obituaries

Oct 4, 2019

Mr. Robert Draughon Martin, Sr., age 88, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019.  He was born on April 18, 1931 to the late Casper Martin and the late Lillia Bell Draughon Martin.  He previously worked as a livestock broker with Martin's Wholesale Meats.

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

Oct 3, 2019

Ms. Holly Lynne Pittman, age 37, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  She was born in Robeson County on September 9, 1982.  She worked as an optical manager at Eye Works in Lumberton.

She leaves to cherish her memories with her parents, Murray Bennett Pittman and...

Sep 28, 2019

Douglas Rockford "Rock" Adams, age 43, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.  He was born in Robeson County on April 21, 1976 to the late Glenn Thomas Jolly and to Deborah Karr Adams.  He was an employee with Chris Harper Heating & Air.

In addition...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Ronald Callahan, age 73, of Orrum, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born on November 28, 1945 in Robeson County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Demetrius Callahan and Nellie Barnes Callahan; and two brothers, LeRoy Callahan and Charles Callahan.

He is survived by his...

Sep 26, 2019

Ms. Helen Walters Hardin, age 98, of Orrum, NC, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her home. She was born September 1, 1921 in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Hovis Walters and Masouria Hammonds Walters; her husband, James Hardin; two daughters, Sandra Lane and Vivian Martin;...

Sep 24, 2019

Mr. John Allen McKeithan, Sr., age 74, of Tar Heel, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at his home. He was born in Robeson County on December 15, 1944, to the late John Dee McKeithan and Sallie Cashwell McKeithan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later retired from Walmart.

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Sep 24, 2019

Mr. Harold Edge Howell, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on July 12, 1939, to the late Bunyan Ford Howell and the late Flora Mae Edge Howell. He retired from the NC Dept. of Corrections where he was employed...

Sep 22, 2019

Mr. Billy Smith Horne, 78, of Lumberton, husband of Mrs. Patsy Nance Horne, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Regency Hospital in Florence, SC. He was born in Robeson County on October 10, 1940, to the late Roy Ashley Horne and the late Olyer Herring Horne.

A graveside service will...

Sep 21, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia Clewis Horne, age 79, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 17, 1940 to Dudley Clewis and Ella Brock Clewis.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Horne, and a brother, James...

Sep 21, 2019

Mr. Jesse Livingston Britt, also known as "Buddy", age 83, of Lumberton, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 1, 1936 to the late Labon Britt and the late Clelia Prevatte Britt.

Along with his...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. John Felton Howell, known as "Bunny", 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton. He was born in Halifax County, VA on March 17, 1944, to the late John Wesley Howell and the late Cressie Hammonds Parker. He retired from the City of Lumberton, where he was...

Sep 17, 2019

Louise Hyatt, age 73, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County on December 20, 1945 to the late Willie Harvey Hyatt and the late Emma Ward Hyatt.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, J.C. Hyatt and...

Sep 16, 2019

Mrs. Regina Bullard Branch, a real sweetheart, born February 14, 1950, left to go to her heavenly home on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

Born to Patricia Wilcox and Lawrence Bullard of Broadridge Road in Orrum, NC, Gina attended Orrum High School, graduating with honors as...

Sep 13, 2019

Doris Theresa Hinson-Hughes, known as "Tincy", 80, of Hamtramck, MI, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 12, 1939.

She was preceded in death by her father, Vollie Lee Hinson; a brother, Robert Lee Hinson; a sister, Juanita Dorcas...

Sep 12, 2019

Mrs. Emily Horne Prevatt, age 81, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton. She was born in Dillon County, SC on April 1, 1938.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Floyd Memory Gardens in...

Sep 12, 2019

Mrs. Carol Dyanne Bullock, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She was born in Robeson County on December 4, 1949, to the late Clarence Herbert Porter and the late Betty Lou Jenkins Porter. She worked as a beautician for many years.

Sep 9, 2019

Mr. Roie Dale Martin, age 63, of Whiteville, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.

A Time of visitation will be held Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6-8pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

Sep 9, 2019

Mrs. Murline Walters Britt, age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County on August 22, 1934, to the late Melvin Walters and the late Thursey Rice Walters.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded...

Sep 8, 2019

Mr. George David Pittman, Jr., age 34, of Rowland, NC, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born in Robeson County on May 24, 1985.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Pittman.

He is survived by his father, George David Pittman, Sr....

Sep 6, 2019

Eleisa Locklear Oxendine, age 58, of Rowland, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, N.C.

Ms. Oxendine was born November 28, 1960 in Dillon County to the late Wilbert Locklear and Margie Deese Locklear.

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