Obituaries

May 8, 2018

Courtsey of Reaves Funeral Home, Hope Mills, NC.

Akiko K. Walters, 43, of St. Pauls passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Matt Walters and daughter, Hannah Walters. A son Michael Dustin McNeill. Granddaughter, Adalyn McNeill. Her Mother Shirrel Rhodes , her...

Apr 25, 2018

Freddie Canady McArthur Brewer Harper, 93, of St. Pauls, NC died Wednesday April 25, 2018. She was born in Cumberland County on May 26, 1924 to the late William Evans and Anna Bell Melvin Canady. She enjoyed quilting and gardening and loved to travel. She even kept a suitcase packed with clothes appropriate for the season in case...

Apr 23, 2018

Miram Estelle Jackson Watts, 83, of Parkton, NC, went to be with the Lord Monday April 23, 2018. She was born in Robeson County September 22, 1934 to the late William Thomas and Lora Bell Ross Jackson. Valedictorian of the Parkton High School Class of 1952, she worked with Civil Service most of her life, retiring from Ft. Bragg....

Apr 20, 2018

Jessie Lee Joyner, 66, of Lumberton died Friday April 20, 2018. He was born in Scotland County, NC February 1, 1952 to the late Charlie Ervin and Rose Lee Hardin Quarles. Although he was accomplished at many things, he was a Truck Driver most of his working life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Apr 10, 2018

Tar Heel ­­-­­­­­ Sarah Emily Myers Averitte, 91, of Tar Heel, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Mrs. Averitte was born July 31, 1926 in Tar Heel, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Henry Myers and Mary Eliza Robeson Myers; her husband, Eugene Franklin Averitte; her sister Minnie Elizabeth Myers Canady; and brothers Patrick Henry Myers,...

Mar 27, 2018

Nyra Lou Britt, 70, of Lumberton, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was born in Columbus County, NC June 29, 1947 to the late John Milton and Louine Musselwhite Britt. Preceeded in death by her parents, Milton and Louine Britt, formerly of Tolarsville, she is survived by her loving Aunt Janie Wattenbarger of Reidsville, NC and many cousins. The family...

Mar 24, 2018

Bobby Caulder, 76, of Hope Mills, North Carolina died Friday March 24, 2018 at home, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Robeson County, NC March 29, 1941 to the late Thomas Parker and Bessie Holloman Caulder. A faithful member of Hillside Baptist Church in Hope Mills, NC, he, also, served in the US Army...

Mar 16, 2018

Kay Bullock Hyatt, 65, of St. Pauls, North Carolina died Friday March 16, 2018 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. A native of Robeson County, she was born July 20, 1952 to Emmalene Davis Bullock and the late Henry Russell Bullock. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed her family. Preceded in death by her...

Mar 8, 2018

Melba Rose Allen, 85, of 102 Whites Dr., St. Pauls died Thursday March 8th, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County September 16, 1932 to the late Rudolph and Rebecca Moody White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Allen, son, Edward Allen, brothers, Emerson,...

Mar 3, 2018

Lorraine Honeycutt Kight, 72, of Fayetteville, died Saturday March 3, 2018. She was born December 15, 1945 in Graham County, NC to the late John Montgomery and Ethel Garland Honeycutt. A member of Tolarsville Baptist Church, she was a loving homemaker. She is survived by her husband Charles Edwin Kight; children, Jonnette Melvin Earnhardt and her husband Steve, Sherri Kight...

Mar 2, 2018

Jimmy Herman Smith, 64, of St. Pauls, North Carolina died Friday March 2, 2018. He was born in Robeson County, NC May 30, 1953 to the late Herman Haywood and Ruby Jacqueline Edwards Smith. A US Marine Corps veteran, he worked in the construction industry. He will be greatly missed by his family. In addition to his parents, he...

Feb 21, 2018

William "Billy" Iverson Hickman, Jr., 84, of St. Pauls, NC died Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born in Robeson County on August 28, 1933 to the late Willie Iverson and Frances Oneal Johnson Hickman. He was an active member of Great Marsh Baptist Church. An avid LA Dodgers fan, he...

Feb 7, 2018

Jerry Allen Guthrie, 66, of St. Pauls died Wednesday February 7, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1951 in Coshocton County, Ohio to the late Donnis Leroy and Mary Hawkins Guthrie. A veteran of the Vietnam conflict, he retired from the United States Air Force following a 20 year career of service. Among...

Jan 8, 2018

Earl Lindbergh Tyner, 90, of St. Pauls, NC died Monday January 8, 2018 at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC June 16, 1927 to the late Benjamin and Belle Davis Tyner. Known as “The Pumpman”, it’s been said that he could dowse and find water anywhere. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jan 5, 2018

Christine Jackson Smith, 87, of Fayetteville went home to be with the Lord on Friday January 5, 2018. She was born June 15, 1930 to the late Hoyt and Susan Taylor Jackson of the Tolarsville Community in Robeson County. A strong woman with a beautiful heart, she fiercely loved her family and friends. Her lively wit and spirited...

Jan 3, 2018

Rufus “Brownie” Hunt, 84, of St. Pauls, North Carolina died Wednesday January 3, 2018 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. Born in Robeson County February 13, 1933 to the late Duckery and Mindy Revels Hunt, he was a carpenter and worked in the construction industry. He was affectionally known as the “Junk Man” because he’d collect anything he...

Dec 22, 2017

Willie L. Wright, 66, of Tolarsville died Friday December 22, 2017 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County December 11, 1951 to Addie Purdie Wright and the late Wilbert Wright. He was a master concrete finisher for Barnhill Construction for 35 years. He is survived by his wife Rosie Hunt Wright of the...

Dec 16, 2017

James E. Dallas, 52, of White Oak, NC died Saturday December 16, 2017. He was born August 4, 1965 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was known by many for his skill as an exceptional pool player and he was a sharp shooter when it came to darts, winning many tournaments. James loved to make people laugh and enjoy themselves...

Dec 15, 2017

Rocky Allen Harrelson, 46, of Lumberton, NC died Friday December 15, 2017. He was born December 10, 1971 in Marion County, SC to the late Michael and Debbie Brown Harrelson, Sr. He was a Contractor in the construction industry. His hobby was tinkering, tinkering all the time with vehicles, homes or whatever caught his interest. Preceded in death by...

Dec 14, 2017

CL Monroe, 63, of St. Pauls, NC died Thursday December 14, 2017. He was born in Robeson County, NC April 14, 1954 to the late Roy Lindsay and Mearl Raby Monroe. He was a member of St. Pauls Presbyterian Church and he loved sports, especially the Tarheels. He was a loving father and loved and cared for his children...