obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Elizabeth Hardin Walters, 91, of Florence, SC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born May 21, 1932 in Robeson County, NC to the late Howard and Geneva Hardin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Radcliffe Walters; two...

Aug 31, 2023

Emma Catherine Branch Thompkins, 94, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born in Robeson County to the late Claude Branch and Emma Storms.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Thompkins, and two brothers, Robert Earl Branch and Charles Branch.

Aug 30, 2023

Mr. Ramon Paul Britt, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 24, 1940 to the late Robert Lee & Virginia Spratt Britt. He was a graduate of Lumberton High School, Class of 1958, and NC State University, Class of 1962. He was also a veteran of the...

Aug 30, 2023

Katherine Oxendine Hunt, of Fairmont, NC was born November 6, 1958 in Robeson County to the late Clinton Oxendine and the late Flora Hunt Oxendine. She departed this life to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

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

Aug 25, 2023

Gale Patsy Bailey, 74, of Manning, SC, left this world on August 25, 2023, to embark on her greatest adventure yet. Born on March 10, 1949, in Cartersville, GA, Gale was a spirited soul who always embraced her "hillbilly" roots and brought laughter wherever she went.

With a twinkle in her eye and...

Aug 25, 2023

Ms. Clara Mae Oxendine, 104, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. Ms. Clara was born on August 19, 1919, in Robeson County, NC to the late Daniel and Ella Edna Oxendine.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Donald Oxendine, Luther Oxendine, Everette Oxendine, Wheeler...

Aug 24, 2023

Ms. Judith Dianne Hunt, 69, of Fairmont, NC, was born on July 24, 1954. She went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

She was preceded in death by her biological father, Mr. Adnel Clark; her adoptive father, Mr. Edgar Hunt; her biological...

Aug 24, 2023

Mr. Gary Michael "Mike" Coe, age 61, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 30, 1962, to the late James ("Jim") and Linda Cox Coe.

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

Aug 23, 2023

Jordan Lee Floyd, age 26, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 13, 1997.

Jordan will always be remembered as a fun-loving kid who loved life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and he had a heart of pure gold....

Aug 23, 2023

Margaret LaDonna Davis Horne, 80, of Charleston, SC, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, with her family by her side. LaDonna was born in Robeson County, NC on February 28, 1943.

LaDonna was preceded in death by her late husband Larry Wayne Horne.

Aug 21, 2023

Bernard Ray ("Oot") Stamper, 92, of Lumberton, NC went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, August 21, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Bernard ("Bernie") was born in Dunlow, WV on March 29, 1931, the 3rd child of thirteen born to Henry & Goldie Stamper. He was a 1960 graduate of...

Aug 20, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Lewis Cranfill, 69, of East Bend, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born in Burlington, NC, to the late Nolan and Margaret Lewis.

Debbie will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She was a kind and selfless woman. Her laughter was contagious, and her smiles never...

Aug 20, 2023

Sandra Jane Hunt, age 69, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Bladen East Health & Rehab in Elizabethtown, NC. Ms. Hunt was born March 17, 1954 in Robeson County to the late Cleo Hunt and the late Varener Hunt.

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

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Joel "Wayne" Broadaway, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville. He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 9, 1953, to Joel Nathan Broadaway and Nellie Correna Daigrepont. Wayne was a lover of horses and spent many years as a member...

Aug 19, 2023

Mrs. Mamie Grant, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 7, 1947, to the late Albert & Myrtle Brewer Overstreet.

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

Aug 18, 2023

Mrs. Shelby Jean Faulk, age 86, of Orrum, NC, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 7, 1936, to the late Hilbert & Katie Connor Britt.

Shelby will be remembered for her curious mind. She enjoyed shopping for clothes, gardening, and canning...

Aug 16, 2023

Mr. Grayson Monroe Rabon, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born in Columbus County, NC, on May 8, 1944, to the late Emory and Mercia Rabon.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Rabon of the home; his son, Anthony Rabon (Norma) of Evergreen, NC; his...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Holmes, 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 28, 1937 to the late Jessie & Maggie Johnson Hammonds.

Lib loved to work in her garden and loved cooking meals for her family from her own...

Aug 14, 2023

Mr. Redell Hunt, age 80, of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Regency Hospital of Florence, SC.

Mr. Redell was born June 19, 1943 in Robeson County to the late Trussie Hunt and the late Lizzie Bell Oxendine Hunt. In addition to his parents,...

Aug 12, 2023

Linda Rice, 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Linda was born on December 26, 1943 in Dillon County, South Carolina to the late Grady and Lucy McKeller Bracey.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her siblings:...