All Obituaries

James William Lesane was born the eldest child March 12,1927 to the late Zonie Mae Lesane and late William Bill Washington and was released to the Lord March 19, 2023 at Veterans Affairs Nursing Center in Fayetteville, N.C. He is the husband of Rebecca Scott Lesane and shared a marriage of 46 years. James was previously married to the late Mary Ester Mc Queen, and they were blessed to bring to their union two children: Peggy Marie Lesane(deceased) and George Lesane. James attended...

Ezzard Charles Regan was born February 14, 1951 in the old Thompson Hospital in Lumberton, North Carolina, and transitioned on March 8, 2023 in California. Ezzard was raised in New York City in Manhattan (Harlem). He received his early education in the New York City Public School System, and graduated from Wadleigh High School in 1969. Ezzard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps immediately after he graduated from High School. Upon completion of Basic Training Ezzard graduated from...

David Leon Allen age 49 a native of Mount Airy in Surry County North Carolina passed Sunday evening where he had been residing in Dillon, South Carolina with the Surratt family. David was employed as an auto mechanic for many years. Final rites and services are incomplete at present time. For additional information you may call McMillan Funeral Home in Lumberton, North Carolina. 

Kathleen Lynn Goodman was born on July 5, 1969 to Lillian Stewart and Willie Junior Lesane in Red Springs, North Carolina. She was the third of their three children. After Kathleen graduated West Robeson High School in 1987, she began working as a motor vehicle operator and adjunct school counselor in Lumberton North Carolina. In 1995 she met her husband soon after they moved to Hubert, NC due to his military service. During this time Kathy (Lynn) served as a Key Volunteer helping other...

Kebebush Frew age 60 was born April 29, 1962 in Wuchale, Ethiopia. She was the daughter of Gebrewiwot Frew and Manahiosh Fente and was a retired educator from Ethiopia. She had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and had completed her early education in Ethiopia and had completed advanced degrees in education. Ethiopian mass and visitation was held on Sunday at McMillan Funeral Home in Lumberton, North Carolina. Final rites will be held...

Ernie Lee McMillan was called from labor to reward on February 21, 2023 at his home on Emory Lane in St. Paul's, North Carolina. He was the son of the late William Lester McMillan and Alberta Burns McMillan, and was born June 22, 1944 in Cumberland County. Ernie was a noted and respected mechanic in St. Paul's and through out Robeson, Cumberland, and Hoke counties. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 3, 2023 1 P.M. at the McKinnon Cemetery in St. Paul's, North...

Betty Carolyn McNeill was born July 2, 1932 in the city of Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Dudley and Martha Leggett McNeill, and departed her earthly journey on February 17, 2023 at Open Arms Retirement Center in Raeford, North Carolina. Betty McNeill was the oldest living grandchild of the late Addie and William McNeill. She attended the public school system of Lumberton and was a 1951 graduate of J. H. Hayswood High School where she placed second academically in her class. Further...

Tyrone Graham a native of Red Springs, North Carolina passed recently in New York. He was the son of the late John Graham, Sr. and the nephew of the late Evelyn "Gillie" Graham McLaurin of Red Springs, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 25, 2023 in New York. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in New Jersey. For additional information you may call McMillan Funeral Home of Lumberton, North Carolina.  

Maria Dorantes Carrera also known as Sara Rangel was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on February 9, 1972 and departed her earthly journey on January 17, 2023 as a result of an auto accident. She was a faithful employee of Smithfield Industries for over 22 years and was loved by many of her peers, and also was an avid gardener with a green thumb and a wonderful cook that brought life to her food. Maria is survived by her daughter, Mariana Dorantes, her sons, Borislav Dorantes, and Joshua Dorantes, her...

Francoise Dabady was born June 2, 1967 in Haiti, Leojune, and departed this earthly journey on January 16, 2023 at UNC-Health Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton, North Carolina. She was an employee for many years at the Mountainaire Plant in Robeson County. Among her survivors are two daughters Michcov Jean and Jessicove Jean, three sons, Jodler Alexis, Jimmy Alexis, and Demey Alexis, three sisters, Merilia St Fort, Jaleys Larose Derosier, Marie Maulde Derosier. One brother, Serge Derosier...