obituaries

Oct 1, 2026

Patricia Gail Watkins passed away, Thursday, October 1, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 6, 1963 to the late James Chester Jr. and Helen Rose Watkins.

Along with her parents, she is also preceeded in death by her brother, James Chester Watkins...

Sep 29, 2026

Kevin  "Austin" Galloway, 36, of Supply, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 28, 2026, in Brunswick County.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Galloway; father, Troy Galloway; and brother, Richard "Shae" Britt.

Born June 28, 1990, Austin was a one of a kind soul whose...

Sep 29, 2026

Edna Russ Haywood, age 87, of Lumberton passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her daughters. Edna was born on December 14, 1938, in Robeson County to Woodrow Russ and Mary Wilson Russ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; William Hoyet Haywood; sons,...

Sep 28, 2026

Michael Wayne Franklin, 68, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born in Robeson County to the late Broadus and Mary Elizabeth Franklin.

Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He worked for many years as a mechanic at Pro-Tire and took great pride in providing for...

Sep 28, 2026

Ms. Patricia Edwards Miller, age 85, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was born on November 10, 1940 to the late Joe Edwards and the late Rebecca Mincey Edwards.

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

Sep 26, 2026

Leonard "Lenny" John Pistorino, 80, of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Rivers Edge of Lumberton. He was born to the late Margaret and Mariano Pistorino on October 29, 1945.

Lenny was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. He moved to Lumberton 20 years ago seeking a better life.

Lenny is...

Sep 19, 2026

Mr. Harston Ivey, age 85, was born on June 15, 1941, in Robeson County, North Carolina. He departed this life on September 19, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of hard work, love, and devotion to his family.

Harston was preceded in death by his mother, Sabra Ann Ivey...

Sep 19, 2026

Mr. Jerry Lee Justice III, age 25, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Lumberton, NC. He was born on October 8, 2000, in Lumberton, NC to Barbara Mitchell and Jerry Lee Justice, Jr.

Lee grew up in Lumberton and went on to graduate from Lumberton Senior High School...

Sep 17, 2026

Tammy Jean Robinson, age 59, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 19, 1967, in Richmond, VA.

Tammy worked for many years as a housekeeper. She will be remembered for her love of her family and desire for...

Sep 17, 2026

Cynthia Miller Rooks, 65, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville, NC. She was born January 15, 1961, the daughter of Marie Britt Fisher and Thomas Miller, who preceded her in death.

Cindy retired from the Public Schools of Robeson County after 20+ years. She was a...

Sep 15, 2026

William Robert "Bill" Goldbach, 93, of Lumberton, NC died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Angel House Hospice Care Center, operated by Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born June 15, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Goldbach and Marion Sundquist. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Goldbach,...

Sep 15, 2026

Charolette Ann Scott, age 50, of Orrum, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born in Robeson County on February 6, 1976.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Cathy and Harvey James; her father, Johnnie Scott; her husband, Roberto Torres; and six siblings.

No...

Sep 13, 2026

Robin Lynn Bryant, 62, of Lumberton, NC passed away on September 13, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern.

She was born on April 13, 1964 to the late David Gore and Betsy Carter Huggins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Rocky Gore, and one sister, Sabrina Marsh....

Sep 13, 2026

Mr. Billy Junior Pittman, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was born in Scotland County, NC, on May 29, 1946 to the late Billy Bullock & Ella Pittman Hester.

Mr. Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later worked for Pepsi Co. for many years....

Sep 12, 2026

Kyle Todd Townsend, age 40, of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born in Wake County, North Carolina, on December 3, 1985.

Kyle was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann Pittman Townsend; his paternal grandparents, William C. Townsend and Dorothy Mae Allen Townsend; his maternal...

Sep 12, 2026

Angela Kay Smith Baxley, 55, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at UNC Health Chapel Hill.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Baxley and her parents, Edward Carl Smith and Ellen Bass.

Angela is survived by her son, William Carl Baxley (Alexandria...

Sep 10, 2026

Neil Jerome Prevatte, age 90, of Saint Pauls, NC passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Whiteville, NC.

Neil was born in Robeson County on February 18, 1936 to the late William Clarence Prevatte and Atta Lee Page Prevatte. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by...

Sep 9, 2026

Dorothy Allen Pridgen, age 97, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at TerraBella Senior Living Facility in Southport, NC.

She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 24, 1929 to the late Oakley and Pearl Wilson Allen. Dorothy found joy in gardening and creating beautiful jewelry.

Sep 8, 2026

Ms. Donna Renee Walters Freeman, age 70, of Orrum, NC   passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Hospice of Scotland in Laurinburg, NC.

She was born in Robeson County on July 25, 1956 to the late Colwin Donley Walters and the late Bessie Rouse Walters.

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

Sep 7, 2026

Lila Norris, age 39, of Mount Hope, WV, formerly of Robeson County, NC, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born in Wake Forest, NC on July 22, 1987. She never met a stranger and loved being around others. Her favorite animal was cats and she cared for them deeply.

She...