obituaries

Apr 13, 2026

Dorothy "Dot" Elizabeth Norris Hayes, 103, of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her family's Fayetteville home on April 13, 2026.  Dot was born to Martin Van and Ruth Manning Norris in Rockingham, NC, on March 8, 1923, but lived most of her life in Lumberton, where she built a legacy in faith, family, and service.

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Apr 13, 2026

Minnie Pearl Britt Odum, age 83, of Lumberton, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1943 to the late Pearl Britt and Edith Wilcox Britt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Eugene Warren Odum, brothers;...

Apr 13, 2026

James Franklin "Franky" Evans, Jr., age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, one day before his beloved wife, Susan Yvonne Davis Evans.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on Aug. 10, 1956 to the late James F. Evans, Sr. and the late Eva Mae Butler King.

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Apr 12, 2026

Rosa Lee Chavis Oxendine, age 75, of Lumberton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Rosa was born October 13, 1950 in Robeson County to the late Lodckit Chavis and the late Evera "Eva Mae" Hunt Chavis.

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Apr 12, 2026

Brenda Leggett Ford, age 84, of Lumberton, NC, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 22, 1941 to the late Henry Wade Leggett and the late Marie McCormick Leggett. She was a former employee for the State of North Carolina and retired after 20 years...

Apr 10, 2026

Danny Kaye Rogers was born on July 17, 1947 in Dillon, SC to the late Wavon Haskell Rogers and the late Millie Vivian Thompson Rogers and passed away on April 10, 2026.

He is survived by his sons, Wavon Rogers (Jennifer) and Donnie Rogers; granddaughters, Megan Davis (Justin) and Sarah Rogers, and a...

Apr 10, 2026

Roger Dale Bishop, age 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 25, 1950 to the late William A. & Ila M. Bishop. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Apr 8, 2026

Wanda Rice Lewis, 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

She was born March, 1, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paschal Dennis Rice and Cora Bryan; her husband, Charlie Lewis; and a brother, Paschal Rice, Jr.

She is...

Apr 8, 2026

Sue Ellen Lanier, age 78, of Lumberton, North Carolina transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on April 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1948 to the late Johnnie Murry and Edith Rose Russ.

Sue loved her family, watching sports, and dancing. She loved life and...

Apr 8, 2026

Patricia Cyrs Mercer, widow of Howard Mercer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

She was born in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire on August 18, 1935 to the late Leo and Julia Cyrs. She was a member of Singletary Baptist Church. She retired from BB&T after many years, starting out when it...

Apr 7, 2026

Susan Pate Johnson, of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 7, 2026, surrounded by love.

Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Thomas Pate, and her grandmother, Eunice Thomas. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her life.

She is lovingly...

Apr 4, 2026

Michael Warren Shaw, Jr., 32, of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gary Foster Allen; an aunt, Wanda Russ; and grandmother, Diane Rogers.

He is survived by his parents, Bobbie Allen and Michael Shaw, Sr.; his children, Nevaeh Selvan,...

Apr 3, 2026

Mr. Albert Forest Britt, Jr. "Jerry", age 80 of Orrum, NC passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Mr. Britt was born August 2, 1945 to the late Albert Forest Britt, Sr. and Christine Stone Britt. He retired from Contempora Fabrics and was a member...

Apr 3, 2026

Infant Myla Aileen Hunt, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.

She is survived by her parents, Ethan Hunt and Telisa Hunt of the home; three brothers, Hezekiah Hunt, Zekani Hunt, and Xander Hunt of the home; grandparents; Tila Britt, Dennis Pittman, Andy Hunt, and Tracy Hunt.

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Apr 2, 2026

Robert Paul Hunt, Jr., age 54, of Lumberton was called away from this life on Thursday April 2, 2026. He was given great care and support in an effort to keep him here with us but ultimately it was God's decision to take him home.

Jr. finished his race ahead of his parents,...

Mar 31, 2026

Joe Benson Blackmon, 79, who resided on Blackmon Road, Orrum, NC died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after an extended illness.

Mr. Blackmon lived most of his life in Robeson County and had been a school psychologist for the Robeson County Schools for many years before retiring.  He also had taught at Robeson Community...

Mar 30, 2026

Aubert Blake Warwick, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026.

He was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Pembroke Oil Company in Pembroke.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lattie Warwick; and a sister, Sue Priest.

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Mar 30, 2026

Lois Rogers Johnson, age 94, of Lumberton, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 30, 2026. Lois was born in Rocky Mount, NC in 1931. After growing up in Fair Bluff, NC, she attended Mars Hill College, where she met her future husband, James. After graduating from Mars Hill, she moved to Raleigh, NC,...

Mar 29, 2026

Carry "Crispy" Campbell, Jr., age 24, of Rowland passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

He was born March 1, 2002 in Robeson County.

He graduated from Fairmont High School in 2021; he was employed by Sanderson Farms since 2021. He was an avid motorcyclist and dirt bike rider. He also enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 29, 2026

Mr. James Ray Lawson, age 90, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Whiteville, NC.

Mr. Lawson was born October 10, 1935 in Floyd County, Va. to the late George Lawson and the late Dissie Bower Lawson.

In addition to his...