All Tributes

     Mr. William Hayes, 86 of Fairmont passed away October 1, 2023 at his residence. Service details are forthcoming.....

    Mr. Clinton Billings Sr. was born July 19, 1948 to the late Walter and Christine Billings. He completed his earthly assignment on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.      He was educated through the Public Schools of Robeson County. He was a very active and faithful member of Turner Station AME church where he served as a trustee, usher, and choir member until his health prevented him from doing so. He would often reflect back on one of his former pastors, Rev....

      Jimmy Lee Johnson of Lumberton, NC was born on June 6, 1957 to the late Marva G. Johnson and late Elbert        Stephens. He departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Parkton, NC.     Jimmy worked in many trades in a variety of jobs. Jimmy was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend. He was known and loved for his free spirit and sense of humor. He will be greatly...

       Mr. Kenneth Lee McKinnon, son of the late Mr. Lacy McKinnon and Mrs. Charlotte Ann McKinnon was born July 10, 1967, in Robeson County, North Carolina and attended school at Southwest Robinson, North Carolina. Kenneth lived in Charlotte, North Carolina upon his passing on September 12, 2023.       Kenneth leaves to his memories three sons, Kenny Edwards (Monroe, NC), Miguel Edwards (Lumberton, NC), Troy Bethea (Lumberton, NC), four daughters Sherice...

     Patricia Sue McLean Arnette, was born April 1,1955 to the late Elijah & Armelia McLean in Bladen Co. She entered into eternal rest on Sept. 9, 2023 at UNC Health Southeastern.     Patricia leaves to grieve a loving husband of 40 years, Bennie Arnette, One daughter, Angela Cobb (Percell), one grandson, Onijah T McLean all of Fairmont NC, three Great-grandchildren, Kaylyn, Nylye and Zioz, Patricia also leaves to grieve, one brother, Elijah McLean (Pat) of New...

Ms. Elisa Kassoumis, 51, of Lumberton passed away September 6, 2023. Service details are forthcoming......

     Connie Dwayne King, 64, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home.      Connie was preceded in death by his mother Louise Goodwin, his sister Rebecca Barnett, brother-in-law Curtis Ricks, and sister-in-law Annette King.      He was a loving husband to Stephanie “Jean” King of Lumberton, NC. He loved Jean and her selflessness throughout their relationship, especially during his battle with ALS. Through...

     James Edward Fields, also known to many as "Pete", was born on January 4, 1952, in Dillon SC to the late James Fields and Christine Jenkins- Fields. He departed his life on August 25, 2023.      James attended the public schools of Robeson County and Fairmont High School. From there he enlisted in the 65th MP Company of the United States Army as an Armorer Sup Specialist. James completed 2 years of service and was relieved from duty as...

     Ms. Yvonne Mason, the daughter of the late Edward and Francis Mason, began her earthly journey on June 7th, 1972 and completed her good work on August 24, 2023 at the Columbus County Hospital, Whiteville, N.C. Ms. Mason completed her secondary education at West Columbus High School. As a member of Horace Grove Baptist Church, Yvonne faithfully served on the choir. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister.      In addition to her...

Wallace Everett Banks, Jr. was a beloved young man of 41 years who made his welcomed debut (April 10, 1982) as the 1st child of Andrea Wright Banks and the late Wallace Banks, Sr., and made his unexpected transition from this side of his life’s journey (August 22, 2023). Everett’s life story had many wonderful chapters.  Everett loved God! He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age in life (Mount Ararat Baptist, Pittsburgh, 1987)  He truly enjoyed...