obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Sherrie Dianne Stone went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2023. She was born in Lumberton, NC, on November 24, 1955, to the late I.L. Stone and Sherrill Tolar Stone.

She is survived by her sister Addie S. Williamson of Pembroke, NC; her niece Allison Scott of Lumberton, NC; her nephews David Hester and wife...

Jul 5, 2023

Janie Lucille Powers, age 81, went to be with the Lord on July 5th of 2023. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 20th of 1941 to the late William Jessie Anderson and Bessie Conner-Anderson. She loved her family, baking, and devoting her time to the church as a member of the hostess committee at...

Jul 3, 2023

Mrs. Marguerite McCormick Morton, age 91, formerly of McDonald & of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Concord Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Concord, NC. She was born in Granville County, NC on June 18, 1932 to the late Hillman Herbert Frazier and the late Mary Harris Frazier.

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. William Marshall "Buck" Thomas was born March 10, 1953 in Allegany County, Cumberland, MD.  He entered into eternal rest on July 1, 2023 at home surrounded by his family, completing his journey of 70 years.

Mr. Thomas served in the US Army, serving in Korea in Intelligence Communications.  He was an honored veteran.  He was a...

Jul 1, 2023

Ms. Marselene Smith Cook, daughter of Nathaniel and Annie Mae Smith, was born July 9, 1939. Her earthly pilgrimage ended July 1, 2023, as she was called to her eternal resting place. Marcie, as she was known by family and friends, was reared in Granite Quarry and Salisbury, NC, where she received her education from the Roman...

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. Addis Carey Scott, age 80, of Orrum, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 27, 1942 to the late Addis Scott and the late Marion Ruth Barnes Scott.  He was a proud US Army Veteran and a longtime farmer.

In addition to his parents,...

Jul 1, 2023

Zaden Riden Brooks passed on July 1, 2023. He was born July 1, 2023 to Joshua Brooks and Shawna Bullock.

He is survived by his parents, Joshua Brooks and Shawna Bullock; his brothers, Joshua Brooks, Jaden Brooks, Aiden Brooks, Jimmy Brooks, and Aiden Brooks; and his sister, Rylan Brooks.

Jul 1, 2023

Kathleen Miles Liles, age 87, of Tabor City, NC went to her heavenly home the morning of Saturday, July 1, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Kathy was a longtime member at Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church in Tabor City, NC.

She is survived by her loving husband, Grady...

Jun 28, 2023

Mr. Billy Gene Goode, age 81, of Orrum, NC, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2023, at his home. He was born in Cumberland County, NC on October 10, 1941, to the late James & Pearl Lockamy Goode. He was a longtime devoted member of Barnesville Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was...

Jun 28, 2023

Misty Gardner, age 35, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Mrs. Gardner was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Olin "Mahone" Perritt and Lavonia "Ann" Perritt; her maternal grandfather, Robert Charland and his wife, Beatrice "Bea" Charland; and her maternal grandmother, Joyce Arno.

Jun 26, 2023

Mr. Marvin Douglas Hayes, better known as "Shorty", age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 13, 1937, to the late Douglas & Dezzie Bodiford Hayes.

Shorty worked for many years with Federal Paper Board before retiring from International Paper...

Jun 26, 2023

On Monday, June 26, 2023, the death angel visited the home of Mr. James Alvin Hunt, age 70, and took him along. He was born in Dillon County, SC on November 1, 1952, to Al & Margaret L. Norton. James enjoyed golfing, cooking, and his family. He was a "daddy" to many and had a heart of...

Jun 26, 2023

Annie Bell Hunt Thomas, age 74, of Lumberton, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on February 6, 1949 to the late Luke Hunt and the late Callie Scott Hunt.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Townsend; eight brothers, Will Hunt, Troy...

Jun 25, 2023

Kenneth Harley Byrd, age 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 18, 1948, to the late Carson & Leona Jackson Byrd.

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

Jun 23, 2023

Janet "Jan" Brown Benson, age 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home. Raised in Crawford, TX, she was the oldest of two daughters born to the late Glenn & Dorothy Brown.

After graduating from Crawford High School, Jan went on to study business administration at...

Jun 22, 2023

Mr. Jeffrey Todd Stone, age 59, of Orrum, NC, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 15, 1964, to Irwin & Annie Ruth Stone.

He was preceded in death by his father, Irwin Stone, and his brother, William...

Jun 21, 2023

Alice "Faye" Rogers, 83, of Lumberton, NC passed away on June 21, 2023. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on October 14, 1939 to the late Albert West and Alice Storms.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert West and Alice Storms; her brother, James Albert West; her loving husband,...

Jun 21, 2023

Ms. Patricia Lynn Caulder Bullock, age 68, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at The Carrolton in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 28, 1954, to the late Pinkie & Annasten Parker Caulder.

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

Jun 19, 2023

Sherry Ann Ross Hammonds, age 55, of Fairmont, NC passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Sherry was born August 29, 1967 in Leesburg, Fla. to the late Johnny Ross and the late Charlotte Daniels.

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

Jun 19, 2023

Mrs. Ann Carolyn Pittman, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Kenansville Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Kenansville, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 22, 1942, to the late Ford & Maralizer Smith.

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