Fatcow Icon
Presentation to highlight 69 years of Camp Mackall
by Staff Report
Contributed photo

Men of the 17th Airborne Division dance with local girls in one of many such dances held at Camp Mackall during World War II training there.
Contributed photo Men of the 17th Airborne Division dance with local girls in one of many such dances held at Camp Mackall during World War II training there.
slideshow

Camp Mackall has been a part of Richmond County for the past 69 years.

Located off of U.S. Highway 1 just south of the Moore County line, Camp Mackall has aided the military in training soldiers. Those years will be explored in a presentation at 7 p.m. next Monday at Rockingham City Hall at a meeting of the Richmond County Historical Society.

Presenting a look back in time at Camp Mackall and its impact on the community will be Tom MacCallum, former reporter for the Daily Journal.

He will make the presentation in honor of the late Lowell Stevens Sr. He and Stevens produced the book, “Camp Mackall: Its Origin and Times in the Sandhills.” The book is now published by the Richmond County Historical Society with a new cover and additional pictures. MacCallum is also the author of “Camp Mackall North Carolina.”

In addition to a PowerPoint presentation, there will be numerous displays of photos and drawings from WWII at Camp Mackall. The doors of City Hall will open at 6:30 p.m. for early viewing.

“Richmond County was a perfect location for yesterday’s U.S. Army Airborne training camp,” said MacCallum. “Today it is a perfect location for U.S. Army Special Forces training.”

Camp Mackall often aids in the training of Special Forces soldiers who go through the U.S. Army J.F.K. Special Warfare Center and Training School which includes the program Robin Sage.

“Most notable are the Robin Sage final qualification exercises held regularly in the county and beyond from which Green Beret soldiers are selected. Built as a temporary facility during WWII, Camp Mackall today has taken on a new role with permanent buildings and a new mission,” said MacCallum. “The same public acceptance of the military installation when it first opened continues today. There is a sense of continuity over the years in the way people of Richmond County respond to it.”

The program will highlight the community’s response to the influx of soldiers from Camp Mackall during WWII and its importance to the mission of providing a caring community during the war.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Farm Tours 2013 set to begin
The 2013 Sandhills Farm Tour begins soon. Local farms in Montgomery, Anson, Moore and Richmond co...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 54 54 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Class Reunion was a success
Ellerbe High School's Class of 1949 held their annual class reunion at the Ellerbe Lions Club on ...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 53 53 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
EXTREME SNACK AND DRINK MAKEOVER:KIDS EDITION:
March 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. will be held at the Cooperative Extension building. This program will ...
Feb 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 66 66 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Ducks Unlimited fundraiser
RICHMOND CO DUCKS UNLIMITED will be hosting it’s annual fund-raising dinner event Thursday, March...
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 60 60 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
News
GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Read More News
Sports
GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Read More Sports
Opinion
GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Read More Opinion
Weather
Sponsored By:

RSS Feeds
All articles feed
News feed
Sports feed
Videos feed
Obituaries feed
Opinion feed
Local Features
GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Read More Local Features
Poll
Sponsored By:

GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
View Previous Polls
Special Sections
GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
GERALD PITTMAN FLOYD
Jun 17, 2013 | 6573 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

LUMBERTON — Gerald Pittman Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, husband of Jettie Vann Cain Carter Floyd, passed away Friday June 14, 2013. A service was held June 16, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and Graveside Service was June 17, 2013, at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont at 11 a.m.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow
ROBERT KENNIE ROBINSON
Jun 17, 2013 | 527 views | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Robinson
Robinson
slideshow

Mr. Robert Kennie Robinson, 81,116 Robinson Lane, Bennettsville, SC, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1931, in Marlboro Co., son of Johnny Robinson and Viola Helms Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked maintenance for W.D. James for 27 years, along with his farming and attended Sandhills Wesleyan Church.

“He was a Great Man”, Papa was the best papa, daddy, and husband ever. Papa worked hard his whole life. He believed that a man should work hard and provide for his family. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren. As long as papa could drive his tractor and work on his land, he was a happy man. There was nothing he would not do for his family. He gave all his love to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thank you papa for teaching us: to be good to others, never taking anything that doesn’t belong to you and to always be honest; as he always said, “a man’s word is all he has.” We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. We know you are in heaven, driving your new John Deere tractor and working on your new land. Thank you for being our papa. We will cherish all the sweet memories you have left us; we love you so much!

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home, from, 6 to 8 p.mn

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Sandhills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jamie English and Rev. Mike Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Nebo Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Robinson; and brothers, Julie and Lee Robinson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Lee Grooms Robinson of the home; daughter, Melinda Robinson of Hamlet; son, Robin Robinson (Patsy) of Hamlet; brothers, Bo Robinson of Carthage and Roy Lee Robinson of Hamlet; sisters, Earlene Reese of Rockingham, Verla Mae Steen of Bennettsville and Betty Turner of Mississippi; and six grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Courtney Robinson, Brooke Robinson, Victoria Rich, R.J. Robinson and Noah Robinson.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Robinson’s memory to: Agape Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC 29512. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Robinson Family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid Obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow
MARGIE HODGES HILLIARD
Jun 17, 2013 | 406 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Hilliard
Hilliard
slideshow

Margie Hodges Hilliard, 85, of Blue Bird Lane, Hamlet, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Josephs of The Pines, Southern Pines.

She was born in Richmond County, October 24, 1927, daughter of Edward Hodges and Nettie Butler Hodges. Mrs. Hodges was the oldest living member of Springhill Wesleyan Church. She was a sweet giving person; a true lady.

Visitation will be at Harrington Funeral Home, Monday, June 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her late parents; husband, Paul Hilliard; sisters, Mary Quick, Nell Griffin and Betty Ayer; and brothers, Roy and Howard Hodges.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay McFayden (Darrell) of Ellerbe and Lisa Snead (Mike) of Rockingham; brother, Mitchell Hodges of Hamlet; four grandchildren, Jennifer Huntley, Beth Bass (Chris), Andrew Snead (Meggan) and Aaron Snead; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Carlie and Mallory Bass & Kaleigh and Taylor Huntley.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Hilliard’s memory to Springhill Wesleyan Church, 289 Springhill Church Road, Hamlet, NC 28345. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hilliard family. Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com

Paid obituary

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet