Hazel Blackburn Anderson, 89, of St. Pauls died Tuesday September 29, 2020. She was born September 12, 1931 in Robeson County to the late Simeon B. and Mary Elizabeth Carter Blackburn. She worked for many years at the B. C. Moore store in downtown St. Pauls. A woman of faith, she attended the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of St. Pauls (also known as The Life Center). She was a very humble person who loved everyone. Hazel liked to go shopping and collecting “what nots” and she...

Lula Mamie Adcox Brisson age 102; gained her angel wings on September 24, 2020 at the home of her daughter; Doreatha Brisson Kinlaw and son in law; Donald Marley Kinlaw. She was born on May 7, 1918 in Gray’s Creek Township in Cumberland County, NC. She is the daughter of the late Augustus Lee Adcox and Bettie Jane Raynor Adcox. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Ferrell Brisson and two of their children; Louise Ferrell Brisson McWhirter and Glenn Lee Brisson, Sr. She married...

Cindy Baxley Aldridge, 54, of St. Pauls, died September 17, 2020. She was born April 2, 1966, to David Julian Baxley and the late Sarah Frances Baxley of St. Pauls. She was a sweet and caring person that loved to crochet and reading; especially her Bible. Cindy is survived by her fur baby and constant companion, Buddy, in addition to family and friends.  A visitation is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020 from 6 - 8 pm at McNeill Mackie Funeral Home in St. Pauls. A graveside...

James Daniel Griffin, 44 of 994 Great Marsh Church Road, St. Pauls, NC died September 14, 2020. He was born in Cumberland County, NC on May 1, 1976, a son of Jessie and Patricia Britt Griffin. He worked in the maintenance department at Mountaire Farms. Daniel was the most generous person you could know. No matter the situation he was always ready to help. Even in death he was still giving. Daniel’s liver, kidneys’ and heart are going to people in need. His lungs were accepted for...

Kathie Faye Shepherd Young, 70, passed away Sept. 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Ricky Holloman.  Samantha was her mother’s companion on many work travels.  She carried her lovingly and tirelessly on her final journey home.  Kathie was born February 11, 1950 in Lumberton, NC to the late Herbert Shepherd and Blanche Hall Shepherd.  Kathie was a graduate of St. Pauls High School and Pembroke State University. She worked for many...

Dolores Joan Thompson Shute, 87, formerly of Bladenboro died September 2, 2020. She was born November 20, 1932, in Detroit, MI, to the late Alan Thompson and Dorothy Eliott. She was a homemaker who loved yard work, gardening, and her chickens. She was a Nascar fan and her favorite driver was Jeff Gordan; and she especially loved spending time with her grandsons. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Shute, she is survived by daughter, Rolando Mullis, son Gary Shute, and grandsons,...

Mary Frances “Frank” Canady, 95, of St. Pauls died August 31, 2020 at her home. She was born October 13, 1924 in Durham County, NC to the late Junus Manda and Luvenia Royal Moore. She was a homemaker who loved country cooking for her family and sharing her crowd pleasing 9 to 10 layer chocolate cakes. And there was always a pan of homemade biscuits ready for whoever wanted them. She was an accomplished quilter, loved sewing and traveling with her family. She was lovingly known as...

Frankie Lynn Barker, Jr., 34, of Fayetteville died Tuesday August 25, 2020. He was born in Cumberland County, NC on January 2, 1986 to the late Frankie Lynn, Sr. and Tonya Denise Carter Barker. Frankie's life was made full with the love he had for his lovely daughter, Taylor. He spent some time working in the sales department in the auto industry.  Frankie was an avid fisherman and enjoyed exploring and discovering the beauty of nature. Riding his motorcycle,...

Gerald Wilson Hodges departed this world for his Heavenly home on August 21, 2020 and entered through Heaven's gates to rejoice and glorify His Lord and Savior.  He was born on December 31, 1939, to the late Gary Wilson Hodges and Lois Bentley. He was raised by his loving grandparents Gary and Maggie Hodges. He graduated from St Pauls High and received a ministry degree from Liberty College in Lynchburg, VA.  He began his working career during high school at the St. Pauls...

Joy Little Loflin, of Laurinburg, North Carolina, formerly of St. Pauls, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 18, 2020. She was born on September 21, 1938, to the late Marvin and Virginia Little. Mrs. Loflin was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   A loving and devoted wife, mother, and Nana, she lived a Christian life filled with compassionate concern for others.  She taught Sunday School for...