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Apr 2, 2024

La Rue Hunt, age 92, of Lumberton, and formerly of Fairmont, NC, transitioned on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Rivers Edge Assisted Living and Memory Care surrounded by her family. She was born June 17, 1931 in Robeson County to the late Lula Mae and the late Olin Hunt.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 1, 2024

Constance Darling (Connie Darlene) "CD" Hess Kennedy, age 86, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.  She was born in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia on April 19, 1937 to the late George Elroy Hess and the late Pauline Ida Groves Wolfe.

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

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Gary Wayne Edwards, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 8, 1947 to the late Annie Bert Edwards. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and he loved spending time at church and with family and friends. He...

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Judy Barnes McLamb, age 71, of Fairmont, NC went home to eternal rest on Easter (Resurrection Morning), Sunday, March 31, 2024. Judy was born June 2, 1952 to the late Gurney Barnes and the late Macie Hunt Barnes.

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

Mar 29, 2024

Karen Miller passed away in her home in Lumberton, North Carolina on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born in Shepshed, England on November 7, 1958.

Karen was not large in stature, but possessed an understated toughness and bravery that was an inspiration those who love her. Even in difficult times she had...

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. Gary Lee Hauser, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on June 28, 1944 to the late Rufus S. & Martha Ozelma Nelson Hauser.

Gary was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lumberton, NC. He loved gardening...

Mar 26, 2024

Ms. Margelene "Margie" McLauchlin, age 85, of Youngsville, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Lumberton, NC on August 26, 1938 to the late John Allen & Lena Mae Smith McLauchlin.

Margie was an extremely devoted Christian and...

Mar 26, 2024

Peggy Smith Edens was born in Robeson County to Margaret Downing McNeill Smith and William Austin Smith on November 15, 1921.  She died March 26, 2024.

She was the last of her generation, having lost parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, friends, and her husband of thirty-five years, Thomas L. Edens.

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Mar 25, 2024

Jenny Lee Hayes, age 58, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 2, 1965 to the late Gerald Mitchell Hayes and the late Melba Jean Barnes Hayes.

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

Mar 24, 2024

Ms. Bernetha Locklear Oxendine, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, ending her journey of 90 years.

Ms. Bernetha was born April 18, 1933 in Robeson County to the late Brady Locklear and the late Vista Strickland Locklear.

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Mar 22, 2024

Ms. Cathy Hunt, age 50, of Fairmont, NC passed away Friday, March 22, 202 at Regency Hospital of Florence, SC. Ms. Hunt was born January 8, 1974 in Robeson County, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Robert Hunt and Annie Scott Hunt, and a sister, Robin Ann Hunt.

Mar 22, 2024

Lacy Elise Britt, infant daughter of Austin and Alyssa Britt, was born and went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. Lacy was predeceased by her great-grandparents: B. F. "Buddy" Howell, Jr., Sandra Jenkins Thurman, Jerry Mac Recher, and John Walker Stone.

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Mar 21, 2024

Jeffrey Mark Byrd, age 55, of Lumberton, NC, departed this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Jeff was born on Sunday, November 17, 1968 in Lumberton, NC to the late Charles Byrd, Sr. and Clearia Davis Byrd.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Sim Byrd,...

Mar 21, 2024

Denise Bellamy, 62, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern. Denise was born in Lumberton, NC on November 4, 1961.

She was preceded in death by her daddy and momma, Bill and Gladys Faircloth; and her brother, Jim C. Faircloth.

She is survived by her husband, Troy Bellamy; her son, Shawn...

Mar 18, 2024

Mr. Clifton "Click" Strickland, age 67, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 5, 1956 to the late Robert Strickland, Sr. and Grace Bundy Strickland.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

Mar 17, 2024

Cha In "Terry" Ransom, 88, of Lumberton, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

She was born on December 5, 1935 in Japan to Korean parents. She loved flowers and working in her yard and was active until the very end. She also loved to cook and...

Mar 17, 2024

Sally McArthur Nantz was a dedicated, caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2024.

Born on February 17, 1934 to the late Dan & Katherine McArthur, she was raised in Wakulla, NC. She graduated from Red Springs High School as a scholar athlete....

Mar 17, 2024

Lucille Oxendine Burgess, age 71, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1952 in Robeson County to the late Clyde and Esther Oxendine Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Justin Burgess;...

Mar 16, 2024

Henry Thomas (Tom) Roberts passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home in St. Pauls, NC at the age of 89.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dockery and Mary Stanley Roberts; his first wife and mother of his three sons, Margaret Horne Roberts and his second wife,...

Mar 16, 2024

Danny Mitchell Stephens, 78, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born September 1, 1945 in Robeson County to the late James Ennis Stephens and the late Virginia Grace Stephens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Anne Stephens; his son, Timothy...