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TAYLORS, S.C. – Horace W. Lennon, 87, beloved husband of Pat Lennon, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006 at his home. Born in Delco on April 22, 1919, he was the last surviving son of Quincy and Alice Pridgen Lennon.
Lennon worked for 25 years at Columbus Motor Company in Whiteville. He was a retired finishing carpenter and active at Hampton Park Baptist Church until Alzheimer’s robbed him of his ability to serve.
He was a decorated soldier from World War II serving in the Sixth Armored Division of Patton’s forces in the European Theater, which liberated Buchenwald Prison Camp. His military honors included the bronze star, two silver stars, the Croix de Guerre, and a watch from the Universal Watch Company of Geneva, Switzerland, only two of which were given to “most worthy deserving soldier” of the European theater.
More important to Lennon than his military service, was his service to God. He was an ordained minister, a deacon at Hampton Park Baptist Church, and an active supporter of their gospel outreach known as Men for Missions. He contributed to the spiritual growth of the next generation. In his son, sons-in-laws and grandsons, he has seen two become ordained ministers, two serve as deacons, and others serve as Sunday school teachers and/or as Christian educators.
Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Hampton Park Baptist Church with Dr. J. Drew Conley, and the Rev. Dr. David Yearick and Pastor Brad Lapiska officiating. Interment followed in the Woodlaw Memorial Park. The Mackey Mortuary of Greenville, S.C. handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Pat Lennon, six children, Sherry Webb married to Jerry Webb, Karen Anderson surviving wife of Lynn Anderson, Warren Lennon married to Dawn Chapman Lennon, June Lennon, Mary Koch married to Ken Koch, and Martha Long married to John Long. Also among his survivors are 13 grandchildren, Beth Webb McClintock, Jeff Webb, Heather Lennon Marks, Jodi Lennon Payne, Stephanie Lennon, Natalie Lennon, Erik Anderson, Ashley Anderson, Curtis Long, Sara Long, Ken Koch Jr., Lauren Koch, and Abby Koch. There are also eight great-grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, and Ben McClintock, Jenna Webb, Bayli Payne, Kyle and Alexa Marks, and Evan Long. He is preceded to heaven by a granddaughter, Audrey Koch, and a son-in-law, Lynn Anderson.
Pallbearers are Terry McClintock, Jeff Webb, Curtis Long, Erik Anderson, Ken Koch Jr., Nate Marks, and Richie Payne.
Sincere appreciation goes to his caregivers at Pendleton Manor and Interim Hospice. Special seating will be reserved for them at the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the property fund for Emmanuel Bible Church of Simpsonville, S.C., and the Upstate Alzheimer’s Association.
LILLIE B. FLOWERS
WHITEVILLE – Lillie Belle Flowers, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.
Final rites will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Churcy by the Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Lance. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Quinetta Troy of Whiteville; a son, Solicitor Flowers of Whiteville; and a sister, Willa B. George of New York.
Viewing will be at the funeral home on Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Viewing will be at the church Saturday following the service.
LEVERN PONE
TAYLORS, S.C. – Levern Pone, 67, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was a factory worker.
Final rites will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at St. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Millican Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Braddy of Whiteville, Mary Williamson of Greensboro, and Daisy Alleyne of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son, William H. Pone of Greensboro; and a brother, Clemon Green of Florida.
Viewing will be at the funeral home on Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Viewing will be at the church Saturday following the service.
HUBERT B. GORE
NAKINA – Hubert Boyd Gore, 74, formerly of Wilmington, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1931 in Columbus County, the son of the late Willie T. and Ruby J. Gore.
Gore was preceded in death by his stepfather, John A. Gore and two brothers, Fred M. Gore and John M. Gore.
He was a retired route salesman for Textilease Corporation after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Southside Hunting Club.
Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at Bethesda United Methodist Church by the Rev. Carroll Fitzgerald. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Peacock Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Gore Hewitt of Leland, and Dixie Gore Horne of Rocky Point; a son, Steven Gore of Wilmington; two brothers, Lloyd Gore and Milton Gore, both of Nakina; a sister, Rosa Belle Herring of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
ARNEAL GORE
WHITEVILLE – Arneal Gore, 71, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was a logger.
Final rites will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 2 at Mill Branch Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. James Lee Smith. Burial will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Gore; five daughters, Saundra L. Gore, Judia L. Gore, and Patsy D. Gore of Fayetteville, and Danny L. Gore of Whiteville; four brothers, Charley Gore, Lester Gore, and Joseph Gore of Whiteville, and Luther Gore of Elizabethtown.
Viewing will be at the funeral home on Friday from noon until 8 p.m. Viewing will be at the church Saturday from 11 a.m. until time for the service. There will be no viewing after the service.
ELSIE TAYLOR
WHITEVILLE – Elsie Taylor, 74, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.
Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.
IRIS B. MANUEL
WHITEVILLE – Iris Best Manuel, 50, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.
Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Thomas Nelson. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include a son, Jason Rogers of Seattle, Wash.; her parents, Evans and Annie Best of Whiteville; a sister, Barbie Best of Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, Jimmy Best of Washington, D.C., Brent Best and Willie Gene George, both of Whiteville.
Viewing will be at the church Thursday from 1-2 p.m. and again following the service.
Friends may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Evans Best, 2730 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville.
JOSEPH A. ‘BILL’ GORE
CLARENDON – Joseph Aaron “Bill” Gore Sr., 74, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006 at Loris Healthcare. He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late James Arthur and Amanda Ward Gore. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Final rites were held Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Bethel United
Methodist Church, conducted by the Reverends Karl Zorowski and Elwood Ammons, with interment in Bethel Memorial Cemetery, Clarendon. Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City handled the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Hellen C. Gore of the home; three sons, Joseph Aaron “Joey” Gore Jr. and Timothy G. “Tim” Gore, both of Clarendon; Stephen T. “Steve” Gore of Calabash, a brother, Tom Gore of Clarendon, and four grandchildren.
MARY FLOYD
BALTIMORE, Md. – Mary Floyd, 85, formerly of Tabor City, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006.
Final rites will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at Peoples Funeral Chapel in Whiteville by the Rev. Franklin Graham. Burial will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Whiteville. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include seven daughters, Sarah Seymour, Yvonne Adams, Audrey Floyd, Wanda Floyd, Christine Floyd, Symanthia Floyd, and Monica Floyd of Baltimore, Md.; five sons, Erskin Floyd, Waldo Floyd, and James Floyd, all of Baltimore, Md., Raphael Floyd of Kansas, and Kevin Floyd of Florida; and a brother, Enoch Shaw of Tabor City.
Viewing will be at the funeral home Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time for the service.
RACHEL Y. JACKSON
BOLTON – Rachel Yvette Jackson, 35, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was a factory worker.
Viewing was held at Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville Tuesday, Aug. 29. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include her mother, Linda Freeman of Jersey City, N.J.; two sisters, Josette Jackson and Ernestine Jackson, both of Jersey City, N.J.; three brothers, John Young of Asbury Park, N.J., Jermaine King and Jamar Jackson, both of Jersey City, N.J.; and a maternal grandmother, Shirley Freeman of Jersey City, N.J.
FRANKLIN ALLEN
BLADENBORO – Franklin Allen, 78, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Bladenboro. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bladen Funeral Home of Elizabethtown is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Gretchen Allen; a son, Jim Allen, two daughters, Karen Davis, and Barbara Martin; a brother, Russell E. Allen, a sister, Daphne Patterson; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the building fund of Hickory Grove Baptist Church or to the Gideons International.
JOHNNIE V. POWERS
PEMBROKE -- Johnnie V. Powers, 77, formerly of Columbus County died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. He was the son of the late Javie and Mary Frances Hulon Powers.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn.
He is survived by two daughters, Jean P. McKeithan of Ash and Rebecca Powers of Lumberton; four sons, John Dean Powers of Nakina, Tony Powers of Whiteville, Albert Powers of Newport and Donald Powers of Whiteville; three sisters, Eula Jackson of Littlefield, Kathleen Strickland of Clarkton, and Elizabeth Callihan of Bladenboro; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
CEPHAS V. WARD SR.
CHADBOURN – Cephas Vander Ward Sr. died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.
Arrangements will be announced later by Smith Funeral Home of Whiteville.
Family and friends can visit at the home of Wynn Lee Ward, 5214 Andrew Jackson, Highway Southwest, Chadbourn in the Mt. Moriah community.