obituaries

Jul 14, 2016

Mrs. Margaret Flowers McCormick age 89, of Orrum, NC passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2017 at 3:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Rev. Jerry Wilkins officiating.

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Jul 13, 2016

William "Bill" Franklin Brooks, Sr., age 82, of Lumberton, NC died at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.  He was born in Richmond County on August 2, 1933 to the late John Bunyan Brooks and the late Hattie T. Morgan.  He was the owner operator of Brooks Carpet.  He loved fishing and...

Jul 13, 2016

The family of Dr. Howard George Ling III announces his passing with peace and grace on July 13, 2016 after a brave and optimistic battle with cancer. A native of Fayetteville, NC, Howard was the eldest of four sons of Lt. Col. Howard George Ling, Jr. (deceased) and Colleen Milligan Ling. His brothers are Christopher of Fayetteville,...

Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Gerald ("Jerry") Lumis Smith, age 75, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Lumberton, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

He was born in Pinehurst, NC on January 20, 1941 to the late Milton Currie Lee Smith and the late Hattie Blanche Strickland Shipp.  Mr....

Jul 12, 2016

Catherine Isabel Connor Walters, age 99, of Orrum, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11:00AM at Barnesville Baptist Church, where she was a lifelong member.  Pastor John Spence will officiate.

Burial will follow at...

Jul 10, 2016

Patsy Blanton Powers, age 64, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born in Robeson County on July 29, 1951 to Davis & Lollie Blanton. Mrs. Powers was the first female officer for the Lumberton Police Department and served for 17 years. She initiated the D.A.R.E. program of Robeson County and was also a member of the NC State...

Jul 8, 2016

Penny Martin Pittman, of Fairmont, NC, died Friday, July 8, 2016 in Raleigh, after loving visits from each of her four girls. Even though Penny passed away in Raleigh, her heart remained in Fairmont.

Penny was born in a rambling farm...

Jul 8, 2016

Marvin Smith, age 88, of Lumberton, NC died on Friday, July 8, 2016.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 22, 1928 to the late Fred and Madie Wilkins Smith.  He was a self-employed farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wade, Mac, LZ, Woody, David, and Bundy;...

Jul 4, 2016

Mrs. Gladys Collins Oxendine age 78, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 8, 2016 at 2:00PM at Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church 6072 Temperance Hill Rd. Marion, SC

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Jul 2, 2016

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Keith Jacobs age 60, of Maxton passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Reedy Branch Baptist Church at 2:00PM with Rev. Hilton Woodell officiating.

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Jul 2, 2016

Frances Nenzel Ash, age 99, died on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Wesley Pines Retirement Community.  She was born in Richmond, VA to the late Charles B. and Louise Traylor Nenzel.  She was a teacher and principal in the VA Public School System.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Jul 1, 2016

Gladys Hursey Thompson, age 93, passed away Friday, July 01, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born in Dillon County, SC on July 8, 1922 to the late William & Mary Hursey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Thompson, and 1 daughter, Doris Wilkins. She is survived by 1 daughter, Shirley Wilkins Martin...

Jun 30, 2016

Margie Byrd Britt passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, after some years of declining health. A lifelong resident of Lumberton, Mrs. Britt was the eldest child of Frank P. Byrd & Gertrude C. Byrd Bruce. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Ellis A. Britt; her brother, Thomas H. Byrd;...

Jun 29, 2016

Charles David Evers, age 67, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at his home. He was born in Robeson County on November 7, 1948. He served honorably in the US Army and was formerly employed with Buckeye Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, David & Alice Bullard Evers, and his wife, Brenda Britt Evers. He is survived...

Jun 29, 2016

Don Carl Megel, age 84, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born in Lake County, IL on November 18, 1931. He served honorably in the US Navy and was the owner-operator of Megel Oil Co. in The Quad Cities, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Jacob & Marian Steward Megel; his son, Michael Carl...

Jun 28, 2016

Harvey Leroy Edwards, age 72, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at his home. He was born in Bladen County on January 7, 1944. He served honorably in the NC National Guard and was later employed with Liberty Life Insurance Company and was a member of LUTC Life Underwriters. He was also a member of Long Branch Baptist Church and...

Jun 28, 2016

Vicky Ivey Caulder age 63, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at her home.

A visitation will be Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 7:00-9:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.

She was born December 16, 1952 in Robeson County

Jun 26, 2016

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Jun 26, 2016

Mrs. Frances Wood Lawson 79, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairmont, a Sunday School class teacher and married for 58 years.

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Jun 24, 2016

Susan Britt Huggins, age 74, of Laurinburg, NC died on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 9, 1942 to the late Elbert E. and Marjorie Wallace Britt.  She previously worked as a legal assistant for Musselwhite & Branch and retired from the law offices of...