Thomas Ray "TR" Clemmons

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas Ray Clemmons, affectionately known as “TR”, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 93. He was the devoted son of the late Lloyd Lee Clemmons and Ada Lee Hester Clemmons.

TR was a devoted, compassionate family man. The best moments of his life were spent at family gatherings and times with his...

Elizabeth Ann Wilkerson

Mar 29, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Wilkerson, a beacon of kindness and compassion, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born on September 4, 1975, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, Elizabeth was a cherished soul who touched the lives of many with her sweet and caring spirit.

As a devoted mother and wife,...

Millard Storms Sr.

Mar 28, 2025

Millard Storms Sr., 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in Bladen County on November 16, 1948, one of nine children to the late Conley Elijah Storms and Annie Martha Pait Storms.

Millard Sr. graduated with the Bladenboro High School Class of 1968. He was drafted into the United States Army and served during the...

Tammy Maria Robbins

Mar 28, 2025

Tammy Maria Robbins (Wilder) was born on March 29th, 1973 in Taylor Michigan to James Wilder (2025) and Betty Wilder. Tammy who resided in Elizabethtown North Carolina with her beloved children, passed on March 28th, 2025 at the age of 51.

Tammy was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Robbins (2017). Loving mother to Ashleigh Rodriguez (Robbins), Dylan Robbins (Dewy),...

William "Bill" Eddie Bryan, Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

William "Bill" Eddie Bryan, Jr., 89, of Bladenboro, passed away on March 27, 2025 at the Bladen East Health and Rehab Nursing Center. Born on May 26, 1935, in Bladen County, Bill lived a life filled with passion, love, and an unwavering loyalty to his family.

A proud graduate of North Carolina State University, Bill carried the spirit of the Wolfpack...

John Gayle Kennedy

Mar 27, 2025

John G. Kennedy of Elizabethtown, N.C. passed away March 27, 2025 at the Columbus Regional Hospital in Whiteville, N.C.

Mr. Kennedy was born November 25, 1939 in Athens, Tennessee. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity while a student at the University of Tennessee. After graduation he began a long career in Personnel Management. He worked for the...

Vonda Kaye Butler Tatum

Mar 27, 2025

Vonda Kaye Butler Tatum, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home on Hwy 410 in Bladenboro, with her family by her side. Born in Bladen County, she is the daughter of the late Creston Harvey and Eunice Guyton Butler. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Norma Lou Hester Abbott Smothers

Mar 24, 2025

Norma Lou Hester Abbott Smothers, 84, of Murrells Inlet, SC formerly of Dublin, NC passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1940 the daughter of the late Joseph Woodrow Hester and Mildred Butler Hester.

Norma was also preceded in death by her  husband, Alvah Lynn Smothers, siblings, Houston Hester and Linda Hester,...

Sadie "Bernice" Bryant Bryan

Mar 21, 2025

Sadie "Bernice" Bryan, a beloved Sunday school teacher and devoted family member, peacefully passed away at her home on March 21, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on April 4, 1935, Bernice lived a life marked by her unwavering faith, dedication to others, and love for her family.

Throughout her life, Bernice was a remarkable presence in the church community....

Stephen "Steve" Lawson Simmons

Mar 20, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Lawson Simmons, US Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully in his Bladenboro home, on Thursday March 20th. He was 82. He loved the Lord, loved his family and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawson P. Simmons and Mary Lee Hickman Simmons, and by a brother, Lawson “Pete” Simmons.

He is survived by his loving wife...