Alice McCallum
Fairmont
Alice Faye Stewart McCallum, 66, died Nov. 18, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Dr. William C. Marable officiating. Burial will follow in Aaron Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Iona Church Road, Rowland.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Stewart; and two sisters, Marguerita Stewart Dickey and Edna Stewart Cooper.
McCallum is survived by her mother, Mildreen Freeman Stewart of Fairmont; three stepdaughters, Essie Cookie McCallum of Fairmont, Elaine Berry of Baltimore,, and Angela McCallum Williams (Bernard) of Balitmore; two sons, Vernon McCallum (Debra) of St. Pauls, and Thurman McCallum Jr., of New Brunswick, N.J.; two sisters, Ila Patricia Stewart Boone of Kinston, and Barbara Stewart Mitchell of Fairmont; a brother, William Edward Stewart; two aunts, Artense Floyd and Ernestine Page, both of Fairmont; a very special nephew, Ja’Wan Scott of Fairmont; a goddaughter, Tarin Stewart of Jersey City, N.J.; a devoted cousin, Ann McCallum of Lakewood, N.J.; a special friend, Winona Gause of Fairmont; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday with the family present from 5 to 6 p.m. at Community Funeral Home in Fairmont. The family will receive friends at other times at the home of her mother, 2084 Horne Camp Road, Fairmont.
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Patricia Cooper
St. Pauls
Patricia “Patsy” Cooper, 62, of St. Pauls, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 19, 2012, at her home.
A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at John F. Cooper and Patricia Cooper family cemetery, Pastor David Hodge and Pastor Hank Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery in St. Pauls.
She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, John Cooper; her mother, Lucille West; two daughters, Monica Klotz and husband Vince, and Millie Woods and husband Marty; two sons, Frederick Cooper and wife Cindy, and Christopher Cooper; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Services entrusted to Saint Pauls Funeral Home.
The visitation for family and friends will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Robert Rice
Orangeburg, S.C.
Robert Anthony Rice, 55, of 1168 Dantzler St., died Nov. 19, 2012, at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.
A memorial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Southern Methodist Church in Orangeburg, the Rev. Joseph Hallman officiating.
He was born July 1, 1957, in Lumberton.
He was the son of the late Bobby Ray Rice and the late Alice Faye West Rice. He served in the U.S. Marines and was a former employee of Roper Yard Products. He had a love for the outdoors and animals.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Jolly; a son, Wyatt Boltin and Valerie of Orangeburg; a daughter, Cassie Rice and Chad of Neeses, S.C.; two sisters, Rhonda Harabedian and Michael of Raleigh, and Cynthia Rice of Orangeburg; three nephews, Peyton Schnee, Joshua Bolen and Christopher Bolen; a niece, Rachel Moore; two uncles, Hugh West and Jerry West, both of Raleigh; and a friend, Henry.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Care of Tri-County.
The family will receive friends at his residence, 1168 Dantzler St., Orangeburg, S.C.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice Care of Tri-County; 105 Rodriquez Ct., Orangeburg, S.C. 29118.
Martha Britt
St. Pauls
Martha Sessoms Britt, 80, of St. Pauls, passed away Nov. 19, 2012, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Her funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday at Saint Pauls Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Pat Hash officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Gayle Thomas, Martha Sue Adams and Rebecca Ann Taylor, all of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother, Sandy Sessoms of St. Pauls; a sister, Betty Gail Simmons of St. Pauls; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Saint Pauls Funeral Home.
The visitation for family and friends will be 1 to 3 p.m. Friday prior to the service.
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Jamie Hardie
Whiteville
Jamie Lynn Hardie, 36, of Whiteville, died Nov. 21, 2012, in Columbus Regional Healthcare.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, the Revs. Wayne Faulk and Lacie Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, William Hobson Hardie; two sons, William Joshua Hardie and Brandon Anthony Whitaker Hardie of the home; four brothers, Bobby Whitaker of Seat Pleasant, Md., Chris Whitaker of Bowie, Md., and Billy Whitaker and Michael Whitaker, both of Lumberton; three sisters, Jennifer Whitaker, Cindy B. Hunt and Donna Whitaker, all of Lumberton; her parents, William and Faye Britt, both of Lumberton.
The visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City.
Annie Peterkin
Elizabethtown
Annie M. Peterkin, 51, of 811 Center Road, died Nov. 18, 2012, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion AME Church in Elizabethtown, the Rev. Vincent M. Meares officiating. Burial will follow in Lesane Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Johnie Peterkin Jr.; a son, Christopher Lesane of Raleigh; a daughter, Jasmine Peterkin of Elizabethtown; five brothers, Gilbert Lesane of Raleigh, Ronald Lesane of Sanford, Virgil Lesane and Luvie Lesane, both of Greensboro, and Charlie Lesane of Clayton; three sisters, Sherry Lesane, Cynthia Rhodie and Charlene Rogers, all of Elizabethtown; and a grandchild.
The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Colvin Funeral Home & Cremations.
Gracie McRae
Lumberton
Gracie Mae McRae, 78, of 3201 Martin Luther King Drive, died Nov. 17, 2012, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cromartie Temple of Praise, Bishop Apostle Harry Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Blanche Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, James Earl McRae of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Milton McRae of Lumberton; a sister, Eula Mae Lewis of Lumberton; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Colvin Funeral Home & Cremations.







