All Obituaries

Chandler Hawk Burke was born March 26th, 2007, to Chauncey M. Burke Jr. and Brandi Crosby. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. He was a 10th grader at Purnell Sweet High School. He was loved by so many. He leaves behind his mom Brandi Crosby and his father Chauncey M. Burke Jr, his grandmother: Donna Todd, his grandfather: Bing Crosby Jr., his brother: Julian Goodwine, his sister: Chasity Burke, and a special cousin: Azriel Hunt, his special aunts: Amy Hunt, Kimberly Hunt,...

Hubert Sampson 93, husband of Eileen Sampson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Pembroke, NC. Hubert was born in Robeson County on May 6, 1930, the son of the late Quinnie Sampson and Hattie Roe Locklear. He proudly served our country in the Korean War during the years 1950 to 1953. Corporal Hubert Sampson earned the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars. He dearly loved the Lord and spending time daily reading...

Mrs. Dora Frances Harrigan 85 of Lumberton, NC was born August 30,1938 to the late James Edward and Louise Locklear.  She was the second oldest of 10 children.  She departed this life on April 30, 2024.  She was proceeded in death by her husband Dennis Michael Harrigan and one son Dennis "Michael" Harrigan Jr., 2 brothers and 5 sisters.  She is survived by daughters Madelyn Jones (Herbert) of Gum Springs, VA; Rosemary Harrigan of Richmond, VA; Rachael Harrigan...

Charlotte Oxendine, age 52, of Pembroke, North Carolina was born on July 5th, 1971. She departed this life on Monday, April 29th, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern Hospital, Lumberton, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia a.k.a “Dianne” Oxendine, two brothers Nolan Oxendine and Mitch Oxendine. Surviving is her father James A. Deese (Margie Deese), siblings: William A. Deese (Rebecca Deese), Brian Oxendine and Jamie Deese Sampson, and a host of aunts,...

Robert C. “Bob” Meehan, aged 85, passed away on April 29, 2024, at the Durham VA Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Cabot, Vermont on July 26, 1938, he lived a life of service to others filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.     Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. His unwavering commitment to duty led him to serve honorably during the Vietnam War. His fellow Airmen respected and admired him for...

Ms. Louise Brayboy, age 79, of Rowland, North Carolina was born June 18th, 1944, to the late Dennis and Willow Brayboy of Robeson County. Jesus welcomed her home April 28th, 2024, to begin her eternal rest. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two sisters: Pearlie Locklear and Mrytle Brayboy; four brothers: Robert “Joe” Brayboy, Barney Brayboy, James Brayboy, Dennis Brayboy Jr. and Larry Brayboy. Ms. Lousie loved working in her flower garden. Lousie was a...

Jerry Dwayne Britt, 55, of Lumberton, stepped onto the Streets of Gold, early April 28, 2024. Jerry was born on June 1, 1968, in Robeson County; a son of the late Jerry Lee Britt and Shirley Jean Branch Britt.       He had a career of 20+ years in law enforcement, serving as Chief of Police in Whiteville, NC for the last 8 years.   He also served as vice-president of the Columbus County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #67.      Jerry...

Mrs. Carla Joyce Bourbeau, of Cincinnati, Ohio was born September 17, 1961, to the late Carl Rice and Eva Joyce Ross Rice. She left this earthly home to reside with her Savior on April 24, 2024.     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bourbeau and her parents, Carl Rice and Eva Joyce Ross Rice.     She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Danielle Ryan (Chris); one granddaughter, Adreah; a grandson, Cam; two sisters, Linda Black (Terry)...

Mrs. Beverly Jean Clark Locklear completed her journey of 66 years on April 23, 2024 for her eternal resting place. Beverly was the sixth child of Mr. Garland and Mrs. Berlene Clark and was born on April 23, 1958 in Scotland County. She married the love of her life, Mr. Clayton Locklear, on September 30, 1978 and the two of them created a home for two lovely children, Mr. Eric Clayton Locklear and Ms. Erica Jean Locklear. However, she was a mother to others including Ms. Chloe Locklear and...