James Danny Acord

CLEAR FORK — James Danny Acord, 65, of Clear Fork, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Services were at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Bowles officiating. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.

Greta D. Bishop

ADVANCE, N.C. — Greta Delores McKinney Mills Bishop, 94, of Advance, formerly of Barkers Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the residence of her daughter, Peggy Joyner following a long illness. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Mullens Family Worship Center, with Rev. Chuck Morgan and Pastor John Rogers. The family of Greta Bishop is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.

George Edward ‘Doody’ Lyons Sr.

JESSE — George Edward (Doody) Lyons Sr., 86, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, following a long illness. A celebration of George’s life was held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. Matthew Mitchell officiating. Calfee Funeral and Cremation Service of Pineville is serving the Lyons family.

George Shockley ‘Shock’ Prillaman

OCEANA — George Shockley “Shock” Prillaman, 69, of Oceana, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. In keeping with his wishes he was cremated and a celebration of his life was held 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the American Legion Hall, Mullens. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.