All Obituaries

 NeEssie Pierce entered her heavenly home on January 25, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on July 13th, 1936 to Mary Jane & Arter Seals. She grew up in rural Robeson County where her parents were farmers. NeEssie is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 66 years James “Cas” Pierce; 1 sister Bobbie Elaine; 2 brothers Arter Jr and Robert Seals; 1 daughter Mary Lee Pierce Villa and 1 grandson Cody Lemar Pierce. NeEssie was a devout Christian and loved...

Mr. Jamie Lynn Gales, age 30, of Maxton, North Carolina was born August 31, 1992 and departed this life Monday, January 23, 2023. Mr. Jamie was preceded in death by his brother Kenny Wayne Hill, his paternal grandmother, Pauline Gales, maternal grandparents Millard and Mary Lene Oxendine.  Mr. Gales is survived by his parents, Larry and Lisa Gales, a daughter, Paisley Lynn Gales, his wife Cassandra Wilkerson Gales, his stepdaughters Jocelynn Penny, Madelynn Penny, and stepson Rylan...

Mrs. Barbara O. Jordan, 77, of 3603 HWY 711 Lumberton, NC was born April 10, 1945, to the late Julian Pope and Ada Oxendine in Robeson County. She departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, James (Tony) Oxendine and Julian Pope (Buddy) Oxendine. She is survived by her daughter Jerri (Artis) Taylor; one grandson Jordan (Amber) Taylor; one sister Jean McCormick; one sister-in-law Lois Oxendine; and many nieces and nephews.

   Mr. Delton Chavis, 81, of Lumberton, NC was born November 10, 1941,  to the late Rommie Lee Chavis and Minnie B. Chavis. He departed this life on January 23, 2023, at home with his family by his side.     He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Retha Jane Chavis, Stella Rea Chavis, and Francis Chavis; and one brother, Roy Chavis.     Mr. Chavis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosie Mary Chavis; a son, Thomas Lee...

Benjamin Dougles Eddings, Sr. was born in Marlboro County, on December 22, 1945 to the late Joseph Eddings and Geneva Freeman Eddings and was born into eternity on Thursday, January 19, 2023, completing his journey of 77 wonderful years. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Anne Ruth Hammonds and Lucy Bell Eddings. Mr. Benjamin Eddings is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Locklear Eddings of the home;  six children, Ricky Clark and wife Anne...

Mrs. Lisa Marie Oxendine Cummings, of Pembroke, was born November 3, 1962, to the late Mr. Eugene Ramsey Oxendine and Mrs. Opal L. Oxendine. Lisa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 with her loving and devoted husband Mr. Frank Cummings by her side. Lisa was a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, a loyal friend to many, and above all else she was a Child of God. She helped raise and guide a village of children especially her nieces and nephews with love and grace. In 2018, Lisa was...

Allen Lloyd, 88, of Philadelphus Road, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Scottish Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laurinburg.  Allen was born in Robeson County, NC on September 14, 1934 to the late Fuller and Eudell Locklear Lloyd. Of the eight children born to that family, he was the last living survivor. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Normaie Locklear Lloyd; son-in-law, Michael Ray Strickland; and his siblings:  Catherine Lloyd, Polly...