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Howard Cecil Reaves, Sr.

Howard Cecil Reaves, Sr.

May 16, 2021

Mr. Howard Cecil Reaves, Sr., age 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 8, 1935 to the late Giles M. Reaves and the late Bertha Alford Reaves. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was...

Thelma Hedgpeth Mcintyre

Thelma Hedgpeth Mcintyre

May 16, 2021

Thelma Hedgpeth McIntyre, 94, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Wesley Pines retirement home. She was born on July 28, 1926, to Elmer Lewis Hedgpeth and Annie Ashley Hedgpeth of Fairmont. She was born and reared in Fairmont, prior to moving to Lumberton after her marriage to the late Dr. Douglas C....

Gladys Jeanette Rice

Gladys Jeanette Rice

May 16, 2021

Gladys Jeanette Rice, 86, of Lumberton, died May 16, 2021, at UNC Health Care in Lumberton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Oliver Horne and Viola Horne; and husband, Clarence Bracey Rice; and three brothers, Thomas Horne, JT Horne, and Henry Horne.

She is survived by...

Robert Barnwell Adams

Robert Barnwell Adams

May 15, 2021

Robert Barnwell Adams, 83, of Lumberton, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Adams Sr. and Lillian Barnes Adams.

He is survived by his wife, Ola Mae Adams of the home; three sons: Bobby Adams...

Robin Ann Hunt

Robin Ann Hunt

May 15, 2021

Robin Ann Hunt, age 41, of Lumberton passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Robin was born February 29, 1980 in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Robert Hunt.

She is survived by...

Betty Jean Oxendine Deese

Betty Jean Oxendine Deese

May 14, 2021

Betty Oxendine Deese, age 64, of Lumberton passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Betty was born April 5, 1957 in Robeson County, N.C.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Oxendine; her husband, Charles "Chuckie" Deese; and two sisters, Doris Jones and...

Dannie Chavis

Dannie Chavis

May 13, 2021

Dannie Chavis, age 58, of Orrum passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

Dannie was born December 8, 1962, in Robeson County.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel Hunt; his mother, Rosie Lee Chavis; his wife, Tammy Marie Chavis;...

Justin Byrd, Jr.

Justin Byrd, Jr.

May 13, 2021

Mr. Justin Byrd, Jr., age 72, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC on March 25, 1949 to the late Justin Byrd, Sr. and the late Gladys Mincey Byrd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was later employed in the grain supply...

Maurice Mitchell Little

Maurice Mitchell Little

May 13, 2021

Maurice Mitchell Little, 83, of Florence, SC, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at MUSC Health in Florence, SC. Maurice served his country from 1955-1959 in the U.S. Air Force. He later started his own natural gas company, Coastal Mechanical, which has been part of Florence, SC community for 35 years.

Maurice was a...

Alice Faye Wilkerson

Alice Faye Wilkerson

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Alice Faye Wilkerson, age 55, of Orrum, NC, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on May 18, 1965 to the late Clinton Wilkerson and the late Alice Faye Cox Wilkerson.

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

Wanda Meryle Rogers

Wanda Meryle Rogers

May 8, 2021

Wanda Meryle Lewis Rogers, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Community Hospice in Lumberton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Quincey Lewis and Bessie Dudney Lewis; her husband, John Claussen Rogers, Jr.; a brother, Jerry Lewis; and a sister, Alfrieda Turner.

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Kenneth Wayne Gullatte

Kenneth Wayne Gullatte

May 7, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Gullatte, 62, of Lumberton, died on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born in Lumberton, NC and before he became disabled, he was employed as a cook.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphus and Gladys Gullatte.

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Baby Charlie Grace Jones

Baby Charlie Grace Jones

May 7, 2021

Just 62 hours after coming into the world, Charlie Grace passed away peacefully in her parents' arms at NHRMC Betty H. Cameron Women's and Children's Hospital in Wilmington, NC. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her.

Charlie joins grandfather Bill Jones; great-grandparents, Alfred and...

Milton James Morgan

Milton James Morgan

May 6, 2021

Milton James Morgan, age 61, was born on June 23, 1959, in San Antonio, TX and departed this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.

Milton was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Morgan; a sister, Juanita Morgan Levine; and a...

Jason Ray Locklear

Jason Ray Locklear

May 6, 2021

Jason Ray Locklear of Pembroke, NC, died on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

He is survived by his father, Gary Dean Sanderson; his mother, Willie Mae Locklear and her special friend, Gene; his fiancée, Pat Harris of Pembroke, NC; a daughter, Josilynn "Doodie" Locklear of Fayetteville, NC;...

Roger Ray Locklear

Roger Ray Locklear

May 5, 2021

Roger Ray Locklear, age 55, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

He was born January 28, 1966 in Robeson County.

He was preceded in death by his father, Winford Locklear, Jr.; and a brother, Milton Hunt.

He...

William G. Swett

William G. Swett

May 4, 2021

William Garfield Swett (Penn), departed this life on Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021 at the age of 75. He had been in declining health for several years. William was the son of the late Rev. Percell Swett and Ruthie Swett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Patricia Oxendine Hunt

Patricia Oxendine Hunt

May 3, 2021

Patricia Oxendine Hunt, age, 58, of Lumberton passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

She was born November 29, 1962 in Robeson County.

Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Oxendine; and a sister, Doris Jones; her husband, Clyde Hunt, Jr....

Jeff English

Jeff English

May 3, 2021

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lauren English left this world on Monday, May 3, 2021, to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jeff was born in Raeford, NC to Rick English and Gail W. McLean on January 24, 1981.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and worked hard to improve the world around him. He loved...

Autrey Lee Little

Autrey Lee Little

May 3, 2021

Mr. Autrey Lee Little, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at River's Edge of Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 16, 1940 to the late Hovey Little and the late Blanche Barnhill Little. He retired after many years of serving the State of NC Highway Patrol.

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