obituaries

Jun 23, 2016

Robert Danny Smith, age 63, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 22, 1953 to the late Robert E. Smith and the late Delma Lawson Smith.  He worked in textiles as a machine operator.

He was...

Jun 22, 2016

Mrs. Phylis Warwick Leggett age 75, of Fairmont passed away June 22, 2016 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2016 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Floyd Memorial Cemetery.

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Jun 22, 2016

Stanley Christopher "Chris" Williamson, age 64, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on July 15, 1951. He served honorably in the US Army and was later employed with Bell South as a material services coordinator. He was preceded in death by his parents, David C. & Thelma Reavis Williamson. He is...

Jun 21, 2016

Mary Jowanna Huggins, age 56, of New Hanover, NC died at her home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She was born in Robeson County on July 29, 1959. She was formerly employed as a nurse for Pediatric Services of America. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Frances Moody Huggins. She is survived by her father, Charles Woody...

Jun 20, 2016

Ms. Queen Ester Carter age 86 of Lumberton passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Northside Independent Baptist Church at 2:00PM with Rev. Timmy Hunt officiating.

Burial will follow in Smith...

Jun 20, 2016

Claudius Franklin "Buddy" Edwards, age 72, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  He was born in Bladen County, NC of April 2, 1944 to the late Donnie Jessie Edwards and the late Hilda Cook Edwards.  He previously worked for Highland Paving Company.

He was...

Jun 20, 2016

Ms. Cristina Gonzales age 47, of Fairmont was born July 28, 1968 in Brownsville, Texas. She entered into eternity June 20, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother, the late Mrs. Angelita Torres-Gonzales.

She leaves to cherish her memories her...

Jun 16, 2016

Ms. Mary Shooter Atkinson age 98 of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 3:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Rev. Ed Wilcox officiating.

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Jun 16, 2016

Lisa Gail Sampson Sisum, age 42, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. She was born in Robeson County on February 13, 1974. She was preceded in death by her father, Stewart Ervin Sampson, and her maternal grandmother, Frances Jacobs. She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Jacobs Harkins of Shannon; her husband, Billy Wayne Sisum, Jr. of the home; 3...

Jun 16, 2016

Mr. Gerald Monroe Walker, 64, of 219 Charmant Road, born July 28, 1951, was called home by God on June 16, 2016 after battling an extended illness. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to many in the community. Gerald was preceded in death by his mother, Betty J. Walker. He is survived by his wife, Rose, of 42...

Jun 16, 2016

Tonya Carol McLean, age 36, of Lumberton, NC died at her home on Thursday, June 16, 2016.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 11, 1979 to Grady and Janice Grimsley McLean.

She was preceded in death by her beloved, Jason Money, and a daughter, Madison Nicole Money.

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Jun 15, 2016

Mr. Richard Oxendine age 52, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00PM at Apostolic Church of Pembroke 241 Henry Berry Rd. Rowland with Rev. Earl Chavis officiating.

Jun 14, 2016

Agnes Byrd Stanton, 90, died June 14, 2016.  Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Noma Byrd; her husband, Wendell Morrison Stanton, Sr.; and her son, Wendell Morrison Stanton, Jr. "Stan".  Agnes is survived by her daughters, Ann Pittman (Bobby) and Sue Gaines, both of Lumberton; four grandchildren, Cindy Warrick (Garron), Robbie Pittman, Brandon Gaines (Kevin), and...

Jun 13, 2016

Boggan Inman Sellers, age 31, died on Monday, June 13, 2016.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 9, 1985 to Judson Patrick Sellers and Kimberly Floyd Sellers.

Mr. Sellers is survived by his father, Judson Patrick "Pat" Sellers and his mother, Kim Floyd Sellers,  and a brother Trevor Sellers all...

Jun 11, 2016

Ms. Frances McKee Barnes age 90 of Summerville, SC and formerly of Orrum, NC passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Summerville, SC.

A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11:00AM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont.

Burial...

Jun 10, 2016

Kyle Devin-Lennon Bullard, age 27, died at his home on Friday, June 10, 2016.  He was born in Charlotte, NC on June 22, 1988 to Ricky Kyle Williams and Kathy Bullard.  He worked in tree service.

Mr. Bullard is survived by his mother, Kathy Bullard-Pope of the home;  father, Ricky Williams of Bladenboro;...

Jun 9, 2016

Bertha Julia Caton, age 101, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Wesley Pines Retirement Center, where she resided for the past 10 years. She was born in Belle Vernon, PA on October 19, 1914. She and her family moved to Miami, FL in 1946 and later moved to Lumberton in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 4, 2016

Mr. Stanlon "Peanut" Hunt age 81 of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Morrison Manor of Laurinburg, NC.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 3:00PM at Reedy Branch Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Reedy Branch Baptist...

Jun 4, 2016

Terry Lynn Taylor, age 53, of Lumberton, NC died on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County on December 30, 1962 to the late Joseph Thomas Taylor, and Pat Sellers Taylor.  He was a truck driver for S&S Swine Company.

He was preceded in...

Jun 2, 2016

Ms. Juanita Andrews Byrd age 94, of Fairmont passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Golden Living Nursing Center in Lumberton.

A Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00am in Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont.

Visitation will be following...