Obituaries

John Brigman

John Brigman

Dec 24, 2011

Retired Army Staff Sgt. John Carlton Brigman, 80, of Fayetteville, North Carolina died Saturday December 24, 2011 in the Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville. He was born February 9, 1931 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Arthur J. and Mildred McDonald Brigman. He served in the US Army during the Korean and Viet Nam Wars.In 1968 he was awarded the US Army Air...

Chester Biggs, Jr.

Chester Biggs, Jr.

Dec 7, 2011

On December 7, 2011, Chester Maxwell Biggs Jr. surpassed this physical world, following the angels of mercy to his heavenly home. One of God’s most near-perfect creations, he returned to his Father’s side, leaving behind a legacy of love to fill the hearts of all who knew him and enough memories to bless his family and friends for generations to...

Atlas Barnes

Atlas Barnes

Nov 26, 2011

Atlas Byrd Barnes, 84, of Shannon, NC died Saturday 11/26/2011 at Pembroke Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was a veteran of the Army of the United States. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 11/29/2011 at 2:00 PM at Rex Presbyterian Church, Rex, NC, Pastor BeBe Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in Rex Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Viewing/Visitation will be Monday...

Clara Wilson

Clara Wilson

Nov 21, 2011

Clara Holder Wilson, age 85, died Monday, November 21, 2011 at the home with her family by her side in Greensboro, NC. She was formerly of Fayetteville and is a native of Saint Pauls, NC. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at Great Marsh Baptist Church, Saint Pauls, NC on November 23, 2011. The family will...

Billy Allen

Billy Allen

Nov 14, 2011

Billy E. Allen, 77, of St. Pauls died at his home November 14, 2011. A native of St. Pauls, he was born April 3, 1934 to the late Herbert Vance and Bertie Kinlaw Allen Sr. He served in the U.S. Army and received the Army of Occupation, Germany Medal. Mr. Allen was one of the Co-founders of Big Marsh Fire...

Richard Hicks

Richard Hicks

Oct 3, 2011

Lumber Bridge—Maj. Richard Goodman Hicks, Ret. of Lumber Bridge, left to go to his heavenly home Monday October 3, 2011. Maj. Hicks was born May 7, 1926 to the late Herbert and Nell Cash Hicks. He was a member of Rex Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the Lumber Bridge Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, Maj....

Mildred Council

Mildred Council

Sep 22, 2011

Mildred Sibbette Council of St. Pauls died 9/22/2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Dennis C. and Margaret Pearl Beard Sibbette. She is survived by 2 sons, David Taylor Council and Charles Kevin Council and his wife Deborah of St. Pauls; grandchildren, Ryan Joel Council of Riverside, CA, Rachael Taylor Council and...

Bobbie Combs

Bobbie Combs

Sep 16, 2011

Bobbie Jean Combs, 71, of St. Pauls, North Carolina died Friday September 16, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. A native of Robeson County, NC, she was born June 26, 1940 to the late John R. and Ruby Norton Walker. Predeceased by her husband, Charles Ray Combs, she is survived by her son, Richard Henry Thompson; daughter, Robin  Reason-...

Theodore Locklear, Jr.

Theodore Locklear, Jr.

Aug 30, 2011

Theodore Locklear, Jr., 49, was born October 24, 1961 and departed this life August 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Locklear, Sr.; grandmother, Elizar Locklear; brothers, Johnnie Ray Locklear, Timothy Locklear; and his great niece Heaven Nina Hanna. Teddy aka "Grand Wizard" loved music and would have lived his entire life playing music if he...

Elsie Barnhill

Elsie Barnhill

Aug 22, 2011

Elsie Lee McRainey Barnhill, 81, of St. Pauls, died Monday 8/22/2011 at Carolina Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Edward Pace and Sarah Council McRainey on June 5, 1930. Preceded in death by a son, Eddie Barnhill, she is survived by a son, Joseph M. Barnhill, Jr. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was involved in many...

Thomas Shaver

Thomas Shaver

Aug 14, 2011

Thomas Edward Shaver, 48, of Goldsboro, died Sunday 8/14/11 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was born in Cumberland County February 6, 1963. He is survived by his parents, Harvey and Joyce Beasley Shaver of Fayetteville, NC; aunts, Barbara McBee and husband Jim of St. Pauls, NC, Jean Deboe, and Wilma Sargent of Michigan; uncles, Henry C. Beasley...

Charles Williford

Charles Williford

Aug 10, 2011

Charles Wayne Williford, 53, of Fayetteville, died 8/10/2011 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living Facility. He was born 5/21/1958 to the late James Arnold and Ester Baxley Williford of Lumber Bridge. He is survived by a sister, Charlotte Baker of Fayetteville; aunts, Annie Baxley of St. Pauls and Ollie Ann Williford of Lumber Bridge and; uncle, Daniel Baxley of Autryville ....

William "Bill" Bullard

William "Bill" Bullard

Aug 1, 2011

William Stewart “Bill” Bullard, 83, of Parkton, NC died 8/1/2011 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. A native of Parkton, he was born 12/27/1927 to the late Daniel Calvin and Clyde Budd Bullard. He retired after 37 years as a heavy equipment operator for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry...

Dorothy Ann McCormick

Dorothy Ann McCormick

Jul 25, 2011

Dorothy Ann McLean McCormick of Arbor Acres died July 25, 2011 at her home in Black Mountain. She was born in Lenoir on June 30, , 1921 to Dr. Augustus Alexander McLean, Jr. and Hallie Hall McLean, the fourth of seven children.  She graduated from Salem College in 1942 and earned a certificate in Dietary Science at the Medical College...

Colon Ammons, Jr.

Colon Ammons, Jr.

Jul 9, 2011

Colon Joshua Ammons, Jr., 86, of Lumber Bridge, NC died July 9, 2011 at home.Mr. Ammons was a graduate of Red Springs High School and Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, NC. He was a WWII veteran having served with the US Army in the European Theater. He retired from the Postal Service and Medical Records Dept....

William Powers

William Powers

Jul 8, 2011

William K. Powers, 79, of Parkton, North Carolina died Friday, July 8 , 2011, in his residence. He was born in Parkton, Nov. 26, 1931, to the late Crum Conner and Allie Blount Powers. He retired as a 1st Sgt. from the North Carolina National Guard, and after 40 years he retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Co. He then worked...

Kevin Britt

Kevin Britt

Jul 2, 2011

Kevin Neill Britt, 41, of Columbia, South Carolina died Saturday July 2, 2011 at his home. A native of Robeson County, he was born September 12, 1969 to Harold L. and Augusta Britt, Sr. He was a graduate of St. Pauls High School and the University of North Carolina, Pembroke. Kevin had many friends and he loved to make people laugh....

James Debois

James Debois

Jun 3, 2011

James Leo Debois, 49, of Lumberton, North Carolina died Friday June 3, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born April 4, 1962 in Dumfries, Virginia, a son of J.L and Gladys Benton Dubois. He was a painter and will lovingly remembered by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, James, Daniel, Jessie, Alex, and Kasey; daughters, Brandy...

Lorena Budd

Lorena Budd

Jun 2, 2011

Lorena S. Budd, 88, of St. Pauls went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 2, 2011. She was born in Robeson County, North Carolina December 14, 1922, a daughter of the late Alexander and Zylphia Scott. She was a homemaker and will always be missed by family and friends. She is survivied by sons, Randy Budd and...

Desirae Faircloth

Desirae Faircloth

May 29, 2011

Desirae Faircloth, 25, of St. Pauls, North Carolina died Sunday May 29, 2011 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. A native of St. Pauls, she was born June 5, 1985 to Edward Faircloth and Tami Jean Gilfillan. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Gloria White. In addition to her Mother and Father, survivors include her sister, Shannon...