obituaries

Nov 26, 2022

Jennie Girlene Roberts, 79, of St. Pauls, NC, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Girlene was born on July 22, 1943 to the late John E. Kaukola and Beulah Parnell.

She graduated from Littlefield High School in 1961. Girlene was a longtime...

Nov 24, 2022

Mr. Joe Ecil Griffin, Jr., age 82, formerly of Fairmont, NC passed away on Thursday morning, November 24, 2022 on Thanksgiving Day at Pee Dee Assisted Living in Florence, SC. Joe was born on November 24, 1940 in Robeson County.

He worked as a school teacher, insurance salesman, and...

Nov 21, 2022

Christa Marie Byrd, 29, of Lumberton, NC, departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 10, 1993.

She was preceded in death by her father, Christopher Byrd, Sr., and her daughter, Kendall Overstreet.

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Nov 20, 2022

Mrs. Marie Ivey Carter of Fairmont, NC, was born May 21, 1932 in Robeson County, NC to the late Wesley Clark and the late Emma Clark and departed this life on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her home, making her journey of 90 years, surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her...

Nov 17, 2022

Marguerite Webster Branch passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Wesley Pines Retirement Home in Lumberton at the age of 96. She was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Milam Peele Webster Pearson and the late James Hartley Webster, Jr., who died when she was five years old. The family moved to...

Nov 16, 2022

Gary Talmadge Horne, 71, of Lumberton, NC, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Lee & Mary Sue Horne.

He is survived by two brothers, Wayne Horne and wife Judy of Lumberton, NC and...

Nov 15, 2022

Marjorie Parnell Rice, 91, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 11, 1931 to the late Herbert & Nettie Parnell.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge M. Rice; her daughter and...

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Raymond "Ray" Edward Lavoie, 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born in Lewiston, ME on June 19, 1937 to the late Albert Lavoie and the late Elise Michaud Lavoie. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked locally as a plumber.

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Nov 12, 2022

Molly Grace Nance Chicelli, 96, of Aberdeen, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at her home.

She is survived by her 5 children: Mary Anne Chicelli-Cribbs of Pinehurst, NC, Kathryn Chicelli-Plant of Aberdeen, NC, Anthony Chicelli of Wilmington, NC, David Chicelli of Aberdeen, NC,...

Nov 10, 2022

Vicki Pearson Walters, age 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.  She was born in Danville, VA, on November 24, 1950.

Vicki was a wonderful artist with an immensely beautiful spirit. She cherished her family more than...

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. James "Jimmy" Thomas Harrington, Jr., 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away due to health complications early Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022. He was born in Robeson County on April 23, 1944 to the late JT and Melba Harrington, all of Lumberton. He married the love of his life, Bessie Braswell, on December 14, 1963....

Nov 9, 2022

Timothy "Wheatie" Hunt, 51, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 30, 1971 to the late Cleveland & Barbara Hunt.

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

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Bacot Parker, 78, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 4, 1944 to the late Horace Bacot and the late Sue Lane Bacot.

Along with her...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Hervie Stenson Locklear, age 84, of Fairmont, NC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born September 5, 1938 in Robeson County to the late Jessie Locklear and Mary Lee Lowery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Josephine Locklear; three...

Nov 7, 2022

Kenney Ray Chavis, age 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Morrison Manor Facility in Laurinburg, NC. He was born April 27, 1951 in Robeson County, NC to the late Mabel Chavis and the late John David Carter.

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

Nov 6, 2022

David William Wallwork was born August 26, 1955 in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Brian Wallwork, Sr. and Mary Lou Pate Wallwork. David owned and operated Brian's Waste Recycling for 40 years. His devotion to his employees and his clients was unparalleled. Hard work and leaving a job better than he found it was...

Nov 4, 2022

Mrs. Junie Oxendine Gibson, age 67, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Mcleod Health in Florence, SC. Junie was born December 26, 1954 in Robeson County. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was a volunteer at the Fairmont Rural Fire Department for over 19 years. She was the sweetest lady...

Nov 2, 2022

Mrs. Mildred "Milly" Doke Swayne, age 96, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Milly was born March 4, 1926 in Camden, NJ to the late Robert & Edith Doke. She graduated from Merchantville High School in 1944 and received her Registered Nursing Degree from Cooper...

Nov 1, 2022

Evelyn Godwin Burnett was born on July 12, 1940 in Robeson County, NC to the late Mr. William Daniel Godwin and Mrs. Claudia Hammonds Godwin. She passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the age of 82 at UNC Rex Medical Center in Raleigh, NC.

Evelyn was married...

Oct 31, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Frank Floyd, Sr., age 88, of Fairmont, NC passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Ken was born July 18, 1934 in Robeson County, NC. He served in the US Air Force and was a member of First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the late...