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Louise Coburn Smith
Born in Laurinburg, NC on Aug. 17, 1922
Departed on Aug. 9, 2005 and resided in Hastings, NE.
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery
Hastings, NE - Mrs. Louise Smith Coburn Smith, 82, of Hastings Nebraska, formerly of Laurinburg died Tuesday August 9, 2005 at her home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 Saturday August 13, at First Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Dr. L. D. Kimrey. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born August 17, 1922 in Laurinburg, NC a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Nellie J. Inman Smith. She graduated from high school in Laurinburg. On July 18, 1946 she married
James Thomas Coburn and he preceded her in death on February 4, 1983. She worked at First United Methodist Church, Dana Corporation and the Medicine Shoppe in Laurinburg. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Senior Women Sunday School Class, Secretary of the Young at Heart Club, Silver Scots and VFW Auxiliary. Later, she married
Robert G. Smith and he preceded her in death. She moved from Laurinburg to Hastings, Nebraska in November of 2004 to be near her daughter, Dana Odom.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, James Coburn and Robert Smith and three sisters, Annie Currie, Tinky Rushin and Georgia Herman.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Dana and J. Phillip Odom of Hastings, NE., her grandchildren and their spouses, Tammy Corwin of Omaha, NE., Vandee and Ryan Samelson of Grand Island, NE., Sion and Stacie Odom of Lincoln, NE., four great grandchildren, her brother and sister-in-law, Thomas J. and Annie Laurie Smith of Laurinburg, her brother-in-law Jack Rushin of Laurinburg.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm Friday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium in Laurinburg.
Walter D. Nicholson
Born in Laurinburg, NC on Apr. 12, 1955
Departed on Aug. 11, 2005 and resided in Macclesfield, NC.
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery
Macclesfield, NC - Mr. Walter D. “Chip” Nicholson, 50, of 505 South Fourth Street died Thursday, August 11.
A memorial service will be 3 pm Sunday at Macclesfield Presbyterian Church officiated by the Rev. Herbert Dail. A graveside service will be 2 pm Monday at Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg officiated by Rev. Dr. Stan Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny Lou Webb Nicholson; one son, Adam R. Crist of Travis AF Base, CA; his mother, Ann Stewart Nicholson of Laurinburg; one brother, Tommy Nicholson of Laurinburg. He was also the son of the late Walter Dewitt Nicholson.
A native of Laurinburg, NC, he was a graduate of Western Carolina University and was the program coordinator for the Nash County Environmental Health. Chip enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing.
Memorials may be made to NC Wildlife Resource Center, Memorials Section, 1707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1707.
Margaret Toole Baxley
Born in Graceville, AL on May 17, 1922
Departed on Aug. 20, 2005 and resided in Bladenboro, NC.
Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery
Bladenboro - Mrs. Margaret Toole Baxley, 83, of the Meadows of Bladenboro and formerly of Wagram died Saturday, August 20, at Bladen County Hospital.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Spring Hill Cemetery in Wagram officiated by the Rev. Raymond Wade.
She is survived by two sons, Earl Baxley and wife, Sarah of Bladenboro and Ken Baxley of Greenville; two bothers, John Toole of Enterprise, AL and Bill Toole of Black, AL; a sister, Doris Pippin of Elba, AL; a special friend, E. C. King of Burlington; four grandchildren, Kent Baxley and wife, Julie of Cary, John Baxley and wife, Melissa of Fayetteville, Caroline Baxley of Aberdeen, and Ben Baxley and wife, Andrea of Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Baxley and a daughter, Bobbi Baxley.
Born March 17, 1922 in Graceville, AL, she was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Aribelle Scott Toole and widow of the late Jack Baxley. She was a retired clerk at the Wagram Post Office.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium in Laurinburg.
Myrtle Spears Townsend
Born in Bennettsville, SC on Feb. 15, 1904
Departed on Aug. 28, 2005 and resided in Laurinburg, NC.
Laurinburg - Memorial services for Mrs. James Wilburn Townsend, Sr. will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Morris Morgan Room at Scotia Village.
Burial will be private.
Mrs. Townsend, the former Myrtle Harriet Spears, died on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Scotia Village, Laurinburg where she had been a resident since 1988.
Born in Bennettsville, SC on February 15, 1904, she was a daughter of the late James Arch Spears, Jr. and Mary Carolina Byrd Spears. Her husband predeceased her in 1947.
Survivors are her son, James Wilburn Townsend, Jr. and wife, Jane of Concord; her grandson, James Douglas Townsend and wife, Shannan of Siler City, her granddaughter, Jane Lynn Townsend Britton and husband, Jeff of East Windsor, NJ; her great grandchildren, Virginia Anne Townsend and James Spence Townsend of Siler City, Ashley Margaret Britton and William Scott Britton of East Windsor, NJ. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Emmett Vernon Matthews of Scotia Village and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of the staff and employees of Scotia Village for the loving care and many acts of kindness demonstrated over the last 17 years.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial to Scotia Village Endowment Fund, 2200 Elm Ave., Laurinburg, NC 28352.
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family.
James Curtis Kersey
Born in Scotland County, NC on Jul. 9, 1912
Departed on Apr. 2, 2005 and resided in Laurinburg, NC.
Cemetery: Hillside Memorial Park
Laurinburg, NC - Mr. James Curtis Kersey, 83, of 17501 Plant Road died Saturday, April 2, at Scotland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Snead’s grove United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.
He is survived by an adopted daughter, Mary Musselwhite of Erwin; a brother, Billy Kersey of Laurinburg; two sisters, Ruth Goodwin of Laurel Hill and Mary Galloway of Laurinburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred “Bill” Hill Kersey, two brothers, S. L. Kersey and Vernon Kersey; and a sister, Reba Johnson.
He was born July 9, 1912 in Scotland County and was a son of the late Steve and Annie Peele Kersey. He was a lifetime member of Snead’s grove United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday school superintendent, teacher, and choir member. Curtis was also a former farm supervisor for McNair Farms, a land broker for Cape fear Wood Corp., and a retired employee of Johns-Manville.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, PO Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611-7985.
Margaret Toole Baxley
Born in Graceville, AL on May 17, 1922
Departed on Aug. 20, 2005 and resided in Bladenboro, NC.
Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery
Bladenboro - Mrs. Margaret Toole Baxley, 83, of the Meadows of Bladenboro and formerly of Wagram died Saturday, August 20, at Bladen County Hospital.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Spring Hill Cemetery in Wagram officiated by the Rev. Raymond Wade.
She is survived by two sons, Earl Baxley and wife, Sarah of Bladenboro and Ken Baxley of Greenville; two bothers, John Toole of Enterprise, AL and Bill Toole of Black, AL; a sister, Doris Pippin of Elba, AL; a special friend, E. C. King of Burlington; four grandchildren, Kent Baxley and wife, Julie of Cary, John Baxley and wife, Melissa of Fayetteville, Caroline Baxley of Aberdeen, and Ben Baxley and wife, Andrea of Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Baxley and a daughter, Bobbi Baxley.
Born March 17, 1922 in Graceville, AL, she was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Aribelle Scott Toole and widow of the late Jack Baxley. She was a retired clerk at the Wagram Post Office.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium in Laurinburg.
Myrtle Spears Townsend
Born in Bennettsville, SC on Feb. 15, 1904
Departed on Aug. 28, 2005 and resided in Laurinburg, NC.
Laurinburg - Memorial services for Mrs. James Wilburn Townsend, Sr. will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Morris Morgan Room at Scotia Village.
Burial will be private.
Mrs. Townsend, the former Myrtle Harriet Spears, died on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Scotia Village, Laurinburg where she had been a resident since 1988.
Born in Bennettsville, SC on February 15, 1904, she was a daughter of the late James Arch Spears, Jr. and Mary Carolina Byrd Spears. Her husband predeceased her in 1947.
Survivors are her son, James Wilburn Townsend, Jr. and wife, Jane of Concord; her grandson, James Douglas Townsend and wife, Shannan of Siler City, her granddaughter, Jane Lynn Townsend Britton and husband, Jeff of East Windsor, NJ; her great grandchildren, Virginia Anne Townsend and James Spence Townsend of Siler City, Ashley Margaret Britton and William Scott Britton of East Windsor, NJ. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Emmett Vernon Matthews of Scotia Village and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of the staff and employees of Scotia Village for the loving care and many acts of kindness demonstrated over the last 17 years.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial to Scotia Village Endowment Fund, 2200 Elm Ave., Laurinburg, NC 28352.
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family.
Mildred Howard Williams
Born in St. Pauls, NC on May 4, 1919
Departed on Aug. 30, 2005 and resided in Durham, NC.
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery
Durham - Mrs. Mildred Howard Williams, 86, died Tuesday, August 30.
Her life will be remembered and celebrated in a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery in Laurinburg at 11 a.m. Friday, September 2.
She is survived by two daughters, Jo McKeown and husband, Bill Henry of Stanardsville, VA and Lois Sharpe and husband, David of Durham. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Andrew Sharpe.
Born May 4, 1919 in St. Pauls, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Link and Ewen Addison Howard and sister of the late Louise Howard Day and Addison Howard. She grew up in Buies Creek and graduated from UNC-Greensboro. She later taught in Winterville, Laurinburg, and for 20 years in Durham County schools before retiring in 1982. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard McKeown (Mack) Williams.
In lieu of sending flowers, please do something nice for someone else: call or visit a loved one or friend with whom you have not spoken for a long while; read a book to someone visually impaired; or share the bounty of your garden. Also, donations may be made to the Howard Williams Memorial Fund, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707; Duke Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Dr., Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704, or the charity of your choice.
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family.
Carrie Mae McDonald
Born in Dillon County, SC on Dec. 4, 1894
Departed on Aug. 30, 2005 and resided in Laurinburg, NC.
Cemetery: McLean Cemetery
LAURINBURG, NC - Carrie Mae Smith McDonald, 110, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at the home of her niece in Laurinburg, NC.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday in Midway Presbyterian Church officiated by Dr. Rodger Decker with burial in McLean Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home of Dillon, SC.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall of Midway Presbyterian Church.
Born in Dillon County, December 4, 1894, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Chesley Smith and Lona Frank Ritter Smith. She was a faithful member of Midway Presbyterian Church where she joined in 1912 and was a Sunday School Teacher, graduate of Applachian College, was a Public School Teacher, and was the oldest of 8 children.
Survivors include her step grandchildren, Nan McDonald Turner of Laurinburg, NC and Walker Richardson of Richmond, VA; a host of nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; she made her home with her niece, Margaret Sue Wilkes in Laurinburg, NC.
Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, 7730 Hwy 130 West, Maxton, NC 28364 or to Hospice of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
Chesley Talmage McQueen, Jr.
Born in Robeson County, NC on Jun. 16, 1929
Departed on Sep. 2, 2005 and resided in Maxton, NC.
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Maxton - Mr. C. Talmage McQueen, Jr. 76, of 1208 Austin St. died suddenly Friday, September 2, at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn McIntyre McQueen; three sons, Jesse McQueen and wife, Wanda of Hamlet, Chesley McQueen, III and Danny McQueen of Laurel Hill; a daughter, Terry Ivey and husband, Ronnie of Laurel Hill; a brother, Bill McQueen of Laurel Hill; four grandchildren, Kelly Caulder of Laurel Hill, Jordan McQueen of Laurinburg, Garrett McQueen and Brooks McQueen of Hamlet, a great grandson, Ryley Norton of Laurel Hill.
Born June 16, 1929 in Robeson County, he was a son of the late Chesley T. and Annie Pearl McLean. He was retired from Mohawk Carpets in Dillon, SC. Talmage also enjoyed tending his garden and canning fruits and vegetables. He even worked in his garden on Thursday. He was also a former deacon and elder in the First Presbyterian Church, and along with his daughter became the first father and daughter to serve together as church elders.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 5, Maxton, NC 28364.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium in Laurinburg.
Virginia Honeycutt Nunnally
Born in Stanly County, NC on Sep. 28, 1916
Departed on Sep. 8, 2005 and resided in Laurinburg, NC.
Cemetery: Hillside Memorial Park
Laurinburg, NC - Mrs. Virginia Nunnally, 88, of Pinewood Park Apartments died Thursday September 8, 2005 at Morrison Manor.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday at McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium Chapel with Rev. Jerry Locklear officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.
Born September 28, 1916 in Stanley County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Vance and Minnie Wallace Honeycutt. She worked in textiles until her retirement.
She is survived by two sons, Joe Nunnally and wife, Joann of Laurinburg and Lloyd Monroe Nunnally, Jr. of Abileen, TX; one daughter, Glenda Aiken of Laurel Hill; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wayne Nunnally and a daughter, Carolyn Nunnally Godwin.
Visitation will be 7-9 PM Friday at McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Scotland County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.