Obituaries
Mary Ann Christmas
Aug 25, 2026
Mary Ann Clark Christmas, age 83, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville. She was born on January 6, 1943, in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to the late Paul Murray Clark and Mary Margaret Baker Clark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Daniel Alejandro Perez De Leon
Aug 25, 2026
Daniel Alejandro Perez De Leon, de 27 años de edad, residente de Lumberton, Carolina del Norte, falleció el martes 25 de agosto de 2026. Nació el 27 de febrero de 1999 en Guatemala.
Daniel obtuvo una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas y trabajó como operador de montacargas. Fue un hijo, hermano, tío y amigo muy querido, y será recordado por el...
Tracie Sites
Aug 23, 2026
Tracie S. Sites, 42 of Fayetteville was born Tracie L. Jacobs, to the late Agnes Hunt and the late Edward Ray Jacobs was lovingly raised by her surrogate parents, the late Eugene Jones and Jenny Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Jeremiah David Sites; her children, Lola Samara Jones and Nakota Christian Jones; her sisters, Sophia Jacobs...
Brenda Lawson Davis
Aug 23, 2026
Brenda Lawson Davis, 80, of St. Pauls, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1946, in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Neil & Pearl Jackson; her brother, Jimmy Jackson; her sister, Deborah Neal Jackson; and one grandson, Jordan Floyd.
She leaves to cherish...
Sybil D. Norton
Aug 13, 2026
Sybil Dean Norton, 93, of Shelby, North Carolina, departed this life peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
She was born May 29, 1933, in Jones County, North Carolina, to the late Willie Andrews Jones and Myrtle Mae Andrews. Sybil was a devoted homemaker who treasured spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching “real-life” television shows and Days...
William Franklin Pearce, Sr.
Aug 13, 2026
William Franklin “Buddy” Pearce, Sr. passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 92 years and 10 months. He was born on September 19, 1933, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to Lonnie Ervin Pearce and Mary Jane Regan Pearce.
William was raised in and spent his entire life in St. Pauls, North Carolina, a community he proudly called home....
Henry Arthur “Midge” Torrey
Aug 9, 2026
Henry Arthur “Midge” Torrey, son of Henry Charles and Lillian Marie Utzig Torrey of Dubuque, Iowa.
Henry was born December 30, 1938 in Dubuque and departed life at his home in St. Pauls, NC on August 9, 2026.
He is predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Attie Lois Mauldin Torrey; and survived by two sons, William Joseph “Billy” and Robert Alan...
Barbara Walters
Aug 5, 2026
Barbara Jean Walters, age 86, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on August 5, 2026 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro.
Born on November 13, 1939, in Dillon, South Carolina, Barbara was the daughter of the late Boyd Goodman and Irene Norris Goodman. She devoted many years of her life working in the textile industry and was a faithful member...
Clara Watson
Aug 3, 2026
Mrs. Clara Seals Watson, 93, of St. Pauls, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026 at her residence.
Clara was born on November 10, 1932, in Robeson County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Roy Seals and Alice Cashwell Seals.
In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, RC Watson, Jr.; her daughter, Brenda...
Randy Bullard
Jul 31, 2026
Randy Bullard, 60, of Evergreen, NC, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Robeson County on September 30, 1965, to the late Winford and Brenda Lee Britt Bullard.
Randy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his playful spirit, quick wit, and the joy...
Charles Richard "Ricky" Smith
Jul 13, 2026
Charles Richard "Ricky" Smith, 68, was born January 14, 1958, in Red Springs, North Carolina, and passed away on July 13, 2026, at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, after a long illness. Ricky was a resident of Bartlett, Tennessee.Ricky is survived by his spouse, best friend, and love of his life, Louise Bullington Hadley; his son, Drew Smith (Paige); two...
Julian Stefone Brown
Jul 6, 2026
Baby Julian Stefone Brown was born and entered the presence of the Lord on July 6, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Though his time on earth was brief, Julian's life was a precious gift, and he will forever be cherished by those who loved him.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving parents, Corry Stefone Brown...
Joseph Cleveland Young
Jun 16, 2026
Joseph Cleveland Young, 84, of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern.
Born on April 29, 1942, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, Joseph was the son of the late Henry Cleveland Young and Madeline Thorndyke Young. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose quiet strength and kind spirit touched many lives.
Joseph...
Timothy Dale Johnson
Jun 14, 2026
Timothy Dale Johnson, 67, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Born on March 24, 1959, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Timothy was the son of the late Franklin L. Johnson and Freda Johnson. A dedicated and hardworking man, Timothy worked as an electrician in industrial construction, a profession he faithfully served for many years.
He is...
Melissa Jean Ratley
Jun 12, 2026
Ms. Melissa Jean Ratley, 46, of Saint Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Melissa was born on November 29, 1979, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Daniel Clark Ratley and Deborah Pearce Ratley. She attended Saint Paul’s Elementary School, Hope Mills Middle School, and South View High School. She later completed cosmetology training in Fayetteville and worked for...
Lois Mae Johnson Britt
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Lois Mae Johnson Britt, age 75, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.
Born on March 19, 1951, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Lois was the daughter of the late Preston Johnson and Beulah Johnson.
Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of the...
Mable Elizabeth Penfield
Jun 4, 2026
Mrs. Mable Elizabeth Penfield, age 93, of Saint Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at GlenFlora in Lumberton.
Born on October 2, 1932, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Mable was the daughter of the late Neil Archie Parnell and the late Lena Bell Holder Parnell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marshall...
Kevin Dean Tart
May 25, 2026
Mr. Kevin Dean Tart, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away May 25, 2026 at the age of 54.
Kevin was born on March 10, 1972, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to the late Earl Tart, Jr. and Marylyn Louise Tart.
Kevin was a dedicated press operator and faithfully worked with Zurn Elkay Water Solutions for over 30 years. He deeply loved...
Daniel Lee Johnson
May 23, 2026
Mr. Daniel Lee Johnson, age 40, of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Born on April 12, 1986, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Daniel was the son of the late Jefferson Emanuel and Melinda Harding. He worked in construction and was known as a man who loved his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish...
Betty Jean Evers
May 16, 2026
Betty Jean Evers, 86, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
Born on June 21, 1939, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Betty was the daughter of the late John Gray Riddle and Lucy Cain Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Ray Evers, as...
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