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Bridge, Jocelyn Jones

Jocelyn Jones Bridge, 88, of Pinehurst and formerly of Washington, DC, New York City, and Longview, Texas, died February 27, 2011. Jocelyn was born to William Jones and Lorraine Breedlove Jones Stevens on May 28, 1922. She grew up in the oil fields of East Texas and attended Kilgore College where she was the Captain of the Rangerettes. She moved…

Zang, Joyce

Joyce A. Zang of Southern Pines, died February 26, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 3, 1935 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Hazel and Orval Brinkman. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1953 and soon after moved to Toledo, Ohio. She found employment at the Champion Spark Plug Company, and white there met Robert…

Fogleman, Betty Anne

Betty Anne Kellis Fogleman of 266 Hoffman Rd, West End passed peacefully in her home Saturday February 26, 2011. Loving mother survived by four daughters Cynthia Kennedy Barber, Pamela Dawn Kennedy, Lisa Kennedy Smith and Kimberly Kennedy Yahn; grandchildren April Robinson of Candor, Ethan Goins and Corey Yahn of Ramseur; great grandchildren Jessica and Jason Robinson of Candor; brothers Max…

Thompson, Loren

Dr. Loren L. Thompson, 89, died on February 25, 2011. He was born on April 6, 1921 in Madison, MN. He is survived by his wife Janet R. Thompson; four children and their spouses: Karen, Gail and her husband Don, Loren and his wife Charlotte, and Jim and his wife Lana; six grandchildren Sarah, Matt, Alissa, Lucas, Conor, and Regan….

Mills, Jacqueline

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Brown Mills, 71, of Darlington entered in rest on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in her daughter’s arms with her sister by her side at the Bethea Baptist Retirement Community. Jackie was the daughter of the late Alice Juanita O’Neal and Jack Franklin Brown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be missed by all….

Johnson, Florence

Florence McLaughlin Johnson Date: December 3rd, 1929 – February 28th, 2011 Mrs. Florence McLauglin Johnson, 81, widow of Rev. Bill Johnson, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 28, 2011. Funeral plans will be announced later.

Atkinson, Ruddy

Mr. Atkinson died Sunday, February 27, 2011. Born in Darlington Co., SC, he was a son of the late Clayton Hallie and Florence Gulledge Atkinson. Surviving are his sisters, Jeanette Brown of Marion, SC, Leona Hancock of Mt. Croghan, SC; brothers, Hallie (Deena) Atkinson of Orangeburg, SC, L. C. (Ann) Atkinson of North Augusta, SC; brother-in-law, Willard Premo of Bishopville,…

Trahan, John William

John William Trahan, age 74 of Linden, formerly of Laurinburg, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2011 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. John was born January 17, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama, son of the late Al Trahan and Margaret Hall Trahan. He was a proud United States Marine Corp Veteran that served in the Korean Conflict. He worked…

Kelly, Ben Samuel

He was born in Hartsville the son of the late Marco and Kathleen Webb Kelly. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving are sons: Brian, Barry, and Brad Kelly, all of Hartsville. Sisters: Shirley Atkinson, Hartsville, Olene Sherian, Spring Hope, NC, Hattie Hepburn, Florence. Brother: Billy Kelly, Hartsville. 4 Grandchildren. Memorial services for Mr. Ben Samuel Kelly age 68 will be…

Skipper, Freddie

Mrs. Freddie Rabon Skipper, age 68, wife of Mr. Jerry Lee Skipper, of Hughes Gasque Road passed away February 27, 2011 at the Medical University of South Carolina surrounded by her family. Mrs. Skipper was born January 29, 1943 in Conway, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Johnson C. and Olie Allen Rabon. She was a member of Pleasant…