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Mr. Ralph Townsend, 70, of Lumberton passed away January 24, 2022.

     Mrs. Diane Lewis Powell was born July 17, 1956 to the late John L. Lewis and Lena Lewis in Lumberton NC. She transitions from her earthly life on January 23, 2022 at Duke University Hospital.      Diane attended school both in Lumberton Nc and Washington Dc. She studied sales and distribution. She managed a Wonder Bread distribution center for eight years. She then transferred to Howard University where she became a parking manager. She moved back to...

     On January 21, 2022, Geneva heard the voice from above and willingly answered the call.  She was born on January 18, 1926, to the Late Melvin McPhaul and the Late Ida Mae Godwin McPhaul.  She was fondly called mom, mama, granny, Edie, Big Momma, Ginny, Aunt Geneva, and Mrs. Geneva by so many who knew her.  She sought spiritual guidance at an early age and confessed Christ during her formative years.  After marriage she united with the Antioch Baptist...

Mr. Moses A. Drakeford, 67, of Lumberton passed away January 16, 2022. 

Ms. Sharon Johnae Lindo, 54, of Lumberton, passed away January 16, 2022.

     Michael Wayne Cooper was born December 08, 1962, to the late Lue F. and; Shirley Cooper in Lumberton, NC. He was raised in Lumberton NC and attended Lumberton Senior High School. Upon graduating, he joined the Army in 1981 where he served for many years. Michael (Mike) leaves us to cherish many fond memories from his love for dancing, his poetry, his well-known debonair rap, and last but not least being dressed in suits daily. Over the years his dapper and suave nature...

      God peacefully and lovingly called Quintin Lamar Mitchell from his earthly home to his heavenly home on January 8, 2022. Mr. Quintin Lamar Mitchell, known as Q was born to his parents on April 21, 1987 to his parents Samuel Ray Jones and Sally Ann Mitchell.       Quintin joined Aaron Swamp Baptist Church at an early age. He received his education at the Public Schools of Robeson County. He was self-employed. The name of his business was...

     Floyd Ray Smith Sr., 69 of High Point formally of Evergreen, NC passed away January 6, 2022, born to the union of the late Emmitt Smith, Jr. & Dorothy Mary Lou Floyd.       Floyd Ray was educated in the public school system and graduated from West Columbus High School.  He later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended butchery school.  Floyd sought entrepreneurship by obtaining multiple endorsements on his Commercial...

      Mr. Leverne McKinnon 85, of Lumberton, started his journey in this life on May 27th, 1936; and ceased it on January 6th, 2022. Leverne was predeceased by his wife Helen Bethea McKinnon; his father John Wesley McKinnon, his mother Rosie Lee Hicks, a daughter Rosalie Goodman; two sons, Leverne McKinnon, and Leon McKinnon; four brothers, John Lewis Mckinnon, Porter Ross McKinnon, Maceo Mckinnon, Melvin McKinnon, and Earl Spencer Mckinnon; and one sister, Esther Lena...

      Joyce Lee McLean was born to the late Sally McLean and Hoy Lee McLean on August 27, 1949 in Robeson County, NC. She departed this life on January 5, 2022.      Joyce attended the Public Schools of Robeson County. She enjoyed cooking and being surrounded by her family and friends. She was a loving and caring person and everyone who knew her loved her. At an early age Joyce gave her life to Christ.      Joyce was preceded...