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Belin, Richard

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Mr. Richard Gene Belin was born on May 30th, 1952 in Florence South Carolina to Mr. Charlie Belin and Mrs. Hessie Vernell Lewis Belin. He was married to Thelma Ford and lived most…

Jackson, Martha Elizabeth

Mrs. Jackson was born in Blythwood a daughter of the late John W. & Lillie Mae Christmas Wilson. She was employed with Skyline Manufacturing for over 30 years and was a member of the High Hill True Light Church of Christ. Surviving are three daughters, Linda (Robert) DuBose, Summerville, Abigail (James) Williams, Cassatt, Naomi (Buddy) Hall, Lucknow, four sons, James…

Stokes, Ethel

ETHEL COCKFIELD STOKES, 91, of Florence, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her residence after an illness. Mrs. Stokes was born in Florence, SC, daughter of the late Ben Traxler and Alice Verline Poston Cockfield;. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Jimmy McNair Sunday School Class, member of United Methodist Women and Joy Club. Mrs….

Bostic, Gloria

Ms. Gloria Bostic of 1045 Norment Rd. in Lumberton, NC 28360 passed away at Pembroke Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services are incomplete.

Petree, Augusta

Glyn Connolly Petree, 60, died suddenly Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete.

Thomas, James

Mr. James Worth “Big Boy” Thomas, 91, of 9899 Hwy 301 North, was born June 9, 1919 in Robeson County and was the son of the late Mr. Troy Thomas and Mrs. Rosie Jane Barton Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his first wife: Mrs. Della Thomas; a daughter: Ms. Jerry Lou Patterson; a step-daughter: Ms. Betty Joe…

Ishman, Everett

Retired Reverend Everett William Ishman, Jr., of Darlington passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Kistler Hardee Funeral Home of Darlington. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the funeral home and other times at the residence.

Johnson, Buddy

Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Born in Darlington Co., SC, he was a son of the late Lonnie and Maybel Teal Johnson. Surviving are his daughter, Nicole Johnson of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Peggy Hall of Hartsville, SC; brother, Lonnie Johnson of Hartsville, SC; stepdaughter, Angela Pruehs of Jacksonville, FL. Funeral services for James Huey “Buddy” Johnson, 65, will…

Cooper, Carl

Carl Cooper, age 55 of Laurinburg passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Pate, Bessie Mae

Mrs. Bessie Mae Painter Pate of Laurinburg passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, May 09, 2011 at the age 87. Mrs. Pate was born in Scotland County on August 28, 1923. She was the daughter to the late Elijah Thomas Painter and Lois Painter and the beloved wife to the late James Clarence Pate. She was a textile…