All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Oliver Perry McRae Jr. 71 of Maxton; who departed this life on June 01, 2026. He will be missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Burial will follow in McLeod Cemetery in Maxton.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Scott 56 of New Jersey formerly of Fair Bluff, NC; who departed this life on June 01, 2026. She will be missed by family, friends and all who knew her. Services are incomplete at this time.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steller Williams 78 of Chadbourn; who departed this life on May 31, 2026. She will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew her. Burial will follow in Church Cemetery.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Denise Fairley 54 of Cerro Gordo, NC; who departed this life on May 30, 2026. She will be missed dearly by family, friends and all who knew her. Burial will follow in Church Cemetery.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Anne Haines 77 of Whiteville; who departed this life on May 25, 2026. She will be missed by family, friends, and all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held on June 18, 2026 at VFW Post 3525: 77 Christine Ave, Hamilton, Twp, NJ. at 6:00PM.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Alene Russell 88 of Hamlet, NC; who departed this life on May 24, 2026. She will be missed by family, friends and all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 1PM-5PM (Drop In) at the home of Ricky and Tammy R. Hall: 607 Hylan Ave. Hamlet NC.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Samuel Edgar McDonald III, 60 of Parkton, NC; who departed this life on May 21, 2026. He will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Burial will follow in Sandy Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery in Lumber Bridge, NC.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Williams 65 of Gibson, NC; who departed this life on May 13, 2026. He will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Burial will be private at a later date.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Albert Montgomery 77 of Fair Bluff ; who departed this life on May 11, 2026. He will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Burial will follow in Butler Branch Church Cemetery in Fair Bluff.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Juan Dontrell Washington 50 of Laurinburg; who departed this life on May 7, 2026. He will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. A Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11am-12noon at Sandy Grove Baptist Church in Maxton. Burial will be private at a later date.