HENRY A. YOUNG III

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- Henry A. Young III died July 1, 2007, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

He was born in Watsontow, Pa., the son of the Reverend Henry A. Young II and Geraldine W. Young, both deceased. His father was a Pastor Emeritus in Waynesburg, Pa., and worked diligently to build a lovely Baptist church there. Henry had retained his membership in the church. He also served in The United States Navy.

He is survived by his life partner of 47 years, Julian D. Lewis who was born and raised in Whiteville. Julian is the son of Margaret Crowell Lewis and Rone Howell Lewis, both deceased.

He had a deep love of all living things, particularly his love of animals, dogs most especially.

His love, sincerity, and passions will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is now at peace. Prayers by so many friends and family and his Christian Faith sustained him through his illness.

He fought so hard. His bravery was an inspiration albeit a heartbreak. Life without him is incnceivable.

A memorial service will be planned in Florida at a later date.

Memorials may be made to: American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R. Street NW, P.O. Box 97167, Washington, D.C. 20090-7167; Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, 3927 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, N.C. 28303; or Hospice by the Sea, 1531 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Fla. 33486.

CECIL L. SIMMONS

FAIR BLUFF -- Cecil L. Simmons, 75, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Columbus Regional Healthcare.

Simmons was a native of Henderson and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean war and was a retired commercial artist.

Final rites were held Thursday, July 12, at Meares Funeral Home with Dr. Ray Lundy officiating. Burial followed in the Sealey-Haynes Cemetery. Meares Funeral Home of Fair Bluff handled the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Haynes Simmons of the home; a son, Thomas Simmons of Zebulon; a brother, Raymond Simmons of Henderson; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Fair Bluff Baptist Church Christian Life Center, P.O. Box 217 Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439, or your local VFW Chapter.

JAMES CURBY REAVES

NAKINA-- James Curby Reaves, 71, died Sunday morning, July 8, 2007, at Columbus Regional Healthcare.

He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late John Champ Reaves and Minnie Etta Norris Reaves. He was a retired Motor Grader operator with the state of N.C.

Final rites were held Tuesday, July 10, at Nakina Holiness Church with the Reverends Allen Pearson and Buck Parnell officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City handled the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Ward Reaves of the home; a daughter, Brenda “BJ” Edge and husband Benny of Cerro Gordo; a son, James Randy Reaves of Nakina; three sisters, Inez White, Eula Mae Reaves and Latha Jacobs all of Nakina; two grandhildren, James Curtis Reaves and Chasity Nicole Mills and husband Jason; five great grandchildren, Alex Reaves, Autumn Reaves, Chandler Mills, Caden Mills, and Drake Reaves.

NANCY L. WALKER

CHADBOURN -- Nancy Lee Lewis Walker, 82, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday (today), July 12, at Chadbourn United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Hines officiating. Interment will follow in the Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home of Chadbourn is handling the arrangements.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Smith and Maude Glasgow Lewis.

Survivors include her husband, A. David Walker Jr. of the home; a daughter, Nancy W. Black of Wilmington; sons, Rick Walker of Youngstown, Ohio and John Walker of Winterville; a sister, Martha L. Giles of Davis; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Chadbourn United Methodist Church, Second Avenue, Chadbourn, N.C. 28431.

MARION J. BUNYAN

WHITEVILLE -- Marion Judy Bunyan, 68, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at her residence.

Final rites will be held in Fair Lawn Cemetery in Fair Lawn, N.J. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.

Survivors include her stepfather, Henry LaFavors of Bronx, N.J.

DAVID FREEMAN

BOLTON -- David Freeman, 51, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at his residence.

Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

FRANCI S LEE FLOYD

FAIR BLUFF -- Francis Lee Floyd, 70, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Francis was born in Columbus County, the son of the late Brooks David and Lea Pridgen Floyd. He was a member of Hinson’s Crossroads Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He was a member and Past Master of Fair Bluff Lodge #190 A.F. & A.M.

Final rites will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Hinson’s Crossroads Baptist Church with the Reverends Billy Stines and Tim Swaringen officiating. Burial will follow in the Floyd Family cemetery. Meares Funeral Home of Fair Bluff is handling the arrangments.

Survivors include his wife, Verna Lee Collins Floyd of the home; a son, Michael Carl Collins of Fair Bluff; two daughters, Brookie Floyd Redwine and Elizabeth Floyd both of Fair Bluff; a sister, Sue Floyd Dickerson of Fair Bluff; and three grandchildren, Adam Garrett Redwine, Joshua Brook Redwine, and Leah Grace Redwine.

Memorials may be made to Hinson’s Crossroads Baptist Church, 1349 Hinson’s Crossroads Road, Fair Bluff N.C. 28439.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the funeral home.

VERA ESTHER GORE

NAKINA -- Vera Esther Gore, 89, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Whiteville.

She was born in Columbus County the daughter of the late James and Mary Cannon Gore. She was the widow of Harry Thurston Gore.

Final rites were held Thursday, July 12, at Bethesda United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the churh cemetery. Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City handled the arrangements.

Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Faye Morris of Lumberton; a son, Gene Gore of Greensboro; a sister, Evelyn Stocks of Tabor City; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

ROBERT F. MCNEIL

TABOR CITY -- Robert F. McNeil, 79, formerly of Tabor City, died Monday, July 9, 2007 at Rose Manor Healthcare Center in Durham.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announed by Westside Funeral Home of Tabor City.

THOMAS LEE GASS

LAKE WACCAMAW -- Thomas Lee (Tom) Gass, 63, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at his residence. He was the son of the late Millard H. Gass and Elizabeth E. Gunn. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Shirley Chauncey Gass and was a member of Lake Waccamaw United Methodist Church.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lake Waccamaw with the Rev. Doug Currin officiating. McKenzie Mortuary Service of Whiteville is handling the arrangements.

Survivors include his daughter, Chauntel G. Eason and husband Chad of Lake Waccamaw; a brother, John Gass of Raleigh; his mother-in-law, Gray Hester Chauncey of Lake Waccamaw; and special family friend, Caroline Wilson of Hallsboro.

Visitation will be held Thursday (today), July 12, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

HERBERT M. QUINN

GREENSBORO -- Herbert Marsail Quinn, 27, formerly of Chadbourn, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Chadbourn.He was a minister.

Final rites will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo with Elder Deloris Chavis and Eulogist, Van LeSane officiating. Burial will follow in the Belvue Cemetery in Chadbourn. S&L Funeral Home of Fair Bluff is handling the arrangements.

Survivors include his mother, Elder Deloris Chavis and step-father, Robert Chavis of Chadbourn; his father, Ralph Quinn and step-mother Mary Quinn of White Oak; two sisters, Lovetta Henry of Orlando, Fla. and Lisha Howard of Ga.; two brothers, Ralpheal Quinn of Orlando, Fla. and Brandon Quinn of Fayetteville; four step-sisters, Angela Chavis of Chadbourn, Niconnda Harvey and Shonta Hines both of White Oak and Melody Jackson of Norfolk Va.; two step-brothers, Robert Chavis of Long Island City N.Y. and Jerome Hines of White Oak; grandparents, Helen and Herbert Frink of Chadbourn; and step-grandfather, Henry Chavis of Chadbourn.

The family will receive friends at the home of Robert and Deloris Chavis, 184 Dessie Road, Chadbourn.
Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Frid
ay, July 13, at the funeral home, 810 Conway Road, Fair Bluff, N.C.

CATHY BALDWIN

WHITEVILLE -- Cathy Lillie Baldwin, 51, died July 11, 2007, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Union Funeral Home of Whiteville.

Survivors include her husband, Reesis Baldwin; adoptive daughter, Kimmy Miles; her parents, Roosevelt and Maggie Campbell Baldwin; five sisters, Mattie McAlister, Emily Baldwin, Leverne Baldwin, Thomasena Baldwin, and Maxine Baldwin; six brothers, Earl Campbell, Marlowe Baldwin, Cleaveland Baldwin, Francis Baldwin, Garry Baldwin, and Patrick Baldwin.

JOHNNY BOYD

WHITEVILLE -- Johnny Boyd, 80, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Whiteville.

Arrangements will be announced by People’s Funeral Home of Whiteville.