obituaries

May 6, 2025

Clara Simmons Carroll, age 88, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.  She was born in Columbus County, NC on July 18, 1936 to the late Marion Bruce Simmons and the late Delpha Ella Simmons.

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

May 6, 2025

Ms. Sarah Ann Pierce, age 66, of Fairmont, NC passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her home.

Ms. Sarah was born August 8, 1958 in Robeson County to the late Jessie Mae Pierce.

Services will be held at a later date.

May 4, 2025

Terry "Wax" Oxendine, age 67, of Pembroke and formerly of Fairmont passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Terry was born June 24, 1957 in Robeson County to the late Elery Oxendine and the late Etta Mae Hunt Oxendine.

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

May 3, 2025

Ella Jean Oliver Harris, age 88, of Lumberton, NC passed away at Wesley Pines Retirement Community on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Jean was born in Robeson County on July 14, 1936 to the late Braddy O'Neil Oliver and Mary Frances Barber Oliver.

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

May 3, 2025

Marie Elaine Paz, aged 76, of Lumberton, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Marie was preceded in death by her late husband, the love of her life, Douglas Robert Shipman, as well as her parents, Arthur and Mary Ballew; her four brothers, James Herbert Ballew, Paul...

Apr 30, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Linda Carol Hunt, who peacefully entered eternal rest on April 30, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina.

She was born on October 7, 1961, in Fairmont, North Carolina, to the late Eisie Bell Hunt and William Hunt. Linda attended the Public Schools of...

Apr 29, 2025

Billy Edison Owens, 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Billy was born on April 24, 1940 to Lila Davidson and Corem Owens in Gaston County, NC. He served 20 years, 6 months and 21 days in the United States Army from which he retired in 1982. After his retirement...

Apr 28, 2025

Melanie Smith Harvey, 52, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, after an extended illness.

Melanie was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring nurse, and wonderful friend.  She loved and enjoyed many things, but she truly enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and swimming. She was an avid Disney lover; her...

Apr 27, 2025

Kellen Joyce Thorndyke Byrd, age 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County on April 5, 1937 and married Tommy Byrd, the love of her life, on September 30, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 26, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Hardin Leggett, age 89, of Fairmont passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Ms. Margaret was born June 25, 1935 in Robeson County to the late Gregory Haynes and the late Alma Lee Haynes.

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

Apr 26, 2025

Henry Paul Stone, Jr., of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday April 26, 2025. Paul was born in Wilmington, NC on May 23, 1945, to Henry Paul Stone, Sr. and Amie Sutton Stone.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Dyanne PreVatte Stone; four children: Mark Stone of Harrisonburg, VA, Betsy...

Apr 23, 2025

Cynthia Rose Caulder Britt, age 67, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Angel House, in Whiteville, NC after a long illness. Cynthia was born in Robeson County on September 14, 1957, to the late Pinkie and Annasten Parker Caulder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Willie Ross Hunt, age 74, of Fairmont, NC passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Scotland Memorial Hospice of Laurinburg.

He was born August 18,1950 in Robeson County to the late Roscoe Hunt and the late Leadie Mae Hunt.

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

Apr 23, 2025

James Ertle Sessoms, 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away April 23, 2025.

He was born in Robeson County on September 25, 1948 to Ella Blanch Singletary Sessoms and Luther (Buck) Sessoms. James served in the Army. He was in Vietnam from Dec. 1969 to Nov. 1970. He received the National Defense Service Medal,...

Apr 23, 2025

Johnny Ray Stone, 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

In his spare time, he loved to go fishing and build model cars and just work with his hands. He tried many lines of work but found a home in farming.

He is preceded in death...

Apr 22, 2025

Born Sara Louise Boone on March 16, 1937, in West Columbia, SC, Sara was the eldest child of Lee Roy Boone, Sr. and Bernice Lybrand Boone. She graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School and then entered nursing school at Columbia Hospital where she studied to become a Registered Nurse. She treasured many special friendships from High School...

Apr 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Travis Lyn Walters, 37 of Kernersville, NC, on April 22, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1988, in Robeson County. He was a husband, father, son, and brother. Travis grew up in Florence, S.C, and as he got older, spent his career as a Property...

Apr 21, 2025

We would like to announce the celebration of life for Wrenda Ann Edwards Seigler, 65, of Florence, SC, who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

She was predeceased by her father, Jack Edwards, and brother, Danny Edwards.

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Apr 20, 2025

Mr. Kenneth F. Seal, Jr., age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Yonkers, NY on October 17, 1939.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janice Seal of the home.

A...

Apr 18, 2025

Mr. Bobby Eugene Prevatte, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Angel House in Whiteville, NC. He was born on July 25, 1941, in Robeson County to the late Murphy Prevatte and the late Wilma O'Tuel Prevatte.

Bobby retired from Robeson Community College...