obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

Larry Franklin Johnson, age 76, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his home. He was born February 22, 1945 in Robeson County, NC to the late Jack Johnson and Hazel Campbell Johnson.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Johnson.

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Aug 8, 2021

Rebecca Carter Seals Miller, age 70, of Pembroke, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Southeastern Regional Medical in Lumberton, NC.

She was born December 16, 1950 in Robeson County to the late Early Ike Carter and Queen Ester Smith Carter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill...

Aug 7, 2021

Franklin Knox Cox, 68, of Orrum, NC, died Saturday, August 7, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Waddell, Sr. and Ruby Lamb Waddell, and a sister, Iva Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Cox of the...

Aug 6, 2021

Peggy Ann Kinlaw, age 82, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was born in Virginia on November 19, 1938 to the late Atwood Kinlaw and the late Emily Garner Kinlaw.

She is survived by her cousins, Michael Bridgeman (Jerry Hunt) of the home and Judy Byrd (Kenneth) of Lumberton....

Aug 6, 2021

Paul Marvin Bowman, 77, of Lumberton, NC, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born January 21, 1944 to George Bowman and Maude Rippon Bowman and he was also a veteran in the U.S. Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bowman of the...

Aug 6, 2021

Mrs. Mary Frances Rogers Scott, age 88, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 17, 1933 to the late George Memory Rogers and Mary Lou Hardin Rogers.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Clinton "Mutt" Chavis, age 84, of Rowland (formerly of Charlotte NC), passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Clinton was born May 6, 1937, in Robeson County and lived in the Rowland/Fairmont areas much of his early life.  While pursuing a job in the "big city," he moved to Charlotte in his late...

Aug 3, 2021

Sylvia Jean Ammons, age 73, of Fairmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, following a short illness. She was born in Mullins, SC on September 25, 1947.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Murphy Coleman Ammons and Wilma Sealey Ammons.

She is survived by two sisters,...

Aug 3, 2021

Donna Edwards, age 69, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 22, 1952 to the late Hobert Linwood Edwards and the late Louise Nowikowa Alex.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Tutt (Matthew) of Sumter, SC;...

Aug 1, 2021

Miss Tracie Elizabeth Jacobs, age 20, of Fairmont, NC, was born December 18, 2000. She departed this life on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Tracie was a 2019 graduate of South Robeson High School. Tracie was currently enrolled at RCC pursing an associate degree in nursing.

Tracie is survived by...

Jul 31, 2021

Ms. Margaret Walters Baxley, age 89, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 19, 1932 to the late Charlie B. Walters and the late Gracie Lee Stone Walters.

Along with her...

Jul 30, 2021

Mrs. Beth Ammons Brisson, age 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 20, 1934 to the late Hubert & Vashti Rowan Ammons. She was a social worker for the Public Schools of Robeson County for many years before retirement.

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Jul 30, 2021

Mrs. Jodie Lynn Greenwood Gurganus, age 51, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC on April 20, 1970.

She is survived by her parents, James and Vivian Greenwood, both of Lumberton, NC; her husband, Clark Gurganus of the home; a son,...

Jul 30, 2021

Lucinda Kaye Turbeville, 32, of Rowland, NC, died on Friday July 30, 2021, at her home in Dillon, SC.

Lucinda is preceded in death by her father, Ricky Dale Turbeville, and her husband, Corey Stone.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and Chris Harrison; one son,...

Jul 27, 2021

Ms. Nina Locklear, age 68, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born in Robeson County, NC on July 26, 1953.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Lee Locklear, and her brother, Mannix Basaldua.

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Jul 25, 2021

Coach Franklin Jernigan, age 77, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home.

He was born February 18, 1944, in Horry County, SC. He was a member of Fairmont First Baptist Church where he previously served as a deacon.

Franklin was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Dewey Jernigan; his mother,...

Jul 23, 2021

Arch Anna McLellan Ashley, age 90, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Brightwater Memory Care in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born in Dillon, SC on March 10, 1931 to the late Henslee and Bessie T. McLellan.

Archie was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Charles Bradley Ashley, Sr....

Jul 23, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Sue Hall, age 64, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC. She was born in Norfolk, VA on November 7, 1956 to the late James Howard Mayes and the late Ida Rose Walters Mayes.

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

Jul 21, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy D. Pittman, age 100, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on February 12, 1921 to the late Annie Davis.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Davis; her husband, Albert Pittman; three...

Jul 21, 2021

Mrs. Nina Rose Johnson, 63, of Fairmont, NC, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born August 31, 1957 in Lumberton, NC, daughter of the late Billy Ray Johnson and Ida Brown Bullock Johnson.

She was an active member of Baltimore Baptist Church of Fairmont, NC and participated...