All Obituaries

Mr. Clarence Donald Robertson of Proctorville, North Carolina took his glory flight early in the morning on October 1, 2022 in the comfort of his home. Donald as he was lovingly called was 72 years old  receiving the promise of our Lord of three scores and ten plus two for good measure.  He was the son of both the late Mr. HH Robertson and  Mrs. Elease Robertson.  The full obituary will follow.

Mrs. Ruby Purcell passed away today in the comfort of her home in Orrum, North Carolina,  The full obituary will follow soon.

Mrs. Sandy Salina Hayes , 61 of Rowland, North Carolina passed away on September 23, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina.  Sandy was born in Bergen County in the city of Englewood, New Jersey in 1961.  Both her parents,  Willie Alford and Mary Rose Parnell Alford were from the Rowland Community. Sandy married Joseph Hester Hayes and they were the proud parents of one son, Jamour Joseph Hayes.   

  Kayla Alexis Buie was born on September 30, 1994, in Lumberton, NC and departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2022.  She was a graduate of Fairmont High School Class of 2013.  Kayla enjoyed working with the elderly and was previously employed as a home health aid with various local Health Care Agencies.  She loved the time she spent with family and friends.  Kayla had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. She leaves to carry on her legacy, her two sons...

Catherine Brown, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was 70 years old. Ms. Brown was born Catherine Jean Pittman on May 15, 1952, to the late Wilton and Geneva Pittman, Sr. Catherine was preceded in death by her brother Wilton Pittman, Jr., and her nephews Jimmy and Anthony Pittman. Catherine, known by many as Jean, graduated from South Side High School in 1970. With the aid of her sister, Wilhelmina sneaking her...

Mrs. Lula Barbara Hill Strickland, daughter of the late Wilmer and Ophelia Gerald Hill was born in Robeson County, North Carolina on Tuesday September 2, 1941.  She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 10, 2022 while hospitalized at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina.  Lula was a graduate of Proctorville High School and attended Fayetteville Teachers College in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  She retired after many years of...

Virginia Patricia Ford was born on May 27, 1952  and departed this world on August 25 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern , Lumberton, North Carolina. At a early age Virginia joined Ebenezer Baptist church. She held numerous positions within the church. She was a dedicated and faithful member  who loved the Lord and enjoyed a good worship experience.  Virginia enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School and planning Woman’s conference's....

Mrs. Elizabeth Powell of Lumberton, North Carolina, formerly of Fairmont passed away on Thursday August 25, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern Medical Center.  She lived to the golden age of  90 years.  Ms. Lib was always young at heart and had the most infectious smile.  The full obituary will follow soon.

Robert Lee Graham was born to the late Roosevelt and Hazel Graham on January 14, 1947, in Robeson County.  He departed this earthly life on August 23, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina. Robert attended Robeson County Schools.  After school he worked as a trucker for Werner Trucking Company for many years. His most recent job was as an Automobile Mechanic in Lumberton. Robert enjoyed fishing and spending time with the ones he loved. He was always...

  To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1-2   Lucy Baker Evans ascended peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on August 22, 2022.  She was born on May 14, 1928, to the late John Thurston Baker and Anna Mae Love Baker in Robeson County, NC.  Lucy was a loving and giving person, well...