obituaries

Jun 24, 2025

Woodrow Wilson Falls, age 82, of Pembroke, NC passed away at Scotland Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was born in New Bern, NC on April 2, 1943 to Woodrow Wilson Falls and Elizabeth Beeson Falls Culbreth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, W. T. Culbreth and...

Jun 22, 2025

Craven Dozier Lawson, age 84, of Bladenboro, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Harborview Assisted Living in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 3, 1940 to the late Dozier & Fannie S. Lawson.

Craven will always be remembered as a man of great faith who...

Jun 18, 2025

Katie Hunt Grimsley, age 65, of Orrum, NC passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 5, 1959 in Robeson County to the late Noah Hunt and the late Alice Hunt.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Grimsley;...

Jun 15, 2025

James Alvin Hunt Jr., age 46,  beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 15th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

James was born at Lumberton Hospital on October 12, 1978, to his birthmother, Lizzie Oxendine. He grew up surrounded by the love of his family,...

Jun 14, 2025

Michael Sutton, 64, of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC.  He was born May 11, 1961 to Clifton and Patricia Sutton.

He was fortunate enough to secure roles that he enjoyed.  He worked for the City of Lumberton, Mastec and most recently Altec...

Jun 13, 2025

Lynda Brunson Nye, of Orrum, North Carolina, left her earthly body to be with her Lord on June 13, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Born in Dillon County, South Carolina, Lynda was raised in Latta alongside her parents and four brothers. From a young age, she was active...

Jun 13, 2025

Norma Prevatte Britt, age 71 of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025, after 20 long, hard-fought years with Parkinson's.  She was born on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where her father was stationed, on April 10, 1954, but spent her life in Robeson County.

She worked for the Public...

Jun 12, 2025

Rosa Lee "Rose" Bullock Musselwhite, age 69, of Maxton, NC passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 surrounded by her family. Rose was born in Robeson County on May 29, 1956 to Robert David Bullock and Elease Inman Bullock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years; Jimmie Ray...

Jun 12, 2025

Lula Mae Turner Mishue, age 95,of Lumberton passed away at Glen Flora Skilled Nursing on Thursday, June 12, 2025 surrounded by her family. Lula was born in Dillon, SC on January 31, 1930 to Louis and Dollie Gainey Turner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, sons; Curtis Mishue and...

Jun 12, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Ellen B. Byrd, age 83, of Fairmont completed her journey on this earth on Thursday, June 12, 2025 and is now living in her eternal home in Heaven.

Mrs. Byrd was born August 25, 1941 in Robeson County. In Heaven she joins her parents, Grady C. Berry and Bessie McKellar Berry; her brothers, Robert (Barbara),...

Jun 5, 2025

Marshall Bryan McDonald, Jr., 85, of Red Springs, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Bryan McDonald, Sr. and Isabelle Bounds McDonald; his wife, Bess B. McDonald "Gussie".

He is survived by a daughter, Maysie Alder (Baker) and Marshall Bryan McDonald, III (Avia); six grandchildren, Marshall IV,...

Jun 3, 2025

Ms. Deneill Emanuel, 72, of 505 Jones Street, Lumberton, NC was born December 3, 1952 and unexpectantly went to her heavenly home on June 3, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Emanuel and Lillian Locklear Emanuel; a beloved son, Jody Snapper Emanuel;  four brothers, Ertle Emanuel, John Wesley (JW) Emanuel, James Atlas (Jr)...

Jun 1, 2025

Dorothy Lee Baker Davis ("Dot"), 93, the beloved matriarch of the Davis family, passed away comfortably in her home on June 1, 2025. Born on July 12, 1931, in Johnston County, NC, Dot's greatest pride was her cherished, close-knit family. Dot married Henry Edwin Davis, the love of her life, in 1945. She became a mother of...

May 31, 2025

Allen Dan Davis, age 92, of Bladenboro, NC passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center.

Allen was born in Bladen County on August 12, 1932 to William Raymond Davis and Jimmie Christine Allen Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Elsie Skipper Davis, daughter; Jennifer Faye...

May 30, 2025

Ms. Nancy Carolyn Locklear Cummings, age 78 of Fairmont went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Ms. Nancy was born September 26, 1946 in Robeson County to the late Braxton Locklear and the late Movines Locklear.

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

May 28, 2025

Frederick Luke "Rick" Musselwhite, Jr., age 57, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Rick graduated from Lumberton High School and attended Appalachian State University.  He worked as a paramedic in North Myrtle Beach, SC.  After returning to Lumberton, he worked...

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Faye Hunt Carter, age 73, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1952 in Robeson County.

Brenda was a very devoted Christian wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who loved her family and...

May 26, 2025

Rod McQuage, Jr., age 68, of Fairmont went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 14, 1956 in Robeson Couty to the late Rod McQuage, Sr. and the late Tildea Seals McQuage.

In addition to his parents, he...

May 26, 2025

Robert Wayne McBride, Sr., age 56, passed away at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD on September 24, 1968.

Robert lived a rich and varied life. He was a lifelong truck driver who loved to play drums, hunting and fishing, collectibles, classic cars, and guns. Friends knew him as "Hot Rod"....

May 25, 2025

Jeffery Craig Locklear, 63, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on May 25, 2025.

Jeffery was preceded in death by his father, James Arnold Locklear and step son, Erik Locklear.

Jeffery was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He was a lifelong resident of North Carolina, where he shared many meaningful moments...