All Obituaries

     Nikki Rena Edwards, 44, of 12584 NC Hwy 72 East, died on Tuesday September 18, 2018 in her home.       She  is survived by two sons, Victor DeJesus  and Raven DeJesus both of Lumberton; a daughter, Hannah DeJesus of Lumberton; her mother and step-father, Beverly Lewis and Gary Lewis of the home; one brother, James B. Edwards of Lumberton; two sisters, Lisa Edwards of Lumberton and Jessica Herring of Lumberton; a granddaughter,...

  Mr. Melvin D. Chavis, Jr. (Papa), 19, of 3310 Hwy 710 S, Rowland, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Melvin (Papa) was born on January 6, 1999 to Melvin Chavis Sr. and Crystal Locklear.    He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Anderson and Isabella Chavis, grandfather, Tommy Locklear, Uncle Joshua Council Sr. and cousin Jeremiah Locklear.    Melvin (Papa) leaves to cherish his memories, his father, Melvin Chavis Sr.; mother,...

     Mr. Jerry Scott, 60, of Lumberton, NC departed this earthly life on Monday September 3, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.      He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Scott; a brother, Donald Earl Scott; his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Luvaner Scott and his maternal grandparents, Harmond and Jessie Bell Strickland.      Jerry is survived by two sons, Jamie Lee Oxendine and his...

     Mr. William Hanes Revels, (aka Dossie, aka Pappa Duke). 78 of 1601 Purdue Drive, Fayetteville, NC, departed this life, Friday, august 31, 2018. William was born March 17, 1940 to H.P. Revels and Dovey Viola Hammonds Revels.      He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mattie Retha Brewer, and the following brothers; Auguster, Talmadge, John, Roosevelt, Freddy, Purcell, and Rufus, as well as many other relatives and...

Carrie Lois Locklear Evans 82, of Maxton, NC was born March 28, 1936 and departed this life August 31, 2018.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Elizabeth Locklear; her loving husband of 56 years, James Allen Evans; one son, Hector Allen Evans; four brothers and three sisters.   She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Arlin Jacobs (Rother) and Elaine Bromfield (Glenn); ten grandchildren, Scott, Sonya, Allen, Trace, Lucas, Shannon, Shawn, Kelsey, Gwen...

Josh Edward Robinson was born to the late Joshua and Cleo Robinson on November 3, 1951. He graduated from Littlefield Jr. Sr. High School in Lumberton, NC.  He closed his eyes on this earthly journey and entered into his heavenly rest on August 23, 2018.   He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Bethany Presbyterian Church located in Lumberton, NC   Josh Robinson was a remarkable man.  He was dependable, loving and caring but most of all he was well known for...

     Mr. James (Red) Brady Oxendine, 67, of 98 Little Rod Road, Lumberton, NC, departed this life Saturday August 25, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.       He was born in Dillon, SC on June 18, 1951, a son of the late Gradie Mae Oxendine.  He was preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Revels.      He is survived by his wife, Susie Locklear Oxendine of the home; two...

Mr. Murel F. Locklear, 86, of 4238 Moss Neck Rd, Pembroke, NC, was born September 22, 1931 to the late Chesley and Rosie Blue Locklear. He moved to his heavenly home on August 26, 2018.      He was a faithful member at Ministry of Jesus.    He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Ivine Locklear; four sisters, Etta Mae Oxendine, Etta B. Jones, Geraldine Gilbert and Pauline Hammonds; one brother, Harold Locklear; one granddaughter,...

     Veronica Britt Currie 55, of Alice Drive departed this life on August 25, 2018 at Southeastern Hospice House.      Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. Elim Baptist Church with the Rev. James Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.      Mrs. Currie is survived by her husband, Morris Currie, Jr. of the home; parents, Johnny and Alice Britt of Orrum, NC; one sister, Rene’ Britt...