First Posted: 10/5/2012

Erma Bullock

Lumberton

Erma Jean Bullock, 49, of Lumberton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 4, 2012, after an illness.

The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton, the Rev. Neill Smith officiating. Burial will be in Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.

She was born in Columbus County on Sept. 28, 1963, to Jimmy Bullock and Carolyn Wilson Bullock.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Wilson Stone; a stepfather, W.J. Stone of Lumberton; her father, Jimmy Bullock; a stepmother, Rosa Lee Bullock of Fair Bluff; a brother, Chris Bullock and wife Jenny of Nichols, S.C.; a special friend, Jeff Conner of Lumberton; a nephew, Jonathan Bullock; two nieces, Kailey and Kristen Bullock of Nichols; two stepbrothers, Stoney Stone and Michael McCormick; and three stepsisters, Wanda Britt, Donna Haywood and Shiela Connor; and several stepnieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. Fifth St., in Lumberton.

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Julia Andrews

Lumberton

Julia Catherine Mallard Andrews, died Oct. 4, 2012, at her home.

The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Burgaw Presbyterian Church in Burgaw. Interment will follow in Burgaw Cemetery.

She was born in Oct. 31, 1943, and grew up as a true Burgaw girl. She was predeceased by her parents, Edith Marslender and Clinton Forrest Mallard Jr. of Burgaw.

Julia graduated from Burgaw High School and attended East Carolina College (now ECU) in Greenville, where she majored in home economics. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church where she served as deacon and elder, and sang in the Chancel Choir at First Presbyterian Church in Lumberton. Julia was bestowed an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women.

Julia is survived by her husband, Randall Frank Andrews; two sons, Randall “Randy” F. Andrews Jr. and wife Kate of Laurel, Md., and Charles David Andrews of Lumberton; two granddaughters, Maya and Clarice of Laurel; and two sisters, Edith Mallard Cox and husband Henry of Wilson, and Martha Mallard Daniel of Hampstead.

Julia was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her time with her beloved grandchildren. She was a gracious Southern lady who will be remembered for her many kindnesses and love of her family and friends. She especially enjoyed watching Tar Heel basketball.

The visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. Fifth St., Lumberton.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Duke University Medical Center, c/o Dr. Jason Stout, Infectious Disease, P.O. Box 90581, Durham, N.C. 27708-0581 or by visiting: www.dukemedicine.org/Giving. (Please specify: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Research)

On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.floydmortuary.net .

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William Ferry Sr.

Lumberton

William Warren Ferry Sr., 68, of Lumberton, died Oct. 4, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Gardens of Faith

He is survived by his wife, Anita; two daughters, Tina and Krista; two sons, William Jr. and Wayne; eight grandchildren; a brother, Carl; and a sister, Carol Leidy.

The visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday before the service.

Julia Pegram

Clarkton

Julia Bell Kelly Pegram, 71, of Clarkton, died Oct. 3, 2012.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home

She is survived by her husband, Edward Franklin Hildreth of the home; two daughters, Betty Williams and Robbie Hildreth, both of Clarkton; four brothers, Sim Kelly of Lilesville, Warren Kelly of Kannapolis, John Kelly of Wadesboro and Edward Kelly of Columbia, S.C.; four sisters, Alma Honeycutt of Biscoe; Lou Simpson of Anesivlle, Margaret Ponds of Wadesboro and Denise Sheppard of Biscoe; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The visitation will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Bladen Gaskin Funeral Home.

Jessie Goins

Red Springs

Jessie Goins, 78, of 4517 Old Maxton Road, died Oct. 5, 2012.

A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at South Hoke Baptist Church Cemetery, the Rev. Arlis Locklear officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Eula Going of the home; a son, Jessie James Goins of the home; a brother, Versy Goins of Maxton; a sister, Elizabeth Goins of Maxton; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

The visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Boles Funeral Home & Cremation.

Paul Locklear

Maxton

Paul “Deuce” Locklear, 42, of 635 Hayes Road, died Oct. 2, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Light House Baptist Church in Maxton. Burial will follow in Clark’s family cemetery.

He is survived by a son, Isiah Paul Locklear of Maxton; three sisters, Connie Beasley of Laurinburg, and Carla and Paula Locklear, both of Maxton; a brother, Everette Locklear Jr. of Maxton; and four daughters, Chelsea Locklear of Red Springs, Hillary Faith of Lumberton, and Chrislain and Terri Brooke Locklear, both of Maxton.

The visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Revels Funeral Home in Pembroke.

Blanche McLeod

Lumberton

Blanche McLeod, 90, 722 E. Tenth St., died Oct. 3, 2012, at Woodhaven Nursing Facility.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Methodist. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Surviving are great-grandchildren.

Rebecca McLellan

Lumberton

Rebecca McLellan, of 213 Bullard St., died Oct. 2, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maranatha Gardens, Pastor Syvalla Washington officiating. Burial will follow in Maranatha Gardens

She is survived by her mother, Angela McLellan; a father, Sam McLellan; two brothers, Isaih McLellan and Samuel McLellan; and a sister, Rose McLellan.

The visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Maranatha Gardens.

Anthony Locklear

Pembroke

Anthony Wayne Locklear, 46, of 10273 N.C. West, died Oct. 3, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Thompson’s Funeral Home, the Revs. William Locklear and Truman Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Word Of Truth Independent Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Willie B. Locklear of Pembroke; a sister, Rachel Bullard of Pembroke; two brothers, David Perry Overstreet of New Jersey and Terry Bullard of Charlotte.

The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Thompson’s Funeral Home.