obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Samuel "Sammy" Grey Callahan, age 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 9, 1953, to the late Albert & Hattie Callahan.

Sammy will always be remembered as someone who loved cars and fishing. However, he loved nothing more...

Nov 6, 2024

Vanessa Rae Williams Hunt, age 59, of Fairmont, NC passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was born August 4, 1965 in Onslow County. Vanessa was preceded in death by her birth parents, Leroy Williams and Ester Rae Oxendine Williams. She was also preceded in death by her parents who...

Nov 5, 2024

Ella Vivian Little, known by most as "Bill", age 93, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at The Carrolton of Lumberton. She was born in Dillon, SC on November 13, 1930 to the late Luther & Maxine Herring.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 4, 2024

Mr. Donnie Lee Hunt, age 86, of Fairmont, NC born March 23, 1938 departed this life to his Heavenly home on Monday, November 4, 2024.

He was a man of strong faith in God. He taught Sunday School for several years. He was the Christian example to all that met him. One of his accomplishments that he...

Nov 3, 2024

Donna Van Melton Madry, born November 3, 1955, died peacefully on November 3, 2024, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton.

She is survived by her son, James T.  Madry III (Paula Pisarek) of Front Royal, VA; nephew, Brandon K. Britt, and niece, Lauren E. Britt.

She was predeceased...

Nov 2, 2024

Mr. Sanford Oxendine, age 75, of Fairmont, NC passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Sanford was born July 23, 1949 in Robeson County to the late John Oxendine and the late Mattie Hunt Oxendine.

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

Nov 2, 2024

Linda Gregory Brown Green, age 75, of Supply, passed away at Novant Health in Bolivia, NC on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Linda was born in Pulaski, VA on November 16, 1948 to the late William Fredrick Gregory and Brucie Imogene Chappell Gregory.

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

Nov 1, 2024

James "Jamie" Shepard Scott, 61, of Lumberton, NC, passed away November 1, 2024.

Jamie was involved in music his entire life.  Starting in high school, he played in a band called "Boltz". He cherished those times with his friends. He loved his mother and was devoted to her until the time of her...

Oct 31, 2024

Lidia Flores, de 63 años, de Red Springs, NC, falleció el jueves 31 de octubre de 2024 en su casa con sus seres queridos a su lado. Nació en Apanguito, Guerrero, México el 3 de agosto de 1961 al Sr. Delfino Flores Galeana y la Sra. Elena Hernandez Meza.

Lidia y su esposo...

Oct 28, 2024

Catherine Ann Taylor, was born on May 29, 1947 in Conneaut, Ohio. The Lord freed her from her life of pain and suffering on Monday, October 28, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, David A. Fisher, Sr. & Georgiana Fisher; her oldest brother, David A. Fisher, Jr., and...

Oct 28, 2024

Brian Eugene Collins, 46, of Rowland, NC, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024.

Brian will always be known as a jokester who loved old cars. He had a charming personality who never met a stranger. He worked in construction for many years. But, most of all, he was a wonderful father to his...

Oct 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Price Harrelson, age 70, of Lumberton, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Grover and Cora Lee Britt Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fiancé, Ricky Eugene Warwick, brother,...

Oct 26, 2024

Frances Taylor Bailey, 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 7, 1940 to the late Homer and Rosa Downing Taylor.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Bailey; her sons,...

Oct 26, 2024

Tammy Rowell Jenkins, age 65, of Fairmont, NC passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at her home.

She was born February 8, 1959 in Dillon County, SC to the late R.D. Rowell and the late Marilyn Horne Rowell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Johnny Rogers and...

Oct 24, 2024

Hubert Rae Jolly, 95, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born on June 12, 1929, to Ida Marie Edge Jolly and Alfred Franklin Jolly, Hubert overcame a challenging childhood to become a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

At 15, Hubert found his calling in the...

Oct 24, 2024

Henry Edwin Davis, a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, left us on October 24, 2024. Born on January 6, 1925, Henry lived a long and full life filled with tremendous passion and service towards others.

After growing up the youngest of 5 children in Grays Creek and...

Oct 23, 2024

Harvey Harold Henke IV, age 30, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 24, 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Aayliah Henke of the home; his father and stepmother, Harvey H. Henke III and...

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Donald Gene Allen, age 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away at his daughter's home in Hillsborough, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 8, 1940 to the late Retha Allen.

Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur "Buck" Butler and Charlie Butler, and...

Oct 22, 2024

Ann Rogers Cook, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed peacefully with her daughters by her side. She was born in Marietta, NC to the late Thomas Stanton and Sadie McLellan Rogers.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Melinda Cook Brayboy of Lumberton and Deanna Williams (Tommy) of Richlands, NC. She is also...

Oct 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathy L. Garner announces her passing. Kathy Lee Garner, age 65, of Carthage, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC. Kathy was born in Norfolk, VA on December 12, 1958 to the late James Mayes and Ida Rose...