obituaries

Mar 10, 2021

Ms. Shelia G. Thorndyke, age 73, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 1, 1947 to the late Joseph Foreman Thorndyke and the late Vivian Lamb Thorndyke. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for Canteen Vending Co.

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. James Blake Rogers, age 49, of Rowland, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 11, 1971. He was formerly employed in construction.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Billy & Aileen Rogers, and his paternal grandparents, John & Sophronia...

Mar 9, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Kay Russ, age 54, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 3, 1966. She was as a substitute teacher for the Public Schools of Robeson County.

She is survived by her parents, Gary...

Mar 4, 2021

Mr. Jesse Jackson "Jack" Rozier, age 74, of Lumberton, NC, moved to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 4, 2021.  He was a retiree of Bell South Telephone Co.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ann Arnette Rozier; his son, Jesse Jackson "Jackie" Rozier, Jr.; his father, Hugh Jordan Rozier, Jr.; his mother, Mildred...

Mar 3, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Rose Rowland McCartney, age 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at UNC Health – Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 15, 1947 to the late Charles Wilson "C.W." Rowland and the late Hattie Lucille Anderson Rowland. She was formerly employed as an administrative assistant...

Mar 2, 2021

Mr. James Alfred "Al" Kressley, age 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.  He was born in Washington, NC on December 28, 1946 to the late James Alexander Kressley and the late Myrtle Grey Ewell Kressley.  He was a graduate of Hamlet High School in Hamlet,...

Mar 2, 2021

Mr. Henry Pope "Bud" Pittman, Jr., age 43, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 25, 1977.

He is survived by his parents, Henry Pope Pittman, Sr. and Teresa Sellers Pittman, of the home; four daughters, Patsy Freeman Register (Kelly), Harmony Nicole Pittman and Taylor Breanna...

Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Stephen Foster Hardin, Sr., age 81, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.  He was born on January 12, 1940 in Robeson County to the late Forrest Hardin and Bertha Bledsoe Hardin.

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

Feb 25, 2021

Mr. Anthony "Andy" Carson Sessoms, age 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2021, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born December 9, 1949 to the late Carson C. Sessoms and the late Inez Kinlaw Sessoms. He had a long career with United Carolina Bank and was an avid farmer. But most...

Feb 24, 2021

Cletus Nance Hickman, who was better known to most as "Nanny", went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was in her home surrounded by family and friends.

Cletus was born in Lumberton, NC, on September 14, 1930 to the late Ruby and Arthur Nance. She was a wonderful...

Feb 23, 2021

Anthony "Andy" Dearl Hunt, of Lumberton, NC, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in Dillon, SC.

Andy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Martin "Skeet" Campbell, and his other grandparents, Winford and Barbara Rose Hunt.

He is survived by his grandmother, Dorothy Campbell of Lumberton, NC; his father,...

Feb 23, 2021

Robyn Melissa Weinstein, age 55, of Wilson, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 25, 1965 and she was formerly employed with McCain Foods.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Weinstein; her mother, Elyse Landsberger Weinstein;...

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Julian "JD" Daniel Parker, Jr., age 79, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. He was born October 1, 1941 in Robeson County, NC.  He was employed by Burlington Industries for 47 years.

He is preceded in death by his...

Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Phyllis Prevatte Hardin, age 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, February 19. 2021, at UNC Health - Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 2, 1942 to the late Ernest and Monnie Prevatte. She was a bus driver for the Public Schools of Robeson County until retirement.

Feb 18, 2021

James Herbert Freeman, age 63, of Lumberton passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Southeastern Hospice House Center in Lumberton, N.C.

James Herbert was born March 19, 1957 in Robeson County to the late Herbert H. Freeman and Iler Mae Hunt Freeman.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Cox Walters, age 55, of Lumberton, passed away February 18, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her father, B.L. Cox; mother, Betty Rose Cox Wilkerson; and a brother, Forrest Talmadge Cox.

She is survived by her husband, Lynwood Walters...

Feb 17, 2021

Ashley Elizabeth Smith Rees of Hope Mills, NC passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 27. She was born March 16, 1993 in Fayetteville, NC to Sherry Dickens Smith and Ronald J. Smith. Ashley is survived by her daughter Matalyn Shirley Rees, as well as her husband Bradley Ray Rees; her parents Sherry Dickens Smith and...

Feb 17, 2021

Mr. RD Hunt, age 77, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. He was born June 26, 1943 in Robeson County, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Hunt and Florence Hunt; and a brother, Crayton Hunt.

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Feb 13, 2021

Mr. George Flantos, age 89, of Lumberton, went to be with his Heavenly father on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 7, 1931 to the late George Flantos and the late Sadie Britt Flantos Littles.

In addition to his...

Feb 13, 2021

Rosalynn Jeannette Allen Freeman, of Orrum, NC, born December 2, 1948 to Jack and Annie Ruth Allen, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at UNC Health-Southeastern in Lumberton, NC surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Annie Ruth Allen; her husband, Charles...