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Dec 22, 2023

Johnny P. Britt, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 3, 1954 to the late Perry & Emma Britt. As a career mechanic, he enjoyed working on cars and race cars.

Along with...

Dec 21, 2023

Deborah Lynn Griffin, 69, passed away on December 21, 2023. She was born January 28, 1954 in Columbus County, NC to the late Edison Nance and the late Theodora Obershea.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-brother, Jimmy Obershea.

She is survived by...

Dec 20, 2023

Harry Odom, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian & Louise Snead Odom, and his brothers, Cecil Odom and Harold Odom.

He is survived by his brother, James Odom of Lumberton, NC; his son, Harry Odom, Jr....

Dec 20, 2023

Lucille Evans, age 77, of Rowland, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1946 in Robeson County to the late Ernest and Luecellars Hunt Evans. Ms. Evans was a public school teacher for over 30 years and also served on the Board of Directors for Robeson Community College.

Dec 20, 2023

Robert Duncan McLean, a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on his 75th birthday at home surrounded by his family on December 20, 2023. Born in the serene town of Bladenboro, North Carolina, he was a cherished son of the late Duncan and Effie Taylor McLean. He was predeceased by a brother, Milton.

Dec 18, 2023

Mr. William Howard Flantos, age 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 2, 1953 to the late George & Ruth P. Flantos.

He was preceded in death by his father, George...

Dec 18, 2023

Mrs. Lois Tedder Davis, age 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Columbus County, NC on December 8, 1935 to the late Steven & Janet Batten Tedder.

She started her nursing career in 1957, retiring in 2000 as Nurse...

Dec 17, 2023

Mrs. Ruth McAuley Caldwell, age 67, of new London, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born in Robeson County, NC on March 9, 1956 to the late Simeon Foster & Rosa Lee Clark Caldwell.

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

Dec 16, 2023

Sandra Gold Weinstein, age 81, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on October 13, 1942 to the late Israel Erwin & Phyllis Gold Weinstein.

She was also predeceased by her brother, Joseph Ray Weinstein.

Sandra retired from the...

Dec 15, 2023

Mr. Johnny Bradley Moore, age 59, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 8, 1964.

He is survived by his parents, Earl & Helen Kizar Johnson; his children, John Bradley and Karleigh; and his brother, Nehemiah "Nicky" Alton Moore.

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Dec 15, 2023

Helen Scott Hendren, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 15, 2023.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 5, 1944 to the late Knox & Zona Scott.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philbert Hendren, Sr.;...

Dec 14, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Louise Lamb Greenwood, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Elizabethtown Health & Rehab Center. She was born June 18, 1941 to the late Randall Murdoch Lamb and the late Annie Tyler Lamb.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James William Greenwood; her...

Dec 14, 2023

Ms. Hazel Long Perritt, age 81, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. She was born December 27, 1941 to the late Thelbert Leo Long, Sr. and Nellie Landing.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elliot Davis, Sr., and her...

Dec 13, 2023

Mr. Nicholas Cody Tyner of Jefferson, SC, 32, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston, SC. He was born January 3, 1991 to William Bradley Tyner and Traci Jolly Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harvey Jolly.

Nicholas...

Dec 10, 2023

Mr. Richard Milton Coker, age 79, of Orrum, NC, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home. He was born in Williamsburg County, SC on October 12, 1944 to the late Keith Floyd and Madene Coker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and later employed as plant engineer for Sara Lee.

Dec 10, 2023

Mr. Edward Ben Smith, Jr., age 71, of Red Springs, NC, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 19, 1952 to the late Edward Ben Smith, Sr. and the late Gloria Marie Johnston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

Dec 9, 2023

Mr. Derek Austin Edwards, age 41, of Evergreen, formerly of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 29, 1982 to Delbert and Debbie Edwards.

One of the most important moments of his life, Derek's baptism,...

Dec 7, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Rae Stiles, age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 26, 1937 to the late Joshua Lincoln & Gussie Mae Phillips.

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

Dec 6, 2023

Mr. Renny Davy Deeringwater, age 63, of Red Springs, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 14, 1960.

He was preceded in death by his father, Benny Deeringwater; his brother, Ronald Deeringwater; and his sister, Debra Deeringwater.

He is survived by...

Dec 6, 2023

Mr. Cale Tacoby "Coby" Lowery, age 21, of Lumberton, North Carolina, was born to Cale Brantley Lowery and Amy Lowery on April 15, 2002. He departed from his temporal home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. Wilson Chavis and Mrs. Mary Hunt Chavis.