obituaries

Oct 19, 2024

Horace Lee Britt, 85, of Lumberton, died on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare facility of Whiteville.

Horace is preceded by his parents, Pearl and Edith Britt.

He is survived by eleven siblings; one daughter, Amanda Britt and her husband Luther of Lumberton, NC; one...

Oct 18, 2024

Christy Leigh Mizell, age 36, of Lumberton, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, in her home.

Christy was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Singleton.

She is survived by her father, Chuck Sweat; a longtime life companion, Gregory Hunt; two sons, Dylan and Darron; a daughter, Caroline; a...

Oct 16, 2024

Darell Wayne Wilcox, age 55, of Lumberton, passed away at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Darell was born on August 2, 1969, in Lumberton, NC. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Redden and Bertha Wilcox, along with two special uncles, Ronald and Bill Wilcox.

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Oct 15, 2024

Lisa Hill Stone, age 48, of Orrum, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 13, 1975, to the late Charles & Jeannette Freeman.

She was a public school teacher for 22 years, touching many lives throughout the years. She loved...

Oct 15, 2024

Mattie Neal Stubbs Grooms, age 90, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 14, 1934 to the late Johnny Stubbs and the late Janie Beasley Stubbs.

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

Oct 13, 2024

Cynthia Diana Jacobs, age 64, of Lumberton, passed away at Harborview Health Systems in Lumberton, on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Cynthia was born on April 15, 1960 in Dillon SC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Locklear Hunt, sister, Carlinda Jacobs, and brother, Jeffery Jacobs.

Cynthia faced many challenges in...

Oct 13, 2024

Ms. Jeanette Durden Lupo, age 87, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024.

She was born April 9, 1937 in Robeson County to the late William Durden and the late Viola McKenzie Durden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jerome Lupo;  six brothers, Stanley, Frank,...

Oct 12, 2024

Mrs. Patricia White, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Wilmington, NC on February 17, 1948 to the late Roscoe & Minnie Sinclair.

Pat was a dedicated worker, wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, friend, and sister throughout her...

Oct 12, 2024

Gary Edward Mangum, 65, of Lumberton, NC, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home.

He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Journalism Degree and spent 45 years covering sports, designing pages, and writing for many papers such as the City View Magazine in Fayetteville, NC, Tribune Star in Terre Haute, IN,...

Oct 10, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Anna Gray, who left this world on October 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Born to Annie Ruth Wells and William Foster Wells, Mary Anna was a beloved member of the Lumberton, North Carolina community.

Mary Anna was preceded in death by her...

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Carter Marshburn, age 74, of Lumberton, NC passed away on October 9, 2024 after a long illness. She was the much-loved wife of Wayne Marshburn and the mother of two sons, Nathan and Adam. Born in 1950 at Falls of  Neuse, NC, she was a 1968 graduate of Millbrook High School. She then attended Western Carolina...

Oct 8, 2024

God took the hand of William Brandon Greene, age 50, of Lumberton, NC, and led him home Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Brandon was born in Lumberton, NC on March 22, 1974 to the late William Alexander Greene, Jr. and Rebecca Alicia Rawls Greene.

As most of you know, Brandon was truly a "Free...

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Datris Hunt, Jr., age 73, of Fairmont, NC passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at his home.

He was born January 31, 1951 in Robeson County to the late Datris Hunt and the late Queen Esther Hunt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Carol Hunt; two...

Oct 4, 2024

Ralph "Carey" Smith, Jr., age 54, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton.  He was born on Robeson County, NC on April 17, 1970.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Jean Carter.

Carey grew up in Lumberton and was raised by his aunt and...

Oct 3, 2024

Pastor Jacob Vernon Britt, Jr., age 80, of Lumberton, went to join his Heavenly Savior and his beloved wife on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 11, 1944 to the late Jacob Vernon Britt, Sr. and Sarah Eloise Smith Britt.

In addition to his parents, Vernon...

Oct 3, 2024

Gina Rebecca Spears Wright, age 51, of Rowland, NC passed away at her home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Gina was born on August 18, 1973 in Dunn, NC to the Lonnie Barry Spears and late Loraine Johnson Johns.

In addition to her mother she was predeceased by her son, Wesley Jonathan Parker....

Oct 2, 2024

David "Bug" Earl Smith, Jr., of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born on April 9, 1955 to the late David Lee Smith and Maggie Smith. David will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for his community. David had a profound...

Oct 2, 2024

Mrs. Tina Michelle Goolsby, of Lumberton, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, completing her journey of 53 years.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Locklear.

Tina, lovingly known as "Sunshine" by her devoted husband, had a radiant presence that brightened every...

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. James Forman Thorndyke, age 81, of Lumberton, NC, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Lumberton, NC on July 7, 1943 to the late J.F. & Frankie Thorndyke.

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Oct 1, 2024

Tami Strickland Russ, age 54, of Lumberton passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home. Tami was born in Robeson County on July 18, 1970 to the late R. C. Strickland and Barbara Strickland Smith.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Emily Strickland...