Annie Prudie Caulder Hayes
May 22, 2026
Annie Prudie Caulder Hayes passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center in Whiteville. She was 85 years old.
Born on July 26, 1940, in Bladen County, Annie was the daughter of the late Braddie Caulder and Effie Watson Caulder. Her life was marked by a deep devotion to her family and her faith,...
Linda Clark
May 22, 2026
Linda Rummage Clark, born December 17, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. She lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the many meaningful connections she fostered throughout her years.
Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Ward and Sue Wilson Rummage. She was united in marriage to James...
Zalean Dora Dowless Robertson
May 21, 2026
Zalean Dora Dowless Robertson, 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by loving family members. She was born to the late Dewitt and Ethel Lee Bryan Dowless on December 3, 1949.
Zalean is survived by her three sons: Stephen Patrick Burney (Tracy) of Bladenboro, Jeffrey Lynn Burney (Lori) of Franklinton, and Kenneth Daniel Burney...
Terry Everette
May 20, 2026
Terry Everette, a beloved native of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, was born on December 3, 1952, and passed away on May 20, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. His life, spanning over seven decades, was deeply rooted in love, family, and cherished memories that will endure with all who knew him.
Terry was known for his unwavering devotion to his family. Above all...
Willie Bordeaux
May 15, 2026
Willie Julius Bordeaux, 89, of Leland, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Commons of Brightmore in Wilmington. Born on August 30, 1936, in Bladen County, he was the beloved son of the late Julius J. Bordeaux and Maggie L. DeVaughn.
Willie was a cherished member of his community, remembered fondly for his deep love of...
Mary Frances Powell Pope
May 5, 2026
Mary Frances (Powell) Pope (86) was called home to our Lord and Savior on May 5,2026, after a long journey of health issues. Until the end, Mary expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. She looked forward to the day she would be reunited in Heaven with those loved ones that passed before her.
Born November...
James Franklin "Frank" Stephenson
May 4, 2026
James Franklin Stephenson, better known as "Frank", of Yanceyvillle, NC left this world on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the age of 68. He was one of five children born to the late Marvin Wray Stephenson and Janet Forrestor Stephenson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Stephenson.
Left to cherish his memory are son David Stephenson and wife...
Elizabeth Pait Lowery
Apr 30, 2026
Elizabeth Pait Lowery of Red Springs, formerly of Bladen County passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 while at the Hope Springs Assisted Living in Red Springs, NC. She was born in Bladen County the daughter of the late Azzie Pait and Ada Dove Pait.
Elizabeth was a pure joy to be around. She always had a cheerful disposition and compassionate...
Patricia Quinn Gauvine
Apr 28, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Quinn Gauvine, 89, of DeLand, Florida, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Kelly, North Carolina. A devout Catholic, her life was a beautiful reflection of Christ’s love, defined by her unwavering faith, selflessness, and deep devotion to her family.
Born in Thompsonville, Connecticut, to Frances Quinn and Florence...
Arthur "Buster" Newton McDonald
Apr 26, 2026
Arthur "Buster" Newton McDonald, of Clarkton, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 77 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Born on February 23, 1949, in Robeson County, he was the beloved son of the late Henry Angus McDonald and Sadie Jackson McDonald.
He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Diane Hester McDonald; and...