obituaries

Aug 12, 2024

Mrs. Claire Ann Dorais, age 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on March 3, 1949 to the late Raymond and Jeannette Ruel.

In her spare time Claire loved to go camping. She will always be remembered as being a hardworking and loyal...

Aug 11, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Bell Hunt, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born in Robeson County on April 15, 1941 to the late James Bell and Ida Locklear Bell.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Ray Hunt; a grandson, Stephen...

Aug 10, 2024

Mrs. Catherine Player Byrd, age 92, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2024, at her home with family. She was born in Sumter, SC on February 2, 1932 to the late Johnny Player & Clara Meares.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her three sisters, a...

Aug 6, 2024

Sherry O'dier Prevatte, 63, of Lumberton, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at River's Edge Assisted Living after an extended illness.

Sherry was a beloved aunt who shared many special memories with her nieces spending time in their younger years playing "Barbies" and singing songs. Sherry had a beautiful voice...

Aug 5, 2024

Terry Wayne Turner, age 55, of Lumberton, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Cape Fear Rehabilitation Center after having open heart surgery. He was born on June 10, 1969 to the late Jerry Wayne Turner and Delores Turner, whom he is now celebrating his new life with.

Terry was...

Aug 4, 2024

Joyce Faye Windom, age 75, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was December 21, 1948 in Robeson County to the late David Windom and the late Margaret Tyson Windom.

She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Barnes (Haley...

Aug 4, 2024

Freeman Elliot Denish passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 at the Carrolton of Lumberton at the age of 76. He was born in Franklin, New Hampshire on May 2, 1948 to parents, Merton and Lillian Denish, both whom preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Andrew...

Aug 4, 2024

Ricky Hunt, age 66, of Laurinburg, NC and formerly of Fairmont, NC passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC.

Ricky was born February 26, 1958 in Robeson County, NC to the late Cleveland Hunt and the late Macie Oxendine Hunt.

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

Aug 2, 2024

Jaden Lee Smith, age 16, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 12, 2008. He was a current student at St. Pauls High School and he was loved by all who knew him. His absence will surely be felt and he will be missed by so...

Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Larry Wayne Leggett, age 59, of Lumberton, NC passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his home.

He was born December 22, 1964 in Robeson County, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Wade Leggett; a brother, Anthony Leggett.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Colins Leggett of...

Aug 1, 2024

Peggy Sue Britt Horne, age 88, of Orrum, NC passed away on August 1, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville. She was born in Robeson County to the late Henry Marvin and Rochelle Lawson Britt on June 12, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Hayes Horne;...

Jul 31, 2024

Gracie Younce "Sherry" Fergerson, age 68, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 17, 1956 to the late David G. Younce, Jr. and the late Gracie Gore Younce.  "Ms. Fergerson" was a long-time teacher at Long Branch Elementary School and...

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. Donald Ray Davis, age 84, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Donald was born in Stone, KY on April 6, 1940 to the late Charlie and Fannie Davis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Davis; his brothers: Forest, Charlie, and...

Jul 27, 2024

Helen Rose Hayes Watkins, age 83, of Lumberton, NC passed away at her home on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Helen was born in Robeson County on January 15, 1941 to the late Douglas and Dezzie Bodiford Hayes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Watkins...

Jul 26, 2024

Sanford Joseph Hardin, age 83, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Greenbrier in Fairmont, NC. He was born in Robeson County on October 21, 1940 to the late Herbert Hardin and the late Ruth Jenkins Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-father, George Smith.

Mr. Sanford was...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Mark Shannon Britt, age 51, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Mark Shannon Britt was a thoughtful and talented person who shared his gifts with those he knew and trusted. He had a zest for life and his easy-going personality will...

Jul 24, 2024

Richard "Dick" Geibert, age 85, of Lumberton passed away on July 24, 2024. Dick was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 16, 1939 to the late Frederick Peter and Helen Kist Geibert. Dick grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and returned to Long Island, New York in 1957, where he spent some time in the U.S....

Jul 24, 2024

Nancy Kathryn Sealey Stephens, age 62, of Lumberton, NC passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Nancy was born in Robeson County on June 19, 1962, to the late Varser and Eva Sealey.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Kim Stephens; two sisters, Lisa Byrd (Jerry) and Lucy Kempf; niece,...

Jul 21, 2024

Lisa Marie Ramsey, 47, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, from Stage 4 pancreatic cancer surrounded by family. Lisa was born April 23, 1977 in Ft. Stewart, Georgia, to Lawrence and Monnie Holbrook. Lisa loved her alone time snuggled up with her fur babies and family doing just the simple things in life.

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Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Richard "Ricky" Lewis Atkinson, age 68, of Orrum, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born in Lumberton, NC on August 13, 1955 to the late Oliver Atkinson and Ruby Wilkerson.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Shane Stone.

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