Mrs. Florentina Acosta Lowery, of Pembroke, NC was born on December 8, 1934 to the late Cruz and Pauline Benavidez Acosta in Hobbs, New Mexico. She departed this life September 20, 2022 completing her life of 87 years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, John Albert Lowery; two sons, Ray Acosta and Stevie Lowery; two granddaughters, Jessica Lowery and Michelle Smith; three brothers, Inez Acosta, Rudolph Acosta and Cruz Acosta; two...

Ivene Jernigan Bullard,fondly known as Momikey, 91, of Pembroke, NC was born April 10, 1931 to Bill and Flora Ann Jernigan. She entered into her Heavenly home on September 15, 2022. Ivene was preceded in death by her husband, Nonnie "Byrd" Bullard; her parents Bill and Flora Ann Jernigan; three brothers, Marshall Jernigan, John Henry Jernigan, Otis Jernigan; three sisters, Mary Ruth Locklear, Margaret Locklear, Martha Lee Lemons; two sons, Larce Bullard and Bentley Bullard; one...

Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend and relative Mrs. Cathy L. Smith was born November 21, 1958 in Robeson County to the late Burnice and Rony E. Smith and departed this life Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.   In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter (new born).    She was a Den Mother and Eagle Scout Mother for many years.   She is survived by her son, Corey D. Smith of the home; two brothers,...

Mr. Gerald Ray Lambert, 76, of Pembroke was born January 6, 1946 to the late Mr. Zander and Mable Lambert and departed this life September 1, 20022 at UNC Health Southeastern. Mr. Lambert has one daughter, Mrs. April Lambert Hunt.

Mrs. Welthie Cummings Dial, 95, of Pembroke, NC was born August 4, 1927 to the late Newton and Flora Ann Cummings and departed this life on August 29, 2022 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady H. Dial; one son, Grady H. Dial, Jr.; five brothers, Wilton, Willard, Earl, Frank & Millard and one sister, Willa Mae Porter.   Mrs. Welthie is survived by three sons, Victor, Virgil and Morris; two daughters, Judy Ann Hunt and Janet Dial; two brothers,...

Jacoby O'Ryan Deese, 27 of Raeford, NC was born April 23, 1995 to Tracy Deese and Brian Keith Hunt and departed this life August 26, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern.  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Brian Keith Jacobs. Jacoby is survived by his mother, Tracy Deese; father, Brian Keith Hunt (Kristie); sister, Cheyenne Taylor Jacobs (Dakotah); two nephews, Kaydeen and Haydeen Locklear; one niece, Braylynn Locklear; grandmother, Nancy Hunt; great grandmother, Mary...

Mrs. Margarett Hunt, 83, was born July 16, 1939 departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in the Philadelphus Community. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Annie Bell Woods; Ms. Girture Lowry and her father, Mr. Johnny B. Locklear and her daughter Mrs. Kathy Ann Hunt Bullard; one brother, Mr. Grady Locklear.     Mrs. Hunt was a devoted wife of 67 years, Mr. Cleveland Hunt; she was loving mother of four daughters, Mrs. Regina Deese (Jamie), Mrs. Wanda Bullard...

Reverend Claimon “Papa” Tyler, 100, Red Springs, NC, was born December 26, 1921 to the late Henry and Bertha Tyler. He departed this life August 23, 2022 and met his heavenly father and entered into his eternal resting place.    He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Grace Bullard Tyler; his sons, James Tyler, Jr., and Talmon Tyler; one daughter, Gerldine Tyler Hunt; grandchildren, George Dewitt Oxendine, James Anthony Hunt, Kathryn Grace Hunt; brothers, Junious...

Tommy Shannon Locklear, 46, of Maxton NC, was born on May 26, 1976 and departed this life on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Duke University Hospital. Tommy Shannon was preceded in death by his father and mother, Tommie and Betty Locklear; his paternal grandfather, Rodney Locklear and his maternal grandparents, Fred and Dorothy Maston. Tommy Shannon accepted Christ at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church after the birth of his two sons. He was known as a provider for his family, and a trusted...

Mr. Joseph Locklear, 84 of Maxton, NC was born May 10, 1938 to the Late Bud Shake Locklear and Mary Locklear; raised by John Willie and Harriet Bullard and went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 15, 2022 at home with his family.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Locklear; two granddaughters, Jessica Jacobs and Tiffany Hunt; one great grandson, Braedon Hunt; his twin, Jacob Locklear; four sisters, Shirley Lowery, Adelia Locklear, Kathleen...