obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

Our loving mother and cancer survivor, Diane Agatha LaBoy James, 84, gained her wings on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Bronx, NY on December 1, 1937 to the late William and Frieda LaBoy.

Along with her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her husband, John Walter James, and her...

Jun 7, 2022

Mrs. Jerri Hewell Logan, 78, of Lumberton, NC, went home to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, while at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC surrounded by family and a close friend. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on August 23, 1943 to the late John W. Hewell and the late Wilma...

Jun 4, 2022

Shane Donovan Hunt, age 33, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday June 4, 2022.

Shane was born November 2, 1988 in Cumberland County, NC. Shane loved spending time with his children fishing and swimming.

Shane was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Retha Jane Williams and PK Bartley; his paternal grandmother, Mable Brewer.

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Jun 3, 2022

Shelby Rowland Hicks, 85, of Lumberton, died Friday, June 3, 2022, at UNC Southeastern Health in Lumberton, NC.

She was born on September 16, 1936, in Robeson County to the late Woodrow and Elsie Newell Rowland of Lumberton. Shelby was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She proudly...

Jun 2, 2022

Barbara Boyd Ferguson, 77, of Lumberton, NC, died Thursday June 2, 2022. She was born October 21, 1944, in Laurinburg, NC to the late Nellie Speight Boyd and Gaines Boyd.

She graduated from Laurinburg High School on June 4, 1963. She was a hairdresser for 30 years. On December 17, 1999, she married...

Jun 1, 2022

Brenda Joyce Britt, 68, of Goldsboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born November 29, 1953 to parents Ellery and Ruth Britt of Lumberton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ellery Britt.

She is survived by her...

Jun 1, 2022

Royce Arnold Britt, 77, of Lumberton, died on Wednesday, June 1st in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 12, 1945 to the late Furney & Ruby Britt.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Britt, and two...

May 28, 2022

Mary Louise Blake, 100, of Lumberton, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, in her home. She was the daughter of Mr. John B. Meares and Eva Stanley Meares.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ernest Tyson Blake, her son, Ernest "Ernie" Tyson Blake, Jr., her infant son, John Clifton...

May 27, 2022

Baby boy Christopher Levi Barnes of Pembroke, NC, died on Friday, May 27, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Christopher is survived by his father, Cameron Barnes, his mother, Shaquita Anderson, and his brother and sister, Aaron Bryson Barnes and Caitlin Synaria Barnes, all of Pembroke, NC; and his grandparents: Melinda...

May 27, 2022

Hollis Britt, 84, of Lumberton, died on Friday, May 27 2022 in UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Lumberton, NC on May 7, 1938 to the late Hilbert & Katie Britt. Hollis was known by all to be a dedicated, life-long farmer and fisherman.

Along with his parents, he...

May 27, 2022

Mr. Johnny Edge, 70, of St. Pauls, NC, entered into his eternal home on Friday, May 27, 2022, while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 24, 1951 to the late Mag & Calvin Edge. Prior to his retirement, Johnny worked at Smithfield Foods...

May 25, 2022

Mr. Dixon West, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was born in Robeson County on January 22, 1953 to the late L.D. & Doris West. He was a retired farmer who loved hunting and believed in fishing, family, and horses.

Along with...

May 23, 2022

Mrs. Yosselin K. García Hardin, 28, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Las Choapas, Veracruz, Mexico on November 15, 1993.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alejandro García García, her uncle, Mario García, and her grandfather, Manuel...

May 21, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean Bullock, 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born in Bladenboro, NC on November 11, 1946. She was a graduate of Business College and a cherished employee of Southeastern Hospital for 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 21, 2022

Steve Douglas Thompson, 45, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, May 21, 2022 at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Thompson, and his mother, Rosie Bell Hunt Fisher.

He is survived by his step-sister, Jeannette...

May 20, 2022

Mr. Ronnie Lee Taylor, 74, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 16, 1947 to the late Gertie Lee Bane.

He was formerly employed as a knitting mechanic for Alamac American Knits for over 25 years until retirement....

May 19, 2022

Susan Tucker Caulder, age 53 of Rowland, NC passed away May 19, 2022 in Clayton, NC.

Susan was born on January 11, 1969 in Robeson County, NC to the late Howard Tucker and the late Cleia Ann Tucker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only son, Kendall Tucker.

May 19, 2022

Kenneth Dean Seals, age 64, of Conway, SC, formerly of Fairmont, NC was born April 11, 1958 in Robeson County, NC and departed this life on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pate Seals; one brother, Rev. Gary Seals, and a niece, Courtney Seals....

May 18, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Allen Campbell, 77, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 10, 1944 to the late Sanford Allen and the late Ronnie Bullard Allen.

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

May 16, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Anne Maylone, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Wesley Pines Retirement Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Gregory Steven Maylone, who passed away August 17, 2017.

Joyce was born in St. Pauls, NC and...