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...
Margaret Wilson
Apr 24, 2026
Margaret was born into the world September 20th, 1929, in the front bedroom of her grandparents' home in Bladen County — a proper beginning for a woman who would always find her way back to family. Born to William Carey and Emily Delia Brown, she was soon joined by two sisters, Billy Faye and June Grey. Eventually the three became...
Charles Patrick Butler
Apr 24, 2026
Charles Patrick “Pat” Butler, 80, U.S. Navy Veteran of Elizabethtown, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1945, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Charles Vernon Butler and Daphne Holt Butler of Elizabethtown.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Vernon Butler and Daphne...
David Taylor Ayers Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
David Taylor Ayers, “Dave”, of Elizabethtown, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 following a brief illness. Dave was born on October 18th, 1962 to the late Katherine Melrose Ayers Lomax and David Taylor Ayers, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Roy Eugene Lomax. Dave was retired from Amerigas in Fayetteville, NC.
A devoted son, stepson,...
Paula Smith
Apr 21, 2026
Paula Jean Smith, of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center. Born on September 23, 1961, in Elizabethtown, Paula devoted her life to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment that touched all who knew her.
With heavy hearts, our family shares the passing of Paula Smith....
John Robert Byrd, Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
John Robert Byrd, Sr., 91, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 at UNC Health-Southeastern in Lumberton. He was born on January 14, 1935, in Robeson County to the late Lucius Guy Byrd and Mary Clark Byrd.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 49 years, Ethel Elizabeth Byrd; his siblings: Betty Powers, Ella...