Obituaries

Aug 15, 2017

Calvin Calbert White, Sr., 69, of St. Pauls died Tuesday August 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Robeson County, North Carolina February 19, 1948 to the late William Leslie and Gladys Lee McCullock. He was a truck driver for 50 years accruing 5 1/2 million accident free miles and was presented the...

Aug 6, 2017

Daniel C. Thompson, Sr., 68, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital with his family by his side. He was formerly of Pittsbugh, PA. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Thompson of the home, son Danny Thompson and wife Terri of Lumberton, son, Sven Stahnke of Germany, daughter, Amiee Thompson...

Aug 4, 2017

Mrs. Sylvia Elizabeth Crenshaw Raby was born on August 13, 1935 to her parents, Lena Johnson Crenshaw and James Paul (JP) Crenshaw of St. Pauls, NC.  She was the 7 th of 10 children and worked with her family on the Balance Farm.  She spoke both fondly and smartly of her time tending to tobacco, cotton and helping her...

Jul 12, 2017

Romona Lee McGill Butler, 62, of Sanford, formerly of St. Pauls, died Wednesday July 12, 2017. She was born in Robeson County September 10, 1954 to the late Landon Graham and Barbara Giddens McGill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Butler; brother Donnie McGill; daughter Barbie Butler Jackson; and a special...

Jul 8, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Stacy Pender, 79, announced his sudden passing Saturday, July 8, 2017. Daniel is preceeded in death by his parents, Ottie and Ruby Pender, brother, Edward, and sisters, Sally and Mary Louise. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Annabel (Lee) Pender of the home; daughters,...

Jun 29, 2017

Jaddie Green Hulon, 52, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away Thursday, June 29th, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 14th, 1964 to Salters Green Hulon and Myrtlene “Tootsie” Benitez. Jaddie married the love of his life, Risa Hughes Hulon, and together, they had two sons. Jaddie has been working as owner/operator of The Siding Man, doing...

Jun 1, 2017

Connie Crenshaw Herring, 62, of Rex, NC died Thursday June 1, 2017 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County October 21, 1954 to the late Jack McKee and Barbara Johnson Crenshaw. She loved the Rex community and was a member of Rex Presbyterian Church. Her daughters, Jennifer and Marcia, said that she was good...

May 26, 2017

Neill Hilburn, 67, of St. Pauls, died Friday May 26, 2017.

Neill had a bad heart, according to those in the medical profession. But to those who knew and love him, O’Neill Hilburn had a strong, loving heart.

Neill loved his wife, his two children and his...

May 24, 2017

Billy Lloyd Grimsley, 81, of Tolarsville passed away May 24, 2017. He was born and raised in Bladen County by the late Cornie Oakley (C.O.) and Sallie Mae Cox Grimsley. A life-long resident of Tolarsville, he was employed as a construction superintendent for many years and enjoyed farming as well. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Viola Graham Grimsley...

May 11, 2017

George Wienand, 74, of Hope Mills, NC died May 11, 2017. He was born October 1, 1942. As a young man George joined the Army. He served his country and was proud to be a paratrooper. While stationed at Fort Bragg a blind double date would introduce him to the love of his life, Ann. Ann and George were...

May 3, 2017

John Clyde “Little John” Britt III, 42 of Hope Mills, died Wednesday May 3, 2017. He was born in Cumberland County on September 16, 1974 to John C. “Johnny” Britt Jr. and Katherine C. “Sue” Britt. He is survived by his wife Brenda Norris; 3 daughters of the home, Brittany Britt, Holley Britt and Haley Britt; 2 sons of...

Apr 24, 2017

Jeffrey Michael Fulton, 45, passed away at his home in Hope Mills on Monday April 24, 2017. He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on May 25, 1970 to Norman and Sharon Cessna Fulton. Due to his father being in the military he moved around a lot during his childhood until being stationed in Fayetteville. He graduated from South View High...

Apr 18, 2017

Adah Grace Odom, 6 months and 12 days, October 6, 2016 to April 18, 2017...

Our sweet baby girl, welcomed to the world with love from all over only to be the one to show us what real love is. Loved by her mother, Rebecca White Odom, father, Everett Odom, big brother Maston Cole Odom, grandparents, Rudy...

Apr 18, 2017

Christopher Blane Williams, 58, passed away suddenly April 18, 2017, at his home in Hope Mills, NC. Chris, as he was known to his friends, worked as an auto paint & body specialist for many years. Then he became a truck driver. At the time of his death he drove a truck for Barnhill Construction Company. Chris was preceded...

Apr 15, 2017

Margaret Smith Hyatt, 72, of Fayetteville, NC died Saturday April 15, 2017 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on June 4, 1944 to the late Arthur CB Smith and Roxy Elizabeth Galloway Britt. She was a self-employed business woman who loved gardening. She was very involved in church activities and served...

Apr 6, 2017

Steven Anthony Patterson, 49, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, died Thursday April 6, 2017. He was born in Durham County, North Carolina on October 5, 1967 to the late Robert and Eunice Patterson. He worked in the construction industry and attended Harvest Baptist Church in Hope Mills. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Eunice Patterson, he is...

Apr 4, 2017

Kathleen Parks Monroe, 87, of St. Pauls, North Carolina died Tuesday April 4, 2017 at Highland Acres Nursing Home in Lumberton, NC. She was born November 25, 1929 in Scotland County, NC to the late Robert and Nannie McArthur Parks. She retired from Burlington Textiles as a spinner and following retirement she then went to...

Mar 28, 2017

Nancy Lucille Bullard, 84, of Parkton, died Tuesday March 28, 2017. She was born in Robeson County on August 6, 1932 to the late Betty Ivey. She retired from Burlington Industries after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ivey; husband, Olive Bullard; and daughter, Gay Watts, she is survived by sons, Stevie Bullard and...

Mar 18, 2017

Doris Holloman Sutton, 81, of St. Pauls passed away March 18, 2017. She was born in Wake County, the ninth child of Jim and Ethel Holloman’s eleven children. She graduated from Barker Ten Mile High School in 1953. She was employed by the Town of St. Pauls for 33 years, retiring in 1993 as Town Clerk. She was later...

Mar 11, 2017

Mildred Lee Pearce, 94, of St. Pauls passed away Saturday March 11, 2017. She was born in Kenbridge, Virginia November 20, 1922 to the late Lonnie and Mary Regan Pearce. Mildred, who lived many years of her life in St. Pauls, retired as the Chief Operator for Carolina Telephone Company in Dunn, Whiteville and Fayetteville. Mildred also served her...