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Delores McLochlin Obituary

Delores E. McLochlin KNOTTS ISLAND - Delores Ellis McLochlin, 75, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Mrs. McLochlin was born in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., to the late James Lee and Eva Honeycutt Ellis. She was a member of Knotts Island United Methodist Church and was predeceased by a son, Earl Combs and brothers, Oscar and George Ellis. Left to cherish her memory are her children, David Combs and wife Terri of Camden, N.C., Julie Miller of New Mexico, James McLochlin and wife Lynn of Tennessee, Jeffery McLochlin, Jesse McLochlin and wife Bobbie, Jerry McLochlin and wife Irene, all of Florida, and Jancy Holmes and husband Bill of Michigan; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Della Lewark of Knotts Island and Ramona Lloyd of California. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Knotts Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Cunningham and the Rev. David Combs officiating. Burial will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery. Twifords Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2009.

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lynn and james

December 4, 2009

Jesus didn't have a Mother-in-Law so i sent Him mine. Because He deserves the best.

Corey McLochlin

December 4, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jackie,Isabella& Aaron McLochlin

December 4, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Jesse &Bobbie McLochlin

December 4, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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