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Vital, Dominick

Dominick Vital, age 51 of Laurinburg passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Turner, Joyce Newman

JOYCE NEWMAN TURNER, 76, of Pamplico, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at her residence after an illness. Mrs. Turner was born in Chesterfield Co., SC, a daughter of the late Paul Benjamin and Ruby Lee Watkins Newman. The love she had for the Lord and her family was unconditional. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she…

Samuel , Bobby Joe

Funeral service for Bobby Joe Samuel will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday March 9,2011 at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Directed by Young and Young Funeral Home of Hartsville.

Tate, June Fry

June Fry Tate, of Aberdeen, age 90, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Peak Resources Pinelake in Carthage. She was born September 1, 1920 to the late D Carl Fry and Maida Stutts Fry. She is survived by one son, William “Danny” Tate of Whispering Pines, one granddaughter, Kasi Tate Caddell and husband Scott of Cameron, three great-grandchildren, Amy Madison,…

Locklear, James Sylvin

Mr. James Sylvin Locklear, 71, of 7023 NC Hwy 72 West, Pembroke was born February 10, 1940 and died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. Mr. Locklear grew up in the Mt. Airy Community where he lived and provided for his family. Mr. Locklear is survived by his wife: Mrs. Martha Jane Locklear of the home;…

Donaldson, Rupert Bruce

Rupert Bruce Donaldson, age 82 of Seven Lakes, NC departed on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at his home. Bruce was born in the middle bedroom on the Pinehurst Peach Company Orchard on January 23, 1929. His parents were Robert Bruce Donaldson and Jean Ruth Galloway Donaldson. His father came to West End in 1913 from Charlotte and his mother was…

Locklear, Ervin

Mr. Ervin “Medlin” Locklear, 83, of 1069 Wesley Road, was born March 15, 1927 and died Friday, February 25, 2011, at his home. Surviving are five sons: Mr. Jackie Locklear of Baltimore, MD, Mr. Charles Locklear of Rowland, Mr. Ray Locklear, Mr. Mark Locklear both of Maxton and Mr. Roger Locklear of Pembroke; nine daughters: Mrs. Estell Epps, Mrs. Lina…

Gifford, Rebecca Ann

Rebecca was born in Dansville, N.Y., and grew up in Rochester, N.Y. She moved to Southern Pines, NC in 1994. She is survived by six brothers and sisters, Sandy Gaeta of Southern Pines, Patricia of San Diego, Effie of Lakeville, N.Y., Kenneth of Rochester, N.Y., Tracy of Rochester, William of Rochester, and many nieces and nephews. She also is survived…

Ethington, Edward Earl

Edward Earl Ethington, 63, of West End died at his home on Friday March 4. He is survived by his wife Gerlinde, and his sisters Wanda and Lou Ann. Services will be Private. In lieu of Flowers memorial donations may be made to Animal Shelters of your choice. Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes assisted the family.

Cropper, Alvin

Mr. Alvin Cropper passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC Services are incomplete at this time.