Obituaries
Eloisa Torres Marquez
Jun 30, 2023
Eloisa Torres Márquez, de 62 años, de St. Pauls, nació el 20 de diciembre de 1960 en Orizaba Veracruz, México, hija de David Torres y Valentina Márquez Gracia y partió de esta vida, el 30 de junio de 2023 en UNC Health Southeastern en Lumberton.
Eloisa se va para atesorar sus recuerdos y llorar el fallecimiento de su hijo, David...
Dorothy “Dottie” Butler Parnell
Jun 26, 2023
Dorothy “Dottie” Butler Parnell, age 88 of Parkton, NC was born June 6, 1935 in Robeson Co., NC to the late Henry Surles Butler, Sr. and Mildred Blount Butler and departed this life for her heavenly home on June 26, 2023 at Hope Mills Retirement Center in Hope Mills.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by...
Betty Lou Gore McQueen
Jun 20, 2023
Betty Lou Gore McQueen, age 82, of St. Pauls, was born October 13, 1940 in Robeson Co. to the late Carl Gore and Geneva McMillian Gore and transitioned to her heavenly home on June 20, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Betty leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, her husband, David McQueen, Sr. of...
Steven John Schultz
Jun 15, 2023
Steven John Schultz, aged 64, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 15th, 2023.
Steve was born on Friday, May 1st, 1959, to Muriel and John Schultz in Upland, Pennsylvania. Steve was raised in Aston, Pennsylvania with his older sister, Deborah Bucci, who will always treasure the way an annoying little brother became a best friend for life. Steve graduated from Sun...
Carlene Musselwhite Register Whitley
Jun 15, 2023
Carlene Musselwhite Register Whitley, age 86, was born February 9, 1937 in Lumberton, NC (Barker Ten Mile Area) to the late Carr and Allie Musselwhite and departed this life on June 15, 2023 at River’s Edge in Lumberton, NC.
Carlene was proceeded in death by late husband of 28 years, Albert L. Register and 3 sisters: Mary, Doris and Gladys who she had...
James Ray Locklear
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. James Ray Locklear, 74, of Red Springs, was born August 30, 1948 to the late Mr. Macasco Roscoe Locklear and Mrs. Mary Ann Locklear and departed this life Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at home. Mr. Locklear is preceded in death by his sister, Mrs. Nettie Blenda Porter, a sister, Mrs. Glenda Aubin, a brother, Mr. Dock Henry Locklear, four children, Alton...
Phillip E. Davis
Jun 3, 2023
Phillip E. Davis, 54, departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday June 3, 2023, at his home in St. Pauls, NC. He was born in Bladen County on January 7, 1969.
He is survived by his loving wife Marjorie, daughter Sydney (Tyler) Bellflowers, and "his favoritest little boy" grandson Grayson Bellflowers, of St. Pauls. He is also survived by his parents, James...
Marian Elizabeth Smith
May 27, 2023
Marian Elizabeth Smith, 76, of St. Pauls passed away peacefully at Woodhaven Nursing Home in Lumberton, NC on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born in Baltimore Md on November 13, 1946.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Lisa Smith Little (Brian) and her granddaughter, Laura Marie Little, all of Lumberton.
Marian was a devoted mother and grandmother,...
Ginger Locklear Cummings
May 26, 2023
Ginger Locklear Cummings, age 51, of St. Pauls was born July 23, 1971 in Robeson Co. to the late Lloyd Locklear, Sr. and Linda F. Oxendine Locklear and departed this life, May 26, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.
In addition to her parents, Ginger is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Patrick Cummings and one brother, Lloyd...
Coralie Zirkle Bishop
May 26, 2023
Coralie Zirkle Bishop, age 75, of Saint Pauls, NC departed this life May 26, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton surrounded by family.
Born in Washington D.C. Aug. 1, 1947, Coralie spent much of her early years in Virginia and had a life-long love of the Shenandoah Valley. Her family moved to South Carolina where she met and...

Elizabeth Vanasse
May 25, 2023
Elizabeth Vanasse, age 76 of Lumberton, NC was born September 24, 1946 in Hampshire, Massachusetts to the late Robert Francis Vanasse and Mary Quirk Vanasse and departed this life, May 25, 2023 at Harborview of Lumberton.
Elizabeth is survived by a son, Robert Harrigan of Camp Hill, PA and her special friend and caretaker, Deborah Penia of St. Pauls.
Mary Esther Pierce Osegueda
May 17, 2023
Mary Esther (Pierce) Osegueda,79, of Parkton, NC made her transition to a heavenly body on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born in Sewickley, PA on December 13, 1943, and married her high school sweetheart on February 8, 1964. Together they raised five children and taught them about the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. She had a generous spirit,...
Charity Ann Caines
May 17, 2023
Charity Ann Allen Caines, age 75, of St. Pauls, NC was born February 17, 1948 to the late Furnie Melton Allen, Sr. and Margie Jackson Allen and departed this life, May 17, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.
In addition to her parents, Charity is preceded in death by her husband, William Clyde Caines; one son, Timothy Smith and...
Ronald "Ronnie" Durden
May 14, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Durden went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 14, 2023 at his home in Clarkton, NC.
Ronnie worked for Black & Decker for 20 years as a machinist. He left Black & Decker in the late 90’s to pursue his dream of owning and running his own business and Ron’s Hobby Shop was opened. He...
John Timothy “Tim” Gray
May 13, 2023
John Timothy (Tim) Gray, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by his family in Waco, TX.
Tim was born March 1, 1951, to Zeb and Eunice Gray in Tolarsville, just outside of St. Pauls, where his daddy farmed. He graduated from St. Pauls High School in 1969, where he played on the football...
Dennis Hoyt Ivey
May 10, 2023
Dennis Hoyt Ivey, age 84, of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina was born, November 20, 1938 in Robeson Co., to the late Raymond Melton Ivey and Mary Belle Thomas Ivey and departed this life, May 10, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Dennis leaves...
Anna Catherine McLean
May 9, 2023
Anna Catherine Smith McLean, age 72, of St. Pauls, NC was born, September 30, 1950 in Wake County to the late Henry P. and Annie G. Smith and departed this life on May 9, 2023 at her residence.
In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Alan McLean.
Anna leaves to cherish her memories and...
Brenda Parker Cooke
May 9, 2023
Brenda Parker Cooke, age 67, of St. Pauls, was born March 31, 1956, in Cumberland Co. N.C., to the late William Floyd Parker and Margaret Britt Parker and departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her home with her loving husband at her side.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa...
Saundra Teal Murphy
May 8, 2023
Saundra Teal Murphy, age 66, of St. Pauls, NC was born June 16, 1956 in Robeson Co. to the late John Lucas Teal, Jr. and Peggy Ingram Teal and departed this life, May 8, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.
Saundra leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, her husband of 40 years, Donald C. Murphy of...
Dr. Thomas Williams
May 6, 2023
Dr. Thomas E. Williams, 80, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home.
Dr. Williams was a member of Ann Street United Methodist Church of Beaufort. He began his career with the NC Community College System before his work in nuclear education and training for Carolina Power and Light (Duke Energy) which he did for many...
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