obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, Thomas Jeffrey Lovette went home to be with the Lord. He was a Robeson County native who was preceded in death by his father and mother, Thomas Jefferson Lovette and Sarah Margaret Norman Lovette, both of the home.

In his 64 years of life,...

Mar 31, 2023

Ms. Shirley Faye Hardin Miller, 73, of Lumberton, NC, departed this life on Friday, March 31, 2023.  She passed peacefully in the Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 16, 1949 to the late Gus & Lillie Mae Speights Hardin.

As a homemaker, she loved cooking meals for her family....

Mar 31, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Pittman, 77, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 18, 1946 to the late Marvin & Essie "Bess" Pittman. He was a first sergeant of the U.S. National Guard and he will be remembered for his work as...

Mar 30, 2023

Jesse Cole "Frog" Wilkins, age 26, of Bladenboro, went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 13, 1997.  Jesse loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He previously served as a fireman with Dublin Volunteer Fire Department and Clarkton Volunteer Fire...

Mar 30, 2023

Ms. Virginia Gail Nobles, 64, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 16, 1958 to the late Henry "Red" & Vernie Mae Allen.

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

Mar 29, 2023

Kester Keith Walters, age 75, of Orrum, NC passed away peacefully the morning of March 29, 2023 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.

Mr. Walters was born July 12, 1947 in Robeson County. He served in the US Air Force.

Keith was an avid church attender and loved sharing the Lord to anyone who...

Mar 28, 2023

Ms. Vicky Sue McLean, 64, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, following health complications. She was born in Lumberton, NC on October 9, 1958 to the late Earl & Jane McLean. She was the mother of Donnie Turbeville, Joshua Locklear, Cody Locklear, and Steven Locklear.

Along...

Mar 28, 2023

John William Roy Dilsaver, age 38, of Lumberton, NC, formerly of Marble Falls, TX, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton, NC.  He was born in Burnet County, TX on November 1, 1984.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Vaylene Emerick...

Mar 28, 2023

Mr. James Cary Sealey, 84, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 20, 1938 to the late James Allen & Geneva Prevatte Sealey. The most important thing in his life was his love for his family. He served in the U.S. Army as Military...

Mar 27, 2023

Tessie Irene Connor Haywood, age 72, of Orrum, NC, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Orrum, NC. She was born July 20, 1950 in Robeson County to the late Jesse Connor and the late Elizabeth Britt Connor.

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

Mar 26, 2023

Mr. Elston Ray Morgan, 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 7, 1938 to the late K.C. & Rita Mae Morgan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and became an electronic technician.

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Mar 26, 2023

Mr. Robert Earl Miller, Sr., 73, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Bayside, VA on March 13, 1950 to the late Willie James & Ruth Britt Miller. He served his community as a mechanic for many years. In his spare time,...

Mar 25, 2023

Clo "Clo Ann" Scott Callahan, age 83, formerly of Fairmont, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice in Asheville, NC.  Clo was born on September 11, 1939 in Robeson County.

Clo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Callahan; her parents, Alvie and Valeria Scott; her husband;...

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. James S. "Butterball" Rice, 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 20, 1943 to the late Elmer & Rettie Leigh Rice.

He lived his whole life in the...

Mar 22, 2023

Ms. Ann Atkinson Bullock, age 88, of Princeton, NC, formerly of Fairmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born October 7, 1934 in Robeson County to the late Avery Atkinson and the late Reba Walters Atkinson.

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

Mar 20, 2023

Martha Burch, age 77, passed away on March 20, 2023 at home surrounded by family in Pembroke, NC.

Born in Seminole, OK on January 10th, 1946, she was the daughter of Charles B. Tharp and Inez E. Stubbs.  She graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma then met her future...

Mar 19, 2023

Janie Faye Hunt Ransom, age 58, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Pembroke, NC. Janie was born December 3, 1964 in Robeson County to Redell Hunt and Betty Chavis Hunt.

Janie was a graduate of Fairmont High School and she attended Northside Independent Church...

Mar 18, 2023

Nellie Arnette Slater, age 82, of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Ms. Nellie was born May 4, 1940 in Robeson County to the late Wade Arnette and the late Ida Simmons Arnette.

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

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Annie Ruth Willoughby Smith, 95, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Carrolton of Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 3, 1928 to the late Charlie & Grace Willoughby.

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

Mar 16, 2023

Eloise Conner Lee, 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on May 19, 1934, to the late Jetter & Nellie Conner. She loved to work and chose not to retire until she was 84 years old. In her spare time, she liked...