obituaries

Mar 25, 2026

Mrs. Carlta Jean Ford Setlock, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 25, 1942 to the late Carlton Ford and the late Lois Watson Ford.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Boyd Ford and Jerry "Boot" Ford...

Mar 25, 2026

Ms. Jo Ann Hunt, 73, of 499 NC 41 Highway South, Lumberton, NC departed this life for her eternal home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern.

Jo Ann was a 1970 graduate of Fairgrove High School and Pembroke State University, Class of 1973. She was an educator for many years...

Mar 25, 2026

Bobby Joe Cox, age 82, of Lumberton, North Carolina transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on March 25, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1943 to the late Tilman and Hilda Cox.

Bobby installed flooring for over forty years with his brothers, son, and son in law. When he...

Mar 25, 2026

Ms. Susan Annette Floyd Johnson, age 76, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

She was born September 3, 1949 in Robeson County to the late Agustus Rudolph Floyd and the late Annette Brown Floyd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Johnson.

She...

Mar 24, 2026

Annie Beal, age 80, passed peacefully, surrounded by five of her grandchildren and son, Curtis, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Little River, SC on November 29, 1945. Following high school, she happily married her husband, Larry Beal in 1968. Their marriage lasted 51 years until his passing...

Mar 24, 2026

Johnny Maurice Edwards, 83, of Barnesville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

He was born in Columbus County, NC on July 24, 1942, to the late Johnnie "Sinker" Edwards and Lummie Mae Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Edwards.

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Mar 23, 2026

Mrs. Sandra T. Green, age 58, of Supply, NC, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 12, 1967 to the late Ray & Margaret Taylor.

Sandy graduated from Orrum High School  and obtained a Masters degree in Human resources while working full time, starting with...

Mar 23, 2026

Diane Walters Hardin, 77, of High Point, North Carolina, formerly of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at High Point Medical Center, after an extended illness. She was born in Lumberton on December 16, 1948.

Diane was the daughter of the late Leo and Dollie Walters.  In addition to her parents,...

Mar 23, 2026

Mark Stubbs Atkinson, 65, of Wilkesboro, NC, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

He was born on July 9, 1960, in Lumberton, NC, to the late John Douglas Atkinson and Eugenia "Jean" Stubbs Atkinson.

Mark is survived by his brothers, Bayne Prevatte (Victoria) of Lumberton, NC, and Darrell Atkinson...

Mar 22, 2026

Charles "Frankie" Ward, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1947 in Lumberton, NC to the late Mack Ward and Flora Catherine Currie Ward.

He was a member of the Burnt Island Hunting Club for 50 years and loved to hunt...

Mar 19, 2026

Betty Joyce Bass, age 87, was born on March 13, 1939, and passed away on March 19, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Lumberton, NC to parents Lee Durham Britt and Sarah Addie Britt Burney. Betty lived in Robeson County until 2018 and then moved with her daughters...

Mar 19, 2026

Mrs. Karabeth Ann Hammonds, age 75, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 18, 1951 to the late R.T. Sanderson and the late Christine Sanderson.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice Hammonds, and three...

Mar 18, 2026

Jason Andrew Pait, aged 42, quietly passed away March 18, 2026. A gathering of some of his closest love ones was with him.

Jason was born on April 29, 1983, to Angela and Bill Pait in Lumberton, NC. Jason grew up fast, and mastered a variety of trades quickly.

In November of 2004, Jason began...

Mar 15, 2026

Mrs. Carlene Ester Stead passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Carlene was born in Robeson County, NC to the late William Montgomery Britt and Laura Sasser on February 18, 1925.

Along with her parents, Carlene was preceded in death by her husbands, Felton Johnson, and Vernon Stead; three sons, Gerald Johnson,...

Mar 13, 2026

With hope in the Resurrection, we announce the passing of our loved one, Brenda Watkins Lininger. She was born on January 26,1942, in Charlotte, NC; however, she lived most of her life in Lumberton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Sarah Watkins; and husbands, William Hall and Ivan...

Mar 13, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Julius Tyner, age 72, of Lumberton, North Carolina, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 13, 2026 to celebrate his birthday. He was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Julius Tyner and the late Louise Coleman Tyner.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory with his wife of...

Mar 12, 2026

Michael Ray Guinn, 15, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. Michael was born on July 27, 2010 in Scotland County to Michael Guinn and Megan Hegler.

Michael leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Megan Hegler; his siblings, Skylar Sanders, Brylon Sanders, Savion Guinn, Allegra Guinn,...

Mar 11, 2026

Rena Elaine Sweeney, 87, of Wilmington NC, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

She was born on December 5, 1938, near Vicco, Kentucky to the late Elihue and Minerva Thomas.

Rena grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. A coal miner's daughter, her spirit of independence, was absorbed from that...

Mar 10, 2026

Mrs. Linda Faye Thomas Renfrow, age 76, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

She was born July 15, 1949 in Richmond County to the late James Cecil Thomas and Agatha McFarland Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband,...

Mar 9, 2026

Barbara Sawyers Spitler of Greensboro, North Carolina lived a life shaped by creativity, caregiving, heartbreak, humor, and a love that was often imperfect but always present. She was an avid crafter, a natural caregiver, and someone who found purpose in teaching during the early years of her life. Between the births of her three children, she taught school for...