obituaries

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Judy Ann Hunt Fields, 54, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on December 20, 1966.

She is survived by her father, James Earl Hunt of Rowland, NC; her mother, Lizzie Mae Locklear of Lumberton, NC;...

Nov 20, 2021

Beverly Jean Cook Kittredge, age 75, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at UNC Health Southeastern Hospital after a prolonged illness.  She was born in Lake City, SC on March 16, 1946 to the late Arthur Lee Cook, Jr. and the late Leona Evans Cash.

Along with her parents, she...

Nov 20, 2021

Ms. Bonnie Joyce Goodrid, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Whispering Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville, NC.

She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 21, 1934 to the late Noah Frank Harden and the late Lille Parker Harden.

Bonnie was...

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Harold Bruce Locklear, age 64, of Lumberton, NC, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his sister's home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 25, 1957 to the late Lester Locklear and the late Mary Lois Strickland Locklear.

In...

Nov 17, 2021

AL Jennings "Tom" Jacobs, age 80, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home. He was born December 1, 1940 in Robeson County, NC to the late Luther Jacobs and Ida Lee Jacobs.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Hunt...

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Gary Foster Allen, Sr., 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 13, 1941 to the late Woodrow Allen and the late Ethel Baxley Allen. He worked many years for the Robeson County Dept. of Parks & Recreation until retirement.

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Lee Floyd, 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was born in Cuba, NY on May 12, 1951.

She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Nellie & Elroy Brown; her longtime partner, Llewellyn "Louie" Bump; and a grandchild, Jordan Taylor Stoddard.

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Nov 16, 2021

Dorothy K. West, 72, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was born in Lumberton, NC on October 30, 1949 to the late Walter Talmadge Kinlaw and the late Lucille Kinlaw. She had four younger sisters: Freida Stephens, Debbie Lowe (deceased), Carol Klock, and Elvie Kinlaw.

She graduated from Littlefield...

Nov 15, 2021

Mr. Richard Owen Callahan, 63, of Lumberton, NC, departed this life on Earth and entered into his heavenly home on Monday, November 15, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC with his family by his side. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 24, 1958 to the late Albert & Louise Callahan.

Nov 12, 2021

Mr. David Melvin Holmes, 75, of Lumberton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021, while residing at Premier Living Nursing & Rehab in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Lumberton, NC on November 18, 1945 to the late Melvin and Edna Holmes.

He earned a B.A. in...

Nov 11, 2021

Mrs. Meredith LeRay Todd Pittman, 81, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Wesley Pines Retirement Home in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Fairmont, NC on December 14, 1939, the daughter of the late George Lawrence "G.L" Todd and the late Beulah Maynard Todd.

She was a graduate...

Nov 9, 2021

Alma Jewel Cox Durden, 83, of Bladenboro, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 21, 1938 to the late Rossie Cox and the late Vera Anderson Cox. She enjoyed most of all spending time with her family and cooking delicious meals for them.

Nov 9, 2021

Mrs. Lorena Leggett Johnson, 87, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 24, 1934 to the late Glenn Leggett and the late Ida Lamb Leggett.

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

Nov 8, 2021

Emma Watrous, 89, of Parkton, NC, crossed peacefully to meet Jesus on the evening of Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1932 in West Virginia to a large family of 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and she loved dogs, cats, and chickens.

She was...

Nov 7, 2021

Mrs. Veila Thorndyke Nye, 74, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. she was born in Robeson County, NC on April 1, 1947 to the late Joseph Forman Thorndyke and the late Vivian Lamb Thorndyke.

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

Nov 7, 2021

Mrs. Marilyn Mae Britt, 61, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 17, 1959 to the late James Vester Britt and the late Lula Mae Windom.

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

Nov 6, 2021

Gloria Jean Phillips Tyner, 79, of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Virginia Phillips; two brothers, Thomas Phillips and Jackie Phillips and a sister, Faye Brown.

She is survived by her...

Nov 4, 2021

Mr. Joseph Kenneth Hardin, 86, of 2352 Tobacco Rd, Fairmont, NC passed away November 4, 2021. Ken was born on September 8, 1935 in Robeson County to Wilbur Nash and Mary Sealey Hardin. The youngest of ten boys, whose parents died when he was three years old, went on to live with a special uncle and aunt...

Nov 4, 2021

James Edward Floyd, 73, of Lumberton, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born September 27, 1948 in Lumberton, NC to George Edward Floyd and Bernice Parker Floyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

James served his country with the United...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Annie Mae (Simmons) Edwards, 87, died Thursday November 4 at Portside at Grande Dunes Assisted Living community in Myrtle Beach, SC after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Robert D. Edwards, who remained her devoted caregiver right until the end....