Kathryn Bullard October 2, 1929 - September 16, 2022 Kathryn Elizabeth Bullard dedicated her life to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Through her life and ministry, God blessed countless individuals around the world. Kathryn was born and raised in Gibson, North Carolina. After attending business school and Mars Hill College, Kathryn began a life of service. She spent 16 years as the Baptist Women Director for North Carolina’s WMU (Women’s Missionary Union), then served as...

McColl, SC Katrina Lyn Wiggins Turner, 48, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born December 26, 1973, in Bennettsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Willie Stanford “Frazier” and JoAnn Campbell Wiggins. Katrina attended the McColl Pentecostal Fire Baptized Holiness Church and was a former Dietician at an assisted living facility. She enjoyed riding four wheelers, fishing, camping, and the outdoors. She was preceded in...

McColl, SC Virginia Elizabeth Bridgeman Locke, age 94 passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, after an extended illness. Virginia was born April 5, 1928, in Arcadia, SC. She was a daughter of the late Ervin Wesley and Stella Murle Bridgeman. Virginia was a member at Oak Island Presbyterian Church. She retired after twenty five years from the Internal Revenue Service. Virginia enjoyed traveling with her late husband. They traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, and Europe. Virginia loved to play...

McColl, SC Donald Ray Radford, Sr, known by his family and friends as “Butch,” was born September 1st, 1952, in Scotland County, NC. Butch was born to Melvin “Archie” Radford and Daisy Cheek Floyd (Robert “R.C” Floyd). Butch departed this life into eternal rest on September 11th, 2022. During his younger years, Butch was a hard worker. He was employed for 25 years with Covington Fabrics in McColl, SC. He enjoyed NASCAR with his oldest son...

McColl, SC Thomas “Tommy” Barnett Lewellen, Jr., age 91 passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, after an extended illness. Tommy was born November 20, 1930, in McColl, SC, a son of the late Thomas Barnett and Ollie Mae Estridge Lewellen. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a Korean War Veteran. A faithful member of Main Street Methodist Church, he supported countless community outreach efforts that touched the lives of many. Tommy served many career roles and...

Fairmont, NC Velva Dean Locklear Oxendine, 77, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Woodlands Nursing Home in Fayetteville, NC after an extended illness. Born May 20, 1945, in Scotland County, NC, she was daughter of the late Richard and Utice Locklear. Sister Velva attended Mount Hebron Church in Maxton, NC. She enjoyed cooking, feeding the neighborhood, going to church, witnessing to others. She loved her family, community and praying for others. She was preceded in death by her...

McColl, SC Jack Daniel Graham, Sr., age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at McLeod Hospice. Jack was born April 9, 1944 in Bennettsville, SC a son of the late Dan and Ella Usher Graham. He had a long career in the textile business. Jack was a former member of the McColl town council. He also served as Mayor Pro Tem during that time. Jack enjoyed watching Nascar, gardening, and fishing. He also enjoyed family beach trips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Carolyn Tatum Bethea Carolyn “Buck” Tatum Bethea passed away peacefully the morning of August 17, 2022, at the Columbia Presbyterian Community, Lexington, South Carolina, after a brief hospitalization. Born November 30, 1925, in Tatum, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Croom Tatum and John Lee Tatum. She attended Peace and Winthrop Colleges before marrying her lifelong friend Charles “Chuck” Julian Bethea in 1944. They celebrated 72 years...

McColl, SC Joyce Ann Gattis Graham, age 79 of McColl, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at her residence, after an extended illness. Joyce was born May 5, 1943 in Bennettsville, a daughter of the late Charlie and Margie Anderson Gattis. She was a longtime employee of ToastMaster in Laurinburg, having worked there until the plant’s closing. Joyce enjoyed gospel music, especially Jimmy Swaggart and the Gaither Vocal Band. She also enjoyed shopping. Most of all, Joyce loved...

McColl, SC Jeffery Ray Morgan, age 61 of McColl passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Jeffery was born March 22, 1961 in Lumberton, NC. He was a son of the late Stancil Morgan and Virginia Strickland Biggers. Jeffery worked for over 21 years at Geddie’s Carpet in McColl. He attended the McColl Church of God. Jeffery enjoyed yard work, model cars, refurbishing old furniture, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents listed above, he was preceded in death by a...