obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Cynthia Lou Bradshaw, age 68, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Ms. Bradshaw was born in Fayetteville, NC on March 4, 1955 to the late James and Laura Whitfield Bradshaw.

Ms. Bradshaw was very precious to her family and was greatly loved. She worked as a medical secretary in...

Oct 31, 2023

Maebell Richardson, age 93, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Harborview Nursing Facility in Lumberton, NC following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Columbus County, NC on July 27, 1930 to the late William Andrew Wilson & Martha Carolina Fowler.

Along with her parents, she was...

Oct 31, 2023

Alton E. Blackmon, 67, was known to a lot of people as "Big Al". He resided at 1805 Gilmore Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and he quietly passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on October 31, 2023 at 06:36 a.m.

Alton was born on November 13, 1955 in Lumberton, North Carolina to...

Oct 30, 2023

Anthony Carter, age 55, of Lumberton NC passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born December 31, 1967 in Scotland County, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnie Carter; his paternal grandparents, Weldon Carter and Elvie "Sis" Hunt Carter; his maternal grandparents,...

Oct 29, 2023

William Michael Flantos, age 44, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1979 in Robeson County, NC to William Howard Flantos and Sharon Kinlaw.

Michael was predeceased by his grandparents: Betty & Joseph Crain, George Flantos, and Pete & Mary Kinlaw.

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Oct 29, 2023

David Asberry Hammond, Sr. of Lumberton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 77, at home. He was born in Robeson County on January 28, 1946, son of the late George Asbury Hammond & Mae Belle Gause Hammond.

Along with his parents, he...

Oct 29, 2023

Mrs. Nell Caulk Leggett, age 73, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. Mrs. Leggett was born December 30, 1949 in Robeson County, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton Kenneth Caulk and Illa Mae Baxley Caulk; a son, William "Will" Gerald Leggett, Jr.; three sisters, Jennie Lou...

Oct 29, 2023

Evelyn lived a life of 93 years, filled with much joy and fulfillment. She had a personality that won your love upon your first meeting with her. Helping others was her mission in life. Throughout her lifetime, she believed in being a blessing to her family and those who were in need. If she was led to...

Oct 27, 2023

Billy Carl Walters, 70, of Lumberton, died on October 27th in UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents Carlton and Patsy Jean Walters, a brother, Frankie Walters and a grandson, Gavin.

He is survived by two daughters, Brittany Jackson and her husband...

Oct 26, 2023

Clyde Prevatte, age 87, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born in Lumberton, NC on September 4, 1936 to the late Robert Edward and Letha Mae Strickland Prevatte.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Lou Lamb Prevatte.

Oct 26, 2023

Deborah Britt, age 59, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born in Lumberton, NC, on August 4, 1964 to the late Oakie Walters and Mae Shaw.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Britt of the home; her son, David Floyd; her sister, Yvonne Christian of Bladenboro;...

Oct 25, 2023

James Perry Britt, age 74, of Orrum, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover in Wilmington, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 21, 1949 to the late Perry & Emma Lee Britt.

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

Oct 24, 2023

Gladys Britt Berry, age 81, of Shallotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born in Lumberton, NC on April 16, 1942 to the late Clarence & Golder Mae Floyd Britt.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Victor Garrett; and her siblings: Alfred...

Oct 24, 2023

Betty "Joyce" Smith Freeman, age 88, of Fairmont, NC passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born June 11, 1935 in Robeson County to the late Albert Smith and the late Addie Pittman Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Freeman and her siblings....

Oct 24, 2023

Kimberly Marie Rivenbark ("Kymmberlie Starr"), age 48, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 18, 1975.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Earl Caulder and Josie Lee Caulder; her paternal grandparents, Clifton Britt and Lois Williamson...

Oct 23, 2023

Ms. Nell Flowers, age 85, of Gibson, NC, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Scottish Pines Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Laurinburg, NC. She was born in Limestone County, TX on March 10, 1938.

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

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Oct 23, 2023

Juanita Coleman Britt, age 77, of Lumberton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare in Whiteville.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 7, 1946 to the late H.B. Coleman and the late Maxine Coleman.  Juanita was a longtime member of Antioch Baptist...

Oct 22, 2023

James Jacobs, age 88, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 22, 1935, to the late Woodrow Lowery and the late Ossie Ree Lowery.

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

Oct 20, 2023

Sherry Denise Bass Skipper, age 62, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover in Wilmington, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 27, 1961, to the late Woodrow Allen Bass and the late Sarah Walters Bass.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Wilbur Kelly Roberts, Jr., age 79, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  He was born in Robeson County on August 13, 1944 to the late Wilbur Kelly Roberts, Sr. and the late Seawell Holland Roberts.

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