Obituaries
Larry Bruce "Mr. Jay" Johnson
Jul 28, 2025
Larry Bruce Johnson, affectionately known as "Mr. Jay," passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Robeson County on July 23, 1947, to Woodrow Wilson Johnson and Eunice Lee Johnson, Larry's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of education, humor, and unwavering kindness.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Gerald Lee...
Penny Bolick Holloman
Jul 17, 2025
Penny Ellen Bolick Holloman, 61, of St. Pauls, NC, entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1963, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, Penny lived a life full of love, laughter, and strength.
Penny is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Holloman; her beloved children, Dusty Eugene Grooms and Tabitha Lynn...
Malcolm Kenneth Register
Jul 10, 2025
Malcolm Kenneth Register, age 78, was born on June 12, 1947, in Cumberland County to the late Malcolm Lee and Mary Catherine Jackson Register. He departed this life for his heavenly home on July 10, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
In addition to his parents, Malcolm was preceded in death by his brother, Albert...
Cora Elaine Sherrill Hulon
Jul 7, 2025
Cora Elaine Sherrill Hulon, age 67 of Hope Mills was born December 8, 1957 in Miami, FL., to the late Charles F. Sherrill Sr. and Joan Phillips Sherrill and departed this life July 7, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
In addition to her parents, Cora was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda S. Butler; a brother,...
Marshall Locklear
Jul 7, 2025
Mr. Marshall Locklear, age 72, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, was born on February 7, 1954, in Robeson County to the late Willie Carson Locklear and Eliza Woods Locklear. He departed this life peacefully at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025, completing his earthly journey.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Locklear was preceded in death by four brothers.
Left to...
Leslie Hugh ‘Les’ Inman
Jun 20, 2025
Leslie Hugh ‘Les’ Inman, age 90, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully Friday night, June 20, 2025, at Bethesda Dilworth, Oakland, Mo.
Born on August 1, 1934, in the small town of St. Pauls, N.C., to a poor family with 3 acres and a white clapboard house. He grew up picking cotton, tobacco, and beans, and when he graduated high school,...
Starlene Angel Brisson
Jun 9, 2025
Starlene Angel Brisson, 60, of Lumberton, North Carolina, passed away on June 9, 2025.
Born on September 7, 1964, in Fayetteville, NC, Starlene was a bright spirit who lived life with passion, compassion, and unwavering faith. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt, friend and so much more, whose love knew no limits. Starlene had a gift for embracing others as...
Sarah Lucille Norton Owens
Jun 7, 2025
Sarah Lucille Norton Owens, age 103, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, was born in Hoke County to the late Willie Vance and Mary Icil Norton. She peacefully departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence.
Lucille was a woman of quiet strength, enduring love, and unwavering faith. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life...
Gene Paul Watson
Jun 5, 2025
Gene Paul Watson, age 87, of St. Pauls, NC, was born on July 19, 1937, to the late Ewen Dent and Hettie Brown and peacefully departed this life on June 5, 2025, at his residence.
Gene proudly served in the North Carolina National Guard for 13 years. He was a devoted member of Carolina Baptist Church, where he found strength in...
Charles Locklear
Jun 4, 2025
With full hearts and reverence, we announce that our beloved brother, Charles Locklear of Myrtle Beach, NC was called home to rest on June 4, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born to Gracie Lee Locklear of Red Springs, NC and the late Theodore Locklear in Shannon, NC. Charles was a father, a veteran, a brother, and a gentle soul whose...
Lisa Davis
May 24, 2025
Lisa Ann Davis, age 56, of North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the deep love of her family and friends. A remarkable woman full of grace, loyalty, and quiet strength, Lisa left this world having touched countless lives with her kindness, humility, and unwavering heart.
Born the beloved only child of the late Geraldine Miller Ennis and JW Ennis, Lisa was...
Greg Alan Ewing
May 22, 2025
Greg Alan Ewing, 67, of Saint Pauls, NC passed away on May 22nd at Valley Hospice House. Born on December 15th, 1957, son of the late Earle Dean Ewing and the late Margaret Lucille Tully. He spent his entire career making animal feed for companies from Ulysess, KS, Torrington, WY, Dalhart, KS, Newell, IA, to Laurinburg and Bladenboro, NC. He...
Horace Mitchell Pittman, Jr.
May 21, 2025
Horace Mitchell Pittman, Jr., age 62, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on May 21, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born on August 30, 1962, in Cumberland County, he was the son of Dorothy Spell Pittman and the late Horace Pittman, Sr.
Horace proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He will be...
Thomas Paul
May 20, 2025
Thomas Paul, age 76, of Fayetteville, formerly of Oak Island, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at Terra Bella in Fayetteville. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Washington, D.C., to the late Edward and Mildred Paul.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sharon Paul and two brothers,...
Janet Kim Budd Bowstring
May 8, 2025
Janet Kim Budd Bowstring, 64, of Fayetteville, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 19, 1960 in Lumberton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lorena Budd of Robeson County. She was preceded in...
Ella M Johnson
May 3, 2025
Ella Mae “Midget” Johnson, age 83 of Lumberton formally of Lumber Bridge was born January 27, 1942 in Robeson Co. to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Smith and departed this life on May 3, 2025 at her residence.
In addition to her parents, Ella is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Johnson; one daughter, Judy Mae Lamb; four brothers, Joseph...
John C. (Johnny) Britt, Jr.
May 2, 2025
John Clyde (Johnny) Britt, Jr. age 70 of St. Pauls was born January 2, 1955 in Cumberland Co. to the late John C. Britt, Sr. and Betty R. Britt and departed this life May 2, 2025 at his residence.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his son, John C. Britt, III; four brothers, Robert Barnes, George...
Joann Lyde
May 1, 2025
Joann Walters Lyde, age 74 of St. Pauls, NC was born July 3, 1950 in Robeson Co. to the late Charles Walters and Eleanor Byrd Vasquez and departed this life for her heavenly home on May 1, 2025 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton.
Joann leaves to cherish her memories one son, Charles Daniel Brown and wife, Amanda of Linden, NC; one...
Myra Elaine Hinkle
Apr 23, 2025
Myra Elaine Hinkle, age 74 of St. Paul’s, North Carolina was born October 7, 1950, and departed this life to her heavenly home on April 23, 2025, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
As a veteran of the US Army, she was a supply clerk and dealt with logistics during the campaign in Vietnam. The army did not know what...
Richard Kenneth Davis
Apr 16, 2025
Richard Kenneth Davis
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard Kenneth Davis, our loving and devoted father and grandfather.
After an extended illness, daddy left us to go be with our mom. He told us a number of times, since her passing three years ago that he just wanted to go be with her. Both of his girls, Kim and...
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