obituaries

Dec 28, 2022

Gene Simmons, 63, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 25, 1959 to the late J.B. & Martha Simmons. He was a diesel mechanic for R&L Carriers for over 30 years until retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie...

Dec 28, 2022

Deloris Kay Hicks, 71, of Lumberton, NC, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at River's Edge Assisted Living in Lumberton, NC. She was born on September 11, 1951 to the late Rufus & Margaret Holmes.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hicks; four sisters: Katrina Holmes,...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. William John Smith, 73, of Lumberton NC, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home. He was born in San Antonio, TX on June 10, 1949, to the late William and Mary Jane Smith. William, better known to most as Bill - known to some as Shank, lived a life of service and selflessness. He was an excellent...

Dec 27, 2022

Frances Prevatte Britt, 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Woodhaven Nursing Facility after an extended illness. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 8, 1937 to the late Wade & Voline Prevatte. She married the love of her life, Wayne Britt, on April 25, 1974. She retired from...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. James Henry Bailey, 82, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 1, 1940 to the late Romie & Mattie Bailey.

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

Dec 27, 2022

Rev. Lewis Franklin "L.F." Hatchell, age 86, of Monroe, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Atrium Health in Monroe, NC.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 29, 1936 to the late Joseph Lewis "J.L" Hatchell, Jr. and the late Lunnie...

Dec 26, 2022

Martha Lee Taylor Lawson, 89, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC surrounded by her family. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 26, 1933 to the late Howard & Nellie Taylor. She spent her early years painting cars and drag racing with her...

Dec 26, 2022

Peggy Joyce Phillips, 67, of Hamer, SC, died on Monday, December 26, 2022, in McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, SC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 16, 1955 to the late John & Elizabeth Bullock.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Wilkins of the home; two sons, Johnny C....

Dec 26, 2022

Norma Kay Baxley Rogers, 68, of Orrum, NC, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at her son's home in Chadbourn, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on February 18, 1954 to the late Grady & Sadie Baxley.

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

Dec 23, 2022

Doris was born on July 27, 1933 in Robeson County to John Colon and Estelle DeHart Crawford. She grew up on a farm near Rowland in Cotton Valley.  From her earliest years she always loved to read.  As she got older she learned to sew and developed into quite a seamstress.  In fact, one of her greatest...

Dec 21, 2022

Doris Faye McArthur, age 77, of Fairmont, NC was born to the late Woodrow Walters and the late Lena Harrelson Walters on March 20, 1945. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She graduated from Rowland High School in 1964. On November 24,1965 she married the love of her life...

Dec 21, 2022

Mrs. Elease Hucks Smith, 90, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 6, 1932 t0 the late Willie French & Lennie Collins Hucks. She spent her career caring for others as a nursing assistant.

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Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Billie Regina "Genie" Sanchez, 50, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 26, 1971.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ray Richardson, and her late husband, Francisco Garcia Sanchez.

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Dec 19, 2022

Randy Dayton "Taz" Hursey, Jr., age 19, of Fairmont, NC passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Known by all his family and friends as "Taz", he was born April 28, 2003 in Robeson County, North Carolina.

Taz enjoyed going fishing, hunting and spending time with his...

Dec 18, 2022

La Sra. Alicia Patricio, de 69 años, de Lumberton, NC, falleció el domingo 18 de diciembre de 2022. Nació en Guerrero, México el 19 de marzo de 1953, hija de Asunción Patricio y María Hernández.

Junto con sus padres, le precedieron en la muerte su hija, Anadelia Guerrero Patricio,...

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Nora Dean Hunt of Fairmont, North Carolina, departed this life on Friday, December 16, 2022, surrounded by family and friends, completing her journey of 74 years. She was born in Robeson County on October 18, 1948 to the late James Dallie Hunt and the late Sallie Jane Hunt.

In addition to her...

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Jerry Lynn Soles, age 81, of Little River, SC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away at his residence on December 14, 2022.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 26, 1941 to the late Roy James "R.J." Soles and the late Eunice Newman Bullock.

He was preceded in death in...

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. John Lafayette Thompson, 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Gurley, SC on February 2, 1944 to the late William & Georgia Thompson.

He was a proud veteran, serving for two years in the...

Dec 12, 2022

Mr. Charles Franklin Hickman, 81, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC after a short illness. He was born in Robeson County, NC on May 24, 1941 to the late Bruce & Marie Hickman.

Along with his parents, he was...

Dec 12, 2022

Mr. Martin Wayne Mincey, 73, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 11, 1949 to the late Vonzo & Madeleine Mincey.

He enjoyed his career of barber for 50 years until...