Obituaries

Kevin Dean Tart

Kevin Dean Tart

May 25, 2026

Mr. Kevin Dean Tart, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away May 25, 2026 at the age of 54.

Kevin was born on March 10, 1972, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to the late Earl Tart, Jr. and Marylyn Louise Tart.

Kevin was a dedicated press operator and faithfully worked with Zurn Elkay Water Solutions for over 30 years. He deeply loved...

Daniel Lee Johnson

Daniel Lee Johnson

May 23, 2026

Mr. Daniel Lee Johnson, age 40, of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Born on April 12, 1986, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Daniel was the son of the late Jefferson Emanuel and Melinda Harding. He worked in construction and was known as a man who loved his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish...

Betty Jean Evers

Betty Jean Evers

May 16, 2026

Betty Jean Evers, 86, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

Born on June 21, 1939, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Betty was the daughter of the late John Gray Riddle and Lucy Cain Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Ray Evers, as...

Eralcio Bello Filomeno

Eralcio Bello Filomeno

May 15, 2026

Eralcio Bello Filomeno, de St. Pauls, Carolina del Norte, falleció el 15 de mayo de 2026.

Nacido el 12 de julio de 1984 en Copalillo, Guerrero, México, Eralcio fue hijo de Granciano Bello Regino y Francisca Filomeno Regino. Trabajó como trabajador de línea y estuvo empleado en Prestige Farms. Era un hombre trabajador, dedicado a su familia y apreciado por quienes...

Jadan William Hardy

Jadan William Hardy

May 15, 2026

Mr. Jadan William Hardy, age 19, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Born on March 30, 2007, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Jadan was the beloved son of William Dale Hardy and Cindy Hyatt Hardy.

Jadan will be remembered for his love of riding dirt bikes and for the joy he found in spending time...

Gayle Marie McTurnan Conatser

Gayle Marie McTurnan Conatser

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Gayle Marie McTurnan Conatser, 66, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Born on May 29, 1959, in Wayne County, Michigan, Gayle was the daughter of the late Bruce Harlan McTurnan and Margaret Ann “Peggy” Carney McTurnan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Nicholas Justin Martin

Nicholas Justin Martin

May 12, 2026

Nicholas Justin Martin, 38, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Newport News, Virginia, Nicholas was the son of Betty Hodge Martin and the late Norman Johnson Martin.

Nicholas was known for his love of racing and the outdoors. He enjoyed car racing, go-cart racing, and RC car racing, and he...

Dana R Parker

Dana R Parker

May 7, 2026

Ms. Dana Richelle Parker, 40, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Southeastern UNC Health in Lumberton.

Born on December 20, 1985, in Robeson County, Dana was the daughter of the late David Earl Parker and the late Pamela Kay Green Parker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal...

Glenn Kyle Johnson

Glenn Kyle Johnson

Apr 27, 2026

Glenn Kyle Johnson Jr., known to many on the road as “Big Mac,” completed his final mile on April 27, 2026, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, passing peacefully at the age of 77.

Born on January 16, 1949, at home in Parkton, North Carolina, Kyle lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the open road. A...

Gerald Patrick Horne

Gerald Patrick Horne

Apr 26, 2026

Gerald Patrick Horne, born on December 29, 1965, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him. Gerald was a beloved father, son, brother, family member, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Horne Sr. and Peggy Ann...

Austin Ryan Jackson

Austin Ryan Jackson

Apr 24, 2026

Mr. Austin Ryan Jackson, 31, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, departed this life on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Austin was born on January 10, 1995, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Kenneth Lawrence Jackson and Tina Ann Troublefield.

Austin leaves to cherish his memory: his father, Kenneth Lawrence Jackson of St. Pauls; his mother, Tina Ann Troublefield of St. Pauls (William Finley);  one...

Freda Beth Johnson

Freda Beth Johnson

Apr 17, 2026

Mrs. Freda Beth Johnson, age 90, of St. Pauls, passed away on April 17, 2026 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton.

Mrs. Johnson was born on January 19, 1936 in Robeson County. She was a dedicated member of Great Marsh Baptist Church and spent many years working as a beautician.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Johnson; her...

Georgianna Nicole Brown

Georgianna Nicole Brown

Apr 15, 2026

Ms. Georgianna Nicole Brown, age 21, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on April 15, 2026.

Georgianna was born on January 15, 2005, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. She was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and was known for her quiet spirit and the love she shared with those closest to her.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Brown...

Maryln "Carol" Edge Strong

Maryln "Carol" Edge Strong

Apr 3, 2026

Maryln “Carol” Strong, known lovingly as Grandma Carol to most, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79. A resident of Hope Mills, North Carolina, Carol was born and raised in Lumberton, NC, where she began a life defined by strength, resilience, and deep love for her family.

Carol was tough as nails—a woman who spent years as...

James Kenneth Mason

James Kenneth Mason

Mar 24, 2026

James Kenneth Mason, 84, of St. Pauls, passed away peacefully on March 24th at his daughter’s home in Parkton.

Mr. Mason was born on August 14, 1941, in Boone, Virginia, to the late Utauka McDermet Mason and Elmer Mason. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Brochu.

He is survived by his loving wife, Annie Mason; four daughters, Jamie,...

Gary Marvin Bentley, Jr.

Gary Marvin Bentley, Jr.

Mar 22, 2026

Gary “Marvin” Bentley, Jr., 78, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away on March 22, 2026.

Marvin was born on April 13, 1947, to the late Gary Bentley, Sr. and Evelyn Langley Bentley. He proudly served as a Vietnam Veteran and worked as a mechanic with the National Guard.

Marvin enjoyed farming, baling hay, and spending time outdoors—especially sitting and talking with his...

Debbie Joy Tart Wilson

Debbie Joy Tart Wilson

Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Debbie Joy Tart Wilson , age 67, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on March 14, 2026 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton.

Debbie was born on October 15, 1958, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late Earl Tart, Jr. and the late Marylyn Louise Wilson Tart. She spent her life rooted in family and community and was known...

Mikey Lyn Locklear

Mikey Lyn Locklear

Mar 11, 2026

Mikey Lyn Locklear of Shannon, North Carolina, was born in Robeson County, North Carolina, on July 23, 2002, and entered eternal rest on March 11, 2026. Mikey will always be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother, and best friend whose life touched many.

Mikey was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mike Cranie; his maternal aunt, Whitney Locklear; his...

Wolfgang Otto Fulterer

Wolfgang Otto Fulterer

Mar 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wolfgang Otto Fulterer

Wolfgang Otto Fulterer, born on November 16, 1947, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Angel House Hospice in Whiteville, North Carolina. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and strength to those who knew him.

Wolfgang is survived by his beloved wife, Tina; his...

Gladys Susan Buie

Gladys Susan Buie

Mar 4, 2026

Mrs. Gladys Susan Buie, 59, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Duke Hospice, Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina.

Mrs. Buie was born on October 7, 1966 to the late Kistler Paul Buie and Patricia Anne (Stephens) Buie.

She was a loving mother and family member who cherished her time with those closest to her.

She...