obituaries

Apr 30, 2024

Marilyn Johnson McQuage, age 67, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1956 to the late Merilwood & Pauline Johnson.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack McQuage; Emma Smith and Elouise King; and her sister and brother,...

Apr 27, 2024

Evdon Jo Macon Stogner, "Miss Jo", passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. She was born March 29, 1941 in Elmore County, Alabama to Ruby Blankenship Macon and George Henry Macon.

Miss Jo, as she was known to all, was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Bobby G. Stogner;...

Apr 26, 2024

Norman T. Prevatte, age 92, of Lumberton NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 11, 1931 to the late Thurman and Flora Mildred Prevatte. After retiring from Sears, he continued to work on appliances and enjoyed his time working at Floyd Mortuary &...

Apr 25, 2024

Cathy Hunt, age 64, of Fairmont, NC passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 5, 1959 in Robeson County to the late Noah Hunt and the late Alice Hunt.

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

Apr 25, 2024

Taylor Logan West, 29, passed away in Cumberland County, NC on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born in Cumberland County, NC on July 21, 1994 to Richard Dewayne West and Zena Parker Akers.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Parker; her paternal grandfather, Richard Sandy West; her maternal grandparents,...

Apr 24, 2024

A life well-lived. A life well-loved.

Isolene Freeman Rice, born on June 13, 1938, went to Heaven as she was peacefully sleeping on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 85 in Lumberton, NC. Two of her daughters were by her side.

Mrs. Rice resided at GlenFlora Nursing...

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. Joseph Daniel Stuart, age 66, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Per his request, all services will be private; however, if you wish, you may have flowers sent to Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton, NC.

Or in lieu...

Apr 21, 2024

Larry Oliver McArthur, age 82, of Rowland, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.  He was born in Dillon, SC on November 6, 1941 to the late Julian Oliver McArthur and the late Aline Britt McArthur.  He was a US Navy veteran.

In addition to...

Apr 21, 2024

Charles Maurice Whittemore, age 79, died peacefully of natural causes, on Sunday April 21, 2024, at his home in Fairmont, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Faye LaRue Matheson Whittemore and George Settle Whittemore, of Fayetteville, and his brother, George Settle Whittemore of Rocky Mount, NC. Charlie retired from Black...

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Larry Lee Lowery ("Uncle Larry" to most), age 76, went home to be with Jesus early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born September 1, 1947 in Robeson County, NC to the late Daulman & Katie Lowery.

Along with his parents, he was preceded...

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Franklin Lee Eachen, age 54, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, while on vacation in Puerto Plata, DR. He was born in Richmond, VA on April 21, 1969.

Franklin was an avid outdoorsman, who loved camping, fishing, and hunting. As life would have it, he passed away doing what...

Apr 14, 2024

Irvin Redmond Stiles, age 85 of Lumberton, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Woodhaven Nursing Facility.

Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Laura Stiles; his wife Shirley; his son, Michael; three brothers: Wayne "Lucky" Stiles, Herbert Stiles, and Warren Stiles; and two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Addison.

Apr 13, 2024

Nicholas "Nick" Curtis Garner, Sr., age 95, of Lumberton, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Glen Flora Nursing Facility.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents Curt and Letitia Garner; his brother, Willard Garner, and his sister Florabelle G. Bynum.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbilynne...

Apr 8, 2024

Rena Evon Baker was born to the late Sally McLean and Hoy Lee McLean on October 3, 1950 in Robeson County, NC. She departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Growing up, Rena attended Public Schools of Robeson County. As she got older, she enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandkids, enjoying...

Apr 7, 2024

Aaron Michael Grant, age 29, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Lumberton, NC. He was born to Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Grant and Mary Ann Herring on June 15, 1994.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Wendell and Mamie Grant, and his aunt, Kimberly Grant Davis.

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Apr 7, 2024

Edward Thomas Walters, age 70, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 7, 2024 , surrounded by his family. He was born on Sunday, September 20, 1953, in Robeson County, NC to the late Lyn and Vera Walters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Byrd, and a grandson,...

Apr 5, 2024

Core Lee Chavis Hunt, age 80, of Lumberton, NC passed away Friday April 5, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was born February 3, 1944 in Robeson County to the late Bartow Chavis and the late Corina Chavis.

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

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Connie Melvin Lowery, age 70, 0f Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at The Carrolton of Lumberton. She was born in White Oak, NC on July 17, 1953 to the late Winfred C. & Frances Melvin. Prior to retirement, she was the district manager for The Robesonian .

She...

Apr 3, 2024

Rev. Charles Franklin Davis, also known by family and friends as "PG", went home to be with the Lord and Savior on April 3, 2024. He is reunited with his beloved wife of 61 years, Yvonne Moseley Davis, who passed away in 2019.

He was born in Reidsville, NC pm July 27, 1935,...

Apr 2, 2024

Ms. Renee Lee Floyd, age 61, of Fairmont, NC passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Renee was born April 28, 1962 in Robeson County to the late Jimmie Lee and the late Helen Smith Lee.

She leaves behind her companion, McKensey "Mack" Lowery of Fairmont, NC; a daughter,...