Author: WFXB Staff

Gainey, Gwendolyn

God looked around the garden, and found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God‘s garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the best. On Thursday, January 13, 2011, Mrs. Gwendolyn Ann James Gainey departed from labor to reward at McLeod…

Groome, Thomas

Chaplain Thomas M. Groome, Jr., 88, died Thursday, January 13. Born November 14, 1921 in Greensboro, he spent his teen years in Jackson Heights, NY and attended Houghton College. In 1942 he entered the US Army Air Corps as a Private. Commissioned in 1943, he served at various bases in the US, India and Burma as a communications officer and…

Phillips, David

David Earl Phillips, age 70, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on January 28, 1940 to the late Lincoln Phillips and Gussie Phillips. He previously worked as a draw-tex operator at Burlington Industries. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Carolyn Phillips of the home;…

Rackoff, Lucy

Ms. Lucy Rackoff, 80 passed away on Friday, Jan 14, 2011 at Woodlands Assisted Living Center in Fayetteville, NC. SERVICES ARE INCOMPLETE AT THIS TIME.

Ray, Joshua

Joshua Steven Ray, age 24, died Friday, January 14, 2011. He was the son of Steven Ray and Debby McMurray of Pinebluff. His sense of humor and easy-going personality defined him. In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his brothers, James Demyan and John Demyan and Stephanie Reese of Pinebluff, and Jody and Eleanor Demyan of Jackson Springs….

De Baca, Albert

Albert George “Al” De Baca, 60, a native of Georgetown and the husband of Diane G. Elliott-De Baca, passed away January 12, 2011, at the Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He was born the son of Josephine Whetzel De Baca-Harter and the late Albert George De Baca, Sr. He was a graduate of Winyah High School; a retired carpenter; and was a…

Bittle, Judy

Judy Delain Bittle, 55, a native of Andrews and the wife of Ralph Junior Bittle, went home to be with Lord, January 12, 2011, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Hughie E. Yarborough and Vivian H. Yarborough on August 10, 1955 in Andrews. She leaves behind her husband; three children, Sheila Smith, Jerry Smith,…

Williaams , Vivian

Vivian Beatrice Williams of Greensboro and formally of Dillon died Tuesday at a Greensboro Hospital after an illness. Born in Marlboro County the daughter of Idella E. Ratley and the late Andrew Ratley. She was a graduate of Dillon High School the class of 1985. Vivian Beatrice Williams, lovely called Beatrice was born March 8, 1967 in Marlboro County to…

Samuel , Bobbie Mae

Bobbie Samuel of Dillon died Sunday at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Funeral services will be held Friday 2 PM at New St. Mark Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 1505 E. Dargan St. Dillon

Bailey , Marie

Mrs. Bailey, 90, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Pines Nursing Home. Born in Robeson County, NC, August 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Harley Daniels and Jane Huggins Daniels. She was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church, and was the widow of the late William M. Bailey. Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Frances…