obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Mary "Ellen" Leggett McDuffie, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in Bladen County on November 2, 1943, to the late Lillie May Carroll and Fentrice Surles Leggett.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Hope McDuffie, and her...

Oct 9, 2023

Clayton Elmer Baxley, age 59, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born in Lumberton, NC on October 13, 1963, to Shelby Edwards Baxley and the late Chester Elmer Baxley.

Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Edwards Baxley.

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Oct 7, 2023

William Thomas Deaver, age 76, of Bladenboro, formerly of Orrum, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.  He was born in Bladen County, NC to the late Henry and Lorraine Deaver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret...

Oct 7, 2023

Janice Collins Brumbles, age 86, of Proctorville, NC passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born May 8, 1937 in Robeson County, NC to the late Lonnie Collins and the late Inez Smith Collins.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 6, 2023

Frances M. Cummings, 82, transitioned to eternal rest on October 6, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern.

Joshua McArthur and Hettie Jane Martin McArthur gave birth to their 14th child, Frances Gretchen Etruria McArthur, "Bill", on February 2, 1941, in Lumberton, NC.  She was tenderly nurtured by each of her thirteen siblings, subsequently entering...

Oct 6, 2023

Judy Faye Scott, age 73, of Lumberton, NC, died on Friday, October 6th, 2023, in her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 3, 1950 to the late Gladys Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Randolph Scott; and her best friend, Pearly Leake Jones.

Oct 5, 2023

Norma Vidrene Britt Johnson, age 95, of Lumberton, NC, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Wesley Pines Nursing Home in Lumberton, NC where she was a longtime resident. She was born in Orrum, NC on May 23, 1928.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Lazora Britt; her husband,...

Oct 1, 2023

Emily Strickland Bullock, age 65, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville, NC.

Emily was born November 16, 1957 in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her father, RC Strickland; her husband, Albert Bullock, and a brother, Stevie Strickland.

She leaves...

Sep 29, 2023

James Alexander Jenkins, age 71, of Fairmont, NC passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

He was born October 24, 1951 in Robeson County, NC to the late Clayton Armon Jenkins and the late Barbara Floyd Jenkins.

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

Sep 29, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Gene Tyner, age 61, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 4, 1961 to the late James Kenneth & Gloria Phillips Tyner. Kenny was a truck driver and he loved to hunt, fish, and take trips to the beach in his spare time.

Sep 29, 2023

Howard Ray Brunck

July 21, 1938 – September 29, 2023

Howard Ray Brunck, 85, passed away on September 29th, 2023, in his home with family by his side.  He was born in Robeson County on July 21st, 1938 to the late Annie Rhodes and Urban Calvin Brunck.

In addition to his parents, Howard...

Sep 28, 2023

Baby Drexler Jeffery Branch, Precious baby boy of Hunter and Jill Branch, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. He was born on September 11, 2023, in Robeson County, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers, Josh Goodyear and Jimmy Goodyear; his paternal grandparents...

Sep 27, 2023

Ronnie Lynn Watts, age 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 19, 1949 to the late Joe & Cletus Watts.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie "Bookie" Watts, Jr.

Sep 27, 2023

James "Polecat" Wilbur Polston, Jr., age 57, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born in Bladen County, NC on August 4, 1966 to the late James W. Polston, Sr. and the late Betty Watts Polston. He was a truck driver for over 30 years. In his spare time, he loved to ride...

Sep 27, 2023

Brian Murray Lindsay, age 44, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Kay Lindsay and his paternal grandparents, Clyde M. Lindsay, Sr. and Kathleen Lindsay.

Brian was born on August 13, 1979 in Robeson...

Sep 25, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Ellen Russell Windom, age 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home. She was born in Scotland County, NC on January 18, 1937 to the late David Alexander & Bessie Pruitt Russell.

Lillie, known to most as "Mama" or "Grandma", was one of life's most precious...

Sep 25, 2023

Gerald Wayne Lee, 74, was unexpectedly called to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25th, 2023. He was born in Lumberton, NC on October 29th, 1948, to the late John Thomas Lee and Euziba Lee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Horace Lee, Mitchell Lee, and...

Sep 24, 2023

Mr. James Patrick Prevatte, Sr., age 63, of Laurinburg, NC passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC. He was born July 16, 1960 in Robeson County, NC.

Mr. Prevatte graduated from Augusta Military Academy, and also attended Western Carolina University. He was employed by Lowe's for 15...

Sep 23, 2023

Richard "Aaron" Prescott, age 33, of Tar Heel, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 6, 1990.

Aaron was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Evander DeVone and his brother, Jonathan Timothy Prescott.

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Sep 23, 2023

William Larry Thompson, age 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born on January 17, 1949 in Robeson County, NC to the late Purvis & Betty Allen Thompson.

After Larry graduated from Lumberton Senior High School, he went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina...