obituaries

Mar 10, 2016

Brenda Musselwhite Prevatte, age 71, of Lumberton, NC died at her home on Thursday, March 10, 2016.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 7, 1944 to the late Graham P. and Dorothy English Musselwhite.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Joe Prevatte; and a brother,...

Mar 10, 2016

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Branch Street United Methodist Church on Case Street in Lumberton.

Mar 10, 2016

Marie Brock Prevatte, age 80, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Golden Living Center. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 11, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Lydia Moore Brock; her husband Charles Ervin Prevatte, Sr.; and several brothers and sisters.

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Mar 10, 2016

Mrs. Alison Smith Lopez Almodovar, age 42, of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at North Shore Hospital in Miami, FL. She was born on September 25, 1973 in Orlando, FL. She was formerly employed as the Photo Department Manager at Wal-Mart. She is survived by her parents, William C. & Sharon H. Smith of Fuquay-Varina,...

Mar 9, 2016

Rufus Ernest "Buddy" Holmes, age 67, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at his home in Lumberton. He was born in Scotland County, NC on December 13, 1948.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Holmes of the home; one son, Kevin "Shayne" Holmes of the home; a special son, Gary Wayne Chavis...

Mar 9, 2016

Gracie Gore Younce, age 84, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Shallotte, NC on February 5, 1932. She was a former employee at the Robesonian as a typist.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Watts; and her husband David Gilson Younce, Jr.

Mar 9, 2016

Elizabeth Ann McLean Jernigan, age 65, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville. She was born in Hope Mills, NC on August 14, 1950.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny McLean and Eula Mae McLean.

She is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2016

Mary Frances Riley Wester, age 73, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

She was born March 16,1942 in Wake County.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday March 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel...

Mar 3, 2016

Mr. Zeb Oxendine age 83 of Rowland, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 4:00PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Howard Jacobs and Crafton Chavis.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00PM until...

Mar 3, 2016

Wilton "Billy" Britt Kinlaw, age 70, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Southeastern Health of Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on May 13, 1945 to the late Wilton H. & Elsie Britt Kinlaw. He was a farmer. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Bell Kinlaw Bullard. Billy is survived by his wife, Beth Kinlaw...

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. William Charles Phillips, Sr., age 91 of Fairmont, died Tuesday, March 2, 2016 at home.

Graveside service Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2:00PM in the Lewis Family Cemetery, Hwy. 904 Fairmont.

Visitation Saturday evening from 7:00PM until 9:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services...

Mar 1, 2016

Jessie Shooter Leggett, 102, of Lumberton, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Stump" Leggett and son, Marvin Bruce Leggett, her brothers Floyd Shooter, Proctor Shooter, Woodrow Shooter, B. D. Shooter and her sisters Kathleen Campbell and Margaret Nelson.

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Mar 1, 2016

PaizLee Marie Hucks passed peacefully in the arms of family on March 1, 2016.  She was born at 11:32 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at this time the same day.

PaizLee was the daughter of Terra Caulder and Bobby Hucks of Elizabethtown, NC.

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Feb 29, 2016

Nellie Katherine Burton Aubin, age 64, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016, at Southeastern Health in Lumberton. She was born in Hawkins County, TN on March 31, 1951. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Burton, and a sister, Phyllis McArthur. She is survived by her mother, Imogene Frazier Burton of Lumberton; her husband, Kenneth Aubin of the...

Feb 28, 2016

Dorothy Dean Clark, 84, of Fairmont, was born on August 18, 1931, in the Hopewell Community of Robeson County. She died peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016, surrounded by family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Wade Clark, Sr.; her mother and step-father, James and Lela Clark; her father Welton "Toogan" Locklear, Sr.; three brothers James "Buck" Clark,...

Feb 28, 2016

Patty Faye Chavis, age 60, of 179 Buck Trail Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Chavis was born in Robeson County on October 21, 1955 to the late Roy Novey Stone, Jr. & Thelma Watts Stone. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Nathan Louis...

Feb 27, 2016

Juanita Musselwhite, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2016.  She was born to Clarence and Bodie Lovette.  She attended West Lumberton Baptist church for 91 years.  She enjoyed teaching young people and singing alto in the church choir.  She married George McCartney in 1945 and they raised one son,...

Feb 26, 2016

Mrs. Myrtle Long DeVane, age 96, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Columbus County on April 11, 1919 to the late Joe & Bertha Long. She was formerly employed with Skinner Dry Cleaning Company. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis DeVane; 1 son, James DeVane;...

Feb 26, 2016

Mr. Roy D. Oxendine age 64, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at McLeod Hospice in Florence, SC.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 3:00PM at Fair Point Free Will Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the church...

Feb 25, 2016

Fred Herman Loyd, Jr., age 86, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home. He was born in Vance County on September 13, 1929 to the late Fred Herman & Ida Fuller Loyd. He was a Chief Engineer for Exxon Corp. for 42 years. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, John Walter Barnes, and his only...