Sarah Umphlett Hawkins, age 99, of Lumberton, NC passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Mrs. Hawkins was a homemaker and an estate and antiques liquidator for many years in Lumberton. She was born Sarah Wells Umphlett in Halifax County to Daisy and Elijah Umphlett in February of 1927.

She was preceded in death by her son, Winston Wells Hawkins and her husband, James Carlton Hawkins with whom she was married for 76 years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.