Sara Catherine Stafford
May 8, 2026
Sara Catherine Stafford, 91, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Harborview in Lumberton.
She loved being with her children, all her grands and great-grands, traveling, square dancing, reading, and singing in the church choir at Cedar Grove Church.
She is preceded in death by her...
Gayle L. Wilkes
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Gayle Lawson Wilkes, age 77, of Orrum, NC, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her daughter's home. She was born on June 2, 1948, in Robeson County, NC, to the late Roscoe & Elizabeth M. Lawson.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H....
Joyce Ann Thomas Broadwell
May 3, 2026
Joyce Ann Thomas Broadwell of St. Pauls, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Carrollton in Lumberton, NC, surrounded by her children.
Mrs. Broadwell was preceded in death by her husband, Kelton "Mack" Broadwell, Sr., her son, Kelton "Mack" Broadwell, Jr., her parents, Prentice Thomas and Hettie Mercer Thomas, two brothers, Purvis...
Jamie Bartley
Apr 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jamie Bartley, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on April 24, 2026. Jamie was 52 years of age and was born in Lumberton NC on September 17, 1973, and spent his formative years amidst the close-knit community of Fairmont, NC. He also...
Dr. William Rowell Burleson
Apr 23, 2026
Dr. William Rowell Burleson, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1938 to Randall and Fannie Burleson in Albemarle, NC. Rowell graduated from Tabor City High School in 1956. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1960 with a BS in Chemistry. Rowell continued...
Kenneth Julius "Kenny" Powell
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Julius "Kenny" Powell, age 84, of Lumberton, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his children. Kenny, as he was known by most, spent his life as a top-notch auto body repairman and painter. He worked at Jon-San Chevrolet, Jerry Johnson Chevrolet, Freeman Motor...
Wilma Herring
Apr 22, 2026
Ms. Wilma Herring, age 57, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
She was born in Lumberton NC on February 5, 1969 to William Curtis Willoughby and Melba Jane Willoughby.
She was preceded in death by two beloved brothers, William Keith Willoughby and James Eric Willoughby (Melanie)....
Marthaleen Kirby
Apr 20, 2026
Marthaleen Evers Kirby, age 74, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Marthaleen was born on February 25, 1952 to the late David Evers, Jr. and Alice Bullard.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, David Evers, Sr. and...
Lynn Barry “Wimpy” Mcdaniel
Apr 19, 2026
Lynn Barry "Wimpy" McDaniel, 80, of Lumberton, NC died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.
Lynn or Wimpy as he was known by many, proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1964-1969. Upon discharge, he returned home and began a career with Southern...
Randy Wayne Floyd
Apr 18, 2026
Randy Wayne Floyd, age 68, of Lumberton, NC, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Duke University Hospital. Born on May 17, 1957, in Robeson County, NC, he was the son of the late Mark Floyd and Joyce Anderson Floyd.
Randy will be remembered for his joyful spirit, kind heart, and deep love for...
Elton Britt
Apr 18, 2026
Mr. Elton Britt, of Robeson County, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at Harbor View Nursing Facility, with his children by his side. He was 87 years old.
Born and raised in Robeson County, Elton lived a life grounded in hard work, faith, and deep devotion to his family. He dedicated many...
Jody Lynne Barnes Davis
Apr 17, 2026
Mrs. Jody Lynne Barnes Davis, age 70, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born on October 19, 1955 to the late Joseph Cecil Barnes, Sr. and Ida Jane Mayes Barnes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Michael Barnes....
Donald Ray Hunt
Apr 17, 2026
Donald Ray Hunt, 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Al Norton; brothers, James, Hunt, Michael Norton, Ronald Hunt; and sisters, Annie Neal Cummings, Earnie Neal Britt, Nita Rose Norton and Jean Norton.
He is survived by his...
William Byron Sanborn
Apr 16, 2026
Mr. William Byron Sanborn, age 85, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his home. He was born in Lamoille Co., VT on June 16, 1940 to the late Cecil and Blanche Sanborn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Sanborn.
Danny Thomas Chavis
Apr 15, 2026
Danny Thomas Chavis, age 67, of Lumberton, NC passed away on April 15, 2026.
Danny was born on February 27, 1959 in Robeson County to the late John Chavis, Jr. and Diamond Chavis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Carol Chavis.
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Neal Edwin Musselwhite
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Neal Edwin Musselwhite, age 82, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by family, after a brief but valiant fight with cancer.
He was born in Robeson County, NC, on November 26, 1943, to the late Neal Archibald "Archie" Musselwhite and the late Gertrude "Gerthie" Patterson Musselwhite. Edwin...
Doris "Mimi" Lanier Malone
Apr 14, 2026
Doris L. Malone, 85, of St. Pauls, North Carolina transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on April 14, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1941 to the late John Dalton Lanier and Mildred Lanier Wikoff.
Doris loved her family, her friends and her Savior, Jesus Christ. She always had...
Sylvia Alita Hunt-Cummings
Apr 14, 2026
Ms. Sylvia Alita Hunt Cummings, age 38, of Pembroke passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
She was born October 2, 1987 in Robeson.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her father, Michael Hunt; her paternal grandparents, Datris "Doc" Hunt and Queen Ester Hunt.
She leaves to cherish her memories her two sons,...
Susan Yvonne Davis Evans
Apr 14, 2026
Susan Yvonne Davis Evans, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, one day following her beloved husband, James Franklin "Franky" Evans, Jr. She was born in Robeson County, NC on February 16, 1957 to the late John Carl Davis and to Grace Barnes Davis.
Sarah Umphlett Hawkins
Apr 14, 2026
Sarah Umphlett Hawkins, age 99, of Lumberton, NC passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Mrs. Hawkins was a homemaker and an estate and antiques liquidator for many years in Lumberton. She was born Sarah Wells Umphlett in Halifax County to Daisy and Elijah Umphlett in February of 1927.
She...
