obituaries

Jan 18, 2026

Mr. Stinson Floyd Sutton, age 77, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.

He was born February 29, 1948 in Robeson County to the late Horace Clifton Sutton, Sr. and the late Ida Pearl Floyd Sutton.

Mr. Sutton was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from Campbell Soup Co., and was a life-long...

Jan 14, 2026

Mrs. Emily Jean Smith Elliott was born May 18, 1927 in Bergen County, NJ to the late Arthur Smith and the late Martha Taylor Smith.

Mrs. Elliott graduated to Heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 98.

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

Jan 14, 2026

Squire Samuel "Sam" Boone, age 83, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Wednesday January 14 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 22, 1942 in Lumberton to the late James Oscar "JO" Boone and Allie Mae Bruce Boone. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters;...

Jan 10, 2026

Annie Sue Conner, age 71, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC.

She was born on May 16, 1954 in Lumberton to the late David Conner and Lucy Smith Conner.

Annie will be greatly missed by many. She...

Jan 10, 2026

Martha Ellen Locklear Oxendine, age 84, of Pembroke, NC, finished her race on this earth and went to be with her Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Martha was born November 10, 1941 on Deep Branch Road in Pembroke, NC. She was a daughter, sister, wife,...

Jan 8, 2026

Angela Lee Griffith Ball, age 53, passed away on Thursday, January 8 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC. Angela was born on August 10, 1972 in Louisa, Kentucky to Leroy Griffith and Brenda Leu Daniels Griffith. In addition to her parents, Angela was preceded in death by a infant son.

Angela...

Jan 6, 2026

Trent Oxendine, age 70, of Lumberton, went to join his Heavenly Savior on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 23, 1955.  He was a longtime employee at Alamac Knitting in Lumberton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake Oxendine and Clara Mae Oxendine; two...

Jan 5, 2026

George Clegg Ward, Jr., age 90, of Lumberton, NC, went to his heavenly home Monday, January 5, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC surrounded by family. He was born on January 14, 1935 to the late George C. Ward, Sr. and Mary Lillie Dallas Ward.

Along with his parents, he was...

Jan 4, 2026

Darrel Lynn Hunt, age 71, of Lumberton, NC departed this life peacefully on January 4, 2026 at GlenFlora Assisted Living in Lumberton.

Darrel was born on October 15, 1954 to the late David Hunt and the late Beulah M. Hammonds.

Darrel was a professional painter for many years. He...

Jan 2, 2026

Mrs. Josephine Parnell Patterson, 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at The Carrolton of Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, in the Raft Swamp community on January 10, 1937 to the late Ernest Herbert Parnell and the late Nettie Britt Parnell.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 2, 2026

Ms. Emma Hunt "Mammy" Oxendine, age 91, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 1, 1934 in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hudler Hunt...

Jan 1, 2026

Bishop James Bowman Hunt, age 80, of Fairmont went home to be with his Heavenly father on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

He was born December 17, 1945 in Robeson County to the late James Nick Hunt and the late Minnie Deese Hunt.

Bishop Hunt served in the US Army and was in the Vietnam War  ...

Dec 29, 2025

Tammy Roberts, age 62, passed peacefully Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones and family. Tammy was born April 21, 1962 to late Billy and Elizabeth Cooper of Morganton, NC.

When not working she loved the beach, reading, shopping, the sun and taking a cruise or trip. She was...

Dec 29, 2025

Issac Walter Reynolds, age 87, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Angel House, in Whiteville, NC surrounded by his family. I. W. was born in the Allenton Community of Robeson County, NC on February 20, 1938 to the late Elisha Lonzo Reynolds and Kaite Lee West Reynolds....

Dec 28, 2025

Christine Windley Stephenson, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 28, 2025. Until the very end, she remained active, energetic and engaged. She was a remarkable example of aging with grace and beauty.

She was born in Nash County, NC on January 24, 1926, the sixth child of Henry and...

Dec 26, 2025

Patricia Bruce "Patty" Parnell, age 66, of Lumberton, went to be with her Heavenly Savior on Friday, December 26, 2025.  She was born in Scotland County, NC on December 8, 1959 to the late John "Doc" Bruce and Sue Bruce.  She was previously employed with Piedmont Natural Gas.

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

Dec 24, 2025

Kristy Lee Moody, 46, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.

She was born on August 12, 1979, in Lumberton, NC. Kristy was known for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and the genuine care she showed to those around her. Kristy was a warm and caring person...

Dec 24, 2025

Charles Irwin Sessoms, age 86, of Southern Pines, formerly of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at First Health Hospice House in West End, NC.  Charles began his career at Southern National Bank in 1967, joining as manager of the Biggs Park office.  He was appointed assistant cashier in 1971.  He was later promoted to...

Dec 24, 2025

Mr. James David Smith, age 89, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Whiteville.

He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 2, 1936 to the late Claude Smith and the late Mary Inman Smith.  He was a US Army Veteran.

Dec 22, 2025

Johnny Lawson Fairfax, 73, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.  H e was born in Robeson County, NC on October 29, 1952.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired after 22 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Barnes and his mother, Betty King and...