NVADI^miCKrVND^R^^ Maxton - Wade Strickland. Jr., 57. of 107 Rose road. Maxton. died Tuesday, April 17, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. There funeral was held 3 p.m. Friday (April 20) at House of Christ in Maxton. the Rev. Daniel Jacobs officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hasty. Strickland was born on May 2, 1942, in Robeson County. * He worked in textiles. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wade and Rethea Mae Miller Strickland. Surviving are his tw.o sons, Steve and Allen Strickland of Maxton; a daughter, Michelle Strickland Baker of Chippawa, Pa.; three brothers, Brantley Strickland, Dexter Strickland and Arnold Strickland, all of Maxton; and six grandchildren. CHARLIE RANSOM Red Springs - Charlie Ransom, 81, of 803 Dixie Road, died Wednesday, April 18 in his home. The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in Hardin's Chapel by the Revs. Truman Chavis and Chalmers Kerns. Burial was in Rock Grove Baptist Church ' cemetery in Raeford. Mr. Ransom is survived by six sons. Junior Ransom, Carlee Ransom and Lenon Ransom, all of Raeford, Paul Ransom of Wilmington, Jimmy Lee Ransom of Shannon and Adam Ransom of St. Pauls; nine daughters, Norelen Jones and Mary Bryant, both of Shannon, Myrtle McMillan of Red Springs, Mary Lois Maynor, Louise Locklear and Dorthy Long, all of Raeford, Marie Locklear of Wagram, Lisa Locklear of Maxton and Eve Hardin of Wilmington; a sister, Geneva Locklear of Lumberton; 64 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a greatgreat-grandchild. CORBIN ERYVIN OXENDINE Rowland - Corbin Erwin Oxendine, 19, of 1690 Henry Berry road, Rowland, died Monday, April 16, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Pembroke First Baptist Church, the Rev.s Kent Chavis, Tony Brewington and Harvey Brewington officiating. Burial followed at Lumbee Memorial Gardens. Surviving are his parents, Charles and Diane Oxendine of the home; two brothers, Christopher Edward Oxendine of Ft. Rucker, Ala., and Curtis Elliot Oxendine of Ft. Gordon, Ga.; and his frandfather, Vardell Dial of Pembroke. ANTHONY DESHANE HUNT Lumberton - Anthony Deshane Hunt, 5, of 378 Sunset Road, died Thursday, April 19, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The funeral was at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Floyd Memorial Chapel, the Revs. William Griffin, Ronald Locklear and Wendell Hunt officiating. Burial followed at Word of Truth Cemetery in Lumberton. Surviving are his parents, Anthony Ray Hunt and Lisa Hunt of Pembroke; maternal grandparents. Charles and Shirlean Hunt of Luniberton: paternal grandparents. Richard and Velma Strickland of Pembroke; and maternal greatgrandmothers, Frances Hunt and Mabel Tvler. both of Lutnberton. JAMES C . LOCKLEAR. SR. Red Springs - James Carlie Locklear. Sr., 75. of 14-B Hawkeye Sands Apis., died Saturday. April 21. in his home. Mr. Locklear retired from House ot Raeford. He attended Dundarrach Baptist Church. The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday. April 24, in Dundarrach Baptist Church in Raeford by the Revs. Dalton Brooks. Eugene Chavis and Thedford Henderson. Burial followed in Leitch Creek Cemetery in Maxton. Mr. Locklear is survived by his wife. Aileen L. Locklear of the home; five sons, Richard Locklear of Shannon, the Rev. Ernest Locklear. .Cray Locklear and Malcolm Lockiear. all of Red Springs, and James C. Locklear. Jr. of the home; two daughters. Wanda L.-Wooley of Red Springs and Sandra Locklear of Shannon; a brother, Enmon Locklear of Fayetteville; and two sisters, Sallie Mae Locklear of Maxton and Mary McGirt of Clio, S.C. ANDREW SNEAD CARR, SR. Pembroke - Andrew Snead Carr, Sr., 56, of 2616 Moss Neck Road, died Friday, April 20, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The funeral was at 4 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, the Revs. Marshall Strickland and Robert Locklear officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving 'are his wife, Lorie Carr of the home; "a daughter, Patsy Marie Carr of the home; two sons. Andrew Snead Carr, Jr., of the home, and Stephen David Quentlyn Locklear of Pembroke; three brothers, Bruce Carr of Atlanta, John Carr of South Boston, Va., and Louie Carr, of Culpepper, Va.;' two sisters. Marietta Carr of Orange, Va., and Janie Sarkozi, of Culpepper, Va.; and two grandchildren. JAMES ALFORD 'PETE' CARTER Pembroke - James Alford "Pete" Carter, 74, of 317- Will Road, died Friday, April 20, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The funeral was at 4 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Reddy Branch Baptist Church, the Revs. Chester Chavis, Vernell Blue and Tommy Blue officiating. Interment followed in Reedy Branch Cnurch cemetery. A native of Robeson County, he was bom May 26, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Carter and Ada Hunt Carter; and a son, Gary Carter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Carter was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church. He retired fromt he maintenance department at Converse. Surviving are his wife, marie Chmura Carter of the home, six sons, Carlton Robert Sampson, James Carter, Ricky Carter, and Johnny Leverne Carter, all of Lumberton, Ronnie Carter of Selma. and Randy Carter of Fairmont; three daughters, Debra Ann Locklear and Rhonda C. Hunt, both of Lumberton, and Nancy C. Reynolds, of Georgia; two sisters, Mary Ann Hunt of Lumberton. and Berlie Tyler, of Fairmont; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. JAMES BARTON Red Springs - James Barton. 76, of Route 2, Box 450, died Friday, April 20, at Bladen County Hospital. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Hardin's Chapel, the Revs. Robert Locklear and Grady Hunt officiating. Burial followed at Old Prospect Church Cemetery. A native of Robeson County, he was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are a sister, Louise Lowery, and two cousins, Virginia Bullard and Evelyn Collins. CHRISTINA LOCKLEAR Maxton - Mrs. Christina Locklear, 24, of Elrod Road, died Sunday, April 22 in Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg. The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in Preston Chapel Church. Burial followed in the Wilton Oxendine family cemetery. Mrs. Locklear is survived by her husband, Sampson Locklear o the home; two sons, Cameron D. Locklear of the home and Denver R. Locklear of Maxton; a daughter, Taylor Jo Locklear of the home; her mother and stepfather, Gwendolyn and Joe t. Locklear of Maxton; her father, Vardell Locklear of Maxton; three sisters, Missie R. Locklear and Evie M. Locklear, both of Maxton, and Lynette Locklear of Lumberton. HENRY L. LOCKLEAR Pembroke - Henry L. Locklear, 75. of 611 H.L. Locklear Road, died Monday, April 23, in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in St. Anna Freewill Baptist Church by the Revs. Normal Caulder, Tony Miller and Bill J. Locklear. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Locklear is survived by his wife, Pearlene Locklear of the home; a son, Bobby H. Locklear of Pembroke; a daughter, Diane Locklear of the home; two brothers, Roy Locklear of Pembroke and Thurman Locklear of Rennert; three sisters, Edna M. Bryant and Thelma Locklear, both of Lumberton, and Erma L. Oxendine of Pembroke; and three grandchildren. MAUDE JACOBS Pembroke - Ms. Maude Jacobs, 89, of 10450 N.C. 72 West, died Saturday, April 21, in her home. The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in Oak Grove Holiness Church by the Rev. Grove Oxendine. Burial was in St. Annah Church cemetery. Ms. Jacobs is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Jones of Pembroke; two sons, Harvey Jacobs and Hervey Jacobs, both of Pembroke; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The Carolina Indian Voice Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C. by First American Publications The first issue of the weekly newspaper, The Carolina Indian Voice was published on January 17, 1973, by then editor, owner and founder, Bruce Barton with a $500 personal loan. It has a proud history of continuous publication, having never missed an issue since its inception. Bruce's sister, Connee Brayboy, the current editor, is the only person to have eiyoyed full-time employment since the newspaper's inception. A brother, Garry Lewis Barton came to work full-time in 1973 and ended his affiliation with the newspaper in 1985; its founder, Bruce Barton left to further his education shortly thereafter. Another brother, Ricky Barton, has been affiliated on a part-time basis with the newspaper since its inception. For the first time in years, the four siblings are reunited and dedicated to publishing the best newspaper humanly possible. Connee Brayboy .Editor Earnhardt Collectible Honors His Amazing Career Racing Legend Subject of Unique Limited Edition Daytona, FL Voted NASCAR's All-Time Greatest Driver. Dale Earnhardt dominated stock car racing for over 25 years before his untimely death at Daytona on February 18, 2001. Known for his intimidating racing style and 7 Winston Cup Championships, Earnhardts accomplishments are honored with this striking commemorative tribute. "This tribute may be one of the few Dale Earnhardt collectibles currently within reach of the average collector," said George Hubbard of the International Collectors Society, distributor of the issue and national r clearinghouse for rare Limited Edition collectibles. "His competitive spirit combined with his extraordinary talents served to catapult Earnhardt to the pinnacle of national and international racing celebrity. Now, with his passing, his slants will be deservedly elevated ? that of legend.'.' added Hubbard Almost two years ago, ICS acquired a small quantity of Dale Earnhardt Limited Edition trading cards ? cards that may neva again be reproduced Each is secured in a clear protective holder and affixed to a handsome walnut finished wood base that also hears a nameplale which is carefullv inscribed DALE EARNHARDT. 1951-2001. To further ensure the unique status of these col iectibles not all will exhibit the same card "This is one collectible you'll pass on to future generations with a great deal of pnde." commented Hubbard. . "I expect that the laws of supply and demand will have a dramatic effect on all Earnhardt collectibles. Therefore, in order for everyone to have an equal chance to obtain this special memento, ICS has a first-come, first-served policy in place. That's why it's so important to ad quictlfffifebbajd remarked This touching commemorative is available while supplier last lor only S12.95 (plus S3 postage and handling) accompanied by ICS' Certificate of Authenticity and backed by our 100% Buy-Back Guarantee. Send your check or money order to ICS, 10045 Red Run Blvd.. Suite 350NNWRDE. Owings Mills, MD 31117. Credit card holders may call loll-free "; ? 1-800-694-0090. C SteIIIn colortl; www.lesNOW.coin) - I .1 11. I Id? Fans are racing to obtain this hot new collectible. Clean-Up Day for NC Indian Cultural Center Volunteers from across the state are invited to gather at the site of the NC Indian Cultural Center, near Pembroke, for a cleanup day April 28, 2001. The event is being coordinated by the NCICC to make the site more attractive to visitors and to increase public involvement in the development of the center. Time: 7:00a.m. -2:00p.m. Activities: Cleaning, cutting grass, painting, repairing, and lunch will be served. Please bring any available tools such as : backhoes, wheelbarrow, axes, pickup trucks, yard racks, bobcat for lake and river cleanup. If you w ould like to make a tax deductible donation to the Center make checks payable to the NC Indian Cultural Center, P.O. Box 2410. Pembroke, NC 28372. If you have any questions call Beverly Collins, Site Administrator (910) 521-2433. Trip for Senior Citizens Trip to Gatlinburg. NC on June 13th - 16th. This price includes your transportation, 3 nights lodging. Lunch Cruise, Smokey Mt Jubilee, and Biltmore House. If you are interested please call me. Wendy Sampson, at 671-3090 ASAP!!!!! Another trip will be to go see "Worthy of the Lamb", in Swansboro, NC- an outdoor drama which depicts the life of Christ, beginning with His return to Jerusalem. This trip will be August 10-11, 2001. Those persons interested in going please call Wendy Sampson at 671- 3090 ASAP!!!!! DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, & ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE June 3, 2001 Price includes-bus fare, 3 night at Holiday Inn, and tickets to the parks. 4 in a room-adult $275.00 3 in a room-adult $295.00 2 in a room-adult $335.00 A child 9 and under is S10.00 less. Deposit must be paid by April 17,2001, $70/ adult, $50/ child Must be paid in-fijll by May 5? call Gcraldinc McLaurin, 8445765 for more information. ^HAWKEYE y ^ INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS I KudSprinp 211 Hawkwjt Indian Cull ami Gcuiar m Johu BJ Anlioch Church f nia Old Wire RtL 2002 Spring (April 27 & 28, 2001) "FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE" in memory of *Jnan jK?is y i^ iri F c/ **S}:enfor3;1 Sjf: rjaka County tjuik::; iu'xoalw-i iriiuii ** n. i * ' ? ? ' i'naay, April 27, 2001 Gospel Sir.ging @ 7:00p.i Temple Baptist Church,SIS Saturday, April 28, 2001 Grand Entry @ 11:00a.m. Indian " Cidtural Center For More Information Please call (910^843-9484 Hawkeye Indian Cultural Center 1390John Road Shannon, North Carolina 28386