Mrs. Elsie Mae Hunt, 84, of Lumberton, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1938 in Robeson County to the late Richard and Magelene Hunt. Mrs. Elsie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a dedicated Christian who relied on the Lord in raising her six children. She was a member of Branch Street United Methodist Church and worked tirelessly in the church in numerous capacities. She is...

Mrs. Hazel Leona Wilkins Strickland, 78 of Pembroke was born March 6, 1944 in Robeson County to the late Mr. Harvey Halloway Wilkins and Mrs. Lillian Josephine Wilkins and departed this life Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hazel was preceded in death by her siblings, Mr. Hansel Wilkins and Mr. Oscar Wilkins, her dear aunt, Mrs. Barbara Locklear, and her grandson Mr. Isaac Strickland. As a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Mrs....

Mr. Wendell Craig Locklear, 61, of Pembroke, NC was born April 28, 1961 to Mr. Fred and Mrs. Lumme Jane Locklear and departed this life December 19, 2022 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Locklear leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Mr. Daniel Locklear (Katie) of SC and Mr. Brandon Locklear (Taylor) of NY; one sister, Mrs. Beki Reza (Michael) of Maryland; one nephew, Spencer; special friend, Ms. Reba Roach of Pembroke and a host...

   Mr. Burney Ray Oxendine, 57, of 3241 Moss Neck Rd., Pembroke was born January 25, 1965 and entered eternity December 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Jane Oxendine and father, Archie Oxendine; special nephew, Andy Lynn Scott.    Burney leaves to cherish his memories his son, Brent Oxendine (Sherry); a daughter, Taylor Dewitt; four grandchildren, Bryson Elliott, Karli Ryan, Kyndall Reese Woodell and Brynn Anthony Drain; two sisters, Joan Scott...

Helen Joyce Locklear, of Eddie Road, Pembroke was born February 18, 1947 to James and Flora Locklear, and entered into her eternal home on November 27, 2022 at the age of 75, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. She was a devoted wife of 58 years to Lee Kermit “Pap” Locklear and is survived by three wonderful children whom she raised with love and devotion: Tabitha Locklear and husband Derrick of Maxton, Ricky Dean...

Ryan Seth Locklear, 34, Pembroke N.C. departed this life Wednesday, November 20, 2022. Ryan, the son of Leslie Maynor Locklear was born on July 16, 1988. He attended Robeson County schools and was employed at Frontline Managed Services. He was preceded in death by his loving younger brother, Jordan Matthew Locklear.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories; his mother Mrs. Leslie Maynor Locklear(Duane) and of Pembroke/Elizabeth City, N.C., his sister Lauren Locklear (Austin), his...

Ault, Shawn Janet (Locklear), formerly of Westlake Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2022 in her Florida home. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 43 years, John and her three children Jamie Rogers (William), Wendy Snow, Edward Rogers III (Julie) and a step-son Scott Ault (Jennifer); she also leaves behind ten grand children and four great grand children. She was predeceased by her beloved mother and father Liz and  Lucious “Bushy” Locklear. The family...

    Mr. Parnell Locklear, 78 of Maxton, NC was born January 24, 1944 to the late Mrs. Annie Ruth and Mr. Winford Locklear in Robson County and passed peacefully into eternity on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Master Kaylean Shane Locklear; two great grandsons, Master Travis Lee Bullard and Master Keaston Bray Bullard.       He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mrs....

Mrs. Helen Hunt Locklear, 82, of 500 Goins Road, Pembroke, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Mrs. Locklear, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and Christian was born November 7, 1939, to the late Cleveland S. Hunt and Mary Lee Hunt.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Sanford Locklear, her parents, and two brothers, Ervin Hunt and William Leslie Hunt. Mrs. Locklear’s life revolved around serving the Lord, her Lumbee People, and...