All Obituaries

Mrs. Lummie Jacobs, 76, of 7188 7th street road Lumberton went to be with the Lord on June 29th, 2020.    Mrs. Jacobs was born in Robeson County to the late Henry and Ruby Swett Hunt.    She was preceded in death by her parents a son, Timothy Jacobs; four sisters, Macy Jones, Frances Hunt, Zelma Anderson and Velma Locklear; one brother, Roger Hunt.    Mrs. Lummie leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, R.C Jacobs; a daughter, Mary Ann Jacobs of the...

   Ola Butler Emanuel, age 85, of Lumberton, NC passed peacefully away on July 4, 2020.    She was born on September 22, 1934 in Lumberton, NC to James and Magdalene Butler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Emanuel; sister, Ages Butler; and her brother, James “Murph” Butler; granddaughters, Malinda Brewington and Erin Ashley Emanuel; nephews, Michael and Stacy Butler.    Left to cherish her memories...

Mary Durden Troutman “Teenie”, age 86, of Lumberton, N.C. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 30th, 2020.    She was born on March 24, 1934 in Lumberton, N.C. to Alex and Annie Durden. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by daughter, Jessie Marie Harie; brothers, Levi and Wilbert Durden; and sisters, Ruth Heath and Sadie Blackwell.    Left to cherish her memory sons, Richard (Debbie), Stanley (Celina) and...

   Mr. JD Whitehead, age 81 of 497 Lindsey Lane, Shannon, North Carolina departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Whitehead was born to the late Ms. Marie Whitehead on February 10, 1939.  He is preceded in death by Michael Chagolla.    Mr. Whitehead leaves to cherish his memories:  Mrs. Christine Whitehead, his wife of 33 years; his Mother-In-Law (Ms. Lucille Locklear), Three Brothers-In-Law, Three Sisters-In-Law, many nieces and...

Mrs. Rosie Mae Lowery of the Saddletree Community departed this life Saturday June 27, 2020 making her journey of eighty years. She retired from converse for many years of dedication and hard work. She professed her love for Jehovah, and was baptized as a Jehovah witness at an early age. She remained a dedicated and loyal servant of our heavenly father her faith and love for Jehovah sustained her and her family with the promise of everlasting life in paradise. Mrs. Rosie Lowery was married...

Mr. Elisha Hunt, 84, of 307 W. Dr. Lumberton, NC was born November 1, 1935 and departed this life June 27, 2020 in his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Hunt; parents, Elmer Hunt Sr., and Della Hunt; three sisters, Janet Hammonds, Queen Esther Sweat and Myrtle Hunt; three brothers, Elijah Hunt, Delton Hunt and Robert Hunt; two step children, Kimmy Hunt and Diane Tussie. Mr. Hunt is survived by three brothers, Elmer Hunt Jr. of Harrisburg, NC, James Hunt of Rowland and...

Lena Branch, daughter of the late Clarence and Lessie Young, was born on April 14, 1945. She departed this life on June 25, 2020.    Lena graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Clarkton, NC and later moved to Lumberton. She worked for the Public Schools of Robeson County and retired after 42 years of service. She loved cooking, reading, flowers, and her family.    She was preceded in death by five brothers, Cleo Young, Clarence Young, Linwood Young, Odell...

Mr. Ricky Lowery, 58, of 400 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Lumberton, NC died Friday June 26, 2020 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.    Mr. Lowery was born in Robeson County on March 3, 1962 and was preceded in death by his father, John B. Lowery; his mother, Beulah L. Lowery; five brothers, James Ellis Lowery, Boyd Lowery, Robert Earl Lowery, Ray Lowery and Jerry Lowery.    He is survived by one sister, Betty and husband Lynn A. Locklear; three brothers, William...

Gwendolyn Lynette Minor Ouertani, 50, departed this life on June 14, 2020 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC    Gwen was born on October 27, 1969 at the same hospital which was then known as Southeastern General.  She always loved spending time with family and friends in fellowship.  Growing up she spent many summers with her grandmother, Macie Barnes, in Fairmont, NC.  And even though she graduated from Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville,...

Mrs. Joan (Jo Ann) Creech Baxley Floyd,95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, June 16,2020. A native of Greene County, NC she was born March 2, 1925 to William Franklin and Vicey Mewborn Creech. Her birth mother died when she was about three months old and her father later married Maggie Hinnant Creech who was Joan's "Mama" and according to Joan she was the best mama anyone could have. Joan worked in the retail business most of her life first at...