deputy Rhyne.

geozap 1 year, 5 months ago

I have known Deputy Rhyne for many years, anyone who knew him will tell you there was not a more professional gentleman officer one could hope to meet. I ask that God may comfort his family in this great time of sorrow.

I would also share with you all, I listened to this incident unfold today on the Police Scanner; the professionalism that was displayed during this incident is remarkable. The Sheriff's communications and Moore County Emergency Services worked as team, and responded quickly to aid the stricken officer. I wish to offer my deepest condolences to Sheriff Lane Carter, and his team; and to Moore County Emergency Service personnel who are having to deal with terrible incident.

Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

camesh 1 year, 5 months ago

Correction: Justin Garner now with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

kimnkev 1 year, 5 months ago

Rest in Peace Deputy Rhyne. My prayers are with your family.

LeeMcGraw 1 year, 5 months ago

This is horrible. He served the area for so many years. So sad. Praying for his family and close friends. While we all (or most),feel sorry for the family of the shooter as well, we can't help but have anger toward him...at least I am angry anytime someone hurts someone else and then kills themself. It is just senseless. RIP, and thank you for you service.

pacer 1 year, 5 months ago

RIP Officer Rhyne. Thank you for your service. God bless your family.

fugitiveguy 1 year, 5 months ago

I did not know Deputy Rhyne. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his family and fellow LEO's. I appreciate what you all do very much.

citizen 1 year, 5 months ago

Prayers for all the families involved.

LondonSkye 1 year, 5 months ago

God Bless you and your family Deputy Rick Rhyne. Many prayers for this family who has lost so much. Thank you for your service to our community.

sgmartin 1 year, 5 months ago

RIP. Prayers to all the families involved.

LauraLeigh 1 year, 5 months ago

VassDude: Tacky Squared.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

Wow. Just. Wow.

That VassDude would take this tragedy as an opportunity for a personal attack on me says volumes about him.

Especially since I haven't actually written a "firestorm apocolyptical column this week about gun control". .

Words, for once, fail me.

skylinefirepest 1 year, 5 months ago

Rick loved his family, his job, his bike, his firearms. He was a genuinely good guy, a friendly person who took an interest in others and never had a bad word for anyone. Anytime he was working he would stop in at Millers in Vass and there was always a steady round of friends who would speak to him or sit and talk with him about going to Sturgis, or Daytona, or about the latest firearm acquisition. Today the responders from Moore EMS, Crains Creek, and Cypress Pointe Fire tried their best but the wound was too grievous. Just as the AirCare chopper was circling to land CPR was started and the unit headed for Moore Regional with a Sheriff's Dept. escort. I join his family at home and his family in the EMS community in grieving tonight. He will be missed by all that knew him and his family is in our prayers tonight.

skylinefirepest 1 year, 5 months ago

Hey guys, Much as I love jumping on Dusty this isn't the time or the place. Let's keep this about Rick and his family and friends. Please??

JER 1 year, 5 months ago

And folks on this web site wondered why I referred to VassDude with a dash replacing the "V" and dropping the "e" in Dude. A law enforcement officer is dead as a result of a gun fired by someone not considered a violent criminal prior to the incident. In fact, a shot fired by one of our countries "heroes". Guns don't kill people, people with guns kill people (and themselves).

ProudYankee 1 year, 5 months ago

Our prayers to the officers family.

Vassdude, you are a disgrace to humanity...

Courseaire 1 year, 5 months ago

Prayers for Ofc Rhyne's family. V_assdud_e - I agree with JER, Dusty & ProudYankee, which does not happen often. You have now lost all credibility on the Pilot blog site. Anything you post from now on is worthless dribble and will be ignored.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

I can understand his problems too, but wish that someone had been able to find him help before this occurred.

Well, we agree on one thing, at least.

Let's keep this about Rick and his family and friends. Please??

Agreed. It's going to be a strange, somber day at the courthouse today.

silentbob 1 year, 5 months ago

Rick was a great man and a great Law Enforcement officer that will be missed. I see everyone jumping on Dusty but my question is what kind of man is Bruce Cunningham. He was at the Sheriff's office Thursday to see the man they had in custody. He was more concerned about him than he was the the officer that was lost and this community. He is the same Bruce Cunningham that is on our school board. What a shame. He has never gotten a vote from me and he never will. R.I.P Rick.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

my question is what kind of man is Bruce Cunningham. He was at the Sheriff's office Thursday to see the man they had in custody.

As I understand it, he was asked to go by the Capital Defender's office to see if the brother was going to be charged in what would almost certainly be a capital case.

Shorter answer: he was doing his job.

See U.S. Constitution, Amendment VI.

teufelhunden 1 year, 5 months ago

Praying for peace and comfort for his family and fellow officers during this tragic, horrible time.

Saw him occasionally and he'd always say hello and a how are ya with a smile on his face.

May God bless his soul.

teufelhunden 1 year, 5 months ago

VassDude...this is not the time and place. Show some respect.

LondonSkye 1 year, 5 months ago

Out of respect for the family and friends of Deputy Rhyne, I respectfully ask the Pilot to remove this entire comment feed. How disrespectful and self serving some of you are sickens me!

silentbob 1 year, 5 months ago

Dusty I have no beef with you but that is the typica lawyer answer. Its still a disgrace and people ask why the court system is as messed up as it is. Let the family and friends of the fallen officer have some time to mourn before you guys jump on the train.

justmyopinion 1 year, 5 months ago

The Pilot- I agree with LondonSkye in asking to PLEASE remove this entire thread or at least everything other than the condolences. It is a damn shame that (supposedly) adults act this way. An officer is shot and killed and some moron wants to complain about the exact detail of the location. And from that idiotic statement, it only gets worse. It would be an embarrassment if any of the family read this

FightFireWithFire 1 year, 5 months ago

People have a right to their opinions, right or wrong, we don't live in a society that deletes people's comments simply because we do not agree with them. That is what freedom of speech is really all about.

I do not agree with people thinking that they should have nasty things to say in the case of someone's death. This man was well-liked in his community. He was a father, a husband and and all of his family is mourning him right now. They will have to spend Christmas without their loved one this year. Please show some respect, even if it means not voicing your opinions, even for one day. RIP Deputy Rhynes.

ladylane 1 year, 5 months ago

Both families need prayer the person that caused this has a family as well and I'm sure they don't feel good about this. They all have to face what happen on this day. My prayers go out to both families.

jamjam 1 year, 5 months ago

this is not the place for this comment, but I feel the need to bring this up. So many people support our troops without the thought of what war does to a man or women. That's very sad in terms of fake wars destroying American men, and never the less, for the advancement of a conspiratorial policy. So many men and women come home traumatized because of what they have seen, or have done. Women come home raped, only to find out that it was by a American soldier with more rank. Many come home to abuse the wives mentally and physically. Don't get me wrong, I KNOW that many a good man and women come home sound of mind and body. I commend those that are able to rise above the pain and readjust to a normal life. But, their lives will never be the same there after. I use to write Letters to the Editors, and on a few occasions I wrote about the cost of useless wars. This topic is just another example of the damning cost. Yes, the officer was a good man, and at some time I'm sure that the shooter was a decent person. We sort of need to blame ourselves for a war we voted for, or did not object to.The Iraq war has destroyed lives and will continue to do so until we learn that making war is about the defense of America and our freedoms. We are not building an empire with the blood of our families. but that's what we are a part of even if you don't understand what I'm writing. I will say that if the Government has trained our Soldiers to perform under pressure, it's time that they train each Soldier to come home. I mean training shouldn't stop at making a killing machine, because that "killing machine" may have loved ones at home not ready to live such a life.

dustyrhoades 1 year, 5 months ago

Back to Rick Rhyne: The great thing about him as a bailiff was how level-headed and professional he was. He kept order in the courtroom and put up with no nonsense, but he always did the job in a calm and straightforward and courteous manner, without being rude or overly aggressive. And, as pointed out elsewhere, he was always friendly to everyone. Which is one of the many reasons this is so shocking.

Rick Rhyne will be greatly missed.

jamjam 1 year, 5 months ago

you're right Dusty, I went off on a rant in a inappropriate place. A good officer is always missed.

JLG 1 year, 5 months ago

I see where a fund has been set up in his honor, but has it been mentioned where people can send condolences and flowers?

MikeNC 1 year, 5 months ago

God Bless Officer Rick Rhyne and family. Thank you so much for your professional service to us and our community...Mike

Toda 1 year, 5 months ago

I have been sadden at the loss of a friend and former colleague. We worked together for several years on the Pinehurst Police Department and rode together on the night shift. Ricky, Ronnie Davis, Glenn Wilson and I were on the competition pistol team and I still have trophy's we won in Regional Competition. He was truly a professional with a conscience, guided decisions, and a person who you could call on anytime should you need help - on or off duty.

My condolences to Wanda and their family. Prayers for the family, Ricky has gone to his destination in the next life. His wisdom and experience will sorely be missed. My condolences to the entire Law Enforcement Community and especially his coworkers at the Sheriffs Department. God Bless Wanda.

Toda 1 year, 5 months ago

Yesterday as I happen to end up behind Boles 17 and 21 and a plain car detective, transporting a body to UNC Chapel Hill, my mind wondered to the hundreds of times on the firing range with Rick. Chief Wise's first priority was to provide his officers with the best firearm training as possible. So many times when there wasn't enough donations to purchase ammunition, he'd pay for the cases out of his own pocket. True story.

I wouldn't give Ricky an honorable mention when it came to firing during training, or for that fact In competitive competition. What I will offer is that he was an experts - expert. Only one officer from Anson County to come close to Eagle Eye Rhyne. He was a perfect shot! That's why I hope an investigation will shed some light on this tragic event. How could anyone out gun one of the best this county has and ever will have at firing a weapon?

pcvsherri 1 year, 5 months ago

wdd101st - Thank you so much for such a thoughtful post. This was a terrible tragedy and the county lost a wonderful man who offered a life of service. I pray people who encounter the family of Poynter remember they are not responsible for his actions and cause them greater grief. Moore County has seen multiple high profile murders the past few years and we are fortunate to have a good justice system via cops, deputies, and court. No system is perfect and there are, unfortunately, a few who choose to stray. Thankfully most struggle daily to do right by their citizens. I also pray people think before posting knee jerk reactions that are quick, easy, and hurtful while remaining hidden in the comfort of their homes. We have many people suffering from violence, both the families of the victims and the families of perpetrators. May grace and peace be the path of choice we all take when dealing with each other on line and in person.

FightFireWithFire 1 year, 5 months ago

Quote: "JLG: I see where a fund has been set up in his honor, but has it been mentioned where people can send condolences and flowers?"

Funeral Service Monday for Slain Moore County Deputy

A memorial fund has also been established in Rhyne's name. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the “Deputy Rick Rhyne Memorial Account may deliver it to any First Bank, or mail it to First Bank, P.O. Box 125, Carthage, NC 28327.

pinewoodnc 1 year, 5 months ago

Elizabeth, all I can say is a big AMEN! Think about this poor gentleman and his family and for once stop all the bickering and smart comments! This is a sad tragedy and should be spoken of with the utmost respect.

LauraLeigh 1 year, 5 months ago

Condolences can also be sent to the family via the funeral home handling things - I believe Boles? Any that arrive after services will be forwarded promptly to the family.

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