Obituaries

Jimmy Lee Usher, Jr.

Jimmy Lee Usher, Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

Jimmy Lee Usher, Jr., 37 years young, of St. Pauls, NC, was born on March 20, 1988, and entered into Heaven’s gates on October 12, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, following his battle with cancer.

Jimmy was a 2006 graduate of St. Pauls High School. He worked as a diesel technician for 16 years with Mountaire Farms. He later pursued...

Conrado Fortunato Gaspar

Conrado Fortunato Gaspar

Oct 11, 2025

El Sr. Conrado Fortunato Gaspar, de 45 años, de Lumber Bridge, Carolina del Norte, falleció el sábado 11 de octubre de 2025 en el Hospital UNC en Chapel Hill.

Nació el 27 de abril de 1980 en Guerrero, México, hijo de Marcelino Fortunato y Celia Gaspar.

Conrado trabajó en la construcción y era conocido por su arduo trabajo, dedicación y amor por...

Mary Leigh Inman

Mary Leigh Inman

Sep 28, 2025

Mary Leigh Inman, age 80, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at Woodhaven Nursing Home in Lumberton, NC.

Mary Leigh was born on June 11, 1945, to the late Hammie Howell Inman and Ruby Mary Kinlaw. A lifelong resident of the St. Pauls area, she was a devoted mother and a hardworking, kind, and compassionate...

Nora James Davis

Nora James Davis

Sep 23, 2025

Nora James Davis, age 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. She was born December 17, 1948, in New Hanover County, to the late Harry L. James and Minnie E. James.

Nora was preceded in death by her parents and her twin brother, Harry Winfield James.

She is survived by her children:...

Elouise Caulder Sutton

Elouise Caulder Sutton

Sep 19, 2025

Elouise Caulder Sutton, age 85 of St. Pauls was born March 21, 1940 in Robeson Co. to the late Cliston & Frances Caulder and departed this life, September 19, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

In addition to her parents, Elouise is preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Sutton and three brothers, Eugene Caulder, Grady Caulder and...

Bradley Lamont Hall

Bradley Lamont Hall

Sep 18, 2025

Bradley Lamont Hall passed away on 2/26/25 in Vancouver Washington at 59 years of age. Brad was born to Edward “Pug” Hall and Lynda Darden Hall in 1966 at a time when children with Down’s Syndrome were often abandoned by their families and left in institutions. This would not be the choice for Brad. As very young parents, far from...

Agnes Pearl Harris

Agnes Pearl Harris

Sep 17, 2025

Agnes Pearl Benton Walters Harris, age 99, of St. Pauls, NC, was born in Robeson County to the late Barley and Ruby Benton and peacefully departed this life for her heavenly home on September 17, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Walters; her husbands,...

Rev. Hubert Cecil Ivey

Rev. Hubert Cecil Ivey

Sep 14, 2025

Rev. Hubert Cecil Ivey 

May 16, 1934 – September 14, 2025

Rev. Hubert Cecil Ivey of St. Pauls, NC, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on May 16, 1934, to the late Henry M. and Janie Burke Ivey.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents;...

George Alan Taylor

George Alan Taylor

Sep 8, 2025

George Alan Taylor, age 56 of Fayetteville, NC was born August 24, 1969 in Cumberland Co. to the late Ernest Taylor and Shirley Blair Taylor and he departed this life on September 8, 2025 at his residence.

George leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing his fiancé Donna Mason of Hope Mills; his children, Cliff Mason (MiMi) of Illinois,...

Derrick S. Locklear

Derrick S. Locklear

Sep 8, 2025

Derrick Shaw Locklear, of Maxton, NC was born on February 8, 1967 to Laura Arthurs and Ronnie Clark. Derrick was adopted by his maternal grandparents, whom he referred to as “Mama and Daddy” Ashby (Sweetie) and Pearlie Locklear. Derrick entered into his eternal home on September 8, 2025, at the age of 58.

Derrick is preceded in death by his biological...

James Fred (Jimmy) White, Jr.

James Fred (Jimmy) White, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

James “Jimmy” F. White Jr.

03/01/1943-09/05/2025

With heavy hearts the family of James “Jimmy” Fred White Jr. announces that our beloved Jimmy passed away peacefully in his home on September 5, 2025. Jimmy was born in St. Pauls, North Carolina to James Fred White Sr. and Sadie Tyner White on March 1, 1943.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and...

Jerry Benjamin (Benny) Little

Jerry Benjamin (Benny) Little

Aug 28, 2025

Jerry Benjamin (Benny) Little Jr., age 70, of Lumber Bridge, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 28, 2025, at home. He was born in Stuart, FL, on November 25, 1954, on Thanksgiving Day to the late Joyce Carolyn Crews and Jerry B. Little Sr.

Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife, Vicki C. Little, son, Jerry Benjamin Little...

Daniela Amber Gugliotta

Daniela Amber Gugliotta

Aug 27, 2025

Daniela Amber Gugliotta

July 20, 1980 – August 27, 2025

Daniela Amber Gugliotta, born Daniela Amber Linan on July 20, 1980, in Trieste, Italy, entered eternal rest on August 27, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Samuel Gugliotta and Shari Ann Linan.

At the age of 9, Daniela was adopted and lovingly became Daniela Amber Gugliotta. She is survived by her devoted...

Dayna Alexander Guthrie

Dayna Alexander Guthrie

Aug 27, 2025

Dayna Alexander Guthrie, age 72, of St. Pauls, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. She was born on March 15, 1953, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late James and Apollonia Alexander.

In addition to her parents, Dayna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Guthrie, and her brother, Tony Alexander.

Dayna is...

Saulo Gonzalez Vera

Saulo Gonzalez Vera

Aug 22, 2025

Saulo Gonzalez Vera, de 44 años de Lumber Bridge, nació el 17 de marzo de 1981 en Veracruz, México y pasó a su hogar celestial el 22 de agosto de 2025 en los hospitales de UNC en Chapel Hill.

Saulo fue precedido en la muerte por su padre, Luis Gonzalez Moreno.

Saulo deja para atesorar sus recuerdos, a su esposa, Ana Laura...

Dosta Locklear

Dosta Locklear

Aug 18, 2025

Dosta Junior Locklear passed away on August 18th, 2025, at his home in Lumberton, N.C. at the graceful age of 78 years old. Dosta dedicated his work life to infrastructure construction. His respect for his career was a testament to his skill and passion for the field, concluding his retirement with Public Works of Pembroke.

Dosta was an escalating family man,...

Linda Davis West

Linda Davis West

Aug 13, 2025

Linda Davis West, age 76, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1948, to the late Asbury and Virginia Davis.

Linda was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, aunt, and a loyal friend to many. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Curtis Earl West; her brother,...

Larry Bruce "Mr. Jay" Johnson

Larry Bruce "Mr. Jay" Johnson

Jul 28, 2025

Larry Bruce Johnson, affectionately known as "Mr. Jay," passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Robeson County on July 23, 1947, to Woodrow Wilson Johnson and Eunice Lee Johnson, Larry's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of education, humor, and unwavering kindness.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Gerald Lee...

Penny Bolick Holloman

Penny Bolick Holloman

Jul 17, 2025

Penny Ellen Bolick Holloman, 61, of St. Pauls, NC, entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1963, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, Penny lived a life full of love, laughter, and strength.

Penny is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Holloman; her beloved children, Dusty Eugene Grooms and Tabitha Lynn...

Malcolm Kenneth Register

Malcolm Kenneth Register

Jul 10, 2025

Malcolm Kenneth Register, age 78, was born on June 12, 1947, in Cumberland County to the late Malcolm Lee and Mary Catherine Jackson Register. He departed this life for his heavenly home on July 10, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, Malcolm was preceded in death by his brother, Albert...