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Mar 6, 2026

Mrs. Vivian Locklear Godwin, age 87, of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Leona Locklear Morgan.

She dedicated more than 20 years of hard work in the local chicken and turkey plants, where she was...

Mar 5, 2026

Timothy Clark Hodge, age 68, of Evergreen, NC passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. Tim was born in Ogdensburg, NY on December 11, 1957 to the late Peter Clark Hodge and Susan Jackson Hodge. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by an infant brother, Steven Clark Hodge.

Tim was...

Mar 4, 2026

Peggie Lamb Hurley, age 89, of Bladenboro went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, and her husband, John Hurley, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Miss Peggie was born in Lumberton, NC on June 7, 1936 to the late Alec and Ethel Stephens Lamb. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2026

With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Pattie Sue Rowland Davis who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 91.

She was born on September 8, 1934 in the White Pond community of Robeson County, NC to the late Woodrow Rowland...

Feb 26, 2026

Wanda Moore Pittman, 78, of Fairmont, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern.

Born in Lumberton to Herman and Billie Moore, Wanda carried her small-town roots with pride and grace throughout her life. But more than where she was born, it was how she lived that defined...

Feb 26, 2026

Earl Harden, Jr. 63 of Lumberton, NC passed away on February 26, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Harden, Sr. and Melba Rowland; one nephew, Paul Harden; and one sister-in-law, Penny Harden.

Earl is survived by his brothers, Richard Dwayne Harden of Hamlet, NC and Jeff Harden...

Feb 25, 2026

Cynthia Louella Collins, 60, of Lumberton, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Christine Lewis, and also her husband, Alex Stephen Collins.

She is survived by her two children, her son, Daniel Collins...

Feb 25, 2026

Mrs. Virginia Ann Connor, age 81, of Orrum, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Mrs. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Quincey and EthaMae Collins, and a brother, Arthur Craven.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Wayne Connor, of the home; two daughters, Paula Connor...

Feb 23, 2026

Lavinia Williams, age 99, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Wesley Pines Nursing Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Bladen County on October 18, 1926 to the late Hiram E. White and the late Lundy Spencer White.  She was a charter member at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Lumberton.

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Feb 23, 2026

Eugene "Gene" Leverne Pate, age 90, of Lumberton, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Wesley Pines Retirement Community on Monday, February 23, 2026. Gene was the youngest of eight children, born on June 27, 1935 in Robeson County to the late Robert Pate and Dora Davis Pate. In addition to his parents, he was...

Feb 23, 2026

Christopher "Chris" Thomas Haywood, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026.

Christopher was very passionate about his flooring business. He never met a stranger. He loved all people and would help anybody. He would go without so others could have.

He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 22, 2026

Edna Earl Lamb Benton, age 93, of Lumberton NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1932, in Lumberton, NC to the late Randell Murdock Lamb and Annie Lee Tyler.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Johnnie Hayes and Joe...

Feb 20, 2026

Sarah Ann Smith, age 78, of Pembroke NC, died peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born January 12, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late Ignatius Salemi and Viola Hope Hunt.

Ann had a great love of her family and her pets. She also enjoyed working in her garden and traveling.

Left to...

Feb 19, 2026

Richard Grayson Wheeler, born May 10, 2012 entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Left to cherish his warm heart and great big smile are parents; Richie and Paula Wheeler and big sister, whom he adored, Hannah.

Grayson was preceded in death by his "Pa", Gary Wheeler, "Papa",...

Feb 18, 2026

Mrs. Stella Fern "Scott" Coleman passed away on Wednesday, February, 18, 2026. She was born to the Knox Scott and Zona Clewis on October, 3 1935.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, William Coleman, Sr.; a daughter, Debra Polston; and a granddaughter Lori Hall.

Feb 17, 2026

Ms. Betty Lois Oxendine, age 84, of Pembroke entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 6, 1942 in Robeson County to the late Luther Oxendine and the late Elouise Roland Oxendine.

In addition to her parents,...

Feb 16, 2026

Marcia Frances Klein, 78, of Lumberton, NC passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at UNC Health in Lumberton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Hirshfield and Annabelle Bosniack; and husband, Dominic.

She is survived by her sister, Roslie Gottsman; a niece, Jewell Wilkey and husband...

Feb 16, 2026

James Earl Chavis, age 73, Born July 3, 1952, departed this life on February 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by this parents Joseph and Christina Chavis and his sister Linda Chavis.

He is survived by his daughter Jessica Chavis; one son Deshae Campbell (Hunter); his sister, Kathy Hagains and Marvin; his brother, Earnest Chavis (Kay);...

Feb 16, 2026

Mr. Glen Franklin Alvis, Jr., age 79, of Fairmont, NC passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Glen was born January 5, 1947 in Johnson County, Missouri to the late Glen Franklin Alvis, Sr., and the late Agnes Milazzo Alvis.

In addition to his parents, he...

Feb 12, 2026

Raeford "John" Hodge, age 68, of Fairmont, NC passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026.

He was born July 30, 1957 in Columbus County to the late Dayton Hodge and the late Mary Hodge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Hunt; his...