obituaries

Nov 16, 2018

Mrs. Jessie Anderson Delvalle, affectionately known by all as "Maw-Maw", age 82, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born on December 22, 1935 in Duford, SC to the late Chestly Hoyt Anderson and the late Pauline Ford Anderson. She retired after many years as an associate for...

Nov 16, 2018

Mr. Teddy Lynn Jaquess, age 72, of Fairmont, passed away Friday November 16, 2018 at his home.

A Graveside service will be held Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 1:00PM at Floyd Memorial Cemetery.

Family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

Mr. Jaquess was born February 9, 1946 in Princeton, Indiana....

Nov 16, 2018

Mrs. Rita Dell Johnson West, age 69, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born on April 6, 1949 in Robeson County to the late Odell Johnson and the late Elga Leggett Johnson. She enjoyed being a homemaker to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Nov 14, 2018

Mary Ann Britt Parker, age 69, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born on July 26, 1959 in Robeson County to the late Hampton Britt and the late Dorothy Hubbard Britt. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Willis Carol Parker,...

Nov 12, 2018

Ms. Mazola Oxendine Lewis age 88, of Lumberton passed away Monday November 12, 2018 at her home.

A visitation will be held Wednesday November 14, 2018 from 2:00-3:00PM prior to the service at Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Fairmont.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday November 14, 2018 at 3:00PM at Reedy Branch Baptist...

Nov 11, 2018

Jamie Harold Nance, age 35, of Bladenboro, passed away November 11, 2018. He was born on June 7, 1983 in Robeson County to the late Dewey Franklin Nance and Becky Johnson Nance. He was formerly employed as an iron worker in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Becky Nance...

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Amanda Gray Brisson Britt, wife of Alan Britt, age 48, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born on August 7, 1970 in Robeson County to the late James Brisson, Sr. and Patsy Walton Brisson. Upon graduation from Littlefield High School in 1988, she began working at First Baptist Church in Lumberton in...

Nov 7, 2018

Mrs. Marie Britt Collins, of Orrum, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, just eleven days shy of her 101 st birthday. She was born on November 18, 1917, in Robeson County to the late Robert E. Britt and the late Lillie B. Britt. She was the co-owner and operator of Collins Country...

Nov 7, 2018

Mrs. Glenda Tompkins Owens, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Wilmington. She was born on August 8, 1938 in Robeson County to the late Marion Tompkins and the late Clara Tompkins.

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

Nov 4, 2018

Mr. Jimmy Wilton Johnson, age 78, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Fayetteville, NC. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Rev. Roosevelt Scott officiating....

Nov 3, 2018

Jonathan Timothy Prescott, age 30, of Tar Heel, NC died on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Tar Heel.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 11, 1988 to Melanie DeVone Prescott.  He worked in the maintenance department of Advanced Tech System in Fayetteville. Mr. Prescott is survived by his mother, Melanie Prescott; his wife, Brandie Bryan Prescott of...

Nov 3, 2018

Lawrence Terry Lanier, age 76, of Lumberton, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was born on February 10, 1942 in Robeson County to the late Lawrence Gibson Lanier and the late Mary Barnes Lanier. He was a career serviceman of the US Army. He served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War and he received a Purple Heart,...

Nov 2, 2018

Rev. Robert Edward Lee, age 83, of Lumberton, transitioned from the pain and struggle of his earthly life and entered fully into the presence of his Savior on Friday, November 2, 2018 while surrounded by loved ones at GlenFlora Nursing Facility in Lumberton. Robert was the youngest son of the late Lucian and Elizabeth Reames Lee of Sumter, SC. Robert...

Nov 1, 2018

Redell Fipps, age 79, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Red Springs Assisted Living Facility. She was born on May 18, 1939 in Robeson County to the late Odell Fipps and the late Melese Rhodes Fipps. She worked for many years as a home care provider locally.

In...

Nov 1, 2018

Mr. Franklin "Frank" Lee Paris, age 76, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born on April 3, 1942 in Robeson County to the late George E. Paris and the late Lillian Bodiford Paris. He is survived by his fiancée, Ava Phillips of Lumberton, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside...

Oct 31, 2018

Mrs. Annie Lois Hunt, age 68, of Lumberton, departed her earthly journey to go home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1950 in Robeson County to the late Henry Edward Chavis and the late Annie Smith Chavis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Oct 29, 2018

Mr. Elvin J. Bailey age 91, of Fairmont passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, in Fairmont. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 7:00-9:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Revs. Anthony Thomas, Eldon Bailey, and...

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Larue Gwendolyn Davis Martin, age 72, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born on November 13, 1945 in Robeson County to the late Fred Kay Davis and the late Molly Verna Hall Davis. She was formerly employed as a sales clerk for Hallmark Cards, Inc....

Oct 24, 2018

Ricky Stephen "Stevie" Strickland, age 55, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at home. He was born on June 22, 1963 in Robeson County to the late R.C. Strickland and Barbara Smith. He was self-employed as a painter. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Barbara, who lives in Fairmont; his...

Oct 24, 2018

Clyde Houston Jacobs, age 67, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 20, 1951 in Robeson County to the late Lee Jacobs and the late Cora Bell Jacobs. He will be remembered for his many years as a devoted teacher for the Public Schools of Robeson County. In addition to his...