Roxanne Nobles McDowell: Tabor City

1957 – 2020

     Roxanne Nobles McDowell of Tabor City died Sunday, Aug. 2, in her home. She was 63.

     Born July 30, 1957 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Howard Nobles and Roxie Green Nobles.

     She is survived by her fiancé: Ottis Martin of Tabor City; a daughter, Misty McDowell (Aaron McCumbee) of Clarendon; one son, James McDowell III (Tiffany) of Nakina; one brother, Jimmy Wayne Nobles of Chadbourn; three sisters: Pansey Todd of Cerro Gordo, Lorrain Blackwell of Whiteville, and Debbie Smith of Cerro Gordo; one step daughter, Cassandra Martin of Huntsville, AL; and eight grandchildren.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Mark Nobles and James Howard Nobles.

     A graveside service was planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Myrtle Green Cemetery.

     Visitation was planned following the service in the cemetery.

     Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic social distancing will be observed and a mask is recommended.

     A guest register is available here.