obituaries

Apr 9, 2017

James Mitchell Freeman, 76, of Hillsborough passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at his home. He was born May 22, 1940 in Robeson County to the late James G. and Grace Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mitchell is survived by his children, Ronnie Mitchell Freeman and wife Sheila of Lumberton and Doris Freeman Smith of Winder,...

Apr 9, 2017

Master Carson Donovan Wayne Davis, age 5, of Lumberton, NC, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC ending his courageous fight with T-ALL Leukemia.  He was born on August 1, 2011 in Robeson County, NC.

Carson was a fun, adventurous child who...

Apr 8, 2017

Mary Hiestand Buckler Smith, age 70, died on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Woodland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton, NC.  She was born in Kittery, ME on May 20, 1946 to the late Joseph Paul and Margaret Blanchard Buckler.  She previously worked as a office worker for Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

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Apr 6, 2017

Jack Douglas "Doug" Dew, age 63, of Pembroke, NC died on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC.  He was born in New Hanover, NC on March 21, 1954 to the late Joe R. and Donnie Wethington Dew.  He was a self-employed sheetrock contractor.

He was preceded in...

Apr 4, 2017

Mrs. Lynda Faye Warwick Rice, 67, died April 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Estelle Sellers Warwick; her brothers-in-law, Rev Ray Wilkins, Billy Rice, E.M. Rice, and Wayne Gray; her nephew Baby Ray Wilkins. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James S. (Butterball) Rice of the home; 2 sons, Rev. James...

Apr 3, 2017

McArthur "Mac" Jones, age 74, of Lumberton, NC died at his home on Monday, April 03, 2017.  He was born in Horry County, SC on May 4, 1942 to the late Lemon and Minnie Tyler Jones.  He was President and CEO of Bestway Express Trucking.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Jones...

Apr 3, 2017

Willie Graham "Buddy" Hardin, age 78, of Lumberton died on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 2, 1938 to the late Graham and Leola Prevatte Hardin.  He previously worked at Burlington Industries.

He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Apr 2, 2017

Robert Dewey Ivey, Sr., age 92, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Boardman, NC on September 20, 1924 to the late Dewey and Betty Price Ivey.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He served in the infantry and fought in...

Apr 2, 2017

Ava Dawn Bailey, age 53, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Ms. Bailey was born July 31, 1963 in Alamance Co., NC.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Moore; and...

Mar 31, 2017

Gladys Mullins Gullatte, age 86, died on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Lumberton Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Lee County, AL on June 10, 1930 to John L. and Annie May Mullins. She previously worked as a retail sales clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Emmitt Mullins. Mrs. Gullatte is survived...

Mar 31, 2017

Norma Faye Ivey, age 63, of Lumberton, NC died on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born on December 5, 1953 to the late Doris Faye McCormick.  She worked in environmental services for Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Ivey is survived by a sister, Denise Harkin...

Mar 29, 2017

Phillip Rhyne Herring, 34, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born March 7, 1983 in Robeson County to Dennis Franklin and Betty Jean Herring. He is survived by his parents; his fiancée, Tiffany Elizabeth Caulder; his son, Jase Rhyne Herring; two brothers: Rencil Dennis Herring and wife Deanna and Eric Joseph Herring and wife Mary Sue; and two...

Mar 28, 2017

Mr. Audie Oral Holden, age 61, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont.

Burial will follow...

Mar 27, 2017

Annette Franklin King MacLeod died peacefully in hospice care on Monday, March 27, 2017. Born to Paul Gustave Franklin and Annie Moore Franklin on October 31, 1919 in Statesboro, Georgia, Annette graduated as Salutatorian from Statesboro High School, before entering Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. While there, she met a dashing, dental student named David DeWitt King, Jr. After both...

Mar 25, 2017

Joseph F. Butler, Jr. (Joe), 86, of Cary, NC slipped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 25, 2017, after a brief stay with the earthly angels of Transitions Life Care (Hospice) of Raleigh.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Charles Wrape Butler (Charley). Their marriage was a testimony...

Mar 25, 2017

Lucille Wilkerson Wise, age 85, of Fairmont passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church in Fairmont.

Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation...

Mar 24, 2017

Helen McAlister Wehunt                                                August 4, 1921 - March 24, 2017

Helen McAlister Wehunt, age 95, of Lumberton, NC passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

She was born in Lincoln County, NC on August 4,...

Mar 24, 2017

James Wilton "Buddy" Hunt, age 80, of Fairmont.

Buddy gained his heavenly wings on Friday, March 24, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a devoted member of Northside Independent Church. He enjoyed farming, working on vehicles and doing what he could to...

Mar 23, 2017

Sybil Thorndyke Hedgpeth took God's hand and stepped into Heaven on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Her 87-year journey through the world, including her season of Alzheimer's disease, has ended. She was born in Robeson County on December 28, 1929 to her late parents, Joseph and Vivian Thorndyke. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Knox Thorndyke, and two...

Mar 21, 2017

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Fowler, age 62 of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 3:00pm at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 2:00-3:00pm (one...