obituaries

Feb 6, 2018

Matthew "Matt" Steven McCray, age 31, of Lumberton, passed away. He was born May 26, 1986 in Robeson County and was formerly employed in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Burns McCray. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Ronald Steven and Dee McCray, of the home; his sister, Katherine Lee Gersbeck of...

Feb 6, 2018

Ashley Nichole Smith, age 33, of Lumberton, NC departed this life on February 6, 2018.

Ashley was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Kay Roller Smith; her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Gertrude Smith; and a maternal grandfather, Lonnie Roller.

Ashley is survived by her three children, sons, Nathaniel...

Feb 5, 2018

Michael "Mike" Carl Tyson, age 58, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He was born in Columbus County, NC on March 18, 1959 to the late Melton Ray Tyson, Sr., and Carolyn Johnson Tyson. He was the owner-operator of Tyson's Restaurants. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Tyson is...

Feb 3, 2018

Myrtle Pait Britt, 89, of Lumberton, NC (formerly of Orrum and Ocean Isle Beach) entered into eternity Saturday, February 3, 2018 in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior following a decline in health. She was born Myrtle Lee Pait on December 22, 1928 in Bladenboro to the late Frederick Kendell and Ida Lee Pait. Myrtle was preceded in...

Feb 3, 2018

Virginia Parnell Davis, age 88, of Lumberton, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Lumberton Health & Rehab Center. She was born May 8, 1929 in Robeson County to the late Irvin Parnell and the late Caroline Wilson Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Asbury Davis; and one brother, Kirk Parnell. She is survived by...

Feb 2, 2018

Alice Vivian Stone Ivey, age 82, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born January 27, 1936 in Robeson County to the late Palmer Stone and the late Sadie Lee Stone. She will be remembered for her years as a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Redmond...

Feb 1, 2018

Jarvis Paul Hodges, age 65, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. Jarvis was born on Christmas Eve and, to everyone who knew him, we've realized that he was a Christmas gift to us all. With a biting wit, an unusual array of vocabulary words, and the love for his friends and family...

Jan 29, 2018

Judson McRae "Mack" Bledsoe, age 61, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at Duke University Hospital in Durham following a short illness. He was born December 14, 1956 in Robeson County and was a graduate of Lumberton High School's Class of 1975 and attended NC State University. He was formerly employed as a manager at NAPA Auto Parts...

Jan 28, 2018

Anna Rae Prevatte, age 72, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born May 16, 1945 in Norfolk, VA to the late Dave Prevatte and Anna Britt Prevatte. She will be remembered for her many years as a cafeteria worker with the Public Schools of Robeson County. She was preceded in...

Jan 27, 2018

William Baker Wilson, age 87, of Tar Heel, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born May 15, 1930 in Robeson County to the late Joseph Leonard Wilson and the late Joanna Kinlaw Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife of 55 years, Evelyn Adams Wilson....

Jan 26, 2018

Sangita "Sandy" Niranjan Shah, age 57, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.  She was born in Bardoli, India on September 1, 1960 and moved to Lumberton, NC with her husband, Jim in the early 80s.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother and a friend to many. Mrs. Shah is...

Jan 26, 2018

Linda E. West, age 72, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. She was born September 13, 1945 in Lumber Bridge to the late June English and the late Dorothy Ward English. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by three sons: Kenneth Dewayne Burchette of Roseboro, Randy Lee...

Jan 26, 2018

Mr. Emerson Clark Simmons, age 65, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Lewis-Simmons Family cemetery Hwy. 904 Fairmont.

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Jan 24, 2018

Pamela Stokes Edge, age 68, of Bolivia, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born May 27, 1949, in Vance County to the late Coleman Stokes and the late Reba Hight Stokes. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Jack Edge of the...

Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Dalton "Gerald" Williamson, age 43, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 4, 1974 to the late Roy Dalton Williamson and the late Barbara Britt West. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alan Stubbs. Mr. Williamson is survived by his children: Noah Williamson...

Jan 22, 2018

Tonya Lynn Britt Howell, age 45, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Troy, NC on February 12, 1972 to Lawrence and Jacqueline Nobles Britt.   She worked at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law,...

Jan 21, 2018

Maurice Winfred Lewis, 83, of Norment Road in Lumberton made his journey to his Heavenly home to be with his wife, on Sunday, January 21st, 2018.  Maurice was born in Robeson County, North Carolina on June 19th, 1934. He was the son of the late Edwin Morrison Lewis and Myrtle Bruce Lewis.

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Jan 21, 2018

Michael Don Phillips, age 38, died on Sunday, January 21, 2018.   He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 18, 1979 to Donald Ray Phillips and Maria Molina Phillips.  He was previously employed as a machine operator at International Paper. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence Dean and Lillian Mae Phillips and maternal grandparents, Arturo...

Jan 21, 2018

Ezretha Davis Johnson, age 95, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Highland Acres Nursing Home in Lumberton. She was born April 19, 1922 in Robeson County. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Johnson; her children: Albert Carroll Johnson and Miriam Johnson; her siblings: Silas Davis, Alice Gause, and Frazier Brisson. She is survived by her granddaughter,...

Jan 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Cody Jacob Lindsey announces his passing on Saturday, January 21, 2018 at the age of twenty three.  Cody's life will seem too short to many but those who were touched by him will always carry a piece of him with them.

He was employed...