Raymond Ranford Bartley, a 47-year-old man from Orrum, NC, was found dead on September 25, 2021, in the 500 block of Ralph Hunt Boulevard. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting around 9:40 a.m. and discovered Bartley deceased at the scene. The investigation was immediately launched as a homicide case.
Two individuals were arrested in connection with Bartley's death. Victoria M. Chavis, 34, and a 15-year-old juvenile, both residents of Orrum, were taken into custody on October 1, 2021. The teenager was charged with second-degree murder, while Chavis was charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder. The juvenile was held at the Cumberland Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and Chavis was booked into the Robeson County Detention Center with a $75,000 secured bond.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division, along with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Robeson County E911, conducted the investigation. The case drew significant attention from the local community, and authorities urged anyone with information to come forward.
Raymond Bartley was well-known in Orrum and was the owner and operator of Bartley’s Drywall. He was remembered fondly by his family and friends for his love of sports, cooking on the grill, and working in his yard. His passing left a significant void in the community, and his loved ones continue to honor his memory.
The investigation into Bartley's death remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek justice for the victim and his family.
