Dorothy Herring Hickman, age 92, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born in Bladen County, NC on October 29, 1919 to the late John Herring and the late Frosty Hammond Herring. She previously worked as a clothing sales clerk.

Mrs. Hickman is survived by her son, Ronald Hickman of Pinehurst; a brother, Dr. Eugene Herring of Suffolk, VA; a sister, Norma Bland of Franklin, VA; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton with Dr. David Elks officiating. The family will greet friends after the service at the graveside.