Patricia Deanne Wooten
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...
Rhonda Marie Whitaker
Sep 12, 2025
Rhonda Marie Whitaker, age 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA, to Ronald George Mayfield and Shirley Marie Whitaker.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved sisters, Christine Whitaker and Shanti Whitaker.
Affectionately...
Matilde Zavala Lopez
Sep 10, 2025
Matilde Zavala Lopez, age 48, peacefully passed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born on March 14, 1977 in Reforma Chiapas, Mexico.
Matilde will be remembered as a woman, who despite all the difficulties thrown at her in life, she gave her all to the...
Faye Douglas Welsh
Sep 8, 2025
Faye Douglas Welsh, 87, of Fox Hollow Assisted Care, Pinehurst, NC, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025.
Faye was born November 27, 1937 in Bruce, MS to the late Robert and Lena Douglas (Turner). She was a wonderful mother, homemaker (teacher), grandmother, and great-grandmother, who loved to cook. She was known throughout...
Emma Lou Turner
Sep 7, 2025
Emma Lou Turner, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1949 to Earl and Ila Mae Thompkins in Robeson County, NC.
Along with her parent, Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wayne Turner.
She...
Ida Carol Spivey Thompson
Sep 6, 2025
Ida Carol Spivey Thompson, age 66, of Lumberton passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.
She was born October 11, 1958 in Robeson County to the late James Spivey and the late Nellie Arnette Spivey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Dale...
Faith Louise Hammonds
Sep 5, 2025
Faith Hammonds was a light to all who knew her. Born on March 6, 2002, she came into the world with a spirit that was both strong and gentle. From an early age, Faith had a smile that could brighten the darkest room and a laugh that was contagious. She carried within her a quiet strength, yet...
Margaret Pope Britt
Sep 4, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Pope Britt, age 82, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 9, 1942 to the late Maurice Johnson Pope and the late Althea Fields Pope.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin Britt, Jr.
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William "Bill" Thompson Emanuel
Sep 2, 2025
William "Bill" Thompson Emanuel, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.
Bill was the youngest of six children born to the late Robert Cochran Emanuel and Elizabeth Gourley Emanuel on January 10, 1950 in Hopkinsville, KY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Kenneth Wayne Brown
Aug 30, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Brown, known to many as Wayne or "WB," passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 69.
Wayne was a man who deeply loved his family, his many various dogs, and the simple joys of life. He was an avid collector of Case knives...
Carolyn Jones Britt
Aug 27, 2025
Carolyn Jones Britt, 82, of Orrum, NC, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Carolyn will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a lifetime member of Broad Ridge Baptist Church in Orrum, where she was also the church organist for 62 years....
Kenneth Hunt
Aug 26, 2025
Kenneth Hunt, 72, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on August 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was a God-fearing man whose heart was rooted in family, carrying a quiet strength and a love that drew people close to him. Kenneth's life was marked by deep faith, hard work in construction, and joy in the...
Lorenza "Lory" Long Iii
Aug 26, 2025
Lorenza "Lory" Long III, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born and raised in Florence, South Carolina, Lory earned his diploma from West Florence High School. Lory built a long and meaningful career in vending and service, holding positions at various vending companies including Capital Wine and...
Malijah Isaias Echeverry
Aug 23, 2025
Malijah Isaias Echeverry, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Malijah was preceded in death by an uncle, Tony Smith, Jr.
Left to cherish his memory are his father, Michael Echeverry; his mother, Jada Alvarez; an uncle, Luis Alvarez, Jr. (Codi Wilson); and his...
Larry Avilia Hunt, Sr.
Aug 22, 2025
Larry Avilia Hunt, Sr., 70, of Lumberton, NC, was called home on August 22, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Stoney Hunt and Alberta Hunt.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Hunt, and Jerry Coleman Hunt; and his sisters...
Joicie Mae Hunt
Aug 17, 2025
Mrs. Joicie Mae Hunt of Fairmont, was born to the late Golden (Bell) Oxendine and Roberta Hunt Oxendine on May 7, 1941, in Robeson County and went to her eternal home Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Glenflora with her family by her side, completing her journey of 84 years.
In addition to her...
Josephine Jackson Tew
Aug 17, 2025
Josephine Jackson Tew, age 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1939 to Zanie Jackson and Addie Lue Jackson in Robeson County, NC.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Allen "Buck" Tew.
She is survived by...
Steven Wayne "Steve" Campbell
Aug 14, 2025
Steven Wayne "Steve" Campbell, a devoted outdoorsman who found joy in hunting, fishing, and the beauty of nature, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2025.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Campbell and his brother, Ken Campbell.
He is survived by his loving family: Chip Campbell, Lisa Campbell, Chloe Campbell,...
Helen Ruth Barnes Snipes
Aug 14, 2025
Mrs. Helen Ruth Barnes Snipes, age 88, of Red Springs, entered into her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Â She was born on May 8, 1937 to the late Neal Barnes and the late Marietha Woodell Barnes.
Helen was previously employed with City Dry Cleaners in Lumberton and Hannaford Supermarket where she...
Dr. Hiren Patel
Aug 13, 2025
Dr. Hiren Patel, 59, died on August 13, 2025. He served Robeson County as a primary care physician since 1994 and was a dearly beloved member of the community. He was equally well known for his skill as a PCP as he was for his quick wit, humor and generosity. His family is immensely grateful for the...
