obituaries

Apr 4, 2016

Alice Taylor Storms, 72, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Monday afternoon, April 4, 2016 at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC.  Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lumberton.  The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m.  A private burial service will take place at Great Marsh Baptist...

Mar 30, 2016

Ada Joyce Lane Parnell, age 76, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Whiteville, NC.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 31, 1939 to the late Dwight and Jessie Kinlaw Lane.  She previously worked for Jasper Textile.

She was preceded by her parents; her husband, Buck...

Mar 28, 2016

Jimmy Alvin Pittman, age 73, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 4, 1942 to the late B. Daniel and Augusta Duncan Pittman. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Pittman, Johnny Pittman, James Wall, and Hutch Wall; and sisters,...

Mar 26, 2016

Mr. Charles Stanley Britt, age 58, of Orrum, NC died on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home in Orrum, NC.  He was born in Bladen County, NC on April 6, 1957 to the late Stanley Boyd Britt and to Myrtle Pait Britt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley and...

Mar 26, 2016

Mr. Charles Stanley Britt, age 58, of Orrum, NC died on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home in Orrum, NC. He was born in Bladen County, NC on April 6, 1957 to the late Stanley Boyd Britt and to Myrtle Pait Britt. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley and sister, Judy Faye Britt-Britt. Mr. Britt is...

Mar 24, 2016

Ms. Connie Lynette Strouble, age 57, of St. Pauls, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 28, 1958 to the late Larry Arnold Strouble and the late Alice Marilyn Fowler-Wilkins.

She leaves to cherish her memories with her long-time companion, Kenneth Strickland; a son, James Strouble; two daughters,...

Mar 24, 2016

Hazel Porter Ransom, age 84, of Lumberton passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home. She was born in Robeson County on March 24, 1932 to the late Rich & Orienda Porter and she was formerly employed with Smith's Cleaners in Lumberton.

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

Mar 22, 2016

Robert Herring Wilkes, age 67, of Orrum, NC died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 14, 1948 to the late Lea and Mary Jones Wilkes.  He was a deacon at Orrum Baptist Church, owner of Orrum General Store & TLC Catering Service,...

Mar 22, 2016

Patrick Scott McDonald, age 26, of Lumberton, NC died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 3, 1990 to Scott A. and GJina Gojcaj McDonald.

Mr. McDonald is survived by his father, Scott A. McDonald of Red Springs, and his mother, Gjina GoJcaJ McDonald of Lumberton;...

Mar 21, 2016

Barbara Britt West, age 78, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 20, 1937 to the late Virgil and Nettie Pridgen Britt.  She formerly worked as a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 21, 2016

Ms. Kathy H. Norton age 59, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at her home in Fairmont.

A visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and at other times at 1582 School Rd. Fairmont, NC 28340.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 2016...

Mar 21, 2016

Marshall Lynn Floyd, age 56, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 12, 1960 to Ray Floyd and the late Lois Cox Britt Floyd.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Cox Britt...

Mar 20, 2016

Phyllis West Gaines, age 61, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 11, 1954 to the late Richard and Vallie Caulder West.  She was a CNA for Beveley Health Care.

She was preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2016

Tina Gwyn Martin, age 42, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was born in Robeson County on July 7, 1973 to Robert & LaRue Martin. She was formerly employed with Robeson Community College. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents: Matthew & Zula Martin and Fred & Verna Davis. She is survived by her mother;...

Mar 19, 2016

Mrs. Ressie Cox Fowler, age 84, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County on September 25, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A.Z. Fowler and two sons, Zan Fowler and Terry Fowler.

Mar 17, 2016

Mattie Tomosso Barnes 92, went to her Heavenly home March 17, 2016.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a daughter, Sue (Billy Ray) Collins; three granddaughters, Wanda (Bobby) Caulder, Kimberly (Don) Brown and...

Mar 14, 2016

Ms. Yetta Watson, age 79 of Fairmont, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 2:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services chapel in Fairmont with Rev. Jackie Spillers.

Visitation...

Mar 12, 2016

Carolyn Musselwhite McDonald, age 69, of Lumberton, NC died on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 28, 1946 to the late Willie Washington and Janie Pierce Musselwhite.  She previously worked for United Airlines.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 10, 2016

Myrtle Mae Oxendine Carter, age 69 of Fairmont, passed away Thursday March 10, 2016 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC with family by her side.

She was born April 3, 1946 in Robeson County, NC. She was employed by Converse for over 30 years. Her greatest love was her children, grandchildren and her dog Fox.

Mar 10, 2016

Judy Vann Carter Locklear, 73, of Lumberton, passed away on March 10, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Bladen County, NC on July 24, 1942 to the late Wilber and Connie Kinlaw Carter. She previously worked as a sewing machine operator for Jasper Mills. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buddy Locklear; and sisters,...