All Obituaries

       Mr. Narome Baldwin was born on August 17 th 1970 to the late Mrs. Janel Baldwin Elmore and the late Mr. Norman Worley. He ascended to his heavenly home on July 2 nd , 2026. Narome affectionally known as “Nookie/Nook” by family and friends attended Fairmont High School and graduated in 1989. He then attended Job Corp with a certification in carpentry and began in the workforce. A fighter since birth, Narome struggled with health issues throughout his ...

It's with sadness and sorrow we officially announce the transition of Mr. Arthur McNeill 69 of Lumberton. He transitioned from time to eternal rest on June 30, 2026. 

      Mr. Draper Leroy Scott, beloved son of the late Ms. Josephine Scott and Mr. Leroy Hawkins, was born on December 28, 1976, in Newark, New Jersey. Draper departed this earthly life on June 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his bonus parents, Mr. Tony Rich and Mrs. Gracie May Scott-Rich.      During his formative elementary school years, Draper attended schools within the Maple ...

     Ms. Alma Lee Becote Dawson, born November 23, 1941 to Sylvester Becote Sr. and Laura W. Becote. She departed her earthly life on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk, Va.      Ms. Alma was born in Lumberton, NC. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church until she took ill. She went to J.H. Haywood High School and graduated in 1960. After high school she attended Fayetteville State University and graduated in ...

     Mr. Willie Mitch Baker the son of the late John Henry Baker Sr. and Catherine Glora Smith was born on February 7, 1942 in Lumberton, NC. He departed this life on June 18, 2026 at Pruitt Health in Rockingham, NC.      Willie affectionately known as (Uncle Mitch) was educated in the Robeson County School system. He later relocated to Charlotte, NC where he was employed with the city of Charlotte driving trucks. After moving back to Robeson County, he ...

    Ivey Ronald Williams, born 22 December 1954 to the late Ivey (R.T) and Earline Smith Williams.  Ronald departed this life on Thursday morning, 18 June 2026 at Genesis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pembroke, North Carolina after some health complication.  Ronald is a graduate of Fairmont High School, class of 1973.   After graduation, he attended UNC Charlotte where he studied Radiology.  He also attended Whiteville community college where he ...

It's with sadness and sorrow we officially announce the transition of Mr. Lonnie Raye 76 of Lumberton. 

      James Douglas McEachern aka “Pumpkin” was born in Mullins, SC, on March 1, 1937, as the 3rd child of his parents Aaron and Hattie McEachern. James enjoyed his early years growing up in Marietta, NC. He received his early education at Marietta Elementary School and at Rosenwald High School. Upon graduating, he started his barber business by cutting hair on Saturdays. He moved to New Haven Connecticut and started working in the barber shop with his older ...

         On Friday night May 29, 2026 God peacefully and lovingly called Edward Earl Burden from his earthly home to his eternal home. Edward was born on May 17, 1961 to the late Mrs. Lessie Mae Burden McNeill.      At an early age Edward joined First Baptist Church. Edward enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He attended Robeson County schools and graduated from Lumberton High School. He joined the Army afterwards ...

     Deacon Ceaser L. McLean was born on January 28, 1956, to Ceaser Bidel McLean and Rudatrice Scott McLean. His earthly journey ended Friday, May 29, 2026, surrounded by his family.      Deacon McLean graduated from Littlefield High School; he attended college for a while before making the decision to join the Navy in November 1977. Unfortunately, his naval career was cut short due to an injury, and he was honorably discharged in April 1983 with the rank of ...