Gary Lee Hauser, Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
Gary Lee Hauser, Jr., age 55, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on January 30, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born on September 19, 1970, in Cumberland County, he was the beloved son of the late Gary Lee Hauser, Sr. and Neva Gayle Barnhill Hauser.
Gary Lee was a kindhearted individual who devoted much of his life to caring...
Barbara Penelope Hester
Jan 28, 2026
Barbara Penelope Hester, born on February 2, 1946, in Bladen County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, North Carolina. She was a remarkable woman whose life exemplified hard work and endless compassion.
Throughout her career, Barbara thrived as a seamstress among various other professions, showcasing a tireless work ethic...
Sarah Robinson Johnston
Jan 23, 2026
Sarah Ann Robinson Johnston, 77, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Friday, January 23, 2026. She was reunited with her beloved husband, William Kelly Johnston Sr. and her parents, Timothy David Robinson and Isabelle Johnson Robinson. She was also preceded by siblings, Johnny Robinson, Nellie Tatum, Irene Alford, David Robinson, Betty Tatum, and...
Evelena Carroll Ward
Jan 22, 2026
Evelena Carroll Ward, 91, of Tar Heel passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, while at Bladen County Hospital. She was born and raised in Bladen County, one of ten children to the late Robert Lurion Carroll and Ida Mae Pait Carroll.
She is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Eddie Ward Sr., son Tommy Ward, and eight siblings,...
Michael "Carl" Hester
Jan 21, 2026
Michael “Carl” Hester, of Elizabethtown, was born on June 26, 1959 to the late Mary Jane Dowless Hester and Dewey Hubert Hester. He was one of seven children.
Carl was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. He was a very skilled 2nd generation cabinet maker and wood craftsman with a lifetime of experience. He enjoyed the beach, fishing, music, cars, and spending time...
Barbara Bryan
Jan 17, 2026
Barbara Matheson Bryan, 77, of Bladenboro, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 while at West Bladen Assisted Living. She was born on December 11, 1948, in Bladen County, to the late Herbert Matheson and Oveline Kinlaw Matheson.
Barbara dedicated her life to being a loving mother and grandmother, making a positive impact on all who knew her. She was married to...
Robie Lee Kinlaw
Jan 11, 2026
Robie Lee Kinlaw, 73, formerly of Dublin passed away at Beacon Place in Greensboro on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Robie was born on November 12, 1952, and raised in Dublin. He is preceded in death by his parents: James Bradford and Isabel Dowless Kinlaw.
Robie is survived by his wife, Edna Jones Kinlaw of Greensboro; sisters: Ann Thompson (Leo) of Dublin,...
Ruth Joan Steiger Rogers
Jan 6, 2026
Ruth Steiger Rogers, 92, of Elizabethtown, N.C. passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Ruth was born in Delavan, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Eugene "Gene" Rogers, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Steiger, and her siblings of Illinois.
Ruth is survived by her daughters Susan Rogers of Sunset Beach, N.C., and Jeannie Taylor and husband John...
Norwood "Norgie" Allen Hester Jr.
Jan 6, 2026
Norwood Allen Hester Jr., affectionately known as “Norgie” of Elizabethtown left this world on January 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Norgie was born in Bladen County on August 11, 1939, the son of the late Norwood Allen Hester Sr. and Helen Fisher Hester. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Connie VanStory.
He leaves behind...
Timothy Wayne "Moose" Harvey
Jan 6, 2026
Timothy Wayne Harvey, also known as "Moose", 55, U.S. Air Force Veteran passed away peacefully at the Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Faircloth.
Wayne loved his family especially his two sons. He enjoyed spending time playing computer games, watching his favorite show, Friends or listening to his...