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TABOR CITY – Rev. Neil Jackson “Jackie” Harrelson, 58, went to sleep in his Heavenly Father’s arms, Thursday night, March 16, 2006 in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville.
He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late Ezra Floyd and Lena Mae Currie Harrelson.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 19 at the Inman Chapel, conducted by the Reverends Tommy Bryson and Steward Norris, with interment following in Myrtle Green Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City handled the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Norris Harrelson of the home; a daughter, Mandy Hewett and husband Michael of Tabor City; a son, Joshua Harrelson of Tabor City; a sister, Nancy Oakley and husband Jimmy of Whiteville; a brother, John Harrelson and wife Sadie of Sterling, Va.
LEVIE C. BRIDGER JR.
Vice-president for
Bladenboro Cotton Mill
BLADENBORO – Levie Clayton Bridger Jr., 80, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton. He was the son of the late Levie and Robbie Bridger.
He was the vice-president for Bladenboro Cotton Mills for many years.
Final rites were held Saturday, March 18 at First Baptist Church in Bladenboro with the Rev. Bert Young and Dr. James E. White officiating. Burial followed in Pinecrest Cemetery in Bladenboro. Bladen Funeral Home of Elizabethtown handled the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Bridger; two daughters, Janet Chernega and Mollie Vandirer; a brother, Charles Bridger; and three grandchildren.
MARTHA M. DAVIS
ELIZABETHTOWN – Martha M. Davis, 97, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville.
Final rites were held Saturday, March 18 at Briar Branch Baptist Church in Elizabethtown by the Rev. Claybourn Faircloth. Burial followed in Briar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Bladen Funeral Home of Elizabethtown handled the arrangements.
Survivors include four sons, Bizzle Davis, Albert Davis, Chester Davis, and Harold Davis; a daughter, Marietta Johnson; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grand-children, and one great-great-grandchild.
JOHN DAVID ‘JOHNNY’ McLAMB
Retired carpenter
LUMBERTON – John David “Johnny” McLamb, 76, died, Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He was born in Columbus County on April 30, 1929 and was the son of the late Albert and Claudia Duncan McLamb Sr.
He was a member of Clyborn Pines Church of God, where he was a Sunday school superintendent and was a retired carpenter.
Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Clyborn Pines Church of God with the Reverends James Dodson, George Connor and Bruce Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Biggs Funeral Home of Lumberton is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include his three sons, Ernest David McLamb and wife Vicky, Albert Lee McLamb and wife Brenda, and Rodney Gerald McLamb and wife Tina, all of Lumberton; five grandchildren, David Craig McLamb, Nolan Ryan McLamb, Ashley Nicole McLamb, Travis Lee McLamb, and Dana Marie McLamb.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby White and Ruth Millican.
Memorials may be directed to Clyborn Pines Church of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 2239, Lumberton, N.C. 28358.
C.W. DUGGINS
Veterans
CHARLOTTE–Clarence Wofford “C.W.” Duggins, 92, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006 at the Huntersville Oaks. Born April 12, 1913 in Cherokee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Kimsey King Duggins and Margarett Ellen Spencer Duggins.
Duggins received his BA from Western Kentucky State Teachers College and his MA from Duke University. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II before beginning his career in education. He served as principal for Moorehead Elementary School in Durham and later at Shelby High School, Shelby.
Duggins later served as superintendent for the Oxford City Schools, Oxford and Whiteville City Schools, Whiteville. He was a member of the Lions International and a Mason.
A private family service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Carolina Funeral Service and Cremation Center of Charlotte was entrusted with the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Cannon Duggins; sons, Marc Duggins and wife, Cyndy of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; C.W. “Ford” Duggins of Anaheim, Calif.; and Kim Duggins of Charlotte; grandchildren, Kevin Duggins and wife, Abbey, of Batesburg, S.C., and Kerin Duggins of Charleston, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the Lions Clubs International or to a charity of one’s choice.
CINDY McC. STORES
CHADBOURN – Cindy Ann McCormick Stores, 47, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Ruby Ramey McCormick.
Final rites were held Sunday, March 19 at Chadbourn Baptist Church with the Rev. Sean Roberds officiating. Interment followed in Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Malcolm Stores; a son, Charles McCormick Heffner of the home; two daughters, Michelle Faith Heffner of Columbus, Ga., and Mikah Danielle Heffner of the home; her father, Charles Richard McCormick of Chadbourn; and one grandchild.
SUSETTE N. HOOKS
CHADBOURN – Susette Neal Hooks, 52, died Friday, March 17, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Neal Hooks Jr.
A graveside service will be held Monday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Paul Layton officiating.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Connie E. and John W. Crawford of the home; and a sister, Cathy H. Cocke of Daphne, Ala.
FRANK SLADE
CHADBOURN – Frank Slade, 96, final rites were held Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Zion Wall Freewill Baptist Church in Chadbourn with the Rev. Allen Livingston delivery the eulogy. Burial followed at the Belvue Cemetery in Chadbourn. D&A Funeral Services of Chadbourn handled the arrangements.
Survivors include a son, Frank Slade Jr.; and two grandsons.
The family will appreciate monetary donations, make payable to D&A Funeral Services, P.O. Box 186, Chadbourn, N.C. 28431.
DAVID EARL GRAHAM
Veteran and truck driver
WHITEVILLE – David Earl “Junkman” Graham, 57, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare. He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late James Gordon and Irene Thompson Graham.
He was formerly employed with Gene Inman Trucking, MGM Trucking and C&J Trucking. He as a veteran of the United States Navy.
Final rites were held Sunday, March 19 at Peacock’s Chapel In The Pines by Reverends Vernon McKeithan and Chip Hannah. Interment followed in Peacock’s Columbus Memorial Park. Peacocks Funeral Home of Whiteville handled the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Long Graham; three daughters, Christy Edmondson of the home, Karen Allen of Loris, S.C., Kimberly Canady of Greensboro; a brother, Gordon Graham of Whiteville; two sisters, Geneva Thompson and Mary Hensley, both of Whiteville; and five grandchildren.
RUDOLPH ‘NEAL’ WARD
Owned and operated
Wardski’s and Orchard Inn, truck driver
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Rudolph “Neal” Ward, 64, formerly of Nakina died Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Wisconsin. He was born in Columbus County, son of the late Walter S. and Juanita Hardee Ward.
He owned and operated Wardski’s and Orchard Inn in Milwaukee for many years. He retired in 1984 as an over-the-road truck driver employed with Inland Steel Co. He was a singer and guitarist with the “Country Gentlemen” karaoke group.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Happy Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Peacocks Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Ward; two daughters, Andrea and Jennifer Ward of Milwaukee, Wis.; a son, Neal Ward Jr. of Kure Beach; a brother, Dwight Ward of Nakina; two sisters, Sandra Everett of Wilmington and Beulah Faulk of Tabor City; and five grandchildren.
L. BELLE SIMMONS
WHITEVILLE – Louie Belle Simmons, 95, of the Old Dock community died Wednesday, March 15, 2006. She was born Oct. 18, 1910 in Dorchester County, S.C., the daughter of the late Madison E. and India Ella Proctor Hughes. She was the widow of Kivie M. Simmons.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Madison E. Hughes Jr.; three sisters, Thelma Ezzell, Tisher Duncan and Gennie Mae Batten.
She was a member of Palmyra Baptist Church and a member of the Old Dock-Cypress Creek Fire Department Auxiliary.
Final rites were conducted Saturday, March 18 at Palmyra Baptist Church by the Rev. Oscar Hullender. Interment followed in Peacock’s Columbus Memorial Park.
Survivors include a son, K.M. Simmons of Old Dock; a daughter, Loudella Simmons Babson of Ash; a brother, Leroy Hughes of Old Dock; five grand-children, eight great-grand-children, and one great-great-grandchild.
A.K. GORE
Retired BB&T
WHITEVILLE – A.K. Gore, 65, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.
He retired from BB&T, and was a church deacon, member of Everready Lodge, Allen-Mingo Consistory, and Habib Temple.
Final rites will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Vondrena Gore; a daughter, Crystal Gore of Chapel Hill; two sons, Abram Gore of Durham and Ellis Gore of the home; four sisters, Karen Gore and Elester Perkins of Whiteville, Marie Bolling of Knightdale, and Alice Ellis of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Malton Gore of Whiteville and Clifton Gore of Aberdeen.
Viewing will be at the funeral home Thursday, March 23 from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9-11 a.m. Viewing will be at the church Friday from noon to 1 p.m., and there will be no viewing after the service.
There will be a wake Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel at which time fraternal rites will be performed.
JEWEL B. KINLAW
WHITEVILLE – Jewel Lorene Bohannon Kinlaw, 64, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at her residence.
Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Lewis-Bowen Chapel in Bladenboro. Burial will follow in New Pait Cemetery in Bladenboro. Lewis-Bowen Funeral Home of Bladenboro is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Kinlaw; two sons, Dale Kinlaw of Whiteville, and Lang Kinlaw of Clarendon; three daughters, Robin Giles and Jenelle Stewart, both of Whiteville; Sabrina Cartrette of Clarendon; three sisters, four brothers, and 12 grandchildren.
VIRGINIA R. POPE
HALLSBORO – Virginia R. Pope, 85, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Silver Stream Health and Rehab Center in Wilmington. She was the daughter of the late Asbourne Pope and Minnie Dew Pope. She was the widow of Glendale Pope.
Pope was a postal clerk with the United States Postal Service and also served in the United States Army during World War II. She was a member of Hallsboro Baptist Church.
Final rites will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Hallsboro Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Vogt officiating with burial following in the Pierce Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary Service of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include her daughters, Glenda Pope Warwick and husband Carl of Wilmington; Deborah Pope of Lake Waccamaw; a sister, Hazel Pope Barefoot of Hallsboro; grandchildren, Kelland Thompson and wife Kim of Hallsboro, Art Thompson and wife Paula of Hallsboro, and Tonya House of Wilmington; great - grandchildren, Ricky House, Dakota Thompson, Colton Thompson, Keaton Thompson and Sadie Thompson; special grandchildren, Santana Skipper and Aaron Sellers.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Pope, Buddy Pope, Brad Edwards, Eddy Morgan, Frank Galloway and David Duncan. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Sellers, Elbert Davis, Virgil Barefoot, William Pope, Robert Bullard and Robby Mabe.
Memorials may be made to Hallsboro Baptist Church, P.O. Box 86, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 or the Lake Waccamaw Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 145 Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 28450.
A special thanks from the family to the Caregivers at the Silver Stream Health & Rehab Center in Wilmington and to Alice Pope for their personal love and care.
LLOYD MILES
CERRO GORDO – Lloyd Miles, 84, died Monday, March 20, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by D&A Funeral Service of Chadbourn.