Our deepest sympathy is to the family of Mrs. Linda McLean-McKoy of Angier, who died Monday, January 7, 2013. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Dafford Funeral Home Chapel in Angier.

Mrs. Lodia Redfern of Raleigh has been making progress at Rex Hospital in Raleigh for several weeks. She now is recuperating at the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located at 711 Susan Tart Road in Dunn.

Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church pastor, Rev. Linda McLean and members cordially welcome the community to join them at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night for Bible Stud with the pastor in charge. They welcome the public to come and share in services at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School and 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings for worship.

Mission Temple F.W. Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Charlie Whittey and congregation cordially welcome the public to worship with them every second and fourth Sunday. Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Every Sunday morning, Sunday School is held at 10 a.m.

Happy birthday to those who have had a birthday in this New Year: Angus Sibley, Kevin Johnson, Wanda Brown, Cameron Jarmon and Tina Thatcher. And to those who have birthdays this week: Dustin Smith, Doris Wimple, Tonette Stephenson, Susan Rogg and Rogan Welch, we’re wishing all of you many more happy returns.