Sep 1, 2015

Laurinburg Ashford, England is today located about 10 miles from the English entrance to the Chunnel, or the tunnel from England and France. In the 1920's through World War II it was a railway yard where parts for the railroads were manufactured. Ethel Pittock was just 15 in 1940 when the Germans targeted her community in the Battle of Britain....

Aug 31, 2015

Laurinburg Stefanie Rita Wolfsgruber met American serviceman Charles Eddy Fitzgerald in 1962 when he was stationed in Germany. Their love led to marriage and eventually their coming to America, her for the first time. Throughout Charles extended military career, his injury in Vietnam, and their life at military bases across the South, she proved to be a supportive and loving...

Aug 31, 2015

Her life began December 5, 1921 in Gaston County, NC, and whilst still a child the world was hit by the Great Depression. Frances Ada Terrell's family moved from boarding house to boarding house as jobs opened and closed with the job market. A home or a permanent resident was just a dream. With little to use, young Frances honed...

Aug 29, 2015

Charlotte Mary Ruth Caldwell Gibson, 83, passed away Saturday, August 29. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. She is survived by her son, Sam Gibson of Laurel Hill; her daughter, Mary Eva Gibson (Doug DeRose) of Charlotte; and her...

Aug 29, 2015

Obituary for Charles Calhoun, II Charles Raymond Calhoun, II was born 10-9-1913 and died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, NC at age 101 on August 29, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, Pa to father Charles Raymond Calhoun, Sr and mother, Lucy Brewer. He had one older sibling: sister, Margaret (Peg) who preceeded him in death. Known to close friends...

Aug 29, 2015

Richard Alan Joseph, 58, husband of the late Robin Bentley Joseph, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Friday, September 4 at Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg, NC. Surviving are his brother, John M. Joseph (Paula) of Raeford, NC; half-brother, Fred Joseph of Miami; half-sister, Barbara Joseph-Anton of...

Aug 27, 2015

Laurinburg Emory Clyde Burkett, 85, passed away Thusday, August 27. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Gibson Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. Born August 10, 1930 in Georgia, he was a US Army retiree. He is survived by his son, Ronald Cherry (Brenda) of Gibson; his daughter, Betty Carpenter (David) of London,...

Aug 18, 2015

Laurinburg Tommy Hatcher, 58, passed away Monday, August17, after an extended illness. A memorial service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Mutlitudes Church. As per Tommy's request, anyone attending is asked to wear their favorite sports themed shirt, whether it be high school athletics, college sports, NASCAR, etc. He is survived by his son, Chris Hatcher of Rockingham; his step-son,...

Aug 16, 2015

Aug 14, 2015

Maxton Charlie McArthur, 82, passed away Saturday, August 14. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Randy McArthur (G. G.) of Laurinburg; his daughters, Debbie Morton (Chip) and Sandy Sessoms (Cliff) of Maxton; his sister, Margaret Miller of...

Aug 8, 2015

Cornelius Jamie Delane Jacobs, age 36, of Cornelius, NC died in Lincoln County, NC on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Jamie was born on February 27, 1979 in Lumberton, NC to Angie Oxendine Robey, and the late James Earl Jacobs. He graduated from Scotland High School of Laurinburg, NC in 1997. He married Heather O'Neal Jacobs on June 11, 2005 after...

Aug 4, 2015

Dr. Hugh M. McArn Jr. was born on February 4, 1924 (2-4-24!) at 812 W. Church Street in Laurinburg, NC to Mattie Marie Covington McArn (Oct 19, 1894 – Aug 29, 1979) and Hugh M. McArn, Sr. (Dec. 22, 1892 – Aug. 17, 1973.) He grew up with his sister Jean Marie McArn (b. Dec. 12 1926) and brother Kenneth...

Aug 2, 2015

Laurinburg Yvonne Dial Edwards, 63, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hillside Freewill Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Woody Byrd. Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. at the church. She is survived by her sisters, Shelby Dial, Joann Thrower, and Ruth Russell of Laurinburg, and Gwen Dees (Lewis) of Mims,...

Aug 2, 2015

Laurinburg Frank Burton, 96, formerly of Laurel Hill passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Scotia Village. A graveside service with military rites will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Gibson Family Cemetery, 1 mile south of US 74 on Old Wire Rd., Laurel Hill. The family will have time of fellowship before and following the service. He is survived...

Jul 30, 2015

Laurinburg Mrs. Grace Watts Moore, 84, passed away July 30, 2015 at Scottish Pines. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, August 2, 2015 at McDougald Funeral Home & Crematorium Chapel followed by burial in Hillside Memorial Park. She was born February 16, 1931 in Scotland County to the late Dewey and Ella Carter Watts. She was the widow...

Jul 24, 2015

Gibson Robert Earl Goins Jr, 25, passed away July 24, 2015. A graveside service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Pine Crest Cemetery in Gibson, officiated by Pastor Joe Barnhill. He is survived by his parents, Sandra Jernigan Goins of Laurel Hill and Robert Earl Goins; brothers, Justin Dewayne Goins (Danielle Locklear) and Samuel Enacio Goins both...

Jul 19, 2015

Laurinburg Wayman Mark "Wayne" Newton, Jr., 67, passed away Sunday, July 19. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Betty Joyce McLean Newton; his sons, Timothy Newton of San Diego and Beauford Newton of Laurinburg; his daughter, Angie Knight...

Jul 17, 2015

Nathan D. "Nick" Rogers, 73, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2015. Nick loved his family and friends. His outgoing personality endeared him to many. He was the grounds supervisor at St. Andrews College for 30 years and also landscaped many of the beautiful homes in Pinehurst and the surrounding area. He was a talented pianist...

Jul 14, 2015

Blenheim, SC D. Scott McKenzie, 30, formerly of Laurinburg passed away July 14, 2015. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. He is survived by his parents, David and Sheila Taylor McKenzie of Laurinburg; his brothers, Drew McKenzie of Rockingham and Jimmy Altman of...

Jul 13, 2015

Laurinburg Onia Russell Bray, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 13. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Richmond Memorial Park in Rockingham. She is survived by her sons, Tommy Bray of Cincinnati and Ron Bray of Laurinburg; her daughters, Bonnie B. West of Salisbury and Djoni B. Barrett of Jacksonville, NC; her granddaughters, Sarah West, Abby Bray, Hannah...