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Mar 10, 2025

William Boyd Walters, age 85, of Orrum, NC, went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 10, 2025.

William was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lucille & Norman Walters of Orrum, NC.

William, also known as "Jam-Up", was a longtime farmer and textile mill worker. He...

Mar 10, 2025

Jessie Stephens dedicated 50 years of service to UNC Health Southeastern , retiring in 2008 as a laboratory technician and chief of chemistry . Her career began on July 1, 1958 , and over the decades, she became a beloved and respected figure in the hospital community. Reflecting years of service...

Mar 9, 2025

Lena Fay Britt, 76, of Knightdale, NC, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Lena was born in Robeson County on May 16, 1948 to the late Frank and Ruby Jane Britt.

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

Mar 9, 2025

Dorothy Wilkins "Dot" Watts, age 94, of Lumberton, NC, went to join her heavenly Savior on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Myrtle Beach Manor in Myrtle Beach, SC.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on May 22, 1930.

Dot was a talented seamstress and found her joy in sewing and making quilts...

Mar 8, 2025

Tammy Grant Powers, age 60, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. Tammy was born in Robeson County on April 27, 1964 to Wendell Edgar Grant, Sr. and Mamie Myrtle Overstreet Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kim Grant Davis.

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Mar 6, 2025

Damon Hunt, age 71, of Lumberton, NC passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 25, 1954 in Robeson County to the late Charles Hunt and the late Gennive Brewer Hunt.

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

Mar 5, 2025

Patsy Rozier Carter, age 73, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Robeson County on March 22, 1951 to Thomas Hair Rozier and Nancy Florence Fields Rozier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Walter Cleveland Carter, and her brother, Randy...

Mar 2, 2025

In loving memory of our mother, Sarah Irene Pomer Surface (Nicknames lovingly used, "Sally" and "Buffy"), 73 years old, of Due West, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family at the home of her daughter, Helen Surface, in Lumberton, NC.

Sarah Irene Pomer was born on August 16,...

Mar 2, 2025

Mrs. Martha Scott Townsend, age 89, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Ms. Townsend was born November 11, 1935 in Robeson County.

She worked with Ronald Nye Construction Co. until her retirement. She was a long-time member of Baltimore Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gurney...

Mar 2, 2025

Johnny Ray Salmon, age 77, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Yanceyville, NC.  Johnny was born on a cold snowy night in Robeson County on January 23, 1948 to the late George Salmon and Daphine Long Salmon.

In addition to his parents,...

Mar 1, 2025

Jamie Earl Fields, age 47, of Fairmont, NC passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was born September 11, 1977 in Robeson County to the late Hubert Earl Fields and the late Dianna Locklear Fields.

He is survived by two sons, Johnathan...

Feb 27, 2025

Mrs. Frances Kesler Norment, of Lumberton, NC, who most recently resided at Woodhaven Nursing Facility, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Frances was born in Salisbury, NC on January 8, 1931, to the late Joseph Butner Kesler and the late Pearl Virginia Barnhardt. She grew up in the First Baptist Church and...

Feb 26, 2025

Beverly June Campbell, age 98, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Elsa Shaw, with whom she lived for several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; sons, Ronald and David; parents, Ernest & Viola Airgood; brothers, Ernest Airgood and John...

Feb 26, 2025

Sara "Mae" Hardee, age 72, of Lumberton, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1952 to the late Jeff and Sarah Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her late husband Donald "Don" J. Hardee; three brothers, Arthur Johnson of Turbeville, SC,...

Feb 26, 2025

Janice L. Burney, age 75, of 1227 Wiregrass Rd, Lumberton entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter, and a sister.

She is survived by two sons, a daughter, three grandsons, and a great-grandson, and two...

Feb 22, 2025

Nathan "Franklin" Lovett, age 82, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  He was born on July 25, 1942 to the late Bill Lovett and the late Jennie Enzor Lovett.

After serving several years in the U.S. Air Force, he began working at Lumberton Police Department and later retired as a Captain with Robeson County...

Feb 21, 2025

Reuben Jerry Caulder, age 72, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1952 to James Willie Caulder and Florence Locklear Caulder in Robeson County, NC. He was a longtime member of Kingdom Place Church in Lumberton, NC.

In addition to his parents, Reuben was preceded...

Feb 21, 2025

Martin Earl "Marty" Williams, passed away recently in Lumberton, NC.  He was born in Alhambra, CA on December 15, 1962 to the late William Williams, Sr. and the late Helen Gillespie.

Marty was very artistic and enjoyed expressing his talents in different forms of art.  He loved watching Mark Martin in NASCAR races...

Feb 21, 2025

Farleigh Hungerford Rozier died Friday, February 21, 2025, after a brief illness.  She was born November 16, 1941 to Hayden Hungerford and Elsie Grace Turner.  Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Regan; sister, Dorothy Hungerford Baggett; and brother, Hayden Hungerford.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. John...

Feb 21, 2025

Ms. Rebecca S. Moody, known to most as "Becky", departed to her forever home on Friday, February 21, 2025, while at Carolina Rehab Center of Cumberland in Fayetteville, NC. Becky was born on August 17, 1961 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Phyllis and Thomas Buck Moody, Sr.

In addition to her...