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Overby, Doris Pettit

Doris Pettit Overby, age 78, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was a 1951 graduate of Anderson Creek High School. She is survived by her husband, Roy H. Overby, children, Alyce Dees of Aberdeen, Roy Stephen Overby and Kimberly Faith Parsons both of Southern Pines, grandchildren, Joey Albanese, Jr, Eric Gunter, Roy Stephen…

Trevathan, Betty Lou

Betty Lou Trevathan, age 79, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 20, 1931. She was a long-time member of West Lumberton Baptist Church prior to her moving into Woodhaven Nursing Center. Ms. Trevathan is survived by a brother, Carl Trevathan of Clayton,…

Rose , Lloyd Ray

Lloyd Ray Rose, 64, died suddenly Thursday, February 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Irma Spring Rose; two sons, John Giles (Nicole) and Jerry Rose (Angela) of Laurel Hill; three grandchildren, Kayla Giles, Stephanie Giles, and Brent Giles. Born December 10, 1946 in New Hanover County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Josephine McIver Rose….

Chavis, Hearl

Hearl Chavis, 64, died Monday, February 21, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Toni Michelle Priest and Tina Marie Newton (Timmy) of Laurinburg; two brothers, A. B. Chavis (Jo) and Ederson Chavis (Linda) of Laurinburg; three sisters, LeeElla Chavis of Laurinburg, Isabelle Hawkins of Greensboro, and Arie Chavis; 6 grandchildren. Born August 5, 1946 in Scotland County, he was…

Hill, Roy

Roy “Bo” Hill, Jr. 75, of McFarland Road died suddenly Monday, February 11, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Dannie Whitley Hill; two daughters, Tammy Hill of Laurinburg and Cynthia Foland (Billy) of Gibson; a sister Carolyn Watson (David) of Red Springs; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Foland and Parker Hill Foland; several nieces and nephews. Born September 22, 1935…

Canterbury, Thelma

Mrs. Thelma Doss Canterbury, age 83 of Laurinburg passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Canterbury was born December 13, 1927 in Prenter, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Kiley and Lottie Michaels Doss and the beloved wife of the late Charles Canterbury. She worked with United Technology retiring after many years of…

Walters, Eric

Eric “Jason” Walters, age 38 of Laurinburg passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Jason was born April 27, 1972 in Scotland County, son of the late Edward “Buddy” Walters, III and Sharon Britt Walters. He was devoted to his family, a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He was a dedicated employee of the Service Thread Company. Jason attended…

Scott, Cleadis

Mrs. Cleadis Locklear Scott of Maxton departed this life on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the age of 72. Cleadis was born December 3, 1938 in Robeson County, daughter of the late Noah and Mary Strickland Locklear. She was the beloved wife of 31 years to the late Alexander Scott. She retired from the Eaton Corporation after many years of…

Locklear, Lyn

Mr. Lyn Locklear, age 71 of Maxton passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Yothers, Paul

Paul Clinton Yothers, beloved husband and father, age 88, died February 21, 2011 at his home. Mr. Yothers is survived by his wife, Erna (Edie) Yothers, and two children: Ruth Elayne Fryar, Paul Clinton Yothers Jr., and two grandchildren, Katelyn Elizabeth and Alexander Clinton. He was born January 10, 1923 in Pitcairn Pennsylvania, son of the late Stuart J. Yothers…