Reunions for May 12, 2013
by Staff report
12:01 AM, Sunday, May 12
Family reunions: Taylor Family Reunion will be held at the Woodman Building on Derwood Road in Lumberton on May 19. For information, call Gwen at 910-733-2327 or Tammy at 910-258-2071. Jakie Locklear Family Reunion will be held at 12:3...

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