obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Mrs. Maxine "Mackie" Barkley Williams, 90, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Davidson, NC on August 8, 1931 to the late Harry Nathaniel Barkley and the late Mary Lee Stillwell.

Mackie was a devoted member of First Presbyterian...

Oct 14, 2021

Mrs. Lonna Jean Bailey Gibson, age 51, of Fairmont, NC passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at McLeod Medical Center  in Florence, SC.

She was born on October 17, 1969, in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Powell Bailey; a son, Coty Gibson; and...

Oct 13, 2021

Shelia Ann Jacobs, 75, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 11, 1946 to the late Woodrow Wilson Jacobs and the late Margaret Britt Jacobs.

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

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Doris Ann Carmack Newberry, 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home. She was born in Booneville, KY on April 4, 1941 to the late Herman & Minnie Carmack. She was the owner and operator of Doug's Appliance & Repair.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Oct 11, 2021

Alesia June Priest Cox, 58, of Lumberton, NC, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 24, 1963. She worked as a registered nurse for more than 30 years and was a bright light in everyone's life that she touched.

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Oct 10, 2021

C. Bryan Roberts, Jr., age 58, of Lumberton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his residence in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 11, 1963 to Charles Bryan Roberts, Sr. and to Norma Faye Todd Roberts. He was a 1981 graduate of Littlefield High School and a...

Oct 9, 2021

Mrs. Essie Neal Hunt Leggett, age 76, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, SC.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on March 27, 1945 to the late Silas Hunt and the late Beulah Dial Sanderson.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 9, 2021

Lawrence Turbeville, 67, of Red Springs, NC, died Saturday, October 9, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Turbeville and Edna Turbeville; two brothers, Dennis Kade Turbeville and Mitchell Turbeville; a sister, Brenda Chavis; and a grandson, Justin Kade Turbeville.

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Oct 8, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Zuber, born February 15, 1968, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. She was the daughter of Daniel Zuber, Sr. and Shirley Zuber.

She achieved much in spite of the adversity that life threw at her. She received three degrees, including her Masters Degree from Phoenix University after moving to...

Oct 7, 2021

Shirley Jean Wilcox Lee, 82, of Lumberton, NC, transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Thursday, October 7, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 28, 1939 to the late James Wilcox and the late Hermie Smith Wilcox.

In addition to her parents,...

Oct 7, 2021

Bobby Devon Williams, Sr., of Lumberton, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

He is preceded in death by her parents, Garland Williams, and Inez Williams; and his wife, Margorie Williams.

He is survived by a son, Bobby D. Williams, Jr. of Concord, NC; a...

Oct 6, 2021

Tommy Lynn Cox, 68, of Lumberton, NC, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Medical Center in Pinehurst. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 11, 1953.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tilman Cox and Hilda Connor Cox; two brothers, Sonny Cox and Boyd Cox; and...

Oct 3, 2021

Jenny Lynn Britt, age 61, of Lumberton, transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 3, 2021,  surrounded by her family. She was born in Robeson County, NC on August 14, 1960, to the late Morris Lee Britt and Eula P. Britt. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Carol Sue...

Oct 3, 2021

Delaine Byrd Hardin, 84, of Fairmont, NC, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home in Fairmont. Delaine was born May 8, 1937, in Robeson County, NC.

She worked many years at Southeastern General Hospital, then with Lumberton Surgical Associates from 1976 until 2000. She was a very active member of Proctorville Baptist...

Oct 2, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Rembert Ivey, age 72, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at McLeod Medical Center in Florence, SC. Mr. Ivey was born August 3, 1949 in Robeson County, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Casper Ivey and Gladys Scott Ivey, and his wife, Geraldine Walters Ivey....

Oct 2, 2021

Lydia "Dolly" Parker Kinlaw, 82, of Lumberton, NC, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton Lewis Parker and Mabel Downing Parker; her husband, Ertle Jeff Kinlaw; and two brothers and two sisters.

She leaves to...

Oct 1, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Nancy Beth Hester Huggins Nelms, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Friday, October 1, 2021.  She left us in her 89 th year.

She was born November 10, 1931 in Fairmont, NC to the late Carson...

Oct 1, 2021

Retired director of maintenance for Lee County schools, Jerry Pittman's love for life didn't come to an end with his death. Jerry passed away on October 1st, 2021, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with dementia, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest....

Oct 1, 2021

David Myron McGuirt was born July 25, 1943, in Olanta, SC. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love on Friday, October 1, 2021.

David spent the first years of his life on a farm in Olanta, SC. At the age of six, his family moved to Charlotte, NC where he...

Sep 30, 2021

Carson Oxendine, Jr., age 63, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Oxendine, Sr., and three brothers: Ronnie, Timmy, and Frankie Lynn Oxendine.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Jennie...