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White, Bessie Mae

BESSIE MAE CHRISTOPHER WHITE, 84, of Florence, died Friday, April 22, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. White was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Henry Lawrence and Amelia Hewitt Christopher. She was a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Willie Joe White, Sr. of Florence; Children; Calvin Wayne…

Thomas, Juleen

The family will receive friends Sunday, April 24, 2011 from 6-8 pm at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 25, 2011 from the Loris First United Methodist Church with Rev. Russell Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Twin City Memorial Gardens.

Locklear, Beatrice Hunt

Beatrice Hunt Locklear, age 81 of 93 Bea Ann Lane, Rowland was born July 26, 1929 and departed this life Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was preceded in death be her father: Mr. Frank Hunt, her mother: Mary J. Hunt; two daughters: Betty Hunt and Amanda LaBoy; Seven brothers: James Willie Hunt, Willie…

DiGiovine, Marjorie Burnett

Marjorie Burnett DiGiovine, age 69, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Carrol S. Roberson/E. Carlton Powell Hospice House Center in Fayetteville, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 12, 1942 to Marvin Burnett and Mary Aggie Carter Burnett. She previously worked as a machine operator for Waverly Press. Mrs. DiGiovine is survived by…

Ross, Doris Lee

Doris Lee Ross, age 67, of Lumberton, NC died on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 1, 1943 to Troy Lee and Clara Cox Lee. She was a seamstress. Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, Carl Frank Ross of the home; a son, Keith Ross and wife Roxana of…

West, Janice

Janice West, 73, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend went home to be with her Lord on April 21, 2011, when she fell asleep at home with her husband by her side. Mrs. West was born August 9, 1937 in Mooresville, NC. She was a beauty, both inside and out. As a statement of that beauty, she was Carrousel Princess…

Wilson, Clara

Ms. Clara M. Wilson, 72 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in her home. Viewing: HM Colvin Funeral Home 2010 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:00 – 7:00 pm Service: Kingdom Impact Global Ministry 2503 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC Wednesday, April 27, 2011 1:00 PM Burial: Cumberland Memorial Gardens 4509 Raeford Road Fayetteville,…

Locklear, Beatrice

Mrs. Beatrice Hunt Locklear, age 81 of 93 Bea Ann Lane, Rowland was born July 26, 1929 and departed this life Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. Mrs. Beatrice leaves to cherish her memories her husband: Mr. Willie Locklear, Jr. of the home; two sons: Gerald Locklear of Rowland and Bruce Locklear of Florida; three…

Lassiter, Lee

Lee Harrison “Harry” Lassiter, 66, died Sunday, April 17, at Morrison Manor. Born April 23, 1944 in Scotland County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Ava Lee Carlisle Lassiter. He was a graduate of Appalachian State University and a retired salesman for Springs Mills and Milligan Mills. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonnie Maria…

Lowery, Betty

Betty Hill Lowery, age 65 of Aberdeen, NC died on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at her home in Aberdeen. She was born on February 1, 1946 to the late Will Hill and Gracie Edna Gainey Hill. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Wilkins Black of Aberdeen, NC; two grandchildren: Forrest Drew Black and Ashlee Marie Black; two brothers Buddy…