obituaries

Feb 11, 2026

Corless Sweat age 80, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 31, 1945 in Robeson County to the late Lula Mae Hunt and the late Olin Hunt.

In addition...

Feb 11, 2026

Mr. Jerry Herschel Jolly, age 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Dillon, SC on December 19, 1947 to the late James L. & Christine W. Jolly. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having honorably served his country for many years until retirement....

Feb 10, 2026

Mr. Earl Davis, age 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 4, 1950, to the late Rudolph Davis & Lula Mae McArn McFayden.

Mr. Earl accepted the Lord as his personal Lord and...

Feb 10, 2026

Jimma Lee Hunt, age 70, of Fairmont, NC passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern.

He was born August 13, 1955 in Robeson County to the late James Hunt and the late Ester Blue Hunt.

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

Feb 9, 2026

Danny Hunt, 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday February 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born April 14, 1954 in Robeson County to the late Noah Hunt and the late Alice Hunt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers: Buck, Tommy, Tony, and Barney Hunt,...

Feb 8, 2026

Rickey Lee Gregory, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on February 8, 2026.  Rickey was born on July 11, 1948 in Harnett County, NC to the late Clifton Lee Gregory and the late Rachel Altman Gregory.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mickey Gregory; his children, Kelli...

Feb 7, 2026

William Harden, age 81, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.

Born on January 2, 1945, in Lumberton, William was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who enjoyed being a longtime member of Smyrna Baptist Church. During his time as a member, he served as an usher and...

Feb 6, 2026

Richard "Little Rich" Edward Hayes, Jr., age 36, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC as a result of a car accident. Little Rich was born on June 4, 1989 to Richard Hayes, Sr. and Helen Reeves Hayes.

Little Rich was a cook...

Feb 3, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Beth Ann Ries Parker, age 63, who departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2026, in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Beth was a loving mother, full of life, warmth, and compassion, a devoted grandmother, and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend. She was originally from Canton,...

Feb 2, 2026

Mr. Wilton "Willie" Britt, 88, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, in Greensboro.

Many knew Willie Britt from his produce stand of 20+ years in Brown Summit. When he "retired" he worked for Rudd Farm on Hicone Road for more than 10 years. The family still runs into...

Jan 31, 2026

Peggy Byrd Smith, age 85, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

She was born May 20, 1940 in Robeson County to the late Carson Byrd and the late Mary Leona Jackson Byrd.

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

Jan 29, 2026

Shirley Miller Price, 90, widow of the late Benny Price passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Born in Fairmont, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ed Miller and the late Callie Taylor Miller.  She was an active member, up until her health declined, at Five Forks Baptist Church.  Shirley retired from the Town...

Jan 28, 2026

Paula Gail Bruce Martin Baxley, 80, of Lumberton, NC passed away January 28, 2026 at home, surrounded by family who loved and cared for her deeply.

Gail was born in Robeson County, North Carolina, on June 9th, 1945, to the late Paul Bruce and Margaret Tyner Bruce. She was also preceded in death...

Jan 27, 2026

Eric Clint Hunt, age 49, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Eric was born December 11, 1976 in Robeson County to the late Clint Locklear and the late Flora Ann Hunt.

Eric...

Jan 26, 2026

Gerlene Locklear Porter,69, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Gerlene was born on Aug.13,1956 in Lumberton, to the late John Howard and the late Annie Mae Locklear.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who touched the lives of so many...

Jan 24, 2026

Mr. Jessie Craig Hayes, Jr., 82, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at home.

He was born in Dillon County, SC on August 8, 1943 to the late Jessie C. Hayes, Sr. and the late Beulah Ivey Hayes.  Mr. Hayes was also preceded in death by his sister.

Jan 24, 2026

Jo Ann Shultz, 77, of Lumberton, died on Saturday, January 24th in UNC Southeastern regional hospital.

She is preceded in death by her father, Horace Branch; her mother; Viola Britt, her son, Brian Turner, and a grandchild, Davis Turner.

She is survived by her son, Robert Turner (Dee Dee)...

Jan 21, 2026

Mary Ann Stanton Pittman, age 79, of Lumberton passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 21, 2026. Ann was born in Robeson County on June 2, 1946 to the late Wendell Morrison Stanton and the late Agnes Byrd Stanton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Jan 20, 2026

Alice "Kay" Rouse, age 77, of Lumberton. North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

She was born April 2, 1948 in Duplin County to the late Eugene Gurganious and the late Colleen Padgett. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Earl Rouse.

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Jan 20, 2026

Robert Howard (Bob) Taylor, age 73, of Evergreen, North Carolina, passed away January 20, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Columbus County, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply.

Bob was born in Robeson County, North Carolina, on September 6, 1952, to the late Buddy Taylor and Martha Taylor. He...