Evelyn Snipes Edwards
May 23, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Snipes Edwards, age 91, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Mrs. Edwards was born January 22, 1932 in Robeson County to the late Ben Snipes and the late Tishie Lovette.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Jimmie Lee Mcvicker
May 21, 2023
Jimmie Lee McVicker, 84, U.S. Army Veteran of Lumberton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Christine Floyd McVicker, and one sister, Doris Faulk.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Locklear...
Andy Butler
May 21, 2023
Andy Butler, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Lumberton, NC. He was born June 16, 1962 to the late Calvin Coolidge Butler and Rosa Lee Smith in Lumberton, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy C. Butler of Lumberton.
He...
David Oliver Wilkins
May 19, 2023
David Oliver Wilkins passed away on May 19, 2023 in Lumberton, NC. He was born on September 11, 1933 to the late Isaac Wilkins and Lillian Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents Isaac Wilkins and Lillian Smith, and his wife, Ruby E. Gregory.
He is survived...
Marvin Dale West
May 19, 2023
Marvin Dale West, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 19, 2023, after battling cancer for the last year. He was born in Lumberton NC on May 31, 1956, to the late Dorothy Lee West and Marvin Wellington West.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 40 years,...
Margaret Ann Richardson Cox
May 18, 2023
Ms. Margaret Cox passed peacefully on May 18, 2023. She was 81 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd Richardson and Mary Gore; her husband, Tilman Cox; 3 sisters, Pauline Barfield, Lois "Peggy" Richardson Edmond, and Betty McLamb; and 2 brothers, Floyd Ray Richardson, and Boyd Eugene Richardson.
She is survived...
Franklin Jenkins
May 18, 2023
Franklin Jenkins was born on September 2, 1948 to S.F. Jenkins, Jr. and Geraldine Page Jenkins. His older sisters, nieces, and nephews lovingly referred to him as "Bud". He was a lifelong resident of Robeson County and Ashpole Swamp.
Franklin was a farmer, auctioneer, storyteller, and dedicated coon hunter.
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John Mccollum Neese
May 18, 2023
Mr. John McCollum Neese, 62, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Moore County, NC on January 13, 1961.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Earl Neese, Jr., and his brother, Tommy Neese.
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Ammie Maxine Culbreth
May 16, 2023
Ammie Maxine Culbreth, 83, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at The Carrolton of Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 26, 1939 to the late William & Kathleen Tyndall.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Steven Culbreth,...
Maggie Locklear
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Maggie Hunt Locklear, 96, of Lumberton, NC, was born on April 10, 1927 to the late Larse & Lonnie Oxendine Hunt. She departed this life on Mother's Day 2023, Sunday, May 14, 2023. She had celebrated 74 Mother's Days and 96 years of life altogether before her departure. In January 1949, she was married to...
Furland Oxendine
May 9, 2023
Mr. Furland Oxendine, age 67, of Fairmont, NC passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton NC. He was born January 10, 1956 in Robeson County to the late James Oxendine and the late Loretta Jones Wynne.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Dr. Glenn Nantz
May 8, 2023
Dr. Glenn Rodney "Rod" Nantz, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 8, 2023. Rod was born in Mooresville, NC on February 16, 1934 to the late Glenn & Virginia Nantz. He attended Catawba College on a football scholarship, where he met the love of his life, Sally McArthur Nantz. He then attended the...
Avaleigh Joyce Hawkins
May 7, 2023
Avaleigh Joyce Hawkins of Lumberton, NC, died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.
She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Lenora and Ervin Gilchrist; her maternal great-grandparents: Archie & Joyce Taylor and Henry Stephens; her paternal grandfather, Anthony Hawkins, Sr.; and her...
L.C. Walters
May 5, 2023
Mr. L.C. Walters, age 77, of Little River, SC, and formerly of Fairmont, NC, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Walters was born September 28, 1945 in Robeson County, NC to the late Moyles Walters and the late Charlie Floyd Walters.
In...
Christopher "Big Dog" Martin Walters
May 5, 2023
Christopher "Big Dog" Martin Walters, age 49, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, in New Bern, NC. Christopher was born March 4, 1974 in Robeson County to the late Aytch Weldon Walters and the late Gail Locklear Walters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
Ruth Britt
May 2, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Ruth Chappell Britt passed away as a result of a recent illness.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Britt and his wife Kathie; Jerry's son, Michael and his wife Amy, as well as her great-grandkids, Aubrey and Maddox; Jerry's daughter, Kristina, and her great-granddaughter, Emeila;...
David Wade Covington
Apr 30, 2023
David Wade Covington, 51, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 28, 1971 to the late Jimmy & Elsie Bass Covington. He really enjoyed his career of truck driving over the years.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Ross Allen Britt
Apr 30, 2023
Julian Ross Allen Britt, 41, of Orrum, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 25, 1982. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and recently worked in construction locally.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pinkie Allen and...
Johnny Robert Bodiford, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Johnny Robert Bodiford, Jr., "Weasel", 33, of Lumberton, NC, died on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 16, 1990.
Weasel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse Stephens and Melvin Bodiford, Sr., and his...
Evelyn Oxendine Freeman
Apr 24, 2023
Ms. Evelyn Oxendine Freeman, age 91, of Lumberton NC and formerly of Fairmont, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 23, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born September 20, 1931 to the late Claudius Oxendine and the late Ella Mae Sampson Oxendine.
