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Margaret Etta Mclellan Parnell

Margaret Etta Mclellan Parnell

Sep 6, 2026

Margaret McLellan Parnell, age 94, of Fairmont, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Glenflora Nursing Facility in Lumberton, N.C.

Margaret was born on May 17, 1932, to the late Neil Archie McLellan and Pamela Etta McLellan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Potter Parnell; her sisters,...

Gregory James Owens

Gregory James Owens

Sep 6, 2026

Gregory James Owens, age 77, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville.  He was born in Limestone County, Texas on October 21, 1948 to the late Fred Ural Owens and the late Susie Martin Owens.

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

Carolyn Spence Floyd

Carolyn Spence Floyd

Sep 3, 2026

Carolyn Spence Floyd, age 84, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Hospice of Scotland County in Laurinburg, NC. Carolyn was born in Kinston, NC on October 29, 1941 to the late William Clinton Spence and Ina Mae Sutton Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sandra Kaye Chavis

Sandra Kaye Chavis

Sep 1, 2026

Ms. Sandra Kaye Chavis, age 65, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Sandra was born in Robeson County, NC to the late Harley Gene Chavis and the late Ressie Mae Carter.

She is survived by her daughter, Shequila Lynn Revels of Pembroke, NC; her son, Kendrick Dwayne Revels (Tashenna) of...

Odell Blackwell

Odell Blackwell

Aug 31, 2026

Odell Blackwell of Lumberton North Carolina, passed away on August 31st, 2026 at the age of eighty.

Born on March 29th 1946, Odell was a hardworking and resourceful man who was rarely without an idea for how to earn a living. Throughout his life he wore many hats and was always looking for the next opportunity –...

Lilly May Ransom

Lilly May Ransom

Aug 31, 2026

Ms. Lilly May Ransom, age 68, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was born on April 20, 1958 in Robeson County to the late Luther "Ball" Ransom and the late Joevennie Ransom.

In addition to her parents,...

Carla Lavonne Sherwood

Carla Lavonne Sherwood

Aug 30, 2026

Carla LaVonne Sherwood, born March 14, 1972, in Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away on August 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose love and presence touched the lives of many.

Carla was the beloved daughter of Carlos...

Eddie Lynn Johnson, Jr.

Eddie Lynn Johnson, Jr.

Aug 29, 2026

Eddie Lynn Johnson, Jr. age 55, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC.

Mr. Johnson was born November 16, 1970 in Robeson County. He was a farmer and served in the National Guard.

He was preceded in death by...

Henry Alexander Branch, Jr.

Henry Alexander Branch, Jr.

Aug 28, 2026

Henry Alexander Branch, Jr., 73, of Lumberton, died on Friday, August 28th, 2026 in his home.

Alex was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly, his parents, Henry and Margaret Branch, and his brother Johnny Branch.

He is survived by his son, Joshua A. Branch of Lumberton, and his...

Donna Carol Hunt

Donna Carol Hunt

Aug 25, 2026

Donna Carolyn Stephens Hunt, age 66, of Lumberton, NC passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Columbus County to James Nelson "J.N." Stephens and the late, Jessie Yarbough Stephens. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by Matt Stephens.

Donna will be most remembered...

Brenda Joyce Bartley Ratliff

Brenda Joyce Bartley Ratliff

Aug 24, 2026

Brenda Joyce Bartley Ratliff, 78, of Jonesville, VA, formerly of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, VA.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 26, 1947 to the late Frank Bartley and the late Almena Oxendine Bartley.

In addition to her parents,...

Mark Locklear

Mark Locklear

Aug 23, 2026

Mr. Mark Locklear, age 55, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

He was born March 16, 1971 in Robeson County, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Curlie Locklear; his maternal grandparents, Worth R. Chavis and Evie...

Jimmy Ray Page

Jimmy Ray Page

Aug 23, 2026

Mr. Jimmy Ray Page, age 90, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Mr. Page was born May 10, 1936.

Services will be held at a later date.

The family request that you continue to pray...

Melody Anne Mcduffie

Melody Anne Mcduffie

Aug 23, 2026

Melody Anne McDuffie, age 63, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 5, 1962 to Jerome & Joyce McDuffie.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerome McDuffie.

She is survived by her mother,...

John Rowland Carroll, Sr.

John Rowland Carroll, Sr.

Aug 22, 2026

John Rowland Carroll, Sr., age 89, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Butters, NC on December 12, 1936 to the late Henry Alton and Margaret Darden Carroll.

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

James Luther Lashley

James Luther Lashley

Aug 21, 2026

James Luther Lashley, age 81, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Woodhaven Nursing Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Blanchie Lashley.

James served in the Army and in the Navy both for two years. He worked at Burlington Industry...

Alden Phillip "Phil" Council

Alden Phillip "Phil" Council

Aug 20, 2026

Alden Phillip "Phil" Council, 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026 in Fayetteville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

A man who lived by remarkable faith, Phil loved his family beyond measure and gave grace and compassion generously. He was a devoted and loving husband, his daughters' hero and...

Betty Louise Hyatt Merritt

Betty Louise Hyatt Merritt

Aug 19, 2026

Betty Louise Hyatt Merritt, age 89, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Woodhaven Nursing Center. She was born on May 25, 1937, in Robeson County to the late Rowland Hyatt and Blanche Faircloth.

Left to cherish her memories are her seven children, Roland Packer, Johnny Ray Packer, Isaac Packer, Jake...

Margie Lee Hunt

Margie Lee Hunt

Aug 18, 2026

Margie Lee Jones Hunt, age 76, of Red Springs passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Ms. Margie was born March 21, 1950 in Robeson County to the late James Jones and the late Jessie Lee Demery Jones.

In addition to her parents,...

Dickey Pope Brigman

Dickey Pope Brigman

Aug 15, 2026

Dickey Pope Brigman was born on July 8, 1949 to the late Nina Jackson Brigman Grimsley and the late Henry Pope Brigman in Lumberton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Jacqueline Bailey, Geraldine Grimsley, and Nancy Bass; step-father, Bradley Grimsley, and step-sister, Judy Hardee; and adopted brother, David...

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