obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Tressa Lee Carter, age 48, of 4292 Alamac Road in Lumberton, NC, departed her life on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. She was born in Cumberland County, NC on March 21, 1976 to the late Ida & John Henry Carter.

Along with her parents, she...

Feb 19, 2025

Michael Herbert Scott, 64, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1960 to the late Herbert Ruel Scott, Jr. and Josephine Davis Scott.

Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Victoria Scott of Lumberton, NC; his two daughters, Cassandra Keith (Chris) of Raleigh,...

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald Dale "Boy" Hunt, age 45, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 3, 1979 to Roger Dale Scott and to the late Sandra Jane Hunt.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleo Hunt and...

Feb 18, 2025

Virginia Wright Graham, age 85, of Proctorville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Glen Flora Skilled Nursing Facility.

Virginia was born on March 5, 1939 in Hollister, CA to Patrick Hartford Wright and Esther Stroupe Wright. In addition to her parents Virginia was preceded in death by her husband; Mickey...

Feb 16, 2025

Miss Texxie Lee Godwin Stephens departed this life February 16, 2025 at Life Care Hospice in Wilmington, NC. She was known as Mama, Aunt Texxie, grandma, sister, friend, and Miss Texxie. Miss Texxie was born on August 19, 1939 to the late Quin and Carrie Godwin.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 14, 2025

Marie Ann May Gales of Lumberton, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 86. Better known as simply Ann Gales, she was the daughter of the late William Marvin May and Lizzie Watson May both of Lumberton.

Ann was the fifth of nine children born on July...

Feb 13, 2025

Dorothy Esper Taylor Hornbuckle, age 92, of Lumberton passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Glen Flora Skilled Nursing Facility. Dorothy was born in Robeson County on August 6, 1932 to the late Carson Taylor and Ada Blackburn Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Fred David Hornbuckle, son;...

Feb 11, 2025

Jennifer Irene Smith, age 60, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

She was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on September 22, 1964 to Richard Allen McFarlan and Jaquetta Doremus McFarlan.

Jennifer will always be remembered as being the life of the party. She worked 20...

Feb 11, 2025

Wade "Dickie" Edward Clark, Jr., 72, of Fairmont, was born on March 4 1952, in Robeson County. He died peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by family.

Dickie was preceded in death by his wife Margie Cassidy Clark; his parents Wade and Dorothy Clark; a sister Diantha Clark-Lockley; two brothers Gary Clark and Johnny Clark; two...

Feb 10, 2025

David Willis Musselwhite

(July 14, 1933 – February 10, 2025)

Son of the late John Lewis Musselwhite and Alma Willis Musselwhite of Robeson County, David, 91, was preceded in death by his wife Vashti Britt Musselwhite, and is survived by his daughters Joan M. Spyhalski of Richmond, VA and Angelia M. Talley of...

Feb 9, 2025

Mrs. Shelia Lyons Mackey, age 65, of Lanett, AL, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. She was born on June 4, 1960 to the late Carolyn Jean Lyons.

Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roscoe & Minnie Sinclair....

Feb 8, 2025

Danny Lee Graham, age 72, of Lumberton passed away at his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Coach Graham was born in Montgomery County on October 22, 1952 to the late Harold Wesley Graham and Ruby Lee Mauldin Graham.

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

Feb 7, 2025

David Mitchell Pittman, age 63, of Lumberton passed away at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC on Friday, February 7, 2025. Mitchell was born in Robeson County on March 7, 1961 to the late David Lee Pittman and Annie Laura Pittman. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by a son, Charles David Pittman,...

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Mabel Richardson Hardin, age 87, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 11, 1938 to the late Vollie & Thetis Richardson. She enjoyed her time as the owner and hairdresser of Mabel Beauty Salon for many years...

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Cynthia Ivey Bass, age 79, of Haw River, NC passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home.

She was born February 1, 1946 in Mullins, SC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston Ivey and Oleen Bass Ivey; a sister, Judy Wilkerson; and her first husband, Herbert Ray Davis.

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Feb 6, 2025

Cynthia "Kaye" DeVane, age 65, of Bladenboro, passed away into God's hands on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on December 5, 1959.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mack Bill Baker and Lillian Henry Baker; two brothers, Wayne Baker and...

Feb 4, 2025

William Gregory "Greg" Ivey, age 62, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 19, 1962 to the late William Dale Ivey and the late Margaret Louise Sellers Ivey.

In Greg's later years, he made a commitment to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was quick...

Feb 2, 2025

Michael Lynn Emanuel, age 56, of Lumberton, NC, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born in Lumberton, NC on April 1, 1968 to Faye Emanuel Hammonds.

He is survived by his mother, Faye Hammonds of the home; his children: Corey Emanuel, Jonathan Hunt, Kelsey McNeil, Mekeya Locklear,...

Feb 2, 2025

Michael Gene Britt, age 49, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 24, 1975.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Earnell Britt; his paternal...

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. James Hunt, age 74, of Fairmont, NC passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cape Fear Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

He was born June 14, 1950 in Robeson County to the late Charlie Hunt and the late Frances Ingrid Hunt.

In addition to his parents, he was...