Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Joseph Henry Edwards 84, of Saint Pauls North Carolina was born on November 28, 1937, in Hoke County to the late Henry H. and Mary (Seals) Edwards. He made his heavenly transition on Sunday February 27th, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by brothers Bruce Edwards, Vernon Edwards, Allen Edwards and James Edwards, sisters, Margaret Lee DeLuca, Shelby Jean Edwards, and Sara Kaye Edwards.

Mr....

Feb 15, 2022

Marjorie A Hunt, 79,  of Tar Heel, North Carolina was born November 5, 1942 in Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Reba Buhrman and departed this life February 15, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

In addition to her parents, Marjorie is preceded in death by her husbands, John Hess, Sr. and John Hunt, Sr.; her children, John...

Feb 12, 2022

Sarah Cain Hedgepeth, age 84 of St. Pauls, NC was born September 30, 1937 in Bladen Co., NC to the late William Colin Cain and Edith Baxley Cain and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,  February 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her husband, Harold...

Feb 11, 2022

Margaret (Taylor) Jones, 79 of St.Pauls, NC passed peacefully on February 11, 2022 at home with her loving husband Waylon by her side. She was born in Wayne County, NC on August 23,1942.  

She was preceded in death by her parents Donnie  and Daisy (Blow) Taylor; brothers Jimmy, Mark and Glenn Taylor and a granddaughter Shannon Fuquay.

Margaret...

Feb 1, 2022

James Nash "Jim" Hollingsworth, 71, of Chesapeake, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022Born in St. Pauls, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Nash Hollingsworth and Amanda Stokes. He was also predeceased by a step-father, T.L. Stokes; siblings, Deloris Mead, Jean Patane, Eddie Hollingsworth, Donnie Stokes, Tommy Stokes, Dennis Stokes and Mary Ward, as well as his grandparents,...

Jan 31, 2022

No services planned.

Jan 28, 2022

MAYSVILLE - Leroy Yates Byrd, 75, was born May 14, 1946 in Robeson County, NC and died on January 28, 2022 at his residence in Onslow County.  A graveside service will be held at Tolarsville Baptist Church at 3pm Sunday, February 6th, 2022.  Rev. Richard Franklin will be presiding.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Lucius Byrd and...

Jan 25, 2022

Joesph M. Knowlton, 65 of St. Pauls, North Carolina was born August 31, 1956 in Watertown, New York to the late Joseph F. and Carmella Ubrico Knowlton and departed this life, January 25, 2022 at UNC Heath - Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

In addition to his parents, Joseph is preceded in death by a son, Eric Knowlton; and a brother, Robert...

Jan 22, 2022

Margaret Ann Odom Caulder, 82 of St. Pauls, North Carolina was born August 26, 1939 in Robeson Co. to the late Archie and Sadie R. Odom and departed this life January 22, 2022 at Lumberton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Caulder; three brothers, Earl Odom,...

Jan 13, 2022

Jan 4, 2022

Ernest Leighton Sherrill, 62, of Fayetteville, NC was born October 24, 1959 in Miami, FL., to the late Charles F. Sherrill Sr. and Joan Phillips Sherrill and departed this life January 4, 2022 at his residence.

In addition to his father, Leighton was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda S. Butler; three nephews and several other extended family and...

Jan 1, 2022

Dec 25, 2021

Leonarda Ortiz Montes, de 52 años, de St. Pauls, Carolina del Norte, nació el 8 de enero de 1969 y falleció el 25 de diciembre de 2021 en el Centro Médico Lexington en West Columbia, Carolina del Sur.

La señora Montes deja atesorar sus recuerdos, a su marido, José Reyes; sus hijas Mónica y Sandy Ortiz; su hijo, Oscar Ortiz; sus...

Dec 24, 2021

No Services are planned at this time.

Dec 19, 2021

Carolyn "Dianne" Davis Durden, 67 of St. Pauls, NC was born September 29, 1954 in Lumberton, NC to the Late Mr. Asbury Paul Davis and Mrs. Virginia Parnell Davis and departed this life, December 19, 2021 at UNC Health - Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Dianne leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, her son, Frank P. Durden and wife,...

Dec 19, 2021

Louva Young Daniel, 95, of St. Pauls, NC was born October 22, 1926 in Rowan Co., NC to the late Clyde E. Young and Ollie Pethel Young and departed this life on December 19, 2021 at her residence.

In addition to her parents, Louva was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Kearns Daniel and her daughter, Deborah Daniel Farlee.

Louva leaves...

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. Earnest Carroll, 76 of St. Pauls, NC was born April 22, 1945 in Bladen Co., NC to the late Mr. George Gilbert and Martha Etta Carroll and departed this life, December 13, 2021 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville.

Mr. Carroll was retired from the North Carolina Army National Guard and after retirement he continued working as...

Dec 12, 2021

Margaret (Peggy) Lee DeLuca 85, of Saint Pauls North Carolina was born on March 23, 1936 in Hoke County to the late Henry H. and Mary (Seals) Edwards. She made her heavenly transition on Sunday December 12th 2021 at UNC Health Southeastern.

In addition to her parents, Ms. DeLuca was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony DeLuca, brothers Bruce Edwards,...

Dec 11, 2021

Jerry Mitchell Jackson 73, of Saint Pauls, North Carolina was born on February 21, 1948 in Robeson Co., NC to the late Otis and Lillian Kinlaw Jackson and departed this life Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at UNC Health Southeastern.

Jerry was retired from the Raeford Wastewater Treatment Plant and after his retirement continued to run his own business J & O...

Dec 8, 2021

Paulette Grace Draughon, 71 of Hope Mills, NC was born October 4, 1950 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Walter Freauf and Pauline Gardner Hobbs and departed this life, December 8, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

In addition to her parents, Paulette was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Taylor

Paulette leave to cherish her...