All Obituaries

Mr. Leonard Neil Chavis, of 808 North Kingston Ave. Rockwood, TN  37854  was born February 14, 1962 in Petersburg, Virginia and  departed from us Sunday September 12, 2021 completing his journey of 57 years. He  is preceded in death by his father: Johnny Chavis, his brother Johnny Dean Chavis, a step-son Rocky  Bartolomei  and grandson Jonathan Smith. Leonard Chavis is survived by his wife: Michelle Chavis , one step-son Tony Sellers, two step-daughters:...

James P. Jones of Lumberton, was born on Thursday March 2, 1950 in Robeson County to the late George Hoover Jones and Zelma Hunt. He was born into eternity on Monday September 13, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family, completing his journey of 71 years.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Angus “Tank” Hunt; two brothers, Kenny Jones and Oscar; sister, Susan Oxendine.    He graduated from Fairgrove High School...

Elsie Milligan, 54, of 1273 Oxendine School Rd, Maxton, NC, departed this life on September 12, 2021 at UNC Southeastern. She was born March 14, 1967 to the late Ernest Locklear Jr. and Mary Bell Locklear. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Elliot Bethea. Ms. Milligan was survived by her mother, Mary Locklear of the home; sister, Vickie Locklear of St. Pauls, NC; brother Ricky Locklear of the home; three children, Robert Deon Milligan and Carlos Milligan of the home and Ashley...

Ms. Aleane O. Jacobs, 76, of 1495 St. Anna Rd, was born September 16, 1944 to the late Mr. And Mrs. Danny and Elizabeth Oxendine.     She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Belton Jacobs Jr. of 51 years; three brothers, Julius Alexander Oxendine, Henry Oxendine and Daniel (Bill) Locklear and two sisters, Betty O. Dial and Sylina O. Locklear.     Ms. Aleane leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Terry (Jessica); one daughter, Sharon...

Mr. James Freeman, 74, of 203 Freeman Drive Maxton, NC was born on Saturday August 30, 1947 to Ed and Margie Freeman. He departed this life on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Margie Freeman; his brothers, Lonnie Freeman, Ed (June Bug) Freeman, and a twin brother John Freeman; sister, Mary Margret Freeman. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Reedy Freeman; a son, Jamie Ransom...

Ms. Blanquitta (Cheeta) Miller age 78 was born on April 8, 1943 to the late Mr. Vardell Miller and the late Mrs. Helen Miller in Robeson County, North Carolina. She departed this life to her eternal home on September 6, 2021 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her grandparents Edmund and Ila Mae Lowery, the father of her children O’neal Oxendine, one son Ryan O’neal, grandson Aaron Blue, a...

Jeannette Butler Clark was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and dear friend to so many. She departed this world peacefully on September 8, 2021, at 11:44pm at age 79.    She was born to Mattie Bell and Marvin Butler on May 20, 1942, in Lumberton NC, a place she called home for most of her life.     She enjoyed cooking for our epic family gatherings offering up some of her favorite dishes which included Chicken-N-Pastry, stuffing and her famous cakes that were...

Charles Edward Brixey, Sr was 73 years old when he departed this earth on the afternoon of September 7th, 2021.  He was a good natured & stubborn man known for being a good farmer, husband, father, friend, and making some pretty good BBQ.  He was born in Lumberton on December 30th, 1947 to the late Lawrence Eugene and Mary Ruth Brixey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia “Kay” Brixey;  his three brothers: Eugene,...