obituaries

Feb 25, 2016

Mr. Forrest Wade Sealey age 64, of Fairmont passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 3:00PM at First Baptist Church in Fairmont with Revs. Dean Carter, Steve Johnson, and Ed Johnson officiating.

Burial will...

Feb 22, 2016

Ms. Violet Davis Faulk, age 64 of Fairmont, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00PM at Iona Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Fairmont.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service at the church....

Feb 20, 2016

Mr. Homer Lee Freeman, age 72, passed away early Saturday morning, February 20, 2016 at his home in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County on November 9, 1943.

He was preceded in death by his parents, MD "Big Buddy" Freeman and Bertha Hunt Freeman; two sisters, Lucy F. Edwards and Lula Mae...

Feb 18, 2016

James Preston Russell, age 81, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Scotland County on January 22, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Alexander & Bessie Bertha Russell; his wife, Rachel Ann Roberts Russell; and 3 brothers: Lester, Joe, and Jerry Ray. James is survived by 2...

Feb 17, 2016

Robert "Bob" Lee Currie, Jr., age 68, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Moore County on May 6, 1947. He was the co-owner of Currie Chainsaw, Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Currie, Sr. Bob is survived by his mother, Elsie Oliver Currie of Lumberton;...

Feb 12, 2016

Tammy Anderson Hayes, age 48, of Bakersville, NC (formerly of Lumberton) died on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.  She was born on January 8, 1968.

Mrs. Hayes is survived by her father, Billy Anderson (Libby) of Statesville; mother Phyllis Williams Fallow of Lumberton; her husband, Ricky Hayes of Lumberton;...

Feb 11, 2016

John W. Potter, age 71, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC.  He was born in Columbus County, NC on March 24, 1944 to the late Ab and Nettie Ward.  He worked for many years as a self-employed electrician.

He was preceded in...

Feb 11, 2016

Mrs. Armindia "Tobabie" Bartley Oxendine, age 76, of Rowland, NC passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born September 30, 1939 in Robeson County to the late Frank and Alema Oxendine Bartley.

In addition...

Feb 8, 2016

Samuel Crawford Noble, age 21, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, February 8, 2016.  He was born in Cumberland County, NC on September 1, 1994 to Leslie Martin Noble and Kimberly Pittman Noble.  He worked as a property manager for Patriots Roofing.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Sam R....

Feb 6, 2016

Helen Barnes Collins, 80, of Orrum was born September 10, 1935 and departed this life to be with the Lord on February 6, 2016.  She was the daughter of Curtis and Eva Barnes.  The funeral will be on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Broad Ridge Baptist Church in Orrum with Rev. James Graham, Rev....

Feb 3, 2016

Mr. English Wheeler "E.W." Stone, Sr., age 88, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on June 30, 1927 to the late Abner & Minnie Stone. He served honorably in the US Navy and was later a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty...

Feb 3, 2016

Mr. Thomas Gerald Johnson, age 66, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Southeastern Health in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on May 19, 1949. He was formerly employed with O'Reilly Auto Parts & Food Lion. He was preceded in death by his father, Felton Thomas Johnson; 1 brother, Stephen Stead; and 1 sister, Cathy Adams. He is...

Feb 1, 2016

Mrs. Ola Maxine Benton Walters, age 81 of Orrum, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, 2016 at 2:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel with Revs. Brian Perry and Amanda Bunce officiating.

Jan 31, 2016

Mr. Olen Leland Hester, Sr., age 87, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Bladen County on August 20, 1928 to the late Keith Carlton Hester and the late Aletha Bowen Hester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 30, 2016

Minnie Anna Williamson Britt, age 89 of Orrum, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11:00AM at Bloomingdale Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Fields officiating.

Burial will...

Jan 30, 2016

Mrs. Helena Hagopian Herring, age 96, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  She was born in Boston, MA on July 16, 1919 to the late Malcolm Hagopian and the late  Miriam Nanigian Hagopian.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jan 28, 2016

John Fuller Sealey, Sr., age 74, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Southeastern Health. He was born in Robeson County on November 30, 1941 to the late I.P. & Alice Sealey. He served honorably in the NC National Guard and he was formerly employed in car sales. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sealey of the home; 1...

Jan 27, 2016

Joyce Faye "Kitty" Rogers, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County on November 29, 1956 to the late Julian & Lula M. Rogers.

She was also preceded in death by 1 sister, Inez Riley, and 1 brother, Michael Rogers....

Jan 26, 2016

Inez Ivey Ivey, age 91, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her home.

A Funeral service will be held Saturday January 30, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Oakdale Church of God with Revs. Paul Priest, Chris Locklear, Charles Tart, and Robert Nolley officiating.

Visitation will be prior to the funeral service at...

Jan 25, 2016

Miss Jennifer Carol Mew, age 44, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC.

A Memorial service will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 2:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont.

Visitation will follow after the services at the funeral home.

Miss Mew was...