obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

Morgan John Wilkerson, Jr., a dedicated family man celebrated among his legion of friends for his generosity, humor and good cooking, died Wednesday morning, soon after becoming ill at home. He was 76.

John touched the lives of thousands of Robeson County Career Center students during his...

Apr 9, 2018

Hubert Earl Rogers, Jr., age 80, of Wilmington, died on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, where he was surrounded by his loving family in his final days. He was the son of the late Hubert Earl Rogers and Helon Kinlaw Rogers. He lived in Lumberton almost half of his life before moving to Wilmington, NC....

Apr 6, 2018

Mr. Robert Lewis, age 70, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 9, 2018 at 2pm at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont.

Burial will follow in Reedy Branch Church Cemetery.

Apr 5, 2018

Yvonne Brisson Herring, 88, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, in the compassionate care of Lutheran Hospice after a brief illness. Her funeral is planned for Sunday, April 8, 208, at Floyd Memorial Chapel at 4:00 in the afternoon. Friends and relatives are to be welcomed during family's visitation beginning at 3:00 PM, just before the service begins. The service is...

Apr 5, 2018

Jo Ann Grubbs Roach, age 80, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at her home. She was born July 3, 1937 in Moore County to the late Glenn William Grubbs and the late Edna Treadway Grubbs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tommy Anderson Roach, Sr.; and a sister, Peggy Robinson. She is survived...

Apr 4, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Ann Sirmans, age 77, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  She was born in Robeson County on January 13, 1941 to the late James Lacy English and the late Margaret Thomas English.  She was a former Child Support Social Worker with Robeson County Department of Social Services. In addition...

Apr 3, 2018

Jessie Pittman Britt, age 95, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Highland Acres Nursing Facility in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 6, 1922 to the late Gregory Pittman and the late Hattie Willoughby Pittman.

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

Apr 2, 2018

Alfred C. "Turkey" Smith, age 73, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, April 2, 2018 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.  He was born in Robeson County on July 3, 1944 to the late Corbit Smith and the late Jessie Allen Smith.  He previously worked as a sheet metal worker with Acme Electric.

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Apr 2, 2018

Samuel Earnest Todd, age 69, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born February 15, 1949 in Robeson County to the late Earnest Edward Todd and the late Mary Louise West Todd. He served in the US Air Force for 6 years and will be remembered for his years as a...

Mar 31, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Neal Eddy, age 58, of Lumberton, NC died on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Baltimore, MD on September 10, 1959 to Donald Eddy and Jeanniene Coburn.  He was the custodian at East Lumberton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Eddy. Mr. Eddy is...

Mar 31, 2018

Diane Michelle Smith, age 43, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on March 13, 1975 to the late Ronald Gene Britt and Judy Bridgeman.

She is survived by her mother, Judy Bridgeman Byrd and step-father, Kenneth Byrd of Lumberton;...

Mar 30, 2018

Eugene Talton, age 70, of Lumberton, NC died on Friday, March 30, 2018 at home after an extended illness in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 1, 1947 to the late Calvin Talton and the late Irene Gibson Grice.  He was self-employed.

Mr. Talton was preceded in death by...

Mar 29, 2018

Larry Laben Wellman, age 54, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Southeastern Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Chicago, IL on July 15, 1963 to Frank and Leona Wellman.  He was a self-employed electrician.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Wilma Mae...

Mar 28, 2018

Rev. Bobby Alford Davis, age 77, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born October 7, 1940 in Robeson County to the late Hallie Nobles Davis. He was preceded in death by his mother; his brother, James Davis; and two sisters: Mary Lou Connor and Illa Jane Davis. Rev....

Mar 28, 2018

Margaret Warwick Stroud, age 89, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Bladen County on May 30, 1928 to the late Homer Warwick and the late Jessie Byrd Warwick Britt. She retired from the Department of Defense after 22 years of working in Civil Services. She was also...

Mar 27, 2018

Mr. Earl Junior Hunt, age 62, of Orrum, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Cape Fear Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 4pm at McDonald Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Burial will be at a...

Mar 25, 2018

Nathanial "Nat" Gregory Oxendine Lepine, age 24, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, March 25, 2018.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 3, 1994 to Caroline Oxendine.  He worked in shipping & handling for United States Cold Storage. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Caroline Oxendine and Anthony Locklear; a brother, Anthony Elijah Locklear; a...

Mar 24, 2018

Albert W. Smith, 82 of Lumberton went to be with the Lord Saturday March 24, 2018.

Mr. Smith was born in Robeson County, a son of the late Andrew Jesse and Levada Owens Smith. He was retired from South of the Border after 20 years...

Mar 21, 2018

Willie Bud Jones, age 84, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born in Robeson County on June 8, 1933 to the late Jennie Brooks and the late Jackson Jones. He loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Smyrna Baptist Church for 54 years, where he was also the groundskeeper for many years. All who...

Mar 20, 2018

Johnny Fitzgerald Pittman, age 54, of Lumberton, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Roxboro, NC. He was born October 23, 1963 in Robeson County to the late Mack Brewington and the late Gertrude Pittman. He was formerly employed as an electrician with Austin Industrial. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Pittman is survived by his children,...