The Robesonian

Mrs. Ursula Margaret Schaaf Wyer, 93, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC. Ursula was born November 14, 1928, in Darmstadt, Germany, to the late Heinrich and Charlotte Schaaf. She was a homemaker. Ursula was preceded in death by her husband, CSM Avon B. Wyer and her son, Roy Wyer. Ursula is survived by her daughter, Virginia Wyer Stiles of Hereford, AZ; two grandchildren, Amanda Wyer and Erin Wyer both of Orlando, FL; a niece, Shirley Ann Ridway of Maple Shade, NJ; and a cousin, Marinne Muller of Seeheim, Germany. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Cumberland Memorial...

Donald Wesley Brown, age 79, of Anderson, SC, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Hospice of the Upstate, Rainey House. Born October 14, 1942 in Lumberton, NC, he was the son of John Wesley Brown and Lourena Bass Brown. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Carol McNeill Brown; his daughter, Teresa Brown Taylor, her husband, Frank Preston Taylor, and his two grandsons ("pals" as he called them) and one granddaughter-in-law, Elliott Wesley Taylor and his wife Crystal Dawn Taylor, and Ethan Holt Jace Taylor, all of Anderson, SC. He is also survived by two sisters; Cindy B. Brown and her husband Bill Brown of Jonesboro AR, and Jacque Hedgecock Herndon and her husband, Wayne...

Robert Frank Holroyd ("Bob"), age 94 of Lexington, SC, died on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born in Greenville, SC. He and his wife of almost 50 years at the time of her death, Mary Ellen Findley Holroyd ("Smokey"), lived and raised their three children in Anderson, SC and in Lumberton, NC. In Anderson, they were members of St. John's United Methodist Church; in Lumberton, they were members of Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. Bob was a tenor in church choirs. He was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Robert Emory Holroyd and the late Mary Cureton Holroyd. His four siblings were: brothers Robert Emory Holroyd, Jr. and Reverend William Thomas Holroyd; and sisters...

Ms. Elta Howard Proctor, age 95 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. She was born on February 1, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to the late George Howard and Florence Willoughby Howard. After graduating high school, she went to work for the FBI and for a number of years she was a secretary for a research company. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by; children, Charles M. Lamm, III Laura L. Jackson, Terri Cherry, Alice Melashenko and Debbie Reid, grandchildren, Regina Jackson, Chas Lamm, Jordan Jackson and Stephanie Lamm and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wayne C. Proctor and...

Erica Ransom Parks, 38, of Bladenboro went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Duke Medical Center, where she battled a rare auto-immune disease. Erica was born in Bladen County on January 22, 1984. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece, teacher, and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of Galeed Baptist Church, where she taught a children's Sunday School class and was a leader with AWANA. In 2002, Erica graduated as a Knight from Bladenboro High School. During her high school days, she worked as a firefighter and first responder with the Elizabethtown Fire Department. This was the beginning of her lifelong love of serving others. Erica...

HENDERSON- William Herndon Mast, of Henderson, died May 18, 2022 in Durham. He was born on February 16, 1934 in Blowing Rock to David Patterson Mast and Grace Blalock Mast. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Harriette Glass Mast. Growing up in Sugar Grove, he and his brothers worked hard, played hard, and learned to appreciate the beauty of nature, especially that of the North Carolina mountains. After graduating from Watauga High School, he went on to graduate from the Pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957. A few years later he established his home in Henderson, and founded Mast Drug Company in 1962. He began the company...

Susan Ann McKellar, 67 entered Heaven Friday, April 15, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born January 9, 1955, in Lumberton, NC she was the daughter of the late William Ernest (1988) and Marie Grimsley (2016) McKellar. Grandparents were James Lewis McKellar and Lillian McKellar Edens, Jeter and Madge Turner Grimsley. Susan was a lifelong resident of Red Springs until 2014 when illness confined her to Autumn Care in Raeford. She was a member of Red Springs Baptist Church. A 1973 graduate of Red Springs H.S. she continued her education at Fayetteville State University graduating in 1982 with a B.S. in Business & Economics. She was employed by BB&T until her illness. Susan was a...

Ret. MSGT James Norman Prevatt, 89, formerly of Vander, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 18, 2022, at WakeMed Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, NC. A veteran who served during the wars in Korea and Vietnam, Jim proudly served his country for 20 years. A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, his boundless enthusiasm for life will live on in each person who knew him. Jim was born December 16, 1932, in Raft Swamp township in Robeson County, NC, to the late Ernest and Monnie Prevatte. Born just before Christmas, the tiny red-haired pink-and-white baby was nicknamed "Candy" by his grandmother. The name stuck until he named himself "James Norman" after a...

Richard Cain Goins, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Hospice House of Greenville. Per his request, there will not be a service. He spent most of his life in Lumberton, NC where he worked for over 40 years with the City of Lumberton. After retirement, he continued in his community service as he served as a city councilman from 2002-2005. He and his wife, Evelyn, relocated to Winterville, NC in 2005. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, the late Wiley and Mattie Lee Goins, sisters Carrie Goins, Ann Hosler and brother John F. Goins. He is survived by wife, Evelyn H. Goins of Winterville, NC and children, Randall G. Goins and wife, Wendy of...

Neil Carmichael Collins III, A.K.A "Coach" or "The Admiral" was born in Oxford, NC on February 13, 1948 and died on February 21, 2022 in Charleston, SC. A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Purity Presbyterian Church, Chester, SC with Reverend Jason Myers officiating. A private burial was held in Sumter, SC. He grew up in Rowland, NC and Hastings, FL. He graduated from Rowland High School in 1966. He was president of his senior class and played on the football team. He was selected All Conference and MVP his senior year. He continued his education at Campbell University, earning a B.S. degree in history in 1970. He also earned a M.Ed. from the University of...

Robert V. (Bob) Suggs died January 22, 2022. Bob was born November 29, 1934, in Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, to Willie Edward Suggs and Mary Ray Suggs. After graduating from Lumberton High School in 1953, Bob entered the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955. He graduated from Wake Forest College undergraduate in 1959 and Wake Forest School of Law in 1964, with employment at Burlington Industries in between. Bob was a civil law attorney for nearly 40 years. Additionally, he was a licensed real estate broker, and served over 20 community organizations and charities in a variety of capacities. Bob married Gladys Phillips on July 2, 1966. They were married more than 55 years until...

Hilda Stuart Griffin, age 102, of Fairmont went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born in Robeson County, NC November 20, 1919 to the late John and Lena Stuart. She sold Federal Crop Insurance in Robeson County from 1964-1982. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairmont for eighty-two years where she taught Sunday School and G.A.'s. She was married to Ecil Griffin and they raised three children, Joe Griffin, Jr., John Griffin and wife Linda, and Carol Griffin Hansen and husband Buster. Hilda was blessed with nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. A graveside service will...

Elois Britt Sealey, born October 25, 1930, age 91, of Proctorville, North Carolina, grew her angle wings and joined her Master in Heaven on December 18, 2021. As a lifetime resident of Robeson County, she had a multitude of friends and lifelong relationships. Married to Thomas Sealey and widowed in 1994, she continued to live her Christian life, serving her Lord and Savior as a member of Proctorville Baptist Church. She became a cherished part of her community with her service of love and compassion for everyone she could help. Her selfless and humble nature was contagious to all she was around. Ms. Sealey is predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Thomas Clayton Sealey, her parents,...

Rosie Lee Locklear, age 81, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Southeastern Health in Lumberton, NC. She was born October 23, 1940 in Robeson CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Locklear and Annie Jane Hunt; her children, Milton Hunt and Roger Locklear. She is survived by four daughters, Lorraina Worley (Dontavid Graham) of Lumberton, Ivelisse Hunt of the home, Mary Locklear (Ervin Burns) of Lumberton and Shelly Locklear of Fairmont; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren; special friends, Diane Hunt, Marcie Smith and Eva Locklear A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 6-8pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont. A...

Mrs. Mona Faye Jacobs Hunt, age 70, of Lumberton passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Southeastern Health of Lumberton, NC. She was born March 19, 1951 in Robeson County to the late Osroe Jacobs, Sr. and Estelle Hunt Jacobs. She is survived by her husband, DC Hunt of the home; three sons, Evan Hunt and wife Joschetta of Greer, SC, Neal Hunt and wife Donna of Raeford, NC and Lynothan Hunt and wife Francisca of Fayetteville, NC; two daughters, Sharlon Jacobs of Pembroke, NC and Misty Hunt of Lumberton; two brothers, Osroe Jacobs, Jr. of Gastonia, NC and Kirk Jacobs and wife Earlene of Lumberton, NC; three sisters, Rosie Lee and husband Charles of Raeford, NC, Dardnella Turner of...

Andrew (Sam) Locklear Jr, 83, passed away on November 26, 2021, in Robeson County. Sam was born in Saddletree, Robeson County on August 11, 1938, to the late John A and Willie Mae Lowry Locklear. Sam was one of 14 children. Sam was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was also a Co-Founder of the Sonshine Club. He had served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher in the children and youth department and softball coach. Sam was a veteran of the US Army. Sam graduated from Belmont Abbey Technical College in Belmont, NC. Sam was owner of Locklear Drywall and later retired from AMP Inc. in Lowell, NC. He...

Mrs. Annie Mae (Simmons) Edwards, 87, died Thursday November 4 at Portside at Grande Dunes Assisted Living community in Myrtle Beach, SC after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Robert D. Edwards, who remained her devoted caregiver right until the end. Growing up neighbors and sweethearts from an early age in rural Robeson County, NC, they were lifelong companions, rarely apart, in a long and happy partnership. Annie is also survived by her three children: Debbie Oliver (Mike) of Pawley's Island, SC, Cindy Smith (Mike) of Franklin, TN, and Steven Edwards (Tamara) of Huntersville, NC; five grandchildren: Nick Oliver (Liz)...

Carrie Mae Hunt, age 62, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home. She was born March 10, 1959 in Robeson County to the late Earl Bowman Huggins and the late Rose Ann Huggins. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, James Luther (Duke) Hunt; a sister, Esterline Huggins. She leaves behind to cherish her memories two sons, James Earl Hunt (Amanda) of Fairmont, Christopher Hunt (Kayla) of Lumberton; two daughters, Tawanda Huggins Lucero of Lumberton and Brittany Summerford (Joshua) of Fairmont; her siblings, Emma Jean Huggins Locklear, Lillie Jean Hunt, Earlene Hunt, Linda...

Dannie Hardy Walters, 80, passed away on October 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 7, 1941, in Orrum NC, to the late Luke Rhodes Walters, Sr. and Hazel W. Smith. Dannie was preceded in death by his parents, as well as Mittie Hester Walters of Charlotte, NC, C.W. Smith of Fairmont, NC; maternal grandparents, Hardy and Alice Warwick from Orrum NC, and paternal grandparents Dannie Stephen and Theodosia Barnes Walters, also from Orrum NC, along with special uncles, aunts and cousins. He is survived by sisters, Laine Brock and husband, Jeff Campbell, of Huntersville, NC, Margo Foster and husband, John Foster, of Atlanta, GA, and Delores Wells and husband, and Jack Wells,...

Dr. Roy Alan McJilton,MD,83 passed away October 27, 2021 at Vidant Hospice House with his family at his bedside. Roy was born in River Falls, Wisconsin January 30, 1938 to Dr. Charles 'Earl' and Genevieve (McNally) McJilton. The family later relocated to Helena, Montana for his father's medical practice at The Fort Harrison, V.A. Dr. McJilton graduated from Carroll College and St Louis University School of Medicine. He was a skilled E.N.T. surgeon and allergist. He practiced in Edison, NJ; Franklin, PA; Lumberton, NC; The Fayettville V.A; and Chapel Hill, NC. He also worked in Addiction Medicine. He had a particular interest in underserved and indigent patient care. Roy was a...

Eric Bostic Campbell, age 65, of Orrum, NC passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. He was born March 24, 1956 in Robeson County to the late Vinton Campbell and the late Ida Lee Bostic Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Campbell and Phillip Campbell. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Meekins of Orrum, NC and Stacy Stone and husband Jay Stone of Lumberton, NC; and several nieces and nephews. A walk-through visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont, NC. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Walters Family Cemetery ...