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Aug 7, 2023

On August 7, 2023, Josiah Alexander Boone, born December 7, 1958, met his Redeemer face-to-face. Josiah was zealous about his belief in a Carpenter who walked the streets of Jerusalem some 2000 years ago. Josiah called Him "Yeshua the Messiah" and believed that Yeshua was the only Hope for every individual.

Josiah could...

Aug 4, 2023

Edgar Dale Prevatte, 82, of Lumberton, died on Friday, August 4, 2023, in UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 5, 1941.

Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Mildred Prevatte; his wife, Anna Rae; and six brothers.

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Aug 4, 2023

Mr. Archie Kelly Britt, Jr., age 63, of Lumberton, NC passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Mr. Britt was born November 16, 1959 in Robeson County to the late Archie Kelly Britt, Sr. and the late Betty Lou Lee Britt.

In addition to his parents, he...

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Lee Simmons, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.

He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 4, 1942, to the late Mayo & Ora Long Simmons.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Doralyn S. Stone,...

Aug 2, 2023

Bobbi Rae Barnes Britt, age 63, of Proctorville, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her home. She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 13, 1959. She was a secretary for McKenzie Supply for several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Davy Linwood Britt.

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Aug 1, 2023

Dewey Gerald Jarry, Sr., of Lumberton, was born on March 9, 1945 to the late Anthony Oscar and Ethel Britt Jarry. He departed this life on August 1, 2023, completing his journey of 78 years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Nicole Jarry; seven brothers:...

Aug 1, 2023

Christina Maria Meares, age 50, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1973, in Robeson County, NC to the late Ertle Ray & the late JoAnn Dowless Meares.

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

Jul 31, 2023

Marvin Paul, 78, of Lumberton was born on March 7, 1945 in Robeson County to the late Bate Paul and Pearl Herring Paul. Paul went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2023.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Helen Taylor and Jean Blackmon.

Jul 31, 2023

Kent Prevatte, age 57, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born in Lumberton on August 7, 1965 to Eric Keith Prevatte and the late Patsy Musselwhite Prevatte.

Kent is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Prevatte of the home; his father, Eric Keith Prevatte of Lumberton, NC; his grandfather, James...

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. George "Bruce" Chavis, age 83, of Rowland, NC passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at McLeod Hospice of Florence, SC.

Mr. Chavis was born November 16, 1939 in Robeson County to the late Ned Chavis and the late Kathleen Hunt Chavis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Billy Dean Chavis; a...

Jul 28, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Tyner Thompson, age 77, of Lumberton, NC, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2023, at McLeod Health Seacoast Medical Center. She was born in Robeson County on November 15, 1945 to the late Leon A. Tyner, Sr. and Grace Parnell Askew.

Along with her parents,...

Jul 27, 2023

Mrs. Deborah Allison McLean Britt, age 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 9, 1951, to the late James Cecil & Athea Stone McLean.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Pam Britt...

Jul 26, 2023

David "Dunk" Ray Fields, 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern. He was born June 3, 1955 in Robeson County to the late Curtis Eugene Fields and Ruby Powers Fields.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Ruby Fields.

He is...

Jul 25, 2023

Phillip Barden Culbreth, aged 72, of Lumberton, North Carolina, died July 25, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Lumberton, on November 30, 1950; the son of the late William Kemp Culbreth and Beatrice Marshall Culbreth.

Phillip...

Jul 25, 2023

Mr. George Leon Edwards, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2023, at Woodhaven Nursing Center. He was born in Lumberton, NC on September 21, 1942 to the late George Washington Edwards and Mabel White.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Tom Edwards, Benny Edwards, Earl Edwards, and...

Jul 23, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bob" Wadell Gaddy III, age 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 2, 1935, to the late Robert W. Gaddy, Jr. and the late Flora Ray Gaddy.

Bob was employed with the...

Jul 23, 2023

Beverly Lanier Britt, age 72, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in New Hanover County, NC on May 22, 1951, to the late Harvey Giles Lanier and the late Hazel Cavanaugh Jenkins.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Cameron Paul...

Jul 23, 2023

Mr. Robert Stanley Singletary, Jr., age 62, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 24, 1961, to the late Robert "Bob" Singletary, Sr. and the late Willa Mae Ward Singletary.

Known...

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas Duane Adams, 65, of Lumberton, NC, died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thomas & Laura Adams.

He is survived by his wife Willi Adams of the home; two sisters, Deborah Karr...

Jul 21, 2023

Carolyn Lewis, age 77, of Fairmont, NC passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born July 20, 1946 in Hoke County the late Emory Lewis and the late Minnie Morris Lewis.

Ms. Carolyn was an avid horse lover, gardener, and farmer. She received a Master's degree in Mathematics. She...