Melissa Locklear Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 27, 2026, at the age of 55, Melissa Locklear of Hope Mills, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Melissa departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Melissa. Though Melissa may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her mother Christabell Locklear; and her significant other Billy Ray Caulder. She is survived by: her father Glenwood Locklear; her children, Gerome Chavis (Leslie) and Christina Caulder; her siblings, Fina Coleman (Robert) and Glenwood Junior Locklear (Becky); and her grandchildren, Kayden, Autumn and Waylon (Little Ray Ray). She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.
