Obituaries

Cindy Anderson Cooper

Cindy Anderson Cooper

Dec 3, 2025

Cindy Anne Cooper, 53, passed away peacefully at her home on December 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Carolyn Anderson, and her mother-in-law, Patsy Cooper.

Cindy was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and...

Margaret Elizabeth Reynolds

Margaret Elizabeth Reynolds

Dec 3, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Reynolds, age 83, of St. Pauls, was born on December 22, 1941, in Robeson County to the late Grover and Rebecca McMillan. She peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2025, at her home.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Reynolds; two sons, Charles Ray Himmelheber and...

James Franklin Taylor

James Franklin Taylor

Nov 30, 2025

James Franklin “Frank” Taylor, 81, of St. Pauls, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on November 30, 2025.

He was born in St. Pauls to the late Lonnie and Minnie Taylor on August 10, 1944. Frank graduated from St. Pauls High School and was a devoted Pipe Foreman for Broadwell Construction of Fayetteville. He was an avid...

Linda Faye Parnell

Linda Faye Parnell

Nov 16, 2025

Mrs. Linda Faye Locklear Parnell, 68, of Lumberton, NC, gained her wings on Sunday, November 16, 2025 around 8pm. She was born February 23, 1957 to the late Ray Titus and late Mary Jackson Locklear. 

In addition to her parents. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Parnell; son, Dwayne Parnell and  four brothers, Tamper C Locklear, Kenneth Ray...

Dorothy Raby Odum

Dorothy Raby Odum

Nov 7, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Raby Odum, 97, of Saint Pauls, North Carolina passed away at First Health Moore Regional Hospital on November 7th, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in York County, South Carolina on November 28th, 1927 to Charles and Maggie Smith Raby and was the second oldest of their eight surviving children. Dot attended school throughout...

Cathy Locklear McDuffie

Cathy Locklear McDuffie

Nov 5, 2025

Cathy M. McDuffie, age 67, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, was born in Scotland County on September 11, 1958, to the late Amos and Prudence Locklear and entered her forever heavenly home on November 5, 2025.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Prudence Locklear; two brothers, David S. Locklear and Ronnie Locklear; her niece, Hannah K. Locklear;...

Charles Steven Lopez

Charles Steven Lopez

Nov 2, 2025

The Lord blessed this world with the birth of Charles Steven Lopez on November 11, 1959. He was born to Baltazar and Ariel Lopez in St. Paul, Minnesota. Known to friends and family as simply Steve or Chief, he blessed those around him with a warm smile, a generous heart, and a quiet strength that steadied others. He never missed...

Betty Arnette Tart

Betty Arnette Tart

Oct 24, 2025

Betty Arnette Tart, born on August 14, 1939, entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family. She was the daughter of the late William Clyde Arnette, Sr. and Velna Hall Arnette.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Clyde Arnette, Jr. and Wilbur Nash Arnette, and her son, David Clyde Tart.

She...

Jonny Crawford Joyner

Jonny Crawford Joyner

Oct 16, 2025

Jonny Crawford Joyner of Wilson, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away quietly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 80 years of age. Jonny was born in Danville, KY on June 3, 1945, the daughter of LTC William Ashurst and Mary Mildred Hood Crawford. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Richard Douglas Crawford, and her husband of...

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...