All Obituaries

Mrs. Earnestine Andrews Stone, 84, of 2077 Figure Nine Rd., Council, NC died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at UNC Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton, NC.    Survivors- two sons, Jerome Andrews(Deborah) of Lumberton, NC and Christopher Andrews(Jennifer) of Elizabethtown, NC, one daughter, Lakeisha Stone McQueen(Derick) of Greenville, NC, one brother, Benjamin L. Andrews of Suiteland, MD, special niece/daughter, Saudra Andrews of Riegelwood, NC, 8...

Mr. Robert Lee Robinson, 86, of 652 Alford Rd., St. Paul’s, NC died August 18, 2022 at his residence.    Survivors- his wife, Shirley Robinson of Saint Paul’s, NC, three daughters, Doris Melvin(Samuel) of Saint Paul’s, NC, Regina Purcell(Marvin) of Hope Mills, NC, and Alice Harris(Ronald) of Wake Forest, NC, three sons, Willie Robinson of Raleigh, NC, Barry Robinson and Kip Robinson(Cynthia)  both of Saint Paul’s, NC, three sisters, Edna...

Mrs. Letha Mae Lewis West, 82, 501 Tall Oaks Dr., Apt. A, Elizabethtown, NC died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her residence.    Survivors- one daughter, Brenda Smith of Georgia, two sisters, Betty Smith of Elizabethtown, NC and Mary Williams of New York, 5 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.  Funeral- Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 3:00pm at Saint James FBH Church, 503 NewKirk St., Elizabethtown, NC. Eulogy by Pastor Billy...

Mrs. Georgia Avista Lewis, 104, died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center, Elizabethtown, NC.  Survivors- one son, Herman Lewis(Charity) of Elizabethtown, NC, 1 grandson, Marion Lewis of Wake Forest, NC, nephew, Kreem McKeithan of Raleigh, NC, nieces, Marsha McKeithan Hampton of Fayetteville, NC and Cherise McKeithan of Lumberton, NC and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.    Funeral- Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 2:00pm at...

Mrs. Julia Mae Davis, 84, of 10762 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY formerly of Elizabethtown, NC died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at New Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, NY. Survivors- three sons, Bernard Davis and Cornelius Davis both of New York and Gregory Davis of Raeford, NC, one daughter, Elizabeth Melendev of Fayetteville, NC, one brother, Jack(JC) Davis of Elizabethtown, NC, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.    Funeral- Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at...

Mr. William Cedell Beatty, 75, 11642 Hwy. 87 E. Council, NC died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his residence.    Survivors- his wife, Violet Beatty of the home, two sons, William Beatty, Jr. of Charlotte, NC and Cornelius Beatty of Raleigh, NC, three sisters, Marva Denkins(Vander) of Riegelwood, NC, Belveria Webbs and Bernistine Grange(Derrick) both of Council, NC, two brothers, Gene Beatty(Thedosian) and Harry Beatty(Debra) both of Council, NC, 4 grandchildren, 1...

Mrs. Melba Elizabeth Bailey Hair, 68, 8298 Gip Rd., Fayetteville, NC died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at her residence.    Survivors- husband, Bishop Thomas Hair of the home, one daughter, Lanessa Edmond of Fayetteville, NC, one brother, Melvin Bailey of South Boston, VA, 1 grandson.    Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:00am at Grace and Mercy Global Ministries Church, 8245 Gip Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Eulogy by Reverend Dr....

Reverend Robert Council Jr., 88, 154 Clem Council Rd., White Oak, NC died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his residence.    Survivors- four daughters, Frances Council of Raleigh, NC, Shirley Murchison of Lumberton, NC, Clara Council of White Oak, NC, Margaret Carter of Raleigh,NC, two sons, Richard Council of Dublin, NC and James Council of White Oak, NC, one brother, Eugene Council of White Oak, NC, two sisters, Elaine Eaglin and Maggie Owens, 10 grandchildren, 16...

Mr. Alphonso Burney, 61, of 172 Farmer Union Rd., Clarkton, NC died Friday, August 5, 2022 at Columbus  County Regional Hospital in Whiteville, NC.    Survivors- his wife, Gloria Burney of the home, one daughter, Cordiedre Burney of Clarkton, NC, one son, Devin Burney of Clarkton, NC, two sisters, Pastor Leona B. Cromartie(Harold) of Council, NC and Brenda Burney of Clarkton, NC, one brother, Linwood Moore of Clarkton, NC.    Funeral- Saturday,...

Mr. Jarvis Carter, 65, of 4717-G Republin Rd., Fayetteville, NC died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.    Survivors- two daughters, LaToya Carter of Durham, NC and DeNeidra Carter of Fayetteville, NC, two brothers, Tytone Carter of Elizabethtown, NC and Larry Carter of Charlotte, NC. one sister, Magalene Carter of Charlotte, NC, 1 grandchild.    Funeral- Monday, August 1, 2022 at 2:00pm at Willie...