Obituaries

Clara Watson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eralcio Bello Filomeno

Eralcio Bello Filomeno

May 15, 2026

Eralcio Bello Filomeno, de St. Pauls, Carolina del Norte, falleció el 15 de mayo de 2026.

Nacido el 12 de julio de 1984 en Copalillo, Guerrero, México, Eralcio fue hijo de Granciano Bello Regino y Francisca Filomeno Regino. Trabajó como trabajador de línea y estuvo empleado en Prestige Farms. Era un hombre trabajador, dedicado a su familia y apreciado por quienes...

Jadan William Hardy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...