All Obituaries

Jerry Dwayne Britt, 55, of Lumberton, stepped onto the Streets of Gold, early April 28, 2024. Jerry was born on June 1, 1968, in Robeson County; a son of the late Jerry Lee Britt and Shirley Jean Branch Britt.       He had a career of 20+ years in law enforcement, serving as Chief of Police in Whiteville, NC for the last 8 years.   He also served as vice-president of the Columbus County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #67.      Jerry...

Mrs. Carla Joyce Bourbeau, of Cincinnati, Ohio was born September 17, 1961, to the late Carl Rice and Eva Joyce Ross Rice. She left this earthly home to reside with her Savior on April 24, 2024.     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bourbeau and her parents, Carl Rice and Eva Joyce Ross Rice.     She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Danielle Ryan (Chris); one granddaughter, Adreah; a grandson, Cam; two sisters, Linda Black (Terry)...

Mrs. Beverly Jean Clark Locklear completed her journey of 66 years on April 23, 2024 for her eternal resting place. Beverly was the sixth child of Mr. Garland and Mrs. Berlene Clark and was born on April 23, 1958 in Scotland County. She married the love of her life, Mr. Clayton Locklear, on September 30, 1978 and the two of them created a home for two lovely children, Mr. Eric Clayton Locklear and Ms. Erica Jean Locklear. However, she was a mother to others including Ms. Chloe Locklear and...

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...