All Obituaries

Mr. Worth Junior Graham, 69, of 95 Toma Hawk Drive, Lumberton, departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at UNC Health Southeastern. He was born March 25, 1952 to the late Worth Graham, Sr. and Daisy Graham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Worth Graham Jr. and Bobby Graham.  Worth graduated from UNC Greensboro with a degree in Business Accounting and worked as an accountant for many years. He was also a member of the United States Air...

Mrs. Ruth Lowery Jones, age 93 of Lumberton, was born June 29,1928 in Buncombe County, NC to the late William Von and Nancy Russell Lowery. Mrs. Jones departed this life on November 27, 2021. She began working at Converse in 1967. She had a passion for sewing and the textiles industry. She retired at the age of 59 and continued being a homemaker and helping in her community. Mrs. Ruth was an active member of Northside Independent church. She worked on the farm with her parents. She was the...

Mr. Ronnie Scott, 54, of Maxton, NC, departed this life on November 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eula Mae and Alex "June" Scott and one brother, Larry Scott. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Sonia Scott of the home; three girls, Alexis (Timus) Locklear of Maxton, NC, Candace Locklear of Laurinburg and Chloe Scott of Maxton, NC; three brothers, Carl (Christy) Scott of Ash, NC, Ricky Scott and Jody Scott of Maxton; five grandchildren, Ansley, Bayleigh, Tegan,...

Brandie Strickland, 35, of Rowland, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 She is preceded in death by her brother, Todd Dewayne Strickland and her mother, Jan Lanette Strickland. Brandie leaves to cherish her memories, her three sons, Dawson McPherson, Azavia Strickland and Ronald C Johnson II of the home; another loved one, Ronald Johnson; her daddy, Jack (Pop) Strickland of Rowland (girlfriend, Sue); her brothers, Brandon Strickland of Rowland; her sister, Tasha Lowry...

Mr. Lofty McMillian, 78, of Pembroke, NC, was born August 17, 1943 to the late Reola McMillian in Robeson County. He departed this life for his heavenly home on November 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife of 34 years and family.  Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his son, James Corey McMillian, a great grandson, Master Haidyn Sampson; a brother, Millard Lowery Jr.; sisters, Glenda Locklear and Annie Ruth Locklear. Lofty loved the Lord and his family. He was a...

   Mrs. Alice J Locklear of Lumberton, NC peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021.      Mrs. Alice was born in Robeson County on August 16, 1924, to the late French and Ella Jacobs.  She was one of eight siblings. She was best known for her role as a homemaker.    Mrs. Alice leaves to honor her memory a son Jeffrey Locklear, a caregiver Melissa Locklear, and a grandson Nicholas Dimery all of the home.  Her grandchildren...

Mr. Earl David Locklear Jr. of Lumberton, NC born on May 2, 1966 in Lumberton, NC to the late Earl David Locklear Dr. and Porchia Thomas. He departed this life on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 55 in Panama City Beach, Florida where he was residing.  He was preceded in death by his father, Earl David Locklear Sr. whom he loved and missed dearly.  Earl enjoyed fishing, spending quality time with his family, and took deep pride in his native american heritage...