Obituaries

James Riley "JP" Patterson

James Riley "JP" Patterson

Feb 10, 2024

James Riley Patterson (J.P., Pa and Papa) passed away at the age of 80, peacefully at his residence with his family by his side. 



James loved his family, he loved the beach and fishing. His favorite football team was the Pittsburg Steelers and his favorite NASCAR driver was Dale Earnhardt and then Earnhardt Jr.   He enjoyed sitting on the porch or...

Rachel Baxley Muse

Rachel Baxley Muse

Feb 10, 2024

Rachel Baxley Muse, age 80 of  Saint Pauls, North Carolina was born July 20, 1943 in Dillon Co., South Carolina to the late Daniel Carl and Rethea Hayes Baxley and departed this life, February 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. 

In addition to her parents, Rachel is preceded in death by her husband, Teddy O. Muse; one daughter,...

Thomas "Tom" Leroy Osborne

Thomas "Tom" Leroy Osborne

Jan 31, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Leroy Osborne, age 85 of St. Pauls, North Carolina was born December 26, 1938 in Robeson Co. to the late Gertrude Osborne Atkinson and departed this life, January 31, 2024 at his residence.

In addition to his mother, Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Grace Osborne and his sister Beatrice Bentley.

Tom leaves to cherish his memories, his...

Larry Manuel Combs

Larry Manuel Combs

Jan 28, 2024

Larry Manuel Combs, 74 of Lumberton, NC was born in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Jeff Combs and Geraldine Strong Combs and departed this life, January 28, 2024 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by a brother, Edward Combs.

Larry leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing,...

Aiden Lee Lagunas

Aiden Lee Lagunas

Jan 19, 2024

Aiden Lee Lagunas, age 1 of Clarendon, North Carolina was born January 13, 2023 in Whiteville., NC and departed this life on January 19, 2024 in Columbus Co., North Carolina.

Aiden, along with his father, Nicholas Lagunas passed away from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle collision in Columbus Co.

Aiden leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing, his mother,...

Nicholas Lagunas

Nicholas Lagunas

Jan 19, 2024

Nicholas Lagunas, age 22 of Clarendon, North Carolina formally of St. Pauls was born January 22, 2001 in Woodstock, Virginia and departed this life on January 19, 2024 in Columbus Co., North Carolina.

Nicholas is preceded in death by his son, Aiden Lee Lagunas, who also passed away from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle collision in Columbus Co.

Nicholas leaves to...

Jorge Luis Cortes Fajardo

Jorge Luis Cortes Fajardo

Jan 19, 2024

Jorge Luis Cortés Fajardo, de 37 años de edad, de St. Pauls, nació el 22 de abril de 1986 en la Ciudad de México, México y partió de esta vida el 19 de enero de 2024 en UNC Health Southeastern en Lumberton, Carolina del Norte.

Jorge se va para atesorar sus recuerdos y llorar su fallecimiento, su padre Juan José Cortés...

Marcus Anthony Hedgepeth

Marcus Anthony Hedgepeth

Jan 14, 2024

Marcus Anthony Hedgepeth passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of Florence, SC. He was 68 years old.

Mark is survived by the love of his life, wife, and caregiver Sarah Catherine Hedgepeth; daughter Candice (Gene) Lambert of St Pauls NC, son Joseph (Alison) Hedgepeth of Dillon SC; grandsons Wren and Cash Hedgepeth of Dillon SC; siblings...

Sarah Katherine "Kathy" Davis

Sarah Katherine "Kathy" Davis

Jan 13, 2024

Sarah Katherine Davis, 89 of Holly Hill, Florida was born September 1, 1934 in Robeson County, North Carolina to the late Haywood and Lina Davis; she departed this life on Saturday - January 13, 2024, while residing at Sarah House.

In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Davis.

Sarah leaves to cherish her memories her...

Bobby Ray Corney

Bobby Ray Corney

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Bobby Ray Corney, age 83, of Hope Mills, NC passed away on January 11, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1940 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Bobby spent nearly his entire life in Cumberland and Robeson County.

He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Noie Corney and Flonnie Mae Arnold Corney; a son Bobby Ray Corney Jr.: and a grandson Bobby Ray...

Joyce Holloman

Joyce Holloman

Jan 8, 2024

Joyce Holloman, age 77 of St. Pauls was born August 18, 1946 in Robeson Co. to the late Hester Durden and Ada Justice Durden; she departed this life January 8, 2024 at River’s Edge of Lumberton.

In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Gene “Bud” Holloman; a grandson, William Brandon Holloman; a granddaughter, Hannah...

Wayne Emerson Smith

Wayne Emerson Smith

Jan 3, 2024

Wayne Emerson Smith, age 76 of Fayetteville, NC was born in Dekalb, Illinois to the late Emerson Smith and Mable Jackson Smith and departed this life on January 3, 2024 at Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville.

In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by a brother, Richard Smith.

Wayne leaves to cherish his memories and mourn...

Ronald Lynn McDonald, Sr.

Ronald Lynn McDonald, Sr.

Dec 24, 2023

Ronald Lynn McDonald, Sr, 76, a resident of St. Pauls, NC, went to his eternal home December 24, 2023.

Born on December 24, 1947, in Lumberton, N.C., he was the son of the late James Boyce McDonald and Mary Maxine Stephens McDonald.  Ronald attended Tar Heel High School and St. Pauls High School.  He was a member of First Baptist...

J.W. Gray

J.W. Gray

Dec 13, 2023

J.W. Gray, age 82 of St. Pauls, was born October 5, 1941 in Bladen Co., NC to the late John Howard Gray and Ilar Hayes Gray and departed this life, December 13, 2023 at Morrison Manor – Scotland Regional Hospice in Laurinburg surrounded by his loving family.

In addition to his parents, J.W. was preceded in death by one son,...

Lacy Earl Ivey

Lacy Earl Ivey

Dec 11, 2023

Lacy Earl Ivey, age 85 of Fayetteville was born June 7, 1938 in Robeson Co. to the late Betty Ivey and departed this life on December 11, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

In addition to his mother, Lacy is preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Bullard.

Lacy leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his...

Janice Wilson Smith

Janice Wilson Smith

Dec 10, 2023

Mrs. Janice Wilson Smith, age 73, of St. Pauls, NC passed away on December 10, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1950 in St. Pauls where she lived her entire life.

She was preceded in death by her parents Coy and Beanie Wilson, a brother Kenny Wilson, and infant son Earl Dempsey Smith III.

Janice is survived by...

Eleanor Grace Byrd Vasquez

Eleanor Grace Byrd Vasquez

Dec 6, 2023

Eleanor Grace Byrd Vasquez, age 91 of St. Pauls was born December 27, 1931 in Robeson Co. to the late Pink Byrd and Florence Sibbett Byrd and departed this life to her eternal home on December 6, 2023 at Woodhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton.

In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles...

Neil Archie "Bud" Byrd

Neil Archie "Bud" Byrd

Dec 2, 2023

Neil Archie “Bud” Byrd, 83 went to be with our Lord early Saturday morning, December 2, 2023 at Glenflora in Lumberton, NC.Neil retired from DuPont and was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church in St. Pauls, NC.

He is preceded in death by wife Mavis Rozier Byrd and wife Janice White Byrd; father Lucius Guy Byrd; mother Mary...

Myra McMillian Hagin

Myra McMillian Hagin

Nov 29, 2023

Myra McMillian Hagin, age 71 of Parkton was born October 2, 1952 in Robeson Co. to the late Neil Angus McMillian and Lovie Nunnery McMillian and departed this life November 29, 2023 at her residence.

In addition to her parents, Myra is preceded in by her husband, Leon Hagin; one brother Neil A. McMillian.

Myra leaves to cherish her memories...

Mary Helen Barefoot

Mary Helen Barefoot

Nov 27, 2023

Mary Helen Barefoot, age 93 of Fayetteville, NC was born March 21, 1930 in Robeson Co. to the late Albert B. and Sarah P. Owens and departed this life to her eternal home on November 27, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Barefoot; one...

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