Obituaries

DeWayne Kirkland Pinsky

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

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...

Denise Michelle Allen

Denise Michelle Allen

Feb 19, 2026

Denise “Michelle” Britt Johnson Allen, age 63, of Parkton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 at her residence.

Born on June 8, 1962, in Robeson County, Denise was the daughter of the late R.B. Britt and the late Bernice Norton Britt. She was a devoted and compassionate woman who dedicated her career to caring for others as a...

John Franklin Register

John Franklin Register

Feb 11, 2026

Mr. John Franklin Register, age 84, passed away peacefully February 11, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.  He was born on May 26, 1941, in Bladen County, North Carolina.

John was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent his career as an industrial line worker with Burlington Mills. He was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and genuine love...

Craig Allen Horne

Craig Allen Horne

Feb 5, 2026

Craig Allen Horne, age 67, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his residence.

Born September 2, 1958, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Craig was the son of the late Perry H. Horne and Lannie Scott Horne. He spent his life rooted in Cumberland County and worked with the Purolator Co. prior to retiring.

Craig was preceded...

Dorothy Cashwell Lawing

Dorothy Cashwell Lawing

Feb 4, 2026

Dorothy Cashwell Lawing, 91, of Parkton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Born on February 28, 1934, in Robeson County, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Purcell Cobb Cashwell and Sallie Belle Stephens Cashwell.

Dorothy dedicated her career to public service, working as a Town Clerk with the Government...

Joyce Jackson Bullard

Joyce Jackson Bullard

Jan 30, 2026

Joyce J. Bullard, age 82, was born August 29, 1943 in Martin Co., North Carolina to the late, Cleo and Mildred Jackson and departed this life on January 30, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Bullard, and several siblings, including Frank Jackson, Peggy Ayers, and Bud...

Phyllis Council Simmons

Phyllis Council Simmons

Jan 30, 2026

Phyllis C. Simmons, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born and raised in Gray's Creek, where she learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and responsibility while growing up in a farming family. She was the daughter of Marvin and Mildred Council of St. Pauls. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Lawrence Jackson, Sr.

Lawrence Jackson, Sr.

Jan 26, 2026

Lawrence Jackson, Sr.

July 29, 1948 – January 26, 2026

Lawrence Jackson, Sr., of White Oak, North Carolina, was born July 29, 1948 in Robeson Co. and passed away on January 26, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved son of the late Asberry and Eula Parker Jackson and the devoted husband of Joan Britt Jackson,...

Marylou Johnson

Marylou Johnson

Jan 24, 2026

Marylou Johnson, age 50, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1975, in Oakland, Maryland.

Marylou was known by all who loved her as a spunky, caring, and devoted woman who had a true passion for cooking and a heart that always put her family first. She was...

Derrick Van Linton, II

Derrick Van Linton, II

Jan 22, 2026

Derrick Van Linton II, of Burlington, North Carolina, was born to the late Victoria Lee Locklear and Derrick Van Linton on September 18, 1981, in Suffolk, County, New York. Derrick departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 44, at his home in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Derrick was a graduate of East Alamance High School, Class...

Roy Rogers Bryant, Jr.

Roy Rogers Bryant, Jr.

Jan 22, 2026

Roy Rogers Bryant, Jr., was born January 22, 1985 in Cumberland Co. to Roy Rogers Braynt, Sr. and the late Linda Alice Bryant and departed this life on January 22, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Alice Bryant.

He is survived by his loving wife, Destiny Lee Bryant; his son, Roy Rogers...

Danvy Dewey Fisher

Danvy Dewey Fisher

Jan 19, 2026

Mr. Danvy Dewey Fisher, age 82, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.

He was born on July 21, 1943, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late William Dewey Fisher and Mable Faircloth Fisher. Danvy worked for many years in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He was a lifelong resident of Robeson...

Thomas Ellis Taylor

Thomas Ellis Taylor

Jan 18, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Ellis Taylor, age 85, of St. Pauls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Born on December 12, 1940, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Thomas was the son of the late Fred Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Ruby Livingston, and his son-in-law, Robert Taylor Jr.

Tom dedicated...

Sylvia Ann "Tina" Taylor

Sylvia Ann "Tina" Taylor

Jan 16, 2026

Sylvia Ann “Tina” Fendley Taylor, age 69, of Cumberland County, North Carolina, departed this life on January 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Born on March 16, 1956, in Cumberland County, NC, Tina was the daughter of the late Walton Bruce Fendley and the late June Sylvia Fendley. She lived her life devoted to her...

Jessie L. Simpson

Jessie L. Simpson

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Jessie Lee Simpson, age 84, went to be with the Lord, our Savior, on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Jessie was born to Aaron and Edith Hatchell Lee and grew up in Shannon, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gene Leroy Lee; and her beloved husband, Robert W. Simpson of Rhode Island.

Jessie was a devoted...

Syble Edwards Bunnell

Syble Edwards Bunnell

Jan 15, 2026

Syble Edwards Bunnell, age 96, of Parkton, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Born July 18, 1929, in Robeson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John C. Edwards and the late Almenia Holder Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Ainsleigh Wynn Britt

Ainsleigh Wynn Britt

Jan 13, 2026

Ainsleigh Wynn (Lewis) Britt was born on June 4, 2009 and left us all way too young, at the tender age of 16, on January 13, 2026. She was an amazing, beautiful daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, mother, wife, aunt, cousin and friend. Ainsleigh attended Liberty Christian Academy until eighth grade and recently went back to school through Penn Foster online...

Glenda Smith

Glenda Smith

Jan 9, 2026

Glenda Smith, age 82 of St. Pauls, NC was born September 30th, 1943 to the late Herman and Lillie Smith, and departed this life January 9th, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

In addition to her parents, Glenda is preceded in death by her husband, David Smith Sr.; and her son, David Smith Jr.

Glenda leaves to cherish her memories...

Maria Natividad Garcia Garcia

Maria Natividad Garcia Garcia

Jan 2, 2026

La Sra. Maria Garcia García, de 49 años de edad y residente de Lumberton, Carolina del Norte, partió a la presencia del Señor el viernes 2 de enero de 2026 en UNC Southeastern, en Lumberton. Nació el 28 de mayo de 1976 en Veracruz, México.

Maria fue una esposa dedicada, una madre amorosa y una orgullosa abuela. Dedicó su vida a cuidar de...