obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

Tanesha Denise Hunt, 29, passed away on July 21, 2023. She was born in Lumberton on September 10th, 1993, to Tammie Hunt and the late Larry Locklear.

She is survived by her mother, Tammie Hunt of the home; her two sons Takoda Rogers of Lumberton and Tristan Rogers; her daughter Brielle Hunt; her...

Jul 21, 2023

Mrs. Edella Faye Atkinson, age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at her home. She was born in Columbus County, NC on June 16, 1938, to the late Seth & Naomi Hinson Cartret.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Atkinson; her brother,...

Jul 20, 2023

Frances Ann Ivey "Fran" Scott, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 28, 1946 to the late Edward & Alma Johnson Ivey.

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

Jul 19, 2023

Mrs. Donna Lynn Jacobs, age 44, departed this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home in Fairmont, NC surrounded by her family. Donna was born on May 8, 1979 in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mary Lois Locklear and Lester Locklear, and paternal grandparents, Julia...

Jul 17, 2023

Rosa Lee Taylor McLean, age 89, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on August 28, 1933, to the late Homer & Rosie Downing Taylor.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton McLean; two brothers,...

Jul 16, 2023

Mrs. Debbie Sampson Hunt, age 62, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC. She was born July 23, 1960 in Robeson County to the late Council Sampson and the late Dorothy Freeman Sampson.

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

Jul 15, 2023

Kathy Lynn Fipps Ward, age 61, of Lumberton, NC, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Kathy was born in Robeson County on March 2, 1962 to the late Leewood and Opal Stone Fipps.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Philip Ward; her brother, Ronald Taylor (Ellen Lindsey); her sister, Shirley...

Jul 15, 2023

John Purcell McLean, 76, of Lumberton died suddenly and peacefully on Saturday July 15, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1946 to the late John Luther and Isabell Gray McLean.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Pittman McLean; a son, John Purcell McLean, Jr.,...

Jul 14, 2023

Ada Marie Howie, age 62, of Euless, TX, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Marie was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on January 29, 1961 to the late Edward Dwyer and Gloria Boyd Oxendine.

Marie is survived by her stepfather, Bobby Oxendine; her brother, Frank Dwyer (Leslie); and her sister, Anita Oxendine....

Jul 13, 2023

Mr. James Howard Britt, age 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 3, 1939, to the late Blanche Musselwhite and the late Raymond Britt.

James enjoyed spending most of his time hunting, fishing, and watching old Westerns and...

Jul 12, 2023

Brenda Hodge Tyner, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1946, in Lumberton to the late Willie Franklin Hodge and Louise Wilkins Hodge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon A. Tyner, Jr.; her brother,...

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. Willie Rouse, age 94, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 1, 1928, to the late Isham Rouse and the late Pearl Warwick Rouse.

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

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Oscar Lee "Butch" Rogers III, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 7, 1953, to the late Oscar Lee Rogers II and the late Lydia Ruth Singletary Rogers.

Butch was a longtime minister and deacon in...

Jul 10, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Chavis Hunt, age 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 25, 1953, to the late Luther & Rosie Lee Hunt Carter.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, David Lee Chavis and Sonny...

Jul 10, 2023

Brandon Ray Dixon, age 21, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 14, 2001.

He is survived by his mother, Allison Smith (Jerry); his father, Carlton Dixon (Amy); his grandparents, Gwyn Smith and Edward Smith; his great-grandmother, Colleen Lamb; his brothers:...

Jul 10, 2023

Amber Renee Williams, age 24, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, after a long battle with drug addiction. Amber was only five days away from reaching her one year of sobriety and was excited to celebrate with her family and friends. Amber had recently been in recovery and was working hard to get...

Jul 9, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Locklear Wood, age 82, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 24, 1940, to the late Curtis Locklear and the late Vashtie Jones Locklear.

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

Jul 8, 2023

Ronnie Earl Russell, age 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born in Bogue, NC on October 7, 1946, to the late Polly Russell and late Daniel Russell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 14 siblings.

He is survived...

Jul 7, 2023

Mrs. Marguerite Hardin Davis, age 97, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 3, 1925, to the late Gregory and the late Velma Hardin.

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

Jul 6, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Baxley Warwick, age 78, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 1, 1944 to the late Elmer Baxley and the late Gladys Dean Baxley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Keith Shaw....