McColl, SC Miss Amelia Leshelle Locklear, age 31, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina. Born July 5, 1989 in Laurinburg, North Carolina to Ray Anthony Locklear and Linda Chavis Locklear. Amelia was so full of life, she had a smile that would light up the room and she never met a stranger. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, swimming especially at the beach, her hair bows, watching Christmas movies but most of all she loved...

McColl, SC David Colon Locklear (67) of McColl, son of the late Donnie and Myrtle Langley Locklear, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2020. David served as the Pee Dee Indian Tribal Chief from 1984-1998. He worked in construction and was an avid football fan. He loved his canine companions, Bit, GiGi, Jeff and Sugar. David had a kind heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He is survived by his daughter, Dovie Marie Locklear of Florence, SC; his son,...

McColl, SC/Buffalo, NY Brian Daniel Barfield of Buffalo, NY and formerly of McColl, SC, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was 35 years old. Born December 16, 1984, in Laurinburg, NC, Brian was the son of Stevie and Brenda Scott Barfield. Brian previously served in the US Army and was studying to be a Physical Therapist. He was of the Catholic faith and volunteered at many churches. He enjoyed assisting and participating in church activities. Brian was full of life and loved...

  McColl Mrs. Annie Elizabeth “Lib” Gause, wife to Clarence Gause of 55 years, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Scotland Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Lib was born in Marlboro County on January 27, 1941 to the late Harry and Aline Jordan Elvis.  She was a lifelong member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Bennettsville. She was a U.S. Postal Worker, where she retired after 27 years of service. Mrs. Lib enjoyed...

McColl   Rosa Lee Martin Lockey of McColl, SC died on Thursday October 22, 2020. Mrs. Lockey was born in Dillon, SC on March 9, 1920 to J. Mack and Rennie Surles Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Lockey and son, Robert Lee (Bob) Lockey. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wilson Mack Martin; two sisters, Foy May Blanton and Jane Lou Stillinger. As a member of Eastside Baptist Church in McColl, SC, Mrs. Lockey had a deep love for her Lord and Savior,...

McColl, SC   Angus Geoffrey Turner, 48 unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2020.   Known as “Jeff” to everyone, he was born in Laurinburg, NC on February 8, 1972 to the late Lawrence A. Turner and Judy T. Bowen.  He was in the 1990 First Graduating Class at Marlboro High School, where he played football for the Marlboro Bulldogs. After high school Jeff worked for Covington Fabrics in McColl, SC.  After the closure of Covington...

San Antonio, TX Leroy Dale Clapper, 76, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence in San Antonio, TX. Born January 6, 1944 in Spokane, Washington to the late Calvin W. and Loretta Marjorie Frey Clapper. Leroy served his country faithfully in the U.S. Amy and was a truck driver for many years. He was married to the late JoAnn Johnson Clapper. Leroy enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, the Washington Redskins play football but most of all he loved spending time with his family...

Bennettsville, SC Sherry Ann Graham Steen Arnold passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Moore County. She was 75 years old. Born March 23, 1945 in Marlboro County, Sherry was a daughter of the late Nelson Edward Graham, Sr. and Bertha Lee Jones Graham. She was a retired teacher’s assistant with the Marlboro County School District. Sherry attended Bennettsville First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed flowers, Clemson football, the beach,...

Bennettsville, SC Elvin Richard Arnold, 77, husband of the late Sherry Steen Arnold died unexpectantly September 14, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC from Covid-19. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Boston, Ma, to the late Elvin Arnold II and Doris A. (Miller) Arnold. He is survived by five younger siblings and many nieces and nephews. Rosalyn Preston of Ca, Craig Arnold of NY, and Bryan Townsend, Kim Buskey and Michelle Townsend all of NH. Following his...

McColl, SC Dennis Maxwell Rivenbark, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, N.C after a long battle with ALS. Dennis was born on March 1, 1962 in Zaragoza, Spain to the late Tsgt. Warden Maxwell Rivenbark and Betsy Delores Long Rivenbark. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and member of Bristow Freewill Baptist Church in Blenheim. Dennis served his country proudly as a Security Policeman in the United States Air force. After...