All Obituaries

Dorothy Dean Locklear, 79, of 485 Hayes Locklear Rd.,  Pembroke, entered her heavenly home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 4, 1944, to Carlie Locklear Sr. and Lizzie Bell Locklear. She is preceded in death by her father, Carlie Locklear Sr., her mother, Lizzie Bell Locklear, her brother, Carlie Locklear Jr., and her sister, Martha Hundley. Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memories: her husband of 62 years, Calvin Cooledge Locklear; one son,...

Alean Locklear Jones 88, of 1738 Tom M. Road Rowland, North Carolina. She was born on October 29th, 1935, and departed this life on April 17th, 2024, to enter into eternal rest. She is preceded in death by her parents Fuller Locklear, Lizzie B. Locklear, and a son Kenneth Jones. Her brothers: David Locklear, James F. (Booster) Locklear, Ertle (Two Money) Locklear, Donald Locklear. She is survived by her children: a daughter Genene Locklear of Rowland. Three sons: Aubrey Jones of Rowland,...

Mr. Jerry Lee Callahan Sr., 79, of Lumberton, NC passed away Wednesday April 17, 2024. He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 30, 1944 to the late Albert & Louise Callahan.     Jerry enjoyed working as a lineman for over 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.     Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lillie Mae Hoppe; and four brothers, Edward “Ed” Callahan, Laverne...

Mr. Willie Ray Chavis, 82, of Lumberton passed away Tuesday April 16, 2024, at home. Mr. Willie Ray Chavis was born in Robeson County on November 21, 1941. He will be remembered for his great love of family, fishing, farming, and for gardening a lifetime, a dedicated church member, and family man.     He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Chavis and mother, Docia Chavis.     Mr. Ray leaves to cherish his fond memories his wife of 55 years, Lena...

Willie Dial Jr. (Lucky) age 58, gained his eternal home on April 17th, 2024, in the comfort of his family. He was born May 15th, 1965 to the late Willie Dial and Stella Dial. Aside from his parents, Lucky is preceded in death by his siblings: Johnny Ray Dial, Frankie Dial, and Micheal Dial. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Dial, and his four children: daughters: Miranda Jo Dial and one step-daughter Kelli Dover, and his two sons: Willie Dial III (Brittany) and Marcus Dial (Abagail), and...

Miss Betty Lowry, 87, of Pembroke was born on June 22nd, 1936 and she entered her heavenly home on April 14th, 2024. She was the daughter of Lilly Mae Lowry and Johnson Locklear. Miss Lowry was a resident of Greenbrier ALF in Fairmont, NC and passed away at Morrison Manor Hospice Home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her mother Ms. Lilly Mae Lowry and father Mr. Johnson Locklear. She is survived by one son: Mr. Jody Lynn Lowry of the home, brothers: Virgil Lowry (Lena) of...

Mrs. Katherine Emanuel Locklear, 67, of Pembroke was born December 6th, 1956, to the late Mr. Ernest Columbus Emanuel and Evelyn Locklear Emanuel. Mrs. Katherine entered into her heavenly home on April 12th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father Mr. Ernest Columbus Emanuel and her brother Mr. Earnest Columbus Emanuel Jr. Mrs. Katherine Locklear leaves to cherish her husband of 37 years, Mr. Mitchell Wayne Locklear. Mrs. Locklear is survived by her son Cody Jarrell Locklear of...

Mr. Charles Lynn Jones, 75, of Pembroke was born January 21st, 1949, to the late Mr. Herbert and Zora Mae Jones (Bullard). Mr. Charles entered into his heavenly home on April 9th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his sister: Ms. Wanda Jones and his nephew: Mr. Terry Brayboy. Mr. Jones leaves to cherish his wife of 42 years, Mrs. Helen Faye Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his five children: Charles Forrest Jones and Aaron O’Briant both of the home, Mr. Steven Foster Jones (Carissa)...

David Wesley “Buddy” Chavis, 83 of 2644 Deep Branch Road, Lumberton, NC entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. David was born to the late Frank and Ellen Chavis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Chavis, Ronald Chavis, Marvin Chavis, and one grandson Christopher Dwayne Oxendine. David is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Audrey Sampson Chavis. He leaves three children to...