Deaths & Funerals
Robert H. “Bob” Hughes
FAIRMONT — Mr. Robert H. “Bob” Hughes, 84, of Fairmont, formerly of
North Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away Aug. 10, 2015, at Wesley
Pines Retirement Home in Lumberton, N.C.
The funeral was conducted last Thursday at First Baptist
Church.
Burial followed in Floyd Memorial Cemetery.
He was born June 6, 1931, in Randolph County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Arthur Hughes and
Clara Beck Hughes; his wife, Betty Carr Floyd Hughes; three
brothers, George, Leonard, and Billy Hughes; and three sisters,
Mary Shaw, Evelyn Essick, and Iris Smith.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald L. Hughes (Marilyn) of Fairmont
and Robert F. Hughes of Lumberton; a daughter, Laura Hughes
Blackley of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Sarah Kathryn Hughes
and Andrew Hughes; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends
and neighbors.
The family requests that memorials may be made to Robeson House
Inc. at 215 E. Sixth St., Lumberton, N.C., 28358.
Online condolences may be made at floydmortuary.net.
Lewis Junior Locklear
PEMBROKE — Lewis Junior Locklear, 47, of Pembroke, passed away on
Aug. 10, 2015, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
The funeral was conducted last Thursday at the Richard Boles
Funeral Service Chapel officiated by the Rev. Ricky Jacobs. Burial
followed in Oxendine Cemetery.
Lewis was born July 15, 1968, in Robeson County, son to the late
Lewis Locklear and Lena Locklear Scott. Before his accident he was
very adventurist. Phone calls were his way of traveling and being
with his friends. He truly enjoyed people coming to visit and share
time with him.
He is survived by his brother, Glenne Ray Locklear of Laurinburg;
his sisters, Judy Ann Powells of Wadesboro, Blondell Brayboy of
Pembroke, Margeann Oxendine of Rowland, Glendale McPherson of
Pembroke, Nicole Locklear of Rockingham; his step-mother, Annie Mae
Locklear of Rockingham, and host of nieces and nephews.
Peggy Locklear
FAIRMONT — Peggy A. Locklear, 62, was born in Robeson County and
passed away Aug. 10, 2015, at her home in peace.
Peggy leaves behind three children, Camillia Huerta, 42, residing
in Hope Mills, Gabriel Huerta, 40, in the U.S. Army residing in
Hawaii, and Jessica Huerta, 37, residing in Miami, Fla.; 10
grandchildren, Angela Samantha, Ryan, Alexis, Selena, Azalea,
Gabrielle; Reina, Gabriella, Angelica; a great-grandchild, Ayden;
eight brothers, Timothy Locklear, Richard Winkler, Tim Rice, Jimmy
Winkler, Robert Winkler Jr., Henry Winkler, Mark Winkler, Stafford
Locklear; seven sisters, Jennifer Hunt, Sebrina Williamson, Valerie
Fee, Sylvia Ann Aubert, Charlene Locklear, Rachel Locklear, Rose
Marie Locklear; her father, Charles Locklear, deceased; a mother,
Dorothy Gibson; and a stepfather, Robert Winkler Sr.
She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and best
friend. She had a heart of gold. May God guide her through her next
journey of life! She will be truly missed by all.
A memorial was conducted on Friday at New Bethel Holiness Church,
3396 Iona Church Road, Fairmont. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to New Bethel Holiness Church.
Donald Bullock
SUMTER, S.C. — Mr. Donald Kelly “Bull” Bullock, 68, passed away
Aug. 13, 2015, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle
Beach, S.C.
He was born in Robeson County on Jan. 17, 1947, to the late Doctor
Kelly and Eva Lee Freeman Bullock. He was a veteran of the National
Guard and was formerly employed as Assistant Pro at Pine Crest
Country Club.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelli Bullock of Sumter, S.C.; a
brother, James Randell Bullock (Pam) of Laurinburg; two sisters,
Pat Davis (Bruce)
of Lumberton and Nancy Warwick (Lionel) of Lumberton; two
grandchildren, Jonathan Michael Oxendine and Jessie Emerson Hauser
(Matt); and a great-grandchild, Ashton Matthew Hauser.
A graveside service was conducted on Sunday at Gardens of Faith
Cemetery, the Rev. Joe Bounds officiating.
On-line condolences may be made by visiting:
www.floydmortuary.net.
Franklin Crump
LUMBERTON — Mr. Franklin Crump, 80, of Lumberton, passed away Aug.
10, 2015. The funeral was conducted on Saturday at St. Mary
Holiness Church in Lumberton. Burial followed in Elizabeth Heights
Cemetery in Lumberton. Online condolences may be sent to
www.worleymortuary.com
Lisa Dial
MAXTON — Lisa Dial, 49, of 88 Evetta Road, Maxton, died Aug. 11,
2015, at home. The funeral was conducted on Sunday at White Hill
Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Coming of Christ Church
Cemetery.
Erwin Williams Jr.
LUMBERTON — Erwin Thompson Williams Jr., 83, passed away Aug. 14,
2015, at his home.
He was born in Lumberton on Feb. 17, 1932. He was a veteran of
the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Sara W. Williams of the home; his son,
Erwin T. Williams III and wife Mary of Raleigh; his daughter, Susan
Williams Eldridge and husband Mark of Omaha, NE; two sisters, Lula
Williams of Lumberton and Emily Bass of Conyers, Ga.; and five
grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Pines
Retirement Center, 1000 Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, N.C., 28358,
or to Southeastern Hospice, 2002 N. Cedar St., Lumberton, N.C.,
28358.
On-line condolences may be made by
visiting: www.floydmortuary.net .
Charlie McArthur
MAXTON - Charlie McArthur, 82, passed away Aug. 14, 2015.
The funeral was conducted on Monday at St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church. Burial with full military honors followed in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Randy McArthur (G.G.) of Laurinburg; his
daughters, Debbie Morton (Chip) and Sandy Sessoms (Cliff) of
Maxton; his sister, Margaret Miller of Maxton; his brothers, Robert
and Doug McArthur of Maxton and Everett McArthur of Lake View,
S.C.; and four grandchildren.
Charlie served with the U.S. Army and later was the owner and
operator of Safeway Market in Maxton. An active church member, he
served in many capacities including the Board of Trustees.
Memorials are requested for St. Paul’s United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 429, Maxton, N.C. 28364.