obituaries

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Montrea Neal Howell, 42, of Lumberton, NC, was born on August 29, 1979 and departed this life on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

He was a graduate of Lumberton Senior High School. He loved to spend his time with peacefulness and calmness of nature. Although many knew him to...

Jun 25, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Grant Ivey, better known as "Tag", of Lumberton, NC.  Tag died at age 65 on Saturday, June 25, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 15, 1956 to the late Brodger and Eva Ivey of Fairmont, NC.

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Jun 22, 2022

Mr. James "Jim" Franklin Evans, 87, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 26, 1934 to the late Lawrence Evans and the late Eva Mae Evans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked as a supervisor in textiles.

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Jun 20, 2022

James Earl Lindsey "Fat Cat", age 51, of Rowland, NC passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical in Fayetteville, NC.

He was born May 24, 1971 in Robeson County, NC. "Fat Cat" was employed by Reaves Livestock as a truck driver for thirty-three years.

He...

Jun 18, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Scott Courtney, 94, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown, NC. She was born in Rockwood, TN on April 24, 1928, to the late Fletcher Foster Scott and the late Emma Woodall Scott.

In addition to her...

Jun 18, 2022

Ms. Denise Locklear, 51, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 4, 1970 to the late Leroy Locklear and the late Janie Bell Jones.

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

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. Robert Earl McNeill, 49, of Lumberton, NC, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born to Wanda and Stoney McNeill on November 17, 1972. Robert loved to fish, but his pride and joy was his children and spending his time with them.

He...

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Marilyn Sue Britt, 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on March 17, 1944, to the late Lonnie Nealy and the late Pearl Meares Nealy. She enjoyed spending time with her family and doing yard work.

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Jun 15, 2022

Mr. Olan Rudolph "Rudy" Freeman, Jr., 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born in Dillon, SC on July 26, 1947, but resided in Lumberton, NC for most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Olan Freeman, Sr., and his mother, Alberta...

Jun 15, 2022

David Neil Bass, age 45, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was born March 22, 1977 in Robeson County.

David is survived by a daughter, Katelynn Bass Fields and husband Chris Fields of the home; a son, Jason O'Neil...

Jun 15, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Wilkerson, 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born in Robeson County, NC on February 2, 1951 to the late Asbury & Willie Mae Grice.

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

She is...

Jun 14, 2022

Gracie Marie Wagner, 2, of Lumberton, NC, moved on to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. She was born on June 12, 2020 and she was a beautiful and loving daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend.

Gracie was preceded...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. Glenn Stuart McPhatter, age 59, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC. He was born May 5, 1963 in Robeson County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Glenn McPhatter and Lillian Doris Prevatte McPhatter.

He is...

Jun 11, 2022

Sho'Equana " Quana " Marchantia Bethea-Manley, little light, began to shine on May 28, 1987 until the Angel of God escorted her home on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Her smile radiated every room or place she entered, especially when she heard her favorite song, "This Little Light of Mine", and you could feel the love...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. William Ernest Anderson, Sr., 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 10, 1951 to the late Zonnie Anderson and the late Ruby Farmer Anderson.

He served the community as...

Jun 10, 2022

Winnie Mae Price Pittman, 91, of Lumberton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 28, 1930 to the late Willie James Price and the late Mary Catherine McDuffie Price.

Winnie loved Jesus with all her heart....

Jun 9, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Keith Bennett Rozier, 88, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on March 23, 1934 to the late Harley Bennett and the late Gussie Williams Bennett. She was a homemaker and also worked as a sales associate...

Jun 8, 2022

Mrs. Elsie Rae Bass Covington, 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Harborview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on January 24, 1936 to the late Lee Bass and the late Ada Barnes Bass.

Along with her...

Jun 8, 2022

Bruce Hunt, age 57, of Fairmont, NC passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Vardell Hunt and Zelma Sweat Hunt; a brother, Timothy Hunt; and his companion, Barbara Noteboom.

He is survived by three brothers, Vardell Hunt, Jr. (Dianna) of Pembroke,...

Jun 7, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Barnes, 55, of Lumberton, NC went home to be with the Lord Tuesday June 7, 2022 after an extended illness.

Ronnie loved anything outdoors, especially fishing. He was one that always kept people laughing and wondering what was to be next.

Ronnie will be missed by...