Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Judy Walters Cox
Nov 27, 2023
Judy Walters Cox, 77, of St. Pauls, NC died peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare in Pittsboro, NC with her daughter, Wendy, by her side. She was well-loved and will be missed terribly.Judy was born in Laurinburg, NC on January 12, 1946, to the late Ralph K. and...
Shirley Hurtt Smith
Nov 19, 2023
Shirley H. Smith passed away on November 19, 2023, surrounded by her children in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Born to T.G. and Bernice Hurtt on July 22, 1934, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Shirley’s life was filled with love, faith and family.
She met the love of her life, Graham Smith, in St. Pauls, North Carolina, and was married to him...
Mary Alice Ward Buxton
Nov 17, 2023
Mary Alice Ward Buxton, age 77 of St. Pauls, NC was born to the late Grover Ward and Ola Kersey Ward in Robeson Co. on January 1, 1946 and departed this life, November 21, 2023 at Morrison Manor-Scotland Regional Hospice in Laurinburg.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Kersey and James Ward.
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Catherine "Kathy" Ruth Britt Sims
Nov 14, 2023
Kathy Britt Sims, age 57 of St. Pauls, NC was born December 6, 1965 in Robeson Co. to the late Tommy Britt and Mrs. Joyce Owens Sessoms and departed this life on November 14, 2023 at her residence.
In addition to her father, Tommy Britt, Kathy is preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Britt and Michael Britt.
Kathy leaves...
Elpidio Palayot Canela
Nov 3, 2023
Elipidio Palayot Canela, de 61 años, de Shannon, Carolina del Norte, nació el 17 de septiembre de 1962 en México, hijo de Santos Liborio Palayot y María Andrea Canela. Elipidio partió de esta vida el 3 de noviembre de 2023 en su casa con su amada familia a su lado.
FamiliaEsposa: Isidra Masaba MarcialPadre: Santos Liborio PalayotMadre: Maria Andrea CanelaHermano:...
Willie Jean Watson
Nov 1, 2023
Ms. Willie Jean Watson, age 91, of Fayetteville, NC was born June 14, 1932 in Robeson Co. to the late Vinton Calhoun Watson and Mamie Smith Watson and departed this life, November 1, 2023 at Highsmith Rainey Hospital in Fayetteville.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Watson is preceded in death by a son, Danny Quick and several brothers and...
Doris Pearce
Oct 30, 2023
Commander Doris Pearce (USN Retired) of St. Pauls, North Carolina and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on October 30, 2023. Born near Parkton, NC, in 1930, as the sixth child of Lonnie Ervin and Mary Regan Pearce. As a teenager, she and her family moved to St. Pauls, NC, where she attended school, playing basketball with her sister Juanita...
James Nelson McNeill
Oct 30, 2023
James Nelson McNeill, age 70 of St. Pauls was born January 23, 1953 in Scotland Co., North Carolina to the late Neal Graham McNeill and Thelma Lois Edge McNeill and departed this life to his eternal home on October 30, 2023 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond in Rockingham.
James leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his...
Daniel Edward Walsh
Oct 2, 2023
Daniel Edward Walsh, 83, was born in Huron County, MI on January 1, 1940, to the late Edward James Walsh and Emily Joan (Bushey) Walsh. He departed this life peacefully on October 2, 2023, at Autumn Care of Raeford in Raeford, NC after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by...
Dianna Lawson Odum
Oct 2, 2023
Dianna Lawson Odum, 74, of Saint Pauls, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at home onOctober 2nd, 2023.
Dianna was born on February 22nd, 1949, to parents James and Martha Rowena Lawson in Oneida, Tennessee. On August 17, 1981, Dianna married John Edward Odum, Jr. at Saint Pauls Methodist Church. Dianna and Johnny went on to have one daughter, Amanda Lynne.
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Thomas Allen Messeder, Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Thomas A. Messeder, Sr. age 88, of Fayetteville, NC was born April 5, 1935 and departed this life, September 30, 2023 at The Addison of Fayetteville.
No Services are planned at this time.
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