Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Alice Inman Layton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the precious age of 98.  Alice was born in St. Pauls, NC on January 21, 1924 to the late Archie and Ruth Inman.

She was preceded in death by brothers Neville Inman, Angus Inman, husband of 43 years, Frank K. Layton, as well as her second husband, Frank White.  Also...

Jul 16, 2022

Carolyn Thompson Davis

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carolyn, our loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, on July16, 2022.

After an extended illness, she left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence.  

Born in St.Pauls, NC, Carolyn’s father passed away at an early age.  Her mother raised Carolyn, her three sisters and one brother. Carolyn and Richard Davis were married on Oct.1 of 1965. Together they raised two children, Kim...

Jul 12, 2022

Mr. John Colt Himmelheber, 62 of St. Pauls was born July 8, 1960 in Fort Benning, Ga. and departed this life on July 12, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

John is preceded in death by his father, Robert Reynolds, Sr.; one brother, Charles Ray Himmelheber, Sr.; one sister, Christal Reynolds and a nephew, Adam Bell.

John leaves to...

Jul 8, 2022

William Earl Hyatt, 62 of St. Pauls was born July 25, 1959 in Robeson Co. to the late Leroy Hyatt and Erma M. Kinlaw and departed this life, Friday, July 8, 2022 at UNC Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by a son, Matthew Hyatt; a daughter, Hailey Hyatt and a...

Jul 5, 2022

No Services planned at this time

Jun 30, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Jordan, 69, of Lumber Bridge was born September 20, 1952 in Robeson Co. to the late Mr. David M. and Mae Ola Jordan and departed from this life June 30, 2022.

In addition to his parents, Kenny is preceded in death by two brothers, Sammy Jordan and Jerry Wayne Jordan and  one step daughter, Deena Marie...

Jun 15, 2022

Charles Jeffery Monroe, 63, of St. Pauls, NC was born August 8, 1958 in Robeson Co., to the late Roy Lindsey & Mearl Monroe and departed this life, June 15, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Wayne Monroe and Clarence "CL" Monroe.

Charles...

Jun 9, 2022

Donald Lewis Jackson, 63, of Tar Heel, NC was born November 5, 1958 in Robeson Co., NC to the late Asberry and Eula Jackson and departed this life, June 9, 2022 at his residence.

In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Barnes and a brother, Allen Jackson.

Donald leaves to cherish his memories...

May 23, 2022

     Attie Lois Torrey, 86 of St. Pauls was born November 6, 1935 in Robeson Co. to the late Will and Glemmie Mauldin and departed this life May 23, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

     In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by one brother, Elbert Mauldin and two sisters, Erma Kinlaw...

May 22, 2022

Private Services will be held at a later date.

May 11, 2022

Richard Earl Fisher, 85, of St. Pauls, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. 

Richard was born on November 16, 1936 in Bladen County to the late Clarence and Margaret Fisher. Richard was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Pauls. He worked for Burlington Industries for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of the...

May 4, 2022

Lloyd Locklear, Jr., 49, of St. Pauls, NC left this earthly life, May 4, 2022. 

Lloyd Jr. was born on September 21, 1972 to Lloyd and Linda Locklear in Lumberton.

Lloyd Jr. was predeceased by his father, Lloyd Locklear, Sr., mother, Linda Locklear, maternal grandmother, Era Maynor, paternal grandmother, Eliza Locklear, paternal grandfather, Willie Carson Locklear, and brother-in-law, Clyde Patrick Cummings.

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May 2, 2022

Joanne Penfield Jackson, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at her residence.

She was born October 29, 1939 in Fayetteville to the late Joseph Taylor Penfield and Wilma Johnson Penfield.  Joanne attended Gray's Creek School and Worth Business College.  She worked in accounting until her retirement.  She loved her life, her family and the Lord.   She thanked...

Apr 30, 2022

Martha Ann Cobb Thompson

Ann (Sissy), 74, of Raleigh, NC was born August 5, 1947 in Fayetteville, NC to the late JD and Martha (House) Cobb and went to be with the Lord April 30, 2022 after a short fight with cancer.  

After completing Watts School of Nursing Ann married the love of her life, Duke University graduate, Ronald...

Apr 17, 2022

Mr. William Gaston "Weed Hopper" Monroe, Sr., 76 of Tar Heel, NC was born September 22, 1945 in Bladen Co., NC to the late Mr. Howard C. and Berline S. Monroe and departed this life at his residence surrounded by his loving family, April 17, 2022.

In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal...

Apr 11, 2022

Arrangements are in complete at this time. 

Apr 9, 2022

Wayne Douglas Motte, age 65 of Parkton, NC was born in Wilmington, NC on November 4, 1956 to the late George David Motte and Blanche Bernice Jacobs Motte and he departed this life, Saturday, April 9, 2022.

In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by two infant children, Mary Motte and Wayne Motte, Jr.

Wayne leaves to...

Apr 2, 2022

Jay Britt (JK), age 77 of St. Pauls was born on August 12, 1944 to the late Kelly and Cella Britt in Lumberton, NC and went home to be with the Lord on April 02, 2022 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. 

 He preceded in death by his parents Kelly and Cella Britt, four brothers Eddie, Leslie, Archie Kelly...

Apr 1, 2022

Mar 29, 2022

Rev. Gerald Wesley Wilson, age 75 of St. Pauls was born February 28, 1947 in Cumberland Co., NC to the late Clarence and Elizabeth White Wilson and went home to be with the Lord, March 29, 2022 at UNC Heath Southeastern in Lumberton.

In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by his brothers, James F. Wilson and...