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Clara “Ruth” Nicholson, age 92, was called home to be with the Lord peacefully on January 18, 2023, with members of her family by her side in Lumberton, North Carolina. She was born on July 3, 1930, to the late Eddie and Nancy Buchanan as the third child of this union in Lumberton, NC. She was employed at Converse for 21 years, retiring on June 30, 1994. She has been a member of Chrysolite A.M.E Zion Church since a child. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Nancy...

     Mr. Willie Lee McKinnis, 62 of Whiteville was born in Scotland County on October 6, 1960 to the late John G McInnis and Fibbie Singletary. He passed away on January 6, 2023.      He is survived by one daughter, Roszana Shane’ Cealey of Fairmont, NC, his fiancé, Magdaline Cealey of Fairmont, NC, three brothers, Edward McInnis of Whiteville, NC,     Precious McInnis of Fairmont, NC and Kelly McKinnis of Lake View,...

      Sally Pearl Hall was born on June 21, 1959 to the late Ruth Helen French in Queens, New York. She departed this earthly life to go to her heavenly home on January 5, 2023.                                                                                     ...

Mrs. Anna was born on January 20,1931, to the late Archie Page and Lover Moody Page. In 1949, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Emory “June” Townsend. To this union seven children were born. She was also proceeded in death by a grandson, Delano Townsend, Jr and a Granddaughter Pamela Denise Townsend. Mrs. Anna had a meek and humble spirit and full of wisdom. She exemplified the “Proverbs 31 virtuous woman”. She was well known for her cooking and...

      Ms. Brenda Burnett was born, September 10, 1952, in Lumberton, NC and departed this earthly life December 29, 2022.       Brenda spent the very early years in Orrum and Lumberton, NC.  Her mother, Daisy later moved to Brooklyn, New York to secure work and a better life.  It is in New York that Brenda began school there and completed her high school education at Sarah J. Hale High School in 1970.  Immediately after high school, Brenda began...

“Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe In God believe also in me" John 14:1     Johnny Anthony “Bo” Moore entered into this life on December 22, 1964 given to parents, Louise McLellan and John William Moore. “Bo” as he was affectionately called by those who knew him, transitioned to be with the Lord on December 19, 2022 in Fairmont, NC.      Johnny “Bo” Moore was raised in Dillon, SC along with his...

     Ponreece Demond Powers was born on January 11,1972 in Lumberton, NC; to Ms. Barbara Powers and Mr. Jerry Pone Sr.      He received his formal education in the public schools of Robeson County, graduating from Lumberton Sr. High School in 1990, as a student in high school he participated in the Marching Pirate Band, JROTC and other extra curriculum activities. After graduation he sought employment at various sites and was hire at Taco Bell, as a result of...

A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me.  Remember the best times, the laughter, the good life Winford lived while he was strong. 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- Winford McRae ascended peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on December 6, 2022, surrounded by family at home...

     Mr. James Willie Townsend, son of the late James Townsend and Leola Pittman-Townsend was born on September 10, 1949 in Lumberton, North Carolina. He departed this life on November 30, 2022 in Elizabethtown, NC in Bladen County.     At an early age he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He would give you his last. Helping family and others made him happy. That was his purpose. For living and telling the goodness of the Lord.     He was preceded...

Mrs. Alice Mckoy, 74 of Lumberton, passed away on November 29, 2022. Service details are forthcoming.