Obituaries

Dec 10, 2019

Josie Helen Taylor, 89, of St. Pauls, lovingly known as “Mama Jo”, passed away December 10, 2019, in the presence of loved ones. Mama Jo was born in Robeson County on March 28, 1930, to the late Furman M. and Addie C. Parnell. She was one of seven children; E.M., Bonnie, Wendell, Maxine, Rose and Sue. Preceded in death...

Dec 2, 2019

James Edwin “Jimmy” Johnson, 55, of St. Pauls died Monday December 2, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Cumberland County on January 24, 1964 to Frieda Beth and the late Franklin Lamont Johnson, Sr. He was an avid Star Wars memorabilia fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Lamont Johnson,...

Nov 26, 2019

Beatrice Hall Odom, 94, of St. Pauls, NC passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Lumberton Health.  She was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Lee Hall.  She is also preceded in death by son, Charles Odom. Beatrice is survived by Erwin Jackson Odom, husband of 75 years; daughters, Janice Council (Frank) of Fayetteville, NC, and Brenda Hall...

Nov 23, 2019

James Ervin Bullard, 82, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019. Born in Robeson County, North Carolina, he was son of Carl Bullard and Mary Cain Bullard. He was a member of Corinthian Lodge #230 AF&AM Masonic Lodge in Rocky Mount, NC. He was a car enthusiast, great story teller, bird watcher, NASCAR lover, history buff and a bookworm....

Nov 23, 2019

Wendy Gail Locklear, 42, of St. Pauls, NC died Wednesday September 18, 2019. She was born in Robeson County August 14, 1977 to Barbara Polston Locklear and the late Sammy Locklear, Jr. She graduated from St. Pauls High School with the class of 1995. A woman of faith, she attended the Kingdom Place in Lumberton and she worked at...

Nov 23, 2019

Ricky G. Taylor, 56, of St. Pauls entered into eternal peace Tuesday October 8, 2019. He was born in Robeson County October 24, 1962 to the late Grady Glenn and Bessie Jane Jackson Taylor. He served as a Dispatcher for the Town of St. Pauls Police Department. A man of faith, he participated in worship services at Westview Pentecostal...

Nov 21, 2019

Mack Julius Sellers, Jr., 71, of Autryville died Thursday November 21, 2019. He was born in Chattahoochee, Georgia on September 10, 1948 to the late Mack Julius, Sr. and Velma Eloise Muse Sellers. He was an electrician by trade. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mack was a country music fan. In addition to his parents, he...

Nov 14, 2019

Marsha Lee Brune Fisher, 82, of St. Pauls died Thursday November 14, 2019 at her home in St. Pauls. She was born January 22, 1937 in Napa, CA to the late Floyd and Leanore Wheeler Brune. She was well known as a Textile Artist for her expertise and creativity in needlepoint, cross stitch, and quilting. Her daughters characterized her...

Nov 11, 2019

Peggy Sue McArthur, 60, of St. Pauls, NC passed away peacefully at home on Monday November 11, 2019. She was born in Robeson County on February 22, 1959 to the late Elbert and Docia Lee Oxendine. Peggy was described by her family as a colorful, God-fearing woman who spoke as fiercely as she loved. To her daughters she seemed...

Nov 6, 2019

Rev. George Bruce Skipper passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC. He was 66 years old.  Born October 25, 1953 in McColl, SC, he was the son of the late Hubert and Annie Ruth Shelley Skipper. He retired in 2009 from Marlboro Park Hospital and was a 2013 graduate of Duke Divinity School. Rev....

Nov 3, 2019

Peggy Ann (Watts) Bolick, 75, of St. Pauls died Sunday November 3, 2019. She was born April 1, 1944 in Cherryville, NC to the late Robert and Mary Ledwell Watts and died at her daughter’s, Penny Holloman’s, home in St. Pauls. She was a proud mother having raised 3 children as a single parent. She worked for Doran Mills...

Oct 24, 2019

Rodolfo Hilario Galvan, 38, of St. Pauls died Thursday October 24, 2019. A son of Anatalia Rivera, he was born January 13, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA. He had worked for Sanderson Farms and mostly recently he was a welder. In addition to his mother, Anatalia Rivera, he is survived by his companion, Penelope Lopez Cardenas and daughter, Namilia...

Oct 12, 2019

Harvey Lee Holloman, Jr., 67 of Saint Pauls passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was born in Robeson County on November 4, 1951, to the late Harvey Lee Holloman, Sr. and Juanita Gray Holloman. He was employed as a truck driver by Crowell Construction Company for over 20 years. He was a tinkerer and loved to fix things and make...

Oct 1, 2019

Andrew Jerome Donohue, 57, died October 1, 2019 at his sister’s residence, 2198 Montana Road, Fayetteville, NC, with family at his side. He was born October 3, 1961 in Baltimore, MD. Andy worked with WG Landscaping of Fayetteville for 38 years. Preceded in death by his mother, Irma Wise Efird, he is survived by his wife of 34 years,...

Sep 26, 2019

Harvey (Junior) Hyatt, Jr., 85, died in his home on Thursday September 26th, 2019 in St. Pauls, NC. Mr. Hyatt was born on November 23, 1933 in St. Pauls to parents, Harvey Hyatt, Sr. and Emma Ward Hyatt. He married Flora Mae Beard on August 31st, 1952. Mr. Hyatt was a life-long Farmer who loved his family. He enjoyed watching western...

Aug 29, 2019

On August 29, 2019, Neil J. Jackson left the cares and worries of this world behind. He peacefully and longingly stepped into everlasting life and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. No more is he bound to earthly things but resides in eternity.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jane Jackson. Neil leaves a...

Aug 25, 2019

Joe “JK” Kenneth Fisher, 84, of St. Pauls died Sunday August 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Robeson County on June 22, 1935 to the late William Dewey and Mabel Elizabeth Faircloth Fisher. A man of many occupations, he was most proud of service to his country. He served on active duty in the United States...

Aug 13, 2019

Mary Neal Byrd, 47, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Mary had a passion for God and family. She loved to sing old hymns and was tone deaf, but would sing once in a while by herself or with her mom. Mary enjoyed knitting, crochet, and calligraphy. She also served in the Peace Corps and volunteered with...

Aug 6, 2019

Viola Graham Grimsley, 81, of Tolarsville died Tuesday August 6, 2019. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 29, 1937 to the late Jack Gilbert and Mamie Gray Graham. She was the third shift grill cook at Joe Don Danny’s for over 20 years. She loved cooking and watching TV, especially Family Feud and the Price is...

Aug 2, 2019

Carole Smith Bennett, 80, of St. Pauls died Friday August 2, 2019. She was born in Giles, Virginia on August 17, 1938 to the late Lacy and Martha Rogers Smith. She was born in the mountains but grew up in Newport News. She was an avid reader, lover of books and enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel while smoking cigarettes....