obituaries

May 3, 2021

Mr. Autrey Lee Little, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at River's Edge of Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 16, 1940 to the late Hovey Little and the late Blanche Barnhill Little. He retired after many years of serving the State of NC Highway Patrol.

Apr 30, 2021

Dixie Lee Hull, née Fisher, 91, of Wilmington, NC (formerly of St. Paul, MN and Winston-Salem, NC) died Friday, April 30, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Donovan and sons, Ernest and Robert.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, David and...

Apr 29, 2021

Davy Linwood Britt, age 65, of Proctorville passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

He was born July 31, 1955 in Robeson County to the late Ippie Britt and Emma Lou Herring Britt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Apr 29, 2021

William Baxter "Will" Miller, age 67, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, formerly of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia, NC.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 24, 1953 to the late Walter "Walt" Miller and the late Edna Gray Warner Miller.

In addition to his...

Apr 29, 2021

Mr. Robert Britt, age 89, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 21, 1931 to the late Edward and Sadie Britt.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings; his first wife and...

Apr 29, 2021

Doris Oxendine Jones, age, 66, of Fairmont, NC passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born March 13, 1955 in Robeson County, NC.

Doris was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Oxendine. She is survived by three daughters: Tammy Jones of Fairmont, NC, Sylena...

Apr 27, 2021

Mrs. Bonita Locklear Freeman was born in Robeson County, NC on October 2, 1947 to the late Dock and Mary Lowery Locklear of the Saddletree Community and departed this life on April 27, 2021 at her home with her loved ones by her side completing her journey of 73 years.

In addition to...

Apr 26, 2021

Mr. Timothy Ralph Wilkins, age 53, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 3, 1968 to the late Ralph & Diane McEwen Wilkins. He served the city of Lumberton as a police officer for many years.

He is survived...

Apr 24, 2021

Romulus Clegg Hedgpeth, age 85, of Supply, NC and formerly of Fairmont passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Swift Creek Health Center in Cary, NC.

He was born September 21, 1935 in Robeson County to the late Clegg Hedgpeth and Wincie Atkinson Hedgpeth.

Along with his parents, he...

Apr 23, 2021

Mr. James Curtis Pait, age 45, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 4, 1975 and he was employed with Michael's Seafood Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Lee Sharp Miller.

He is...

Apr 23, 2021

Margaret Adkins Campbell, age 96, passed away peacefully at her residence in Lumberton, NC surrounded by her family. She was born January 7, 1925 in Memphis, TN to the late Col. Virgil S. Adkins and Nona Sharp Adkins of Clarksdale, MS.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her...

Apr 23, 2021

Marjorie "Margie" Lamb Floyd, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She will be remembered for her many years as a teacher for The Public Schools of Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Lacy Allen...

Apr 23, 2021

Sallie Lucinda Clark, age 41, of Lumberton passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Scotland Regional Hospice-Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC.

She was born July 10, 1979 in Robeson County, NC to the late Junior Dell Clark and Lusette Eddings.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Apr 22, 2021

Mr. Wayne Thomas Stevens, Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Lumberton, NC on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Wayne was born in Lumberton, NC in 1942 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth "Libbie" Stevens. He graduated from Lumberton High School in 1961 and earned his bachelor's degree from Pembroke State University in 1965.

Apr 22, 2021

Brenda Faye Hudson Hunt, age 48, of Pembroke, NC, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Fred Yarborough; her stepmother, Patricia Collins Yarborough; and a brother, Billy Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Keith Hunt of the home; a son, Zachary Thomas Hunt of Pembroke, NC; a daughter,...

Apr 22, 2021

Mr. Thomas Murray Lewis, 89, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Thomas was born in Robeson County, NC on April 30, 1931 to the late Douglas Thomas Lewis and Pearle Murray Lewis.

Thomas was a graduate of Orrum High School and attended Duke University. He was the owner-operator of...

Apr 22, 2021

Daniel Brett Bourhenne was born in Robeson County, NC, on July 7, 1998 to Dante Michael and Denise Bourhenne. He is survived by his mother, father, brother, grandmother, grandfather, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Daniel loved people, animals, and the beauty of God's creation. He was able to experience many activities with his friends...

Apr 21, 2021

Grace Britt Parker, age 88, of Lumberton, NC, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Wesley Pines Retirement Center. She was born July 2, 1932 in Robeson County, NC to the late Weldon and Mattie Britt. She was a longtime member of Long Branch Baptist Church and worked as a supervisor in textiles for most of her working...

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. William Henry Hardin, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 15, 1938 to the late Gus Hardin and the late Lillie Mae Speights Hardin. He was formerly employed with the City of Lumberton for many years.

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Apr 21, 2021

Wayne "Coot" Bullard, age 75 of Fairmont, NC departed his life on April 21, 2021 at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence, SC.

Mr. Wayne was a dedicated farmer and employee to Smith Farms Inc. for 53 years.

He was born on March 4, 1946 in Robeson County to the...