obituaries

Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Zema Dell Hunt, age 98, of the Hilly Branch Community, walked into the arms of Jesus and entered into her eternal rest on September 29, 2025.

She was a faithful member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church, where she attended her entire life. She was a fun and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend....

Sep 29, 2025

Audra Mae Chavis, 52, of Lumberton, NC, entered eternal rest on Monday September 29, 2025.

She was born on February 25, 1973 in High Point, NC to the late Deloris Chavis Mangum and the late Billy Ray Rogers.

In addition to her mother, Audra was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam Chavis and Audia...

Sep 28, 2025

Shelby Jean West Prevatte, age 88, died Sunday, September 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  Shelby was born on August 25, 1937 in Lumberton, NC to the late Luke and Maude West.

Shelby met her soulmate at an early age and married very young.  She immediately started a family, as her faith...

Sep 28, 2025

Mr. Alan Hoke Leggett, age 76, of Fairmont, NC was born on December 2, 1948 in Robeson County to the late Hoke Floyd Leggett and the late Ann Catherine Lewis Leggett. He departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Alan loved his wife, children,...

Sep 27, 2025

Sandra Edwards Stevens, age 66, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Born July 2, 1959, to James Albert and Marjorie Ray Britt Edwards, Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, dedicated much of her life to serving her community. She worked for years at Stevens Dry...

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Kendall "Drew" Mills, age 93, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. A native of Tabor City, he was born to the late Waylon Brice Mills and the late Alma Harrelson Mills. Drew served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from East Carolina University...

Sep 26, 2025

Margaret Ann Nance, age 75, of Orrum, NC, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on May 19, 1950 to the late Lester Alton "L.A." Shaw &  Margaret Alma Fipps Shaw.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 25, 2025

Colleen Davis Lamb, age 99, of Lumberton, NC passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at her home. Ms. Lamb was born in Greensboro on January 6, 1926 to William Lee Davis and Eva Frances Prevatte Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Maurice...

Sep 20, 2025

Betty Lou West Prevatte, 90, of Lumberton NC passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2025.   She was born in Robeson County on August 24, 1935 to the late Luke and Maude West. Betty Lou was the sweetest woman and could cook better than anyone we knew.  She built many lasting bonds and friendships with people around her...

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Rayford Wayne Leggett, age 87, of Fairmont, NC passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Leggett was born December 26, 1937 in Robeson County to the late Leo Leggett and the late Juanita Leggett McDowell.

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

Sep 20, 2025

Dorothy (Dot) Hemmingway McVickers, 76, of Hope Mills, NC went peacefully in her sleep at Cardinal Care of Hope Mills to be with Jesus on September 20, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Cumberland County to the late Woodrow Wilson Hemmingway and Nancy Aline Hemmingway on October 23, 1948.

She...

Sep 20, 2025

Kavish "Fred" Clark, Jr., age 29, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident.

Fred was born on February 22, 1996 in Chapel Hill, NC. He lived with his special aunt, Shanina and son Kayden, all of Orrum, NC.

He...

Sep 19, 2025

Wendell Colvert Stephens, Jr., 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at UNC Health in Lumberton.

Wendell was born on April 12, 1951.  His parents were Alice McArver Stephens, and Wendell Colvert Stephens, Sr.  He attended school in Lumberton and graduated from Lumberton Senior High in 1969.  The Army drafted...

Sep 19, 2025

We are heartbroken to share that Nancy Herring Rowell, age 78, of Lumberton NC, passed away in her home Friday, September 19, 2025 after bravely facing cancer.

She was born on October 27, 1946 to the late Letha Rome Herring and Janie Rice Rhodes.

Nancy graduated from Kings College...

Sep 19, 2025

Leonard Oxendine, Jr. departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born in Carteret County, NC on November 10, 1967.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Oxendine, Sr.

Leonard is survived by his mother, Lillian Oxendine of Pembroke, NC;...

Sep 18, 2025

Ertle "Buddy" Rogers, age 71, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Buddy was born in Lumberton, NC on June 23, 1954 to the late Julian Lynn Rogers and Lula Mae Locklear Rogers.

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

Sep 18, 2025

Mr. Alton Kenneth Caulk, Jr., age 72, of Franklinton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 21, 1953 in Robeson County to the late Alton Kennith Caulk Sr. and the late Ila Mae Baxley Caulk.

He proudly served in the United States Army for six years.

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Sep 18, 2025

William Douglas Smith ("Pooh"), age 75, was born on August 14, 1950 to Frank and Letha Smith in Lumberton, NC. Douglas passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in his beloved Elm City home surrounded by his family. Douglas was preceded in death by both parents.

Growing up, Douglas was the star quarterback...

Sep 17, 2025

Jackie Rae Britt, age 63, of Orrum, NC passed away at UNC Southeastern Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, September 16, 2025.

Jackie was born in Robeson County on March 8, 1962 to the late Jack Ray Britt and Pauline "Polly" Ball Britt Harrison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Sep 15, 2025

Patricia Deanne Wooten, age 67, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at UNC Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

Patti was born in Savannah, GA on October 16, 1957 to Omer Elbert Wooten and Gradie Merle Graham Wooten. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...