Obituaries

Linda Marsh Gunter

Linda Marsh Gunter

Mar 6, 2025

Linda Marsh Gunter, age 77 of St. Pauls passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was born September 26, 1947 in Robeson Co. to the late Jesse Gunter and Irene Marsh Gunter.

She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Jackson of St. Pauls; and two sons, Wendell Jackson of...

Vianney Martinez Martinez

Vianney Martinez Martinez

Mar 4, 2025

Vianney Martínez Martínez, de 19 años, de St. Pauls, nació el 21 de agosto de 2005 en Cumberland Co., hija de J. Jesús Martínez González y Eva Martínez López y partió de esta vida el martes 4 de marzo de 2025 en UNC Southeastern en Lumberton.

 Además de sus padres J. Jesús y Eva, Vianney se va para atesorar sus recuerdos...

Patricia Hollingsworth Mitchell

Patricia Hollingsworth Mitchell

Mar 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Patricia Hollingsworth Mitchell 

March 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patricia “Pat” Hollingsworth Mitchell, age 78, of St. Pauls, NC who departed this world peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2025 at her residence. She was surrounded by love and was finally reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband,...

Baniluz "Bani" Delvalle Melendez Baez

Baniluz "Bani" Delvalle Melendez Baez

Feb 24, 2025

Baniluz Delvalle Meléndez Baez, de 55 años, de Fayetteville, Carolina del Norte, nació el 24 de octubre de 1969 en Juncos, Puerto Rico, hija de Elba Meléndez y el difunto Cándido Delvalle y partió de esta vida el 24 de febrero de 2025 en Cape Fear Valley Medical Center en Fayetteville. 

Además de su padre, a Bani le precede en la...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Hess

Charles "Chuck" Edward Hess

Feb 9, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Edward Hess, age 59 of Hobgood NC, was born March 6, 1965 in York PA, to the late John Hess Sr. and Marjorie Ann Hunt. Chuck departed this life on February 9, 2025 at UNC Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.

In addition to his parents, Chuck is preceded in death by his stepfather, John Oliver Hunt; his son,...

Lalon R. Willoughby

Lalon R. Willoughby

Feb 7, 2025

Lalon R. Willoughby, 88, of Fayetteville, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday February 7,2025 at Vitality Living in Richmond, Va. Lalon was born and raised in Duplin County, NC. to the late Carolee and James Rooks. After graduating high school, she attended Business Accounting for two years in Atlanta, GA. She returned to...

Charles Edwin Dove

Charles Edwin Dove

Feb 7, 2025

Charles (Chuck) E. Dove, 80 of St. Pauls, NC, passed away on Feb 7th 2025 from a long stint with Parkinson’s Disease and Heart Disease. He was a Hope Mills boy, high school football player, Merita breadman, and ABC general manager. Chuck spent most of his life as a country boy and a great friend to many. He loved to...

Charlie James Efird, Sr.

Charlie James Efird, Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Charlie James Efird, Sr. age 85 of Hope Mills was born August 20, 1939 in Robeson Co. to the late Adam James and Annie Mae Efird and departed this life on February 5, 2025 at his residence.

In addition to his parents, Charlie is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Efird; one son, Andrew Donuhue; two brothers, Earnest Efird and...

Ethel Mae Suggs Quinn

Ethel Mae Suggs Quinn

Feb 5, 2025

Ethel Mae Suggs Quinn, age 77 of Parkton, NC was born March 5, 1947 in Robeson Co. to the late Archie and Ella D. Suggs and departed this life on February 5, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. 

In addition to her parents, Mae is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 58 years, Thomas Lee Quinn; two brothers,...

Vernie Randall "Randy" Wiggins

Vernie Randall "Randy" Wiggins

Feb 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of Vernie Randall (Randy) Wiggins on February 3, 2025 with his devoted wife Daralee by his side. 

 Randy was born December 14, 1954 in Laurinburg, North Carolina to Bradford and Ella Mae Wiggins (Love). Randy married the love of his life over 20 years ago December 19, 2004. He loved to...

Brenda Faye Watson Rogers

Brenda Faye Watson Rogers

Jan 31, 2025

Brenda Faye Watson Rogers, age 63 of St. Pauls was born June 13, 1961 in Robeson Co. to Clara Seals Watson and the late RC Watson, Jr. and departed this life January 31, 2025 peacefully in her residence. 

In addition to her father, Brenda is preceded in death by a nephew Bradford Gasque.

Brenda leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her...

Marion Gordon "Buddy" Westbrook

Marion Gordon "Buddy" Westbrook

Jan 29, 2025

Marion Gordon (Buddy) Westbrook, 89, of St. Pauls, NC passed away on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

Buddy was born January 2nd, 1936 in Johnston County NC to the late Hubert and Rosa Westbrook . He is preceded in death by his loving wife Olga; brothers James (JD) and Robert and sisters Geraldine (Gerry)...

Willie Hunt, Jr.

Willie Hunt, Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

Willie Hunt, Jr. age 83 of Fayetteville, NC was born November 12, 1942 in Robeson Co. to the late Willie and James Anna Hunt and departed this life on January 21, 2025.

In addition to his parents, Willie is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye Hunt; one daughter, one grandson, two brothers and two sisters.

Willie leaves to cherish his...

Gregory Allen Brady

Gregory Allen Brady

Jan 21, 2025

Gregory Allen Brady, age 65 was born August 24, 1959 in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France on August 24, 1959 to the late Jack S. Legg and Alberta M. Legg and departed this life on January 21, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

Gregory leaves to cherish his memories, one son Ryan Williams; two daughters, Amber Williams and Arin Williams; three brothers, Mark...

Waltz “Buddy” Dahl

Waltz “Buddy” Dahl

Jan 21, 2025

Waltz Burgess “Buddy” Dahl, age 90 of Fairmont, North Carolina was born May 27, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Elmer and Elsie Dahl and departed this life for his heavenly home on January 21, 2025 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

In addition to his parents, Waltz is preceded in death by his wife, Mary...

Sandra L Taylor

Sandra L Taylor

Jan 19, 2025

 Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Taylor of Holly Ridge, NC passed away at the age of 76 on January 19, 2025 at Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, NC with family at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Mozelle Morrison, mother, Lottie Dell Riddle Shaw, and sister Mandy Shaw Forte. 

Sandy lived in Fayetteville, NC...

Lon Junior Furr

Lon Junior Furr

Jan 17, 2025

Lon Junior Furr, age 80 of St. Pauls was born November 27, 1944 In Stanley Co., NC to the late Lon Lee Furr and Pauline Furr and departed this life, January 17, 2025 at McWhorter House Hospice Center in Monroe surrounded by his loving family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Lon is preceded in death by his five brothers,...

Daran David Hunt, Sr.

Daran David Hunt, Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Daran David Hunt, Sr., age 60 of St. Pauls, NC was born December 30, 1964 in Robeson Co. to the late John Oliver Hunt and Katherine L. Hunt and departed this life on January 17, 2025 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton.

In addition to his parents, Daran is preceded in death by his step mother, Margie Hunt; one brother, John Hess,...

Willard Franklin Page, Sr.

Willard Franklin Page, Sr.

Jan 15, 2025

Willard Franklin Page Sr. 10/03/1928 – 1/15/2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Willard Franklin Page Sr., announce his passing on January 15, 2025 at the age of 96. Up until 8 months prior to his death, he was living independently in Raeford, NC until he began suffering symptoms of congestive heart failure and kidney disease. He then...

David Stephen Baker

David Stephen Baker

Jan 12, 2025

David Stephen Baker, age 88 of St. Pauls, NC was born August 25, 1936 in Bladen Co. to the late Lonnie Mac Baker and Ada Willis Baker. He departed this life January 12, 2025 at the family home.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his wife Paulette S. Baker; five brothers, Lonnie E. Baker, John M....