obituaries

Nov 30, 2025

Levie Allen Fowler, Jr., age 79, of Proctorville, NC passed away on November 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by love and family. A devoted husband, father, veteran, public servant, and man of deep faith, he lived a life defined by service, humility, and compassion.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Levie A. Fowler, Sr. and Darlene...

Nov 30, 2025

Evelyn Elaine Brown Allen, age 72, of Lumberton, NC, passed away in the Intensive Care Unit at UNC Health Southeastern on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Elaine was born on July 29, 1953, in Aiken, SC, to the late Cephas Brown and the late Lillie Mae Weatherford Brown. In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 30, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lena Marie Green Baxley "Hunt," lovingly known as Marie or "Rie," who went home on November 30th, 2025. Born on February 3rd, 1957, she was the daughter of Herman Green Jr. and Melba Green.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Green Jr....

Nov 30, 2025

Annie Neal Britt Perritt, age 86, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, NC on May 11, 1939 to the late John Rowland Britt and the late Letha Collins Britt.

Annie Neal was well known for her baking – a tradition she...

Nov 29, 2025

Jessie Mae "Macie" Long Hinson, age 95, of Lumberton, NC, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Harborview in Lumberton.

Jessie was born in Columbus County, NC on August 16, 1930 to the late Jesse James Long and Eula Grace Prevatte.  She was the wife of the late Rev. Ernest Hinson and was...

Nov 29, 2025

John Charles Nicoll, Jr, age 85, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

John was born on January 13, 1940 to the late John Charles "JC" Nicoll, Sr. and the late Edith Jones Nicoll in Greenville, SC, and moved to Lumberton in 1963....

Nov 27, 2025

Jeanette "Jeane" Williams Miller, 80, of Lumberton, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville.

She was born in East Lumberton, NC on April 1, 1945 to Louise Williams Cribb.  A certified nursing assistant for many years, she enjoyed cooking for her family, watching her soap...

Nov 26, 2025

Christina Clara Clark, 40, of St. Pauls, NC passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Christina was born on May 26, 1985 at Fort Bragg, NC to Benjamin Clark and Mary Jackson Clark.

Throughout her life Christina faced many challenges but was courageous...

Nov 26, 2025

Luther Earl Floyd, age 74, of Fairmont, NC passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Luther was born February 5, 1951 in Fairmont to the late Oscar Johnson Floyd and Lois Casey Floyd.   He enjoyed a full happy childhood surrounded by his grandparents, siblings and cousins. He enjoyed being part of the Fairmont Tornado's...

Nov 26, 2025

Katie Lee Locklear of Rowland NC, passed away on November 26, 2025 age 92 at Swan Manor Assisted Living with her family by her side.

Katie was born on June 3, 1933 in Robeson County. The daughter of the late Preston Chavis and the late Lear Ann Chavis.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Nov 25, 2025

Michael Keith Sweatt, 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at UNC Health in Lumberton, NC.

Mike's greatest joy in life was playing music with his family and just being around family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, L.G. Sweatt and Margaret...

Nov 24, 2025

Nancy Floyd Sealey, age 84, of Orrum, NC, passed away November 24, 2025 after complications of a stroke at UNC Health Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Nancy was born in Robeson County, NC on July 19, 1941 to the late Crosby Devouse Floyd and the late Rebecca Rivers Floyd. She was...

Nov 23, 2025

In humble submission to the will of God, we pause to honor the life and legacy of William "Bill" Russell Price, 76, of Lumberton, NC, who passed away Sunday November 23, 2025 following a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Helen Price; a brother, Howard "Butch" McKellar...

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Doris Storms "Dot" Oliver, age 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends, on Friday, November 21, 2025. The eldest of nine children, she was born in Bladen County, NC, on December 13, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Conley Storms and Martha Annie Butler Storms; her siblings,...

Nov 21, 2025

Grady Earl McLean, age 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1950 to the late Graham McLean and Maude Bryant in Robeson County.

Grady was a man of great faith. He will always be remembered as a good ole country boy and as...

Nov 19, 2025

Joseph "Mack" Waddell, 78, of Lumberton, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday November 19, 2025.

He was born in Robeson County July 31, 1947, to Richmond and Margie Waddell. He enjoyed and worked at Alamac Knitting and Campbell Soup, until his retirement.

Anytime you were around...

Nov 18, 2025

Jeffery Aaron Hunt, affectionately known as "Jeff," passed away peacefully at the age of 52 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A devoted husband and proud father, Jeff is survived by his high school sweetheart, April Hunt, and their two children, Jarron Hunt and Ariel Hunt.

Born on June 4,1973, Jeff...

Nov 17, 2025

Joseph David "J.D." Taylor, age 86, went to join his Heavenly Savior on Monday, November 17, 2025.

He was born in Bladen County, NC on November 27, 1938 to the late Wilton and Minnie Mae Deaver Taylor.  He was a seventy-eight-year member of East Lumberton Church of God where he attended since the...

Nov 17, 2025

Ernest Cummings, age 81, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2025 at Greenbrier Nursing Home in Fairmont.

Ernest was born in Robeson County on May 18, 1944 to Temous Cummings and Lula Bright Cummings. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Millie Cummings Hammonds, and...

Nov 15, 2025

Tammy S. Jacobs, 61, of Lumberton NC, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025.

She was born in Robeson County on May 1, 1964, to the late Mr. Leroy Sampson and the late Mrs. Mary Lois Bell Sampson.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death...