Billy Joe Hunt, son of Linda G. Hunt and Terry Hunt was born September 29, 1983. He departed this life March 25, 2020 in Lumberton, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Isabelle Hunt. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Linda G. Hunt of McColl, SC and Terry Hunt of Fairmont, NC; children Billy Joe Hunt and Richard Hunt both of Fairmont, NC; grandmother Annie Ruth Brigman of McColl, SC; grandfather William D. Hunt of Fairmont, NC; brother Casey D Williams of McColl,...

Ida McLean daughter of the late Evelina Lilly Townsend and David Townsend, was born October 21, 1956 in Marlboro County, SC. She departed this life March 21, 2020 at B.T. U. Rest Home in Bennettsville, SC. She attended the public schools of Bennettsville. She was employed for many years in home healthcare. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband  Wallace Mitchel McLean, children James McLean and Lareka McLean, grandchild Iesha McLean, greatgrand children Rakeem Hicks, Tamareon...

Earnest Lee O’Neil was born January 10, 1943 in Marlboro County to the late Mary Lou Stackhouse O’Neil and the late William O’Neil Sr. He was converted at an early age and joined Spears United Methodist Church.  He received his educational training in the Clio Community of Marlboro County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. He later joined the United States Army and served with honor during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from his military tenure, Earnest...

Johnny Otis Stuart departed this life March 20, 2020 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1pm at First Thessalonians Baptist Church in Gibson, NC. Interment will follow in the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.

John Calvin Bethea “Boobie” was born October 3, 1974 in Marlboro General Hospital in Bennettsville, SC to John H. and Josie Bethea. He departed this life on March 13, 2020 at his resident. At an early age he was baptize and join Ebenezer Baptist Church. He attended the Marlboro County School, he graduated in the class of 199. John was a funny and lovable person. He was known for telling jokes and making everybody laugh. It was never a dull moment when Boobie was in room. He...

Lonnie Wesley Ward affectionately known as Bogan was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina on December 30, 1930 to the late Ila Harley Ward and the late Hezekiah Ward. At an early age, Lonnie accepted Christ and joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church serving in many capacities such as the Junior Choir president for many years, Trustee Ministry, Deacon’s Ministry for 60 years serving as chairman for 30 years. On Friday, March 13, 2020 while at his home, God’s heavenly...

Donald Marshall Bright was born on April 11, 1974 to the late Hattie Mae Bright and Willie David. Donald attended public schools. He played on the Marlboro County High School Band where he mastered playing the saxophone. He also attended New Hill Free Will Baptist Church in his youth. Donald Marshall Bright leaves his greatest accomplishment in life his daughter Dashaunda Monique Bright Crenshaw (Douglas), and two grandson’s King Crenshaw and Kato Crenshaw. He also leaves behind four...

Charlie Cook Sr. was born December 21, 1934 in Bennettsville S.C. to the late parents Delphine and John H. Cook. He was one of 12 children. At the time of his death he was 85 years of age. Charlie had several jobs in his life. Three in particular he loved; he drove bus for Wright High School, he worked at MAR-NAT known now as SO-PAK-CO and he also worked in a military factory in Brooklyn N.Y. Charlie (Bae Bae) as his family and friends called him. Charlie was a very proud man who loved...

Ella Mae McRae of Clio, SC departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at MUSC, Florence, SC. She was born December 7, 1943 to the late Verga Wright and Lee Curtis, Sr. (Ollie Stanton). Ella was reared in the home of her uncle Delton and Clara Wright after her mom untimely death. She was united in marriage on August 13, 1961 (58 years) to Howard McRae and to this union seven children were born. Ella was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ella Pearl McRae; siblings,...

Felton Washington, Sr. was born on January 5, 1917 in McColl, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Cary and Mrs. Bazella Cole Washington. Felton departed this life on Sunday, March 8th at the home in McColl, SC. At an early age he accepted Jesus as his Savior and was a dedicated lifelong member of Fletcher Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon under the leadership of Reverend J.P. Pankey. He was later honored and served as Chairman of the Deacon Board Emeritus. Felton...