obituaries

Nov 8, 2016

Alice Warwick Prevatte, age 99, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County on June 17, 1917. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for Carr Oil Co. and will also be remembered as one of the charter members of Godwin Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...

Nov 7, 2016

Ashvin Desai, 73, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, November, 7, 2016 while playing tennis at the tennis court. A loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a mentor to many of us, Ashvin Desai lived a profoundly impactful life. His legacy will be felt by others who live for generations to come.

He was a kind, and...

Nov 6, 2016

Charlotte Fraser Nye, age 88, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  She was born in Colleton County, SC on July 27, 1928 to the late Robert Fraser and the late Eugenia Robertson Fraser.  She was previously a teacher in the North Carolina Public School System.

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Nov 5, 2016

George Howard Lee, age 79 of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016.  He was born May 13, 1937 in Robeson County to the late Clara Mae Cox Lee and Troy Hunter Lee.  He worked at Burlington Industries in Raeford for 42 years.  He was an active member of Broad Ridge Baptist Church serving as deacon, church trustee,...

Nov 4, 2016

James Vanty Lamb, age 78, of Lumberton, NC died on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Woodhaven Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Durham County, NC on May 16, 1938. His parents were the late Vanty Elbert and Kate Rogers Lamb.  He previously worked as a manager for Lowe's Home Improvement Center.    He was a founding...

Nov 3, 2016

Sherrill Tolar Stone, age 86, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 1, 1930 to the late Ira Stancil and Maude Pittman Tolar.  She was previously employed at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in...

Nov 2, 2016

Norman C. Warwick, 84, of Lumberton, departed this life Wednesday, November 2, 2016, after an extended illness. A Lumberton native, he was born February 9, 1932, to the late Archie and Mamie Wilkins Warwick, and was educated in the Robeson County schools. A veteran of the Korean War, Norman served with the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., from 1950 to...

Nov 1, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth Groves Wiggs, age 99, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1917 to the late James Groves and the late Rossie Merritt Groves. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Cleburne Wiggs; a daughter, Sue Ringland; two brothers, Vernon Groves and Horace Groves...

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. Charles Andrew Hunt, age 36, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Annease Drive Praise and Worship Center at 2:00PM.

Burial will follow in Annease Drive Praise and Worship Center Cemetery....

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. Roy Lee Davis, age 79, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Greenbrier Assisted Living Facility.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel at 3:00pm.

Burial will follow in Floyd Memorial in Fairmont....

Oct 30, 2016

Elizabeth Holmes Taylor, 97, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County on September 7, 1919 to the late William and Lydia Holmes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Taylor; three brothers: William Holmes, Burnice Holmes, and Ernest Holmes. She is survived by two sisters: Beulah...

Oct 28, 2016

Maude Bryant McLean, 83, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016, at Southeastern Health of Lumberton. She was born in Bladen County on October 11, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Graham McLean; a granddaughter, Tonya Carol McLean; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Nicole Money. She is survived by two sons: Ricky Lee McLean of the home...

Oct 25, 2016

Mr. Charles Martin Kelly, 67, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Southeastern Health in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on March 8, 1949 to the late Buddy & Sarah Kelly. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was later employed in retail sales.

He was preceded in...

Oct 25, 2016

Wilton Maxwell "Bill" Sessoms, age 97, of Lumberton, NC died on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Wesley Pines Nursing Center in Lumberton.  He was born on March 16, 1919 to the late Samuel Maxwell and Margaret McKellar Barnes Sessoms.

He was a World War II United States Army veteran.  He was honored with...

Oct 23, 2016

Ida M. Walters Ivey, age 85, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 12, 1931 to the late Giles Leo and Dollie Strickland Walters.  She and her husband were proprietors of Robert D. Ivey Plumbing & Piping.  She was...

Oct 23, 2016

Lee Edward Turner, age 74, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born In Bloomsburg, PA on January 2, 1942 to the late Mark Russell Turner and the late Ann Wojciechowski Turner.

Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, Peggy Wood Turner...

Oct 20, 2016

Mr. Ronnie Hunt, age 58, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016, in Moore County. He was born in Robeson County on December 25, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Deese, and one son, Derrick Ray Hunt. He is survived by his mother, Betty Lois Hunt Locklear; one son, Ronnie Ray Hunt, Jr. and wife Jennifer of...

Oct 18, 2016

Judy Kaye Blackmon, 67, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was born in Robeson County on July 5, 1949. She was preceded in death by her father, Nathan Broadaway, and one sister-in-law, Mary Broadaway. She is survived by her mother, Correna Broadaway Daigrepont of Lumberton; her husband, Donald "Donnie" Blackmon of the home; two sons: Tony Blackmon of Lumberton...

Oct 17, 2016

Alton George Walters, age 84, of Supply, NC died at his daughter's home on Monday, October 17, 2016.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 15, 1931 to the late Rad and Flossie James Walters.  He served in the United States Army from 1946-1951 during the Korean War as a tank operator.  He then worked...

Oct 16, 2016

Ms. Lena Bell Hunt, 88, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born in Robeson County on June 6, 1928 to the late Andrew & Lillie Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stacy Hunt; two daughters: Sharon Kay Hunt and Peggy Hunt; two brothers: Governor Hunt and Datry...