Author: WFXB Staff

Griggs, WL

Funeral services for Willie L. “Tubby” Griggs, Jr., 57, will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel, and Rev. Tim Cotten will officiate the service. The family will receive friends Friday, March 18, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, 1203 East…

Singleton, Frances Caroline

Frances Caroline Haynes Singleton was the youngest of three children born to Jacob Nolton Haynes, Sr. and Augusta Quick Haynes in Bennettsville, South Carolina on February 6, 1931. On Saturday, March 12, 2011, Frances departed from labor to eternal rest. Those who shared the joys of life with her and cherish the memory are: her beloved son, Jason Darrell Singleton…

Philipp, Donald Theodore

Mr. Philipp was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Frederick and Ruth Schnider Philipp. He was a Sunday School Teacher for over fifty years and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Jan Harris Philipp of the home; children, Keith (June) Philipp of Crystal City, MD, Donna Beth (Jimmy) Johnson…

Sarvis, Beth

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Sarvis entered into eternal rest on March 14, 2011. She was born in Horry County on August 14, 1931 the daughter of the late Oscar Ezra and Addie Mae Powell Sarvis. The family will receive friends at the residence on Red Bluff Road from 6-8 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM…

Leggett, Judy Bowen

Judy Bowen Leggett, age 60, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bladen County on September 17, 1950 to the late P.M. Bowen and Lucy Conner Bowen. Mrs. Leggett is survived by her husband, William C. Leggett of the home; a son, Brad Leggett of the home; a daughter,…

Christenbury, Donald

Donald Craig Christenbury died Thursday, March 17, at Conway Manor Nursing Center, following a lengthy illness. Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna Shuford and her husband Fred of Crouse, NC, brother Wayne Christenbury of Charlotte, NC and two grandchildren. No services are planned. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Gray, Ralph

Maj. Ralph John Gray, U.S. Army Ret., died Friday, March 18, 2011 at Autumn Care of Shallotte. Born on November 20, 1918 in Forty Fort, PA, he was the son of the late Michael S. and Sarah Miller Gray. Maj. Gray proudly served his country during World War II and retired after 22 one space½ years of service. He was…

Freeman, Rachel

Rachel Gibson Freeman, 67 of Laurinburg, died on March 17, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Whispering Pines. Mrs. Freeman was born in Laurinburg on September 28, 1943. She was the daughter of the late James Alton Gibson and Dorothy Evans Gibson of Laurel Hill. She is survived by her husband Mr. Earl Wayne Freeman, Sr.; her daughter…

Bierer, Eugene

Col Eugene S. Bierer, AUS Ret., age 84, passed away March 18, 2011 at home in Pinehurst, NC, with his loving wife and children by his side. After graduating Phillips Andover Academy, he immediately volunteered for the Navy and attended the NROTC program at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. As a serving volunteer “sole surviving son,” he was awarded a principal‘s appointment…

Jacobs, Clifton

Tabor City, NC… Clifton Guy Jacobs, age 78, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center following an illness. Mr. Jacobs was born September 23, 1932 in Columbus County, NC a son of the late Luther and Annie Clark Jacobs. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and an Elder in the Church of Jesus…