obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

Timothy Robert Lewis Goins, age 19, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. Mr. Goins was born August 12, 1999 in Dillon County, SC.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 7:00PM-9:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.

Jun 14, 2019

Wade Allen Cummings, age 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1940 in Robeson County.

Mr. Cummings was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Cummings and Eva Mae Clark Cummings; one son, William Cummings; one daughter, Latasha Floyd; three brothers:...

Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Alton Prevatte, Sr., age 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home. He was born on May 14, 1945, in Robeson County to the late Murphy Prevatte and the late Wilma O'Tuel Prevatte. He was formerly employed as a pipe fitter for Southern Industrial Construction Co.

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Jun 13, 2019

Sara Everett Henry, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, June 13, 2019.  Sara was born December 4, 1972 in Lumberton, NC to the late Everett Lawrence and Sara Oliver Henry and completed the Henry family with sisters Lucy and Elizabeth. Sara's life wasn't always easy as she and her family...

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Clarence Bracey Rice, age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born on June 28, 1933 in Robeson County to the late W.A. Rice and the late Bertie Mercer Rice. He was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard.

Along with...

Jun 8, 2019

James Randolph "Randy" Rust, 86, of Lumberton, transitioned from earthly life into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Randy was born on August 9, 1932, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to Lucy Fitz Randolph and James Frank Rust. At the age of 7, the family moved to the rolling...

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Rachael Carnes Prado, age 48, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was born on May 28, 1971 in Germany to Larry Carnes and the late Sandra Graves Carnes.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

She is survived by her...

Jun 8, 2019

Mary Ann Callaway Kotter, age 81, of St. Pauls, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in New Brunswick, NJ on July 19, 1937 to the late George Callaway and the late Mary Bailes Callaway.

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

Jun 7, 2019

Mary Evelyn Myers Pope, age 83, of Cerro Gordo, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, NC.

A Graveside service will be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Fairmont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Moore officiating.

A visitation will follow at the graveside.

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Jun 7, 2019

Mr. Jimmy "Buddy" Covington, age 86, of Shannon, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County on May 15, 1933 to the late Berder Townsend "B.T." Covington and the late Kathleen McNeill Covington.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jun 6, 2019

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Speights, age 52, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019.  She was born in Robeson County on August 10, 1966 to the late Ertle "Gabby" Speights and the late Hazel Horne Speights.

She leaves to cherish her memories with her two daughters, Krystin Wilt and Kaytlin Wilt, both of the home; three...

May 30, 2019

Richard "Paul" Harden, age 27, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  He was born in Robeson County on February 29, 1992.

He is survived by his parents, Richard "Dwayne" Harden and Penny Humphrey Harden; a daughter, Allyson Olivia Harden; four uncles, Douglas Humphrey (Maria), Jamie Humphrey (Robin) and Earl Harden, Jr., all...

May 28, 2019

Eustrailia Nicole Britt, age 8, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born on April 15, 2011.

She is survived by her father, Aldawson Shipman, Jr. (Christy) of Rowland; her mother, Tabitha Lynn Britt of the home; her paternal grandparents, Maggie Shipman of Fairmont and Aldawson Shipman,...

May 28, 2019

Ms. Lillian Risen Wolfe, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by 3 of her sons, late Tuesday evening, May 28, 2019.  Born September 30, 1933, in Lumberton, NC to Barnum B. Risen and Annie Neil Bodiford Risen, Lillian learned to love horses at a young age.

Part of a large family, Lillian is preceded in...

May 27, 2019

Brenda Joyce Sanderson Hunt entered into eternal rest May 27, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Hampton, Virginia. She was a daughter of the late Dewey and Delilah Sanderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Senior Master Sergeant Olin Hunt Jr. who was an Air Force officer retired. She was fortunate to visit and live in...

May 26, 2019

Andrew "Drew" Robert Chavis, 18, of 3144 Hilly Branch Road, Lumberton, NC, completed his journey on May 26, 2019. He was born on November 18, 2000.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 31, 2019 at 4:30PM at South Robeson High School, 3268 S. Robeson Rd. in Rowland, NC.

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May 26, 2019

Mr. Timothy Lawson, of Lumberton, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2019 after a prolonged illness.

He was born on July 7, 1941 in Robeson County to Emory and Pauline Lawson.  The second of four children, he is survived by siblings Martha Starnes (Ivey) of Lumberton and Steve Lawson...

May 26, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Pait Johnson, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on October 8, 1935, in Robeson County to the late Jack Pait and the late Clara Biggs Pait. She was a teacher for the Public Schools of Robeson County for 28 years. She was also...

May 26, 2019

Mrs. Sara "Sallye" Parrish died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. She was 85. Formerly of Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Michael. Upon graduating West Fairmont High School, she attended West Virginia University. She lived in Richmond, VA...

May 25, 2019

Mr. Bobby Gray Stogner, age 82, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on September 18, 1936, in Robeson County to the late Joseph Carl Stogner and the late Emma Elizabeth Pittman Stogner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and later became the owner-operator of House of Quality Pawn...