Author: WFXB Staff

Freeman, Curtis

Curtis Michael (Mitchell) Freeman, age 61, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on April 14, 2011 to the late James Oliver Freeman and Doris Brunck Freeman. Mr. Freeman is survived by his mother, Doris Brunck Freeman of Lumberton and his wife, Jean Freeman, of the…

Singletary, Lenora

Ms. Lenora Singletary of 1145 Zion Hill Church Rd. in Lumberton, NC passed away at Bladen County Hopsital. A viewing will be held at Colvin Funeral Home of Lumberton, 1904 E. Elizabethtown Rd. in Lumberton, NC on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 5pm-7pm. Service will be held at Roundbranch Baptist Church in Bladenboro, NC on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at…

McNair, Webster

Mr. Webster McNair of 299 Skipper St. in Lumberton, NC passed away at Golden Living Nursing Facility on April 9, 2011. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 3pm-6pm at Colvin Funeral Home of Lumberton, NC in Lumberton, NC. Service will be held at Beauty Spot Methodist Church in Rowland, NC on Friday, April 15, 2011…

Locklear, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Locklear, age 56, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Robeson County on August 30, 1954 to the late Rev. Luther and Helen Locklear. She leaves to cherish her memories with her brother, Avery Locklear of Lumberton; two sisters, Dollie Locklear Chavis and Wanda Locklear Gilchrist, both of Lumberton and…

Vera, Tonja

Tonja Louise Marshall Vera, age 45, of 116 Marshall Drive in Fairmont, NC died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at her home. Ms. Marshall is survived by her husband, Lupe Vera of the home; 1 Sister, Karen Marshall Torrey and husband Bobby of St. Pauls, NC; 1 Brother, Keith Avery Marshall and wife Cathy of Tatum, SC; 2 special nephews, Donald…

Black, Ernest

Ernest Clyde Black Sr., age 89, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Ernest is Survived by son Marcus V. Black Sr. and wife Lisa Black of West End, NC, grandson Marcus V. Black Jr. (Joe), granddaughter Melissa V. Black-Smith and Husband Jon Smith, granddaughter Jennifer Thompson and Husband Buddy Thompson and six great…

Arnold, Gorton

A resident of Whispering Pines, Gorton M. Arnold, 96, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Gorton was born August 15, 1914 in Sunman, Indiana, to Lena and Gorton M. Arnold, Sr. He was a graduate of Lawrenceburg, Indiana High School and the University of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents and…

tenBraak, Anthony

Anthony John tenBraak, 80, of Pinehurst, NC passed Tuesday April 12, 2011 at his residence. Mr. tenBraak was born October 26, 1930 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands to the late Hendricus and Johanna (Mentink) tenBraak. Anthony served as 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Dutch Air Force prior to immigrating to the United States becoming a citizen in 1959. Mr. tenBraak worked…

Ferrell, Norma Ann

Norma Ann Ely Ferrell, 73, of Latta, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at a local healthcare facility. She was born January 17, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio; A daughter of the late Fred Ira Ely and Thelma Samson Ely Turner. She graduated from Francis Marion College and retired as a nurse from McLeod Hospital. She also received the Who’s Who in…

Deaver, Stephen

STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER “CHRIS” DEAVER, 33, of Florence, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Chris was born in Florence, a son of Stephen Deaver and Gale Hill Deaver. A former employee of ESAB Welding and Cutting, he was currently employed with Rick’s Pawn Shop. He was well known as an accomplished musician, and was associated with several bands, including “KingStreet”. He had…