obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Lenora Hunt Locklear, departed this life into God's hands on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the age of 67.

Lenora was a loving Christian, wife, mother, and best friend. She was a member of Kingdom Place in Lumberton, NC and a enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

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Jan 31, 2025

Sarah Lee Johnson, age 89, of Lumberton passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Carrolton of Lumberton. Sarah was born in Robeson County on April 30, 1935 to the late Chancel Ray Johnson and Rebon Lewis Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings: Gary Johnson, Elbert...

Jan 30, 2025

Trina Virl Pittman, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born in Robeson County on May 7, 1944 to the late Carson, Sr. and Dorothy Stanton Pittman. She worked as a legal secretary and retired with the Robeson County Department of Social Services. Trina was also a member of Godwin Heights Baptist Church....

Jan 29, 2025

Roger Dale Gross, age 75, of Fairmont, NC passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home. Mr. Gross was born July 29, 1949 in Baldwin County, AL. to the late Lee Gross and the late Ida Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Page Gross; two sons, Buddy...

Jan 28, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Herring Callihan, born September 8, 1948 to the late James Herring of Chadbourn and the late Eunice Williamson Herring Ivey of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Willard Callihan, Sr.; two daughters, Sherry Rice Jolly (Ricky) and Tammy Rice Britt, all of Lumberton;...

Jan 26, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025

Shirley Williamson Wilkins Martin, age 83 of Lumberton passed away on Friday, January 24th in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born in Lumberton on August 1, 1941 to Gladys Hersey Williamson Thompson and Bowman Williamson.

Shirley lived a beautiful life of giving and service to others. Her spirit, hands, and feet were sources...

Jan 24, 2025

Lawrence Douglas Caison, age 77, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.  He was born on August 19, 1947, to the late Lawrence Thurston and Lela Mae Caison.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Brian Douglas Caison; three...

Jan 23, 2025

Laura Miller Graham, age 63, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at UNC Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Laura was born in Chatham County, NC on November 9, 1961 to the late Charles Worley Miller and Gladys Juanita Cole Miller. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister; Charlotte Anderson, brothers;...

Jan 21, 2025

Oliver Yates Stephens, age 80, of Fairmont, NC, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 at home with his loving daughter and wife of 52 years by his side. He was born on February 20, 1944, in Fairmont, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends.

Yates is survived by his devoted wife, Rebecca Starnes...

Jan 19, 2025

Due to the weather, the services for Ms. Deese have been rescheduled. The visitation will be Friday, January 24th. The funeral will be Saturday, January 25th. The times are listed below. The times will remain the same.

Betty Evans Deese of Fairmont, NC was born January 17, 1949 in Robeson County.

She departed this life...

Jan 19, 2025

Deena Jackson Hester, 51, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Scotland Regional Hospice Center in Laurinburg.

She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Wayne Jackson and her son, Dustin Wayne Nance.

She is survived by her mother, Linda Davis Suggs; husband, Gary; three...

Jan 18, 2025

Ilene Martin Aranove, 91, of Lumberton, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Hazel Martin; her husband Marvin Aranove; her two brothers, Charlie Martin and Leland Martin and her two sisters, Betty Steelwagon and Donna Phillips.

She...

Jan 18, 2025

Due to the weather the services for Mr. Oxendine have been changed from Wednesday, to Friday, January 24th. The times will remain the same.

Darnell "Chubby" Oxendine, age 66, of Fairmont, NC passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was born February 4, 1958 in Robeson County.

Jan 18, 2025

Wesley Duval Sanderson, 73, of Lumberton, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in UNC Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Solomon "S.D." and Dorothy Watts Sanderson.

He is survived by his wife Linda; a step-son, Brian Shuping and his wife Theresa of Boiling...

Jan 15, 2025

Linda Hunt, age 69, of Proctorville, NC passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Linda was born May 1, 1955 in Robeson County to the late Charles "C.W." Hunt and the late Nona Oxendine Hunt.

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

Jan 13, 2025

John Ross "J.R." Powers, age 32, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 2, 1992.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John D. Powers, Sr.

J.R. was a smart, kind, mannerly young man who always...

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. James Billy Hardin, Sr., age 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at home. He was born in Lumberton, NC on September 4, 1933 to the late Dewey & Carlatha F. Harden.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel Richardson Hardin of the home; his children: Mary Delias...

Jan 13, 2025

Ms. Patricia Faye Williamson Waddell, age 84, of Little River, SC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC. She was born in Lumberton, NC on August 12, 1940 to the late A.B. & Iva Williamson.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 12, 2025

Patrick "Pat" Wayne Allen, 44, of Lumberton, NC passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025.

In his spare time, Pat loved to build and race go carts and loved to go fishing.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Susan B. Allen and John Henry and Aletha...