Clio   Mr. Willie Robert “Rabbit” Locklear, Jr. passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his residence after an illness. He was 60 years old. Mr. Locklear was born January 10, 1958 in Bennettsville, SC. He was a son of the late William Robert and Mary Etta Clark Locklear. He attended Pee Dee Chapel and Hickory Grove Methodist Church. He was a former construction worker and employee of Roller Carpet. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time...

McColl, SC  Mr. Arthur Junior Johnson, II 46, passed away May 31, 2018 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.  Arthur was born February 8, 1972 to Arthur & Janie Hamilton Johnson.  He loved spending time with his family and going to the beach.  He also was an avid Chicago Bulls fan.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory parents Arthur & Janie Johnson of McColl; daughters, Ashley Danielle Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, Chelsea...

McColl, SC Mr. Howard Strickland, 73, passed away May 28, 2018 at Morrison Manor. He was born August 3, 1945 in Marlboro County to the late Belton & Ola Mae Bullard Strickland. He had worked in textile and loved to hunt and fish. He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed the time spent with friends around Jay’s Mini Mart. Howard leaves behind to cherish his memory children, Christopher Strickland (Jeannette Stubbs) of Myrtle Beach,...

Mr. Randy Lynn Johnson, 45, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born August 26, 1972 in Marlboro County he was the son of Ella & Sanford Cummings and the late Randy Johnson.  Randy attended the McColl Church of God and worked with Graceland Buildings.  He was a hard worker and loved his job and his many friends who worked by his side.  He was an avid Redskins fan and NASCAR fan, Kurt Busch being his favorite driver.  He...

McColl, SC   Miss Samiya Alexis Hatcher passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by her loving family. She was 11 years old. Born August 10, 2006 in Dillon, SC, she was a daughter of Ronnie Christopher Hatcher and Daphne Kay Goins.  Samiya was a member of Oak Hill Church of God in McColl. She was a 6th grade student at McColl Elementary Middle School. Samiya enjoyed playing softball, fishing, riding 4...

Laurel Hill, NC Mr. Thomas Johnson, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Pruitt Healthcare in Rockingham, NC after an illness. He was 73 years old. He was a son of the late Arthur Odell and Maddie Milligan Johnson. He was a self-employed plumber and carpenter. He also enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his brothers, Arthur Johnson, Jr. and wife Janie of McColl, SC, Butch Johnson of McColl, SC, David Johnson of McColl, SC, Tim Johnson of Laurinburg, NC, and...

McColl, SC Wanda Lee Pate Rodriguez, 61, passed away April 23, 2018 at her home. Born February 4, 1957 to the late Jack and Hellen Walker Pate, she was a graduate of Northeaster Technical College.  Wanda leaves behind to cherish her memory: son, Shawn Rodriguez of McColl; 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; & a host of relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her siblings and a grandson, Austin Lee Rodriguez. The family...

McColl   Mrs. Barbara Nash Flowers, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC after an illness. Born March 26, 1944 in Denver, CO., she was a daughter of the late Elbert Carl and Esther Hill Nash. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She was the Safety Coordinator of all West Point/Pepperell companies. She wrote safety programs for OSHA and other companies. She taught for Richmond Community College. She was also an author...

McColl, SC Mr. Carson Clark, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Dundee Manor. Carson was born on October 4, 1942 in Marlboro County to the late Vander & Lula Mae Turner Clark.  He had retired from the Town of McColl and attended McColl Pentecostal Holiness Church up until his sickness. Carson leaves behind to cherish his memory: sons, Ricky Clark & wife Angie of McColl, Clyde Clark of Bennettsville; brothers, James R. “Buddy”...

McColl, SC Mrs. Ruby Lee McGuirt, age 93, of McColl, SC ascended to her heavenly home Friday, March 30, 2018 in Port Lucie, FL. Ruby was born on December 21, 1924 in McColl, SC.  She was preceded by her husband Rufus S. McGuirt. Survivors include : her son, Robert L. McGuirt & wife Karen;  her daughter, Frances McGuirt Beedy; 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, & 3 great great-grandchildren with another one on the way! Before being diagnosed...