obituaries

Dec 18, 2024

Walter Robert "Robbie" McLellan, age 73, of Fairmont, NC passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home.

He was born November 9, 1951 in Robeson County to the late William "Bill" McLellan and Miriam Lewis McLellan.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Hall McLellan of the home; one daughter, Laike Watts (Eric) of...

Dec 18, 2024

Infant Nolan Dustin Locklear was born and passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Wilmington, NC.

He is survived by his mother, Takala Jones; his father, Donald Locklear; three brothers, Brayden, Jacoby and Rylon Locklear all of Fairmont, NC; his maternal grandparents, Monica Locklear (Sean) of Fairmont, NC; Eric Jones of Lumberton, NC; his paternal grandmother, Lavern...

Dec 17, 2024

Thelma Lowery Deeringwater, age 86, of Red Springs, NC passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at UNC Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She was born in Robeson County on October 19,1938 to the late Bracey and Snowdie Lowery.

Thelma was predeceased by her husband, Benny Anderson Deeringwater; daughter, Debra Lee Weiss; sons, Ronald Dale...

Dec 16, 2024

Robert Eric Fields, age 74, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 18, 1950 to the late Eric and Velma Musselwhite Fields.

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

He...

Dec 14, 2024

Shirley Lawson McCray, born on February 23, 1935 in Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 in her home. She was 89 years old. She was the daughter of the late Junious and Eula Mae Taylor.

Shirley is survived by her daughters; Kathy Lawson of Lumberton, NC; Beth McClure of Murphy,...

Dec 13, 2024

Mickey Charles Stoker, 65, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1959, in Lumberton, NC, and carried with him a passion for running, education, and making connections throughout his life.

Mickey's accomplishments on the track and field and cross-country courses began in high school...

Dec 12, 2024

Brenda Faye Hunt, age 76, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Brenda was born on March 22, 1948 in Robeson County to the late Johnnie Hunt and the late Cora Lee Lewis Hunt.

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

Dec 12, 2024

Vera Elizabeth Everette Grooms, born November 4, 1930, to David Alexander Russell and Bessie Bertha Pruitt passed away on December 12, 2024, after a brief illness.

Vera lived a long and joyous life, 94 years, focused on spending time with family and friends. She was the mother of seven, Barbara Faye Stroud, Linda Kaye Smith, Brenda Diane...

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Alice Berry, age 50, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at UNC Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Mary Alice was born on June 14, 1974 in Robeson County to the late Jerry Wayne Berry and Blendia Evers Berry.

Mary Alice loved to sing, dance, travel and dress in shiny, sparkly...

Dec 11, 2024

C-Cat, Papa Smurf, Wild Cat and Daddy were names that best describes HC, just ask anyone who knew him. Born the baby of the family, and we all were reminded often. Hazley Council Wilcox left us on December 11, 2024.

In his younger years HC never met a motorcycle that he couldn't ride,...

Dec 10, 2024

Janice Teresa Hepple Eddy, age 60, of Lumberton, NC died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.  She was born in Baltimore, MD on December 16, 1963 to the late Pauline Virginia Hailey Cundiff. In addition to her mother, Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Neal Eddy; her father, Roy...

Dec 9, 2024

Quessie Jewel Britt Wilcox, age 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 2, 1940 to the late Leonard & Velia Britt.

Before retirement, she was a sales associate. And, in her spare time,...

Dec 6, 2024

Marilyn Lucille Hunt, age 82, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2024 at her home.

Born on November 26, 1942, in Robeson County the last of 14 children born to the late Fred "Larce" Hunt and the late Lonnie Oxendine Hunt.

In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 5, 2024

Phyllis MiChele "Chele" Lewis, 55, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024.

She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She was born on February 23, 1969 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Billy and Phyllis Allen. After graduating from Littlefield High School, Chele attended the University of North...

Dec 5, 2024

Channing Yates Floyd Sr., age 76, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 25, 1948 to the late Odell Floyd and the late Viola Yates Floyd.

In addition to his parents, he...

Dec 3, 2024

Henry Allen "Bunker" Oxendine, age 53, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

He was born June 2, 1971 in Robeson County.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Oxendine; a granddaughter, Laila Locklear.

He was a 1989 graduate of South Robeson High...

Nov 28, 2024

Mr. Alvin Thomas "Tommy" Warwick, 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away at Carrolton Nursing Home after a short illness on November 28, 2024.  He was born in Richmond County, NC on April 5, 1955 to the late Grace Townsend Warwick & Raymond Carl Warwick, Sr.

He is survived by: one son, Thomas Lee...

Nov 28, 2024

Keith Brenon Bullock, 57, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Born February 17, 1967, Keith was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He owned TriCom Service Inc. in Robeson County and spent...

Nov 27, 2024

Eugenia Lynn Hyde, age 69, of Saint Pauls, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Lower Capefear Hospice, Angel House in Whiteville.

She was born September 18, 1955 in Robeson County to the late, Edwin Eugene Purvis and Cleo Parker Purvis. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her daughter;...

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Ronald Bruce Owens, age 81, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Bladen County, NC on August 21, 1943 to the late Charles Cleveland Owens and the late Susie Lee Lowery Owens.

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