LOCKLEAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons
Ms. Mary Ann Graham, 81, of Maxton, NC, was born May 23, 1942 and departed this earthly realm on Friday, December 1, 2023 and began her new life in the loving arms of her Savior. She was a wonderful mother who took on the roles of mother and father after the passing of her one true love, Mr. Buck Graham. Despite these struggles, she always provided a loving and warm home for her family and friends. She was as comfortable in a garden working with her hands as she was in the church with her bible. Mary Ann will be missed for her memories of old times, for her loving, caring and sometimes smothering attention and for being our solid rock that we could always count on no matter the situation. She was and will always be Momma, Momma Mary Ann, and Aunt Mary. Go rest, Momma, for you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you kept your faith.
She is proceeded in death by her husband: Mr. Theodore Clifton "Buck" Graham; parents: Mr. Wardell and Ms. Lizzie Barton; siblings: Ms. Delores Dial, Ms. Doris Barton, Ms. Sally Bullard, Ms. Wendy Barton, Mr. Royal "Pap" Barton, Mr. Paul Barton, and Mr. George Lloyd.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church with Pastor David Oxendine and Mr. Christopher Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Graham Family Cemetery.
She is survived by her children: Mr. Adam Going, Mr. Sean Graham (Jaywan), and Ms. Christy Graham (Charles); siblings: Ms. Helen Locklear, Ms. Emma Jean Brewer, Ms. Mabel Locklear, Ms. Peggy Hunt, Ms. Linda Dial (Maurice), Mr. Wardell "Bucky" Barton Jr., Mr. Beachman Barton (Peggy) and Mr. Samuel Barton; grandchildren: Lindsey G. Paul, Kristin L. Paul, Kristin H. Rimberg, Brittany D. Brayboy, Dylan J. Brayboy, Kyle R. Going and Brooke D. Going; great grandchildren: NaRylei Lowery, Kane Lowery, Kyzlei Paul, Zayden Locklear, Memphis Chavis, Alayla Norton, Nakiyah Norton, and Adam R. Going, Delilah M. Going and a host of relatives and friends.
Mr. Bobbie "Bob" Dial, 80, of 1685 Canal Road, Pembroke, was born September 30, 1943 and departed his earthly home Saturday, November 18, 2023 at home. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mrs. Ilene Chavis Dial, mother: Mrs. Martha L. Dial; father: Mr. Bernes "Big Boy" Dial; brothers: Mr. Calhoun "Sam" Dial, Mr. William "Peter" Dial and Mr. Samuel "Brunner" Dial; sisters: Ms. Macy Keyworth, Ms. Sadie "Snooks" Foust and Ms. Lucia Dial Finerty.
Mr. Brandon Michael Godaire, 37 of Lumberton, was born August 24, 1985 in Joplin, Missouri and with great sadness his family announces his passing on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was an inspiring, outgoing son, brother, father and uncle. He was preceded in death by his mother: Mrs. Rowena Godaire.
Mr. Dalton Delano Malcolm, Sr. was born in Moorefield, West Virginia on November 13, 1932 and departed this life on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. James Silas & Mrs. Grace Cleveland Smith Malcolm; his son: Mr. Dalton Delano Malcolm, Jr., a sister: Ms. Iva Pyle; two brothers: Mr. Nelson Malcom and Mr. Ray Malcolm.
Mr. David James Brooks, 71, of 453 Red Banks Road, was born October 6, 1950 and departed this life on July 15, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Dougle and Mrs. Mary Lee Davis Brooks; one daughter: Ms. Tasha Lynn Brooks and one brother: Mr. Leon Brooks.
Mr. Derrick Lowry, 49, of Maxton, NC was born on November 27, 1972 and departed this life to move on to his heavenly home on July 23, 2022. He was born in Scotland County to Mrs. Shelia Jones and the late Mr. Millard Lowry. Jr.
Mr. Devan Jones, 68, of 75 Sterling Drive, Rowland was born January 14, 1953 to the late Mr. Sterling and Mrs. Nettie Jones. He departed this life on Saturday, July 17. 2021.
The funeral services will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Locklear & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev: Gary Chavis officiating. Burial will follow at Sterling & Nettie Jones Cemetery.
Mr. Devan "Van" is survived by his wife of 50 years: Mrs. Shirley Jones; children: Mr. David Hunt (Melissa). Mr. Antonio Jones and Ms. Katina Jones; grandchildren: Marissa Hunt, Michael Hunt, Marlena Hunt, Christianna Jones, Trae Jones, Austin Jones and Makayla Jones; two brothers: Mr. Donald Ray Jones (Beneva) and Mr. Jeff Jones (Robin); five sisters: Ms. Helen Clark, Ms. Sanna Faye Jones, Ms. Sandra "Baye" Locklear, Mrs. Wilma Dial (Buddy) and Mrs. Bobbie Leviner (Dearl); six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Donavan "Duke" Jordan Locklear, 31, of 35 Recreation Center Road Hwy 74 West, Maxton, was born April 26, 1990 and passed into his eternal life on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Darius D. Jones and Ms. Connie Locklear.
Mr. Donnie Bryant Jones, 71, of Maxton was the son of the late Mr. Halbert Lyon Jones, Sr. and Mrs. Julia Estella Hurley Jones. He was born December 22, 1952 in Scotland County, North Carolina. Mr. Donnie passed peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Duke University Hospital. He is preceded in death by a grandson: George Ray Barber III and a brother: Mr. David Malcolm Jones, Sr.
Mr. Jerry Oxendine, 74, of 160 Britton's Farm Road, was born June 5, 1945 and went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. His suffering is over. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Britton & Mrs. Beulah Oxendine; a granddaughter: Miss Kensly Shane Oxendine; a step-son: Mr. Shane Otis Harris; seven brothers: Mr. James Alvin Oxendine, Mr. W.D. Oxendine, Mr. James Early Oxendine, Mr. Gene Autry Oxendine, Mr. Britton Oxendine, Jr., Mr. Jimmy Ray Oxendine and Mr. Nelson Oxendine; two sisters: Mrs. Virginia Blackwood and Mrs. Rowena Godaire.
The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020, at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church with the Revs: Jimmy Strickland and Roy Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Oxendine Cemetery.
Mr. Oxendine is survived by a daughter: Ms. Shannon Meshell Oxendine of Pembroke; step children: Mr. Howard Ryan Allen, Ms. Frankie Lynn Howington, Ms. Robin Britt, Ms. Veronica Oxendine and Ms. Celia Clark; special grandchildren: Miss Kaylen Ruth Oxendine and Miss Karlie Oxendine; a sister: Ms. Mary Sally Oxendine; a brother: Mr. David Earl Oxendine(Isle) all of Pembroke; two sisters-in-law: Ms. Barbara Oxendine of Pembroke and Ms. Katherine Oxendine of Matthews, NC.
Mr. Jimmy Oxendine, 61, of 263 Joseph H. Drive Pembroke, NC was born February 19, 1960 and departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Landon Lowery and Ms. Viola O. Jones; and a grandmother: Ms. Eunice Oxendine.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 at Locklear & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry Oxendine officiating. Burial will follow in the Oxendine Family Cemetery.
Mr. Oxendine is survived by his wife: Mrs. Wanda Jacobs Oxendine; two daughters: Ms. Tora Ann Oxendine and Ms. Monica Oxendine of Maxton; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Ms. Tammy Jones and Mrs. Cynthia M. Freeman (Stevie); a special friend: Ms. Toni O. Dial and a host of relatives and friends.
Mr. Johnathan Michael Allen, 46, of Pembroke, NC was born November 25, 1976 and departed this life on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother: Mrs. Wanda Allen Ricard; father: Mr. Michael Lowry; grandparents: Mr. Vernon and W.G. Allen.
Mr. Juan Carlos Dial, 44 of 11347 Deep Branch Road, Maxton, was born August 28, 1977 and departed this life on July 19, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father: Mr. Carley Dial; his paternal grandparents: Mr. Lacy and Mrs. Nancy Dial; and maternal grandfather: Mr. Herman "Grey Cloud" Locklear.
Mr. Mearle Locklear Sr. (76), of Rowland, NC, was born on December 7, 1945 and departed this life for his heavenly home on July 30, 2022. He was the Son of the late Ernest "Pank" Locklear and Eva Mae Owens Locklear.
Mr. Locklear loved his family with all he had and always gave the best advice. He never met a stranger he didn't get to know if he had a few minutes. He always had a story to tell and kept something going when he was with friends and family. He had a lifetime of experiences as well and was always ready to pass along a lesson on to any unsuspecting pupil. He had a love of hunting and fishing and his last passion was his Fox Preserve which he cared for diligently. The Lord allowed him to live a long prosperous life and he was blessed beyond any man's measure.
Mr. Mearle left to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 54 years: Dyanne O. Locklear; his sons: Mearle Locklear Jr. (fiance Syrina Revels) of Maxton, NC and Micheal D. Locklear (fiance Michelle Ferns) of Durham, NC; daughter: Kris L McMillan (Randall McMillan) of Rowland, NC; siblings: Rita L. Burrow of Murietta, CA, Telford Locklear, Elmer Locklear, Clifford Locklear of Maxton, NC, Sandra L. Sparks of Rowland, NC, 8 grandchildren Kelsea, Mearle III, Kendric, Chandler, Kaden, Colin, Carson, JoElla and 2 great-grandchildren Liam and Addison as well as a host of relatives and friends.
The viewing (1 - 3 pm) and funeral (3 pm) will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Harper's Ferry Baptist Church with Revs: Jason Chandler and Lawrence Garner and Horace Oxendine officiating with burial to follow at the Locklear Family Cemetery located near the old home place.
Mr. Randy Oxendine, 64, of 1268 Faith Road, Pembroke, was born into this life on January 1, 1957 to Mr. George Pate and Mrs. Annie Pearl Oxendine. Early on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 he went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Mr. Larry E. Oxendine and Mr. Phillip Oxendine.
There will be a 4 p.m. graveside service at Lumbee Memorial Gardens on Saturday, June 26, 2021 with Rev. Anthony Oxendine officiating.
Mr. Randy is survived by his two brothers and caregivers: Mr. Anthony Oxendine (Beulah) and Mr. George P. Oxendine (Linda); one sister: Mrs. Joanne Oxendine Ramey (Dan) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thank you to his CNA for the many years she has cared for him: Ms. Nena Cummings; a long-time friend who visited with him: Ms. Helen Hunt; and a special niece: Ms. Christine Oxendine.
Mrs. Anita Fay Jones, 57, of Maxton, NC was born on February 15, 1966 in Scotland County to the late Mr. William "Bill" and Mrs. Pearlie Ree Oxendine. She entered her heavenly home on Monday, December 4, 2023. Anita left behind her loving and hardworking husband: Mr. Brent Jones; two beautiful, loving daughters: Dr. Solita Bergelt (Court) and Ms. Brentisha Jones (Ryan); her only grandchild: Sterling Bergelt; one sister: Mrs. Shelia Locklear Wallace (Andy); three brothers: Mr. William Reese Oxendine (Dr. Starlet), Mr. David Ray Oxendine, and Mr. Billy Gene Oxendine; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Mrs. Ilene Locklear, 62, of 5959 US Hwy 74 West Rowland, was born March 17, 1959 in Robeson County and passed on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe and Annie Lee Jones; two brothers: Mr. Roscoe Jones, Sr. and Mr. Samuel Jones; a son: Mr. Matthew Jones and three great nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Mt. Airy Baptist Church with Revs: James Kelvin Locklear and Adrian Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Locklear is survived by her husband: Mr. Donald Locklear of the home; daughter: Ms. Donna Locklear; granddaughter: Courtney Locklear; grandson: Ethan Goins all of Rowland; one brother: Mr. Timothy Jones of Rowland; sister: Mrs. Elene Jones (Lonzo) of Rowland; seven nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
Mrs. Iris Maynor Locklear (77), of Fayetteville, NC, was born on February 28, 1945, and departed this life for her heavenly home on July 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Roy Willie and Lela Maynor of Pembroke, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Louise Locklear, Sandra Warriax, Freddie Maynor, and Roy Maynor, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Holland Locklear, and her three children: Billy Jo Maynor (Priscilla) of Holly Springs, NC; Michael McCartney of Laurinburg, NC; and Kimberly Taylor (Craig) of Charlotte, NC. Iris was blessed to call Shawn Locklear (Amy) of Prattville, AL, and Timothy Locklear (deceased) her sons for 44 years. Her surviving siblings are Geri Fisk (George), Bobby Maynor (Arleen), Joyce Malcolm (Dalton, deceased), and Tommy Maynor (Betty) all of Pembroke. Iris loved spending time with her siblings, whether it was eating out, visiting at each other's houses or annual weekend trips to the beach. She loved spending time with Jan Ault, her closest friend who was like a sister, and her family. She enjoyed reading and shopping, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren, Michael Lee McCartney, Patrick McCartney, Christina Mattison, Aaron Locklear, Tim Buckster McIntyre, Ryne Maynor, Owen Taylor, Lauren Taylor, and Aaron Taylor. She could always be found cheering them on in all their various school-related, sporting, and extracurricular activities. She was blessed to have 11 great grandchildren, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Iris earned her B.A. in Physical Education at Pembroke State University. She was employed with Cumberland County Schools as a P.E. teacher for 29 years. She loved teaching and her students, so it is befitting that she was awarded Teacher of the Year twice during her professional tenure. Iris was a member of Brush Arbor Christian Fellowship Church, and we know because of her unwavering faith in Christ as her Lord and Savior, she is now at rest, and healed, in her eternal home.
Ms. Darlene Locklear, 68, of 35A Forefathers Drive, Pembroke, NC was born November 5, 1953 and went home to be her heavenly Father on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Grady and Mrs. Annie Ruth Sampson Locklear; her brother: Mr. Gregory and a sister: Ms. Regina Locklear Clark(Roger).
Ms. Gladys Mae Locklear, 88 of Maxton, NC was born June 7, 1935 and departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Canada Locklear and Mrs. Mary Ann Locklear; five sisters: Ms. Gert, Ms. Berta, Ms. Beulah, Ms. Nervy and Ms. Addie; three brothers: Mr. Hoover, Mr. Rose and Mr. Garfield.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Smithtown Church Of God with Pastor Vinson Locklear officiating. The burial will follow in The Locklear Famil Cemetery.
Ms. Gladys is survived by her son: Mr. Frank Locklear of Maxton; daughter-in-law: Mrs. Gail Locklear of Maxton; grandson: Frank Locklear, Jr. and his close friend: Ms. Mandy Jones both of McColl; granddaughter: Jamie Locklear of Maxton; grandchildren: Dillion Shane Locklear, Christopher Poe, Isaiah Poe, Lakotah Jacobs, Halona Jacobs, Serenity Jones and Hannah Jones; close friend and companion: Ms. Wilma Farrington; friend: Mr. Mark Jones; a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Ms. Linda Rose Jones, 72, of 754 Roberts Ave, departed this life on Monday, July 12, 2021 at UNC Southeastern Health. She was born in Robeson County on October 28, 1948 and was preceded in death by her mother: Mrs. Nancy Jones; her father: Mr. Bell Jones and her siblings: Mr. Willie F. Jones and Mr. Roscoe Jones.
Ms. Marid Horst Locklear, 90, of Blythewood, SC departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born November 7, 1933 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ms. Marid was the widow of Mr. Gaston Locklear, the love of her life. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage.
Ms. Pearlene Dial, 76, of 2740 Prospect Road, Pembroke, was born October 15, 1944 and departed this life on July 4, 2021 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Daniel Tucker Dial, Sr. and Mrs. Pearlie Locklear Dial; her sisters: Ms. Varlee, Ms. Cora Sue, Ms. Sallie Mae, Ms. Alice and Ms. Bessie; her brothers: Mr. Daniel "Bozo" Tucker, Jr., Mr. Vardell, Mr. George "Buce" Roscoe, Mr. Terry and Mr. James Earl; and his grandsons: Bryan and Ryan.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at Prospect United Methodist Church with Revs. Dr. Samuel Wynn, Dr. Kenneth Locklear and Dr. Carolyn Cumming-Woriax officiating. Burial will follow in the Dial Family Cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her son: Mr. Horace (Brenda) and two daughters: Mrs. Purlie (James) and Mrs. Faith (Ashley); her grandchildren: Nakela, Kayla and Ethan; her sisters: Ms. Martha, Ms. Arlene (Mary), Ms. Ethel and Ms. Lucille; her brothers: Mr. Rodney and Mr. Cardell (Martha Neal); a special friend Ms. Jane (Anthony) and a host of friends and loved ones.
She leaves behind a legacy of powerful prayer, faithful fellowship and memories that will forever live in the hearts and minds of those who knew, loved and admired her.
Ms. Rose Ella Edwards, 76, of Pembroke, NC was born January 23, 1947 and departed this life on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband: Mr. Garland Edwards; parents: Mr. John Charles Brooks and Mrs. Leacie Cummings Brooks; two brothers: Arvin Daniel Locklear and John Charles "JC" Brooks; one grandchild: Farrah Grace Norwood; three great-grandchildren: Bryson Amir Rodgers, William Kayton Norwood, Jack Lee Simpson.
Ms. Teresa Ann Maynor was born January 20, 1959 in Robeson County, NC, daughter of the late Mr. Cliff and Mrs. Martha Maynor. Ms. Teresa was a loving and caring person to everyone who knew her. She left to gain her wings on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Cliff and Mrs. Martha Maynor; her grandparents: Mr. Charles and Mrs. Pearlie Scott; two brothers: Mr. Edward Scott and Mr. Cliff Maynor, Jr.; one niece: Shanda Oxendine and one great niece: Christian Oxendine.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Mercy's Bridge Holiness Church with Rev. Jerry Paul officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynor Family Cemetery.
Rev. Shirland Stephen "Steve" Jones, 80, was born on May 3, 1943, to the late Dr. English E. Jones and Mrs. Margaret Sheppard Jones. He departed this life peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Calvary Way Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Chandler, Revs. Mike Cummings and Charles Locklear officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Family Cemetery.
He is survived by his two sons: Mr. Sean and Mr. Shay; six grandchildren: Daniel, Sara, Aaron, Ian, Shayla and Ella; and five great-grandchildren: Anthony, Nicholas, Olivia, Princeton and Gianna; his sister: Ms. Judy Revels; his brother: Mr. Randall Jones; countless family and friends including the mother of his two sons: Ms. Dolores Jones; his special cousin: Mr. Richard "Buck" Sheppard; and his close friendsMr. Willie Collins and Mr. Jimmy R. Locklear.