Janice Powers Young, 64, of St. Pauls, passed away Thursday November 12, 2020 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born June 9, 1956 in Lumberton, NC to the late Russell and Betty Atkins Powers. She retired from BB&T December 30, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Betty Powers and her son, Alan Powers Young, she is survived by her husband Tim Young, of the home. Also, surviving are her brothers Hall Powers and his wife Sue; David Powers and his wife...

Clayton Auburn Baxley, 84, of St. Pauls, NC, passed away at his home on October 27,2020. Auburn graduated from St. Pauls High School in 1956. He retired from DuPont in 2001, after 30 years where he was respected and loved by many. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved to watch Nascar and was a die-hard Chevy man. Auburn was preceded in death by his parents Almond and Martha Baxley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Della Davis Baxley; his daughter, Robin...

Weldon Robinson of Saint Pauls NC passed away at the age of 89 on October 25th 2020. He was born in Carteret County on April 7th 1931 to the late Wheelington ”Wink” and Thelma Daniels Robinson. After serving 3 years in the United States Army, he attended Campbell University where he then transferred to East Carolina earning his Bachelor’s Degree in education, later followed by his Master’s Degree in education. He taught History and Drivers Education before becoming...

Johnny Lee Cooke, 75, of Hope Mills, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Johnny is the son of Pearl Grant and the late Herbert Cooke. Johnny served as a Marine during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked in auto salvage and shipping at Young’s Auto Center & Salvage. Johnny was a kind and loving husband and father. He loved fishing, playing golf and spending time with his lab, Jake. Johnny is survived by his wife, Yvonne Cooke of the home; his...

Doris Register Butler passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Elmcroft Senior Living in Southport, NC. She was 83 years old. Born August 8, 1937, in Robeson County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Clarence and Callie Irene Carter. Doris worked at Keith Reality in St. Pauls for many years before becoming a caregiver for her husband, Vaughn. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren. She loved working in her yard and cooking meals. She always made her...

Robin Wayne White, 57, of St. Pauls passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Born September 14, 1963, to Zelma Cashwell White and the late Ollin White. Robin was a Champion Tennis player during high school and graduated from St. Pauls High School in 1981. He cherished his friends and family, especially his Mother. He was determined, hardworking, and a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He spent 30 years in the telecommunications/electronic field and spent 25 of...

Ukessa Joyce Penia Simmons, 38, of St. Pauls died Saturday October 10, 2020. She was born March 26, 1982 in Lee County, Florida to Deborah Smith Penia and the late Anthony Lewis Penia, Jr. Her biggest joy in life was her kids and grandbabies. Her family was very close to her and she loved being a new grandmother. Preceded in death by her father, Anthony Lewis Penia, Jr., she is survived by daughters, Destiny Simmons, Kiara Simmons and Alexis Williams; son, Rodney Simmons, Jr. and his wife...

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...