In Loving Memory of Marie Locklear
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the community mourns the tragic loss of Marie Locklear, whose life was taken far too soon following a senseless act of violence on Saturday, December 13, 2025, on Chavis Road in Maxton. Marie’s passing, after being shot in the aftermath of a violent ambulance hijacking and vehicle collision, has left family, friends, and an entire community struggling to comprehend a loss that feels both sudden and deeply unjust.
Marie was more than the circumstances that took her life. She was a cherished soul—someone whose presence mattered, whose life held value, and whose absence is now painfully felt. To those who knew her, Marie will be remembered for her humanity, her strength, and the quiet ways she touched the lives around her. She was someone’s family, someone’s friend, someone’s comfort, and someone’s love. That truth must never be overshadowed by the violence that ended her life.
The tragedy that unfolded that day has shaken Maxton to its core. It serves as a sobering reminder of how fragile life can be and how devastating the ripple effects of violence are—not only for the victim, but for families, first responders, and an entire community left to grieve. In the midst of shock and anger, there is also a collective ache for Marie and for the life she should still be living.
To Marie’s loved ones, no words can fully express the depth of sympathy felt for you. The pain of losing someone in such a traumatic and unexpected way is immeasurable. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you, comfort in shared memories, and peace in knowing that Marie’s life will be honored and remembered. Her name will be spoken with care, her story held with respect, and her memory carried forward with dignity.
As the community reflects and mourns, we remember Marie not for the violence that stole her from this world, but for who she was in life. We honor her by holding onto compassion, by standing together in grief, and by refusing to let her be reduced to a headline or a statistic. Marie Locklear was a life that mattered.
May her memory be a blessing.
May she rest in peace.
And may those who loved her most find comfort, healing, and hope in the days ahead. 🕊️
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