obituaries

Dec 4, 2023

Linda Lee Britt, age 82 of Orrum, NC, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home on Tobacco Rd. Orrum, NC.

Ms. Britt was born June 2, 1941 in Robeson County to the late David Britt and the late Melba Sealy Britt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ray...

Dec 3, 2023

Norma Ann Meshaw Duncan, age 84, of Maxton, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at B&B Assisted Living Facility in Maxton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 9, 1939 to the late Dewey Meshaw, Sr. and the late Agnes West Meshaw.

Along with her parents, she was...

Dec 2, 2023

Barbara Grimes Rice, of Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully at her home at The Pines at Davidson on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born on December 11, 1946, in Lumberton, NC, to the late Eugene Grimes and Sara Grimes.

Barbara had a long career as a caregiver...

Dec 2, 2023

Mrs. Sarah Dowless Callahan, 74, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Robeson County on September 23, 1949 to the late J.D. Dowless and the late Ima Smith Dowless.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Branch.

Nov 30, 2023

Bertin "Sonny" Lewis Parker, age 90, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 27, 1933 to the late Lewis & Mable Downing Parker.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Nov 29, 2023

Betty Jo Collins Paul, age 80, of Whiteville, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Columbus Regional Medical Center in Whiteville, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 15, 1943, to the late Robert Lee & Mary Emma Herring Collins.

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

Nov 29, 2023

Mr. Marvin Junior Oxendine, age 85, of Pembroke, NC passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Oxendine was born on January 1, 1938 in Robeson County to the late Jess Oxendine and the late Leanna Bartley Jacobs.

In addition to his parents Mr. Oxendine is preceded in death...

Nov 29, 2023

Alice Faye Ellis, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 27, 1940 to the late Darrell & Evelyn Todd Smith.

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

Nov 28, 2023

In loving memory of Judy, a devoted wife of 59 years to her surviving husband, Ray, and a cherished mother to Laura (Mike), Donna (Ken), PJ (Stephen), and Eric (Brandon). Judy's legacy is further enriched by her grandchildren Payton, Alec, Philip, and William.

In addition to her immediate family, Judy is survived by...

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Gordon Thornton, age 81, of Faison, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lizzie Thornton Sessoms; his step-father, Fleet Roosevelt Sessoms; his wife, Glenna Martin Thornton and two brothers, John Delton "J.D." Sessoms and William "Cootie" Sessoms.

Mr. Thornton is...

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Baine Lee, age 84, of Lumberton, NC passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Lee was born November 27, 1939 in Robeson County to the late Forrest Lee and the late Juanita Dean Lee.

Mr. Lee served four years in...

Nov 26, 2023

Mrs. Carol Tyndall Humphrey, age 83, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  She was born in Robeson County, NC to the late James Addison Tyndall and the late Geneva Meares Tyndall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy" Humphrey, and her siblings,...

Nov 24, 2023

Mr. Johnny Edward Vance, age 83, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 21, 1940 in Lincoln, Co., WV to the late Johnnie Ephram Vance and the late Nancy Marie Lewis Vance.

Johnny worked for forty-years with the railroad...

Nov 23, 2023

Mrs. Cynthia Little Pate, of 70, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2023 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 19, 1953 to the late John Pike Little and the late Elizabeth Ivey Little.

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

Nov 23, 2023

Mr. Laughton Junior West, age 86, of Bladenboro, NC, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 15, 1937 to the late Laughton & Elaine Taylor West.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 22, 2023

Mrs. Glenda Lawson Hinson, age 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 11, 1935 to the late Bracey & Mavis Walton Lawson.

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

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. Louis Gregory Rawls, age 64, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 17, 1959 to the late James Enoch & Janet Caughman Rawls.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Sybil Buffkin and Karen Williams.

Nov 21, 2023

Terri Lynn Lawson, age 63, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Charlotte, NC on May 7, 1960 to the late Bonnie Jewel Lawson.

Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lucille Britt.

Nov 21, 2023

Mr. Donald M. McIntyre, age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 9, 1935 to the late J. Carl & Sena Cornelia Greene McIntyre.

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

Nov 20, 2023

Georgia Carroll Stamper, 89, of Lumberton, NC went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home in Lumberton, NC.

Georgia was born in Genoa, WV at the family home on November 1st, 1934, the 1st child and only daughter of 4 children born to Taylor...