All Obituaries

Jimmy D. Jones, age 65 of Laurinburg passed away on March 21, 2023. Services to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 in the Richard Boles Funeral Service chapel with burial following in the Smithtown Church of God Cemetery.  Visitation will be prior to the services from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the funeral home.           

Jackie Wayne Lawrence of Laurinburg passed away at the age of 77 on March 21, 2023. Service arrangements incomplete at this time.      

Roy Thomas Strickland of Maxton, North Carolina departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2023.  He was born 80 years ago in Robeson County, North Carolina to the late Fred Strickland and the late Ada Strickland. Roy enjoyed the great outdoors whether it be working on the farm or tending to his garden. When he wasn’t found outdoors you could find him watching NASCAR racing, a good ole western, or WWE wrestling on the television. Roy most enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Mildred Locklear, age 77 of Raeford, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was the loving daughter of the late Edmond “Buck” Locklear and the late Martha Lee Locklear, born November 7, 1945 in Scotland County, NC. Mildred was a dedicated team member working for many years at J.P. Stevens, Inc., and then for KFC of Raeford. She enjoyed attending and worshipping at Little Mission Holiness Church, working on puzzle books and shopping. Mildred could be found in the kitchen...

Mr. William Aaron Brock, Sr., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023 after a long illness.  He was 89 years old born June 23, 1933 in Lumberton, North Carolina. Brock proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal.  He later retired from L.O.F. Glass, Inc., after 25 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed discussing politics and sports, was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the late Dale Earnhardt.  Brock was the son of the late Gilbert Brock and Lydia...

Mr. James Page Griggs of Laurinburg, NC, departed this life for his Heavenly home at the age of 91, on March 19, 2023. Born March 4, 1932, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, he was the loving son of the late Manley Oscar Griggs, and the late Clara Rivers Griggs. James was a graduate of Clemson College and was a proud United States Army Veteran. He worked for many years with Delta Corporation until his retirement. James and his beloved wife, Judith Prevatte Griggs shared a beautiful...

Clyde Ronald “Ronnie” Wallace, of Laurinburg passed away at the age 83 on March 18, 2023.  Ronnie was a son of the late Clyde Hobart Wallace and Velma Ogle Wallace born April 7, 1939 in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1957 until 1961 stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC.  Ronnie earned his degree at the Chicago Institute of Engineering leading him to a career as an Industrial Engineering Manager with...

Harold Chavis of Maxton, North Carolina, departed this life for his eternal home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  He was born 75 years ago October 07, 1947 in Robeson County, North Carolina to the late John Calvin Chavis and the late Pattie Bullard Chavis. On October 1, 1966 Harold would marry the love of his life, Valerie Cooper Chavis, with whom he shared a beautiful life. He was the owner and founder of 5TS Trucking, Chavis Farms, and was a prominent member of the White Oak Community....

David “Lee” Williams, Jr., passed away at the age of 75 at his home on March 14, 2023. Born October 3, 1947, David was the son of the late Hattie Patterson Williams Smith and lovingly raised by the late Clarence David Smith, Jr., of Scotland County, North Carolina.  He had a long career with the North Carolina Department of Transportation retiring after many years of service.   He was a longtime member of the Wagram Church of God. Lee had a passion for collecting...

Mr. Locke Thomas “Tom” Walters, Jr., age 85 formerly of Laurinburg passed away on March 12, 2023.  He was a man who loved God, he loved his country, and loved his family and friends. Tom was born January 14, 1938 in Wakulla, NC, son of the late Locke Thomas Walters, Sr., and the late Flora Kathleen Wellington Walters.  He was a Vietnam War Veteran who proudly served our nation in the United States Air Force.  During his duty, Tom was stationed in Altus, OK,...