obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Alexander Rogers, a beloved member of the Lumberton community and cherished friend to many, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born in Lumberton, North Carolina on September 7, 1986 and grew up there with his sister Melissa Watson Swire.

Alex attended Lumberton High School, where...

Feb 20, 2023

Mr. Morris Britt, age 63, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Bladen County, NC to the late Morris Lee & Dorothy Ann Britt.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant sisters, Sandra Britt and...

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. Cleatious Hunt, age 88, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Greenbrier Assisted Living.

Mr. Hunt was born September 22, 1934 in Robeson County to the late Worth Hunt and Rachel Chavis Hunt.

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

Feb 18, 2023

Christine Stone Britt, 96, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born to the late Grady & Minnie Stone on September 9, 1926 in Robeson County, NC. Mrs. Britt was a longtime member of Long Branch Baptist Church and retired after twenty-five years with JC Penney.

Feb 16, 2023

Marilyn Rose Williamson Duncan, age 88, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her home in Charlotte, NC.  Born January 29, 1935 in Lumberton, NC to the late Leighton Williamson and the late Rose Ella Calcutt Williamson, Marilyn recently moved to Charlotte to be closer to family.

Following graduation...

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. William "Bill" Foster French, Jr., 77, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 2, 1946 to the late William F. French, Sr. and the late Doris McMillan French.

Bill graduated...

Feb 15, 2023

Rachel Rebecca "Becky" Lewis Alsup, 73, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born in Robeson County on August 19, 1949, the youngest daughter of the late Capt. Bruce Lewis and Lila Baker Lewis.

Becky was a loving mother and grandmother and a devoted and caring wife. She...

Feb 14, 2023

Jonathan Brandon Aguirre, age 44, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2023 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 27, 1978 to Wanda Collins Aguirre and the late John Charles Aguirre.

In...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. Stephen Franklin Lovett, age 50, of Greenville, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 23, 1973.  Known as Coach Love, he served as a physical education teacher, baseball coach and football coach from 1999-2019 before...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. William Charles Hardin, age 84, of Fairmont, NC, passed Monday, February 13, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born November 13, 1938 in Robeson County to the late Fentrice Hardin and Flody Lee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leroyce Hardin,...

Feb 12, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Ann Caulder Taylor, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 9, 1943 to the late Pearlie Caulder and the late Myrtle Anderson Caulder.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 12, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jean Evans Little, 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at River's Edge Nursing Facility in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 11, 1938 to the late Wilbert & Margaret Evans. As a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking meals for her family and, in her free...

Feb 11, 2023

Mary Lamm, 95, of Lumberton, NC died peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by her family at Wesley Pines Retirement Center. She was born in Dublin, NC on July 8, 1927 to Robert Carey Lewis and Flawny Irene Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Wilma Smith, her brother, Robert Lewis, and her...

Feb 10, 2023

Jane Ransom Graham of Lumberton, NC, was born January 19, 1957 in Robeson County. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 10, 2023, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC, making her journey of 66 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elease Hunt Callahan and Thurston Callahan...

Feb 10, 2023

Mr. Thomas Michael McLellan, age 76, of Orrum, NC passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Mr. McLellan was born January 13, 1947 in Robeson County, NC to the late Duncan McLellan and the late Virginia Parnell McLellan.

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

Feb 8, 2023

Mr. Timothy Scott Saxon, 62, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his home. He was born in Whiteville, NC. One of his favorite things to do was watching NASCAR racing.

He is survived by his mother, Janiece Radcliff of Carthage, TN; his brothers, Robbie Watson and wife Elaine of...

Feb 8, 2023

Kathy Elaine Caulder Rogers, age 69, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on February 13, 1953 to the late Jesse Caulder and the late Margaret Herring Caulder.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Wayne Caulder and James Caulder and...

Feb 6, 2023

Ms. Judy Ann Jacobs Cumming, age 67, of Fairmont, NC passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern Lumberton, NC.

Judy was born March 26, 1955 in Robeson County to the late Linwood Jacobs and Girlene Jacobs, and Thelma McIntyre.

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

Feb 6, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Dale Rhodes, 79, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away in his home and gained his heavenly home on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was born in Lumberton, NC on April 2, 1943 to the late David Lennox & Rucelle Atkinson Rhodes. Jimmy was a former teacher and coach at Orrum High School for...

Feb 4, 2023

Mrs. Glendora Callahan Reynolds, 79, of Lumberton, NC, surrounded by family and loved ones, departed this life here on earth and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 1, 1943 to the late Ertle & Sadie Callahan.

Along...