obituaries

Aug 13, 2026

William Henry Russ, age 82, of Lumberton passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Harborview Assisted Living Center. William was born on November 1, 1943 in Robeson County to Woodrow Russ and Mary Wilson Russ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Dollie Russ, brothers; Cecil Russ and Jerry Russ,...

Aug 12, 2026

Mr. Lacy Baker, age 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1955 to the late Paul & Virginia Baker.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Lacy Baker; two brothers, Albert Baker and Eugene Baker; and...

Aug 10, 2026

Gregory Price, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.

In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his beloved son, Sean Gregory Price of Lillington, and his half-brother, David Clio Taylor Jr. of Fayetteville.

Gregory was born in Lumberton on June 4, 1948,...

Aug 9, 2026

Judy Carol West, age 78, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 5, 1948 to the late Evelyn Burney Hill.

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

Aug 9, 2026

Pamela Faye Rowland, age 38, of Southport, formerly of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 17, 1987. She found great joy in the simple and beautiful things in life. Her tender heart was especially evident in her love for dogs and all...

Aug 7, 2026

Martha Stankwytch Baxley, 92, of St. Pauls, NC passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at home.

She was born on August 28, 1933 in Robeson County. Martha was so blessed to have kind, loving parents. She was married to her loving husband Myles Darlee Baxley for 60 wonderful years he was the love...

Aug 6, 2026

Mr. Terry Sanders, age 60, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Mr. Sanders was born August 11, 1965 in Robeson County to the late Homer A. Sanders and the late Johnnie Bell Chavis Sanders.

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

Aug 6, 2026

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Williams Haywood, 90, of Fairmont, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 6, 2026.

Lib was born on September 1, 1935, in Fairmont to the late Lawrence Edward Williams and Dora Shepherd Williams. Raised on her family's farm, she learned early the values of hard work, determination, faithfulness, and caring...

Aug 5, 2026

Roy Junior Locklear, age 71, of Fairmont, NC passed away at Greenbrier Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Roy was born in Robeson County on September 29, 1954 to Andrew Locklear and Chrissie Jacobs Locklear. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Timmy Locklear.

During his lifetime Roy...

Aug 5, 2026

James Musselwhite, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 5, 2026.

Born on June 3, 1944, in Lumberton, NC, James was the cherished son of the late Nash Zach Musselwhite and Leila Mae Hendren Musselwhite. He is predeceased by his dear family...

Aug 5, 2026

Catherine Dale Taylor Parker, 89, of Lumberton, NC passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

She was born in Robeson County on July 2nd, 1937 to the late Oliver and Mary Taylor.

Catherine worked for the Ford dealership 47 years she took great pride in her...

Aug 4, 2026

Percy Houston Atkinson, Jr. ("P.H.") passed away peacefully at his home in Conway, SC, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 9, 1948, he was the beloved son of Percy H. Atkinson, Sr. and Ruby Britt Atkinson. He graduated from Lumberton High School in 1967 and earned an...

Aug 4, 2026

Mrs. Roberta Musselwhite Jones, age 94, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 14, 1932 to the late Carl & Etta Musselwhite.

She was a woman of deep Christian faith who loved Jesus above...

Aug 2, 2026

Ola Viola Britt, 86 of Lumberton, NC passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

She was born in Lee County, North Carolina on April 26, 1940 to the lake Frank Britt and the late Ruby Watts Britt.  She retired from Converse and worked for nineteen years at Betty Carol's Diner in Lumberton.

Aug 2, 2026

Darrell "Derby" Bass passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2026, at the young age of 74.

He was born April 8, 1952, in Robeson County to the late Eldred Bass and the late Dorothy Rhodes Bass.

He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and loyal friend. He was known...

Aug 1, 2026

Curtis E. Wilcox, Senior Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Retired), passed peacefully from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Wednesday August 1st, 2026.

He was born August 29, 1933, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Lashley and Leila Lamb Wilcox. Curtis proudly served his country for 26 years in the...

Jul 31, 2026

James Ronnie Hunt, 73, of Pembroke, NC, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie lived his life with great enthusiasm, warmth, and purpose.

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Jul 29, 2026

Phillip Ray Wall Sr., age 70, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born on February 15, 1956, Phillip lived a vibrant life rooted in faith, mentorship, and dedicated service to his family and community.

Throughout a rich journey that spanned from Burlington, North Carolina, to Maryland and communities across Florida, Phillip left an enduring mark on everyone...

Jul 29, 2026

Angela Hunt, age 62, of Fairmont, NC entered into her Heavenly Eternal home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Angela was born December 7, 1963 in Robeson County to the late Edesel "Jack" Hunt and the late Carrie Mae Chavis Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Earlene Hunt, Mandy "Maggie"...

Jul 28, 2026

Malviena Cain Prevatte, 95, passed away on July 28, 2026. She was born on July 11, 1931 in Lumberton, North Carolina, the daughter of Raymond Aaron and Sallie (Wilkins) Cain.

Malviena graduated from Smith's High School in Lumberton, North Carolina in 1950. She graduated from Robeson County Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1953.

Malviena...