Obituaries
Jadan William Hardy
May 15, 2026
Mr. Jadan William Hardy, age 19, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Born on March 30, 2007, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Jadan was the beloved son of William Dale Hardy and Cindy Hyatt Hardy.
Jadan will be remembered for his love of riding dirt bikes and for the joy he found in spending time...
Gayle Marie McTurnan Conatser
May 15, 2026
Mrs. Gayle Marie McTurnan Conatser, 66, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Born on May 29, 1959, in Wayne County, Michigan, Gayle was the daughter of the late Bruce Harlan McTurnan and Margaret Ann “Peggy” Carney McTurnan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Nicholas Justin Martin
May 12, 2026
Nicholas Justin Martin, 38, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.
Born in Newport News, Virginia, Nicholas was the son of Betty Hodge Martin and the late Norman Johnson Martin.
Nicholas was known for his love of racing and the outdoors. He enjoyed car racing, go-cart racing, and RC car racing, and he...
Dana R Parker
May 7, 2026
Ms. Dana Richelle Parker, 40, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Southeastern UNC Health in Lumberton.
Born on December 20, 1985, in Robeson County, Dana was the daughter of the late David Earl Parker and the late Pamela Kay Green Parker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal...
Glenn Kyle Johnson
Apr 27, 2026
Glenn Kyle Johnson Jr., known to many on the road as “Big Mac,” completed his final mile on April 27, 2026, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, passing peacefully at the age of 77.
Born on January 16, 1949, at home in Parkton, North Carolina, Kyle lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the open road. A...
Gerald Patrick Horne
Apr 26, 2026
Gerald Patrick Horne, born on December 29, 1965, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him. Gerald was a beloved father, son, brother, family member, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Horne Sr. and Peggy Ann...
Austin Ryan Jackson
Apr 24, 2026
Mr. Austin Ryan Jackson, 31, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Austin was born on January 10, 1995, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Kenneth Lawrence Jackson and Tina Ann Troublefield.
Austin leaves to cherish his memory: his father, Kenneth Lawrence Jackson of St. Pauls; his mother, Tina Ann Troublefield of St. Pauls (William Finley); one...
Freda Beth Johnson
Apr 17, 2026
Mrs. Freda Beth Johnson, age 90, of St. Pauls, passed away on April 17, 2026 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton.
Mrs. Johnson was born on January 19, 1936 in Robeson County. She was a dedicated member of Great Marsh Baptist Church and spent many years working as a beautician.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Johnson; her...
Georgianna Nicole Brown
Apr 15, 2026
Ms. Georgianna Nicole Brown, age 21, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Georgianna was born on January 15, 2005, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. She was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and was known for her quiet spirit and the love she shared with those closest to her.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Brown...
Maryln "Carol" Edge Strong
Apr 3, 2026
Maryln “Carol” Strong, known lovingly as Grandma Carol to most, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79. A resident of Hope Mills, North Carolina, Carol was born and raised in Lumberton, NC, where she began a life defined by strength, resilience, and deep love for her family.
Carol was tough as nails—a woman who spent years as...
James Kenneth Mason
Mar 24, 2026
James Kenneth Mason, 84, of St. Pauls, passed away peacefully on March 24th at his daughter’s home in Parkton.
Mr. Mason was born on August 14, 1941, in Boone, Virginia, to the late Utauka McDermet Mason and Elmer Mason. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Brochu.
He is survived by his loving wife, Annie Mason; four daughters, Jamie,...
Gary Marvin Bentley, Jr.
Mar 22, 2026
Gary “Marvin” Bentley, Jr., 78, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Marvin was born on April 13, 1947, to the late Gary Bentley, Sr. and Evelyn Langley Bentley. He proudly served as a Vietnam Veteran and worked as a mechanic with the National Guard.
Marvin enjoyed farming, baling hay, and spending time outdoors—especially sitting and talking with his...
Debbie Joy Tart Wilson
Mar 14, 2026
Mrs. Debbie Joy Tart Wilson , age 67, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on March 14, 2026 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton.
Debbie was born on October 15, 1958, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late Earl Tart, Jr. and the late Marylyn Louise Wilson Tart. She spent her life rooted in family and community and was known...
Mikey Lyn Locklear
Mar 11, 2026
Mikey Lyn Locklear of Shannon, North Carolina, was born in Robeson County, North Carolina, on July 23, 2002, and entered eternal rest on March 11, 2026. Mikey will always be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother, and best friend whose life touched many.
Mikey was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mike Cranie; his maternal aunt, Whitney Locklear; his...
Wolfgang Otto Fulterer
Mar 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Wolfgang Otto Fulterer
Wolfgang Otto Fulterer, born on November 16, 1947, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Angel House Hospice in Whiteville, North Carolina. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and strength to those who knew him.
Wolfgang is survived by his beloved wife, Tina; his...
Gladys Susan Buie
Mar 4, 2026
Mrs. Gladys Susan Buie, 59, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Duke Hospice, Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina.
Mrs. Buie was born on October 7, 1966 to the late Kistler Paul Buie and Patricia Anne (Stephens) Buie.
She was a loving mother and family member who cherished her time with those closest to her.
She...
Dr. Benjamin J. Martin, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Dr. Benjamin Joseph Martin, Jr., 73, of Parkton, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Born May 4, 1952, in Robeson County, NC, Dr. Martin was the son of Lucy Garner Smith Martin and the late Benjamin Joseph Martin, Sr.
Dr. Martin dedicated his life to faith, education, and service. He was a...
DeWayne Kirkland Pinsky
Feb 25, 2026
DeWayne Kirkland Pinsky, 61, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on February 25, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Born on April 14, 1964, in Hopkins County, Kentucky, DeWayne was the son of the late Paul Allen Hollis and Martha Marsh Pinsky. In addition to his parents, DeWayne is preceded in death by his adopted father, Robert...
Cindy Lou Haddock
Feb 21, 2026
Mrs. Cindy Lou (McDuffie) Haddock, age 65 of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Born on March 25, 1960, in Cumberland County to the late Charles W. and Edith G. McDuffie, Cindy was a woman of creativity, compassion, and quiet strength. She was known for her love of writing...
Freda Amanda Cobb Behm
Feb 19, 2026
Freda Amanda Cobb Behm of Grayslake, Illinois passed away peacefully in Libertyville, Illinois on February 19, 2026, surrounded by her daughters.
Freda was born on July 26, 1951 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She grew up in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina and received a bachelors in Zoology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from DePaul University....
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