Bernard "Johnny" Morrell, Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard "Johnny" Morrell, Jr., a beloved husband of 58 years to his wife Linda, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who passed away at the age of 86. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard John Morrell and Elizabeth Grace Milton Morrell and sisters: Elizabeth Morrell, Anne Caskay...
Alfreida Kemp Adams
Aug 13, 2026
Alfreida Kemp Adams - On August 13, 2026 at UNC Southeastern Freida , daughter sister aunt friend prayer warrior Sunday School teacher youth/ children ministry leader stepped into heaven. She was born in Bladen county, North Carolina on August 26 1945 to Kirby and Mildred Perry Kemp. After tragic car accident when Freida was 16, she and her sister Orrie...
Andy Shelton
Aug 7, 2026
Dorsey Andrew “Andy” Shelton, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Duke Hospice Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina.
Andy was born to Dorsey and Louise Shelton (née Bryan) on October 31, 1957, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. He grew up in Newport News, Virginia, before eventually returning to Bladen...
Jaxson Carson Porter
Aug 5, 2026
Two month old Jaxson Carson Porter of Tar Heel went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
He was such a cheerful little guy who loved to smile and loved to watch his cartoons. He was loved by not only his parents and Gigi but also by their entire work family at Hardees. His loving little smile and...
Arnold Wayne Edwards
Aug 3, 2026
Arnold Wayne Edwards, 76, of Bladenboro, passed away on August 3, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley hospital in Fayetteville. Born on June 19, 1950, in Robeson County to the late Sanford Edwards and Velma Blackburn Edwards, Arnold’s life was one marked by dedication to family, hard work, and a love for travel.
Arnold’s earliest days unfolded on a farm, working alongside...
Nathaniel Scott Young
Aug 2, 2026
Nathaniel Scott Young, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 21. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa Morris; paternal grandparents, Hurley Young and Barbara Riddle; maternal grandparents, Alfred and Sandra Morris and brother, David Young.
Nathaniel leaves behind his father, Thomas L. Young, Sr.; brother, Thomas L. Young, Jr.; sisters:...
SSG (Ret) Carlton James Johnson
Aug 1, 2026
SSG (Ret) Carlton James Johnson, 78, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1, 2026. Born on March 7, 1948, in Robeson County to the late Cleveland Johnson and Julia Pait Johnson, Carlton dedicated his life to serving others, cherishing his loved ones, and living with integrity and kindness.
Carlton’s unwavering devotion to his family was evident in...
Tommy Singletary
Jul 28, 2026
Thomas Paul Singletary, affectionately known by many as Tommy, passed away on July 28, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley hospital in Fayetteville, at the age of 75. Born on January 11, 1951, in Bladen County, Tommy’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a steadfast work ethic, and a love for both the simple and profound joys of country...
Barbara Ann Britt Gooden
Jul 28, 2026
Barbara Ann Britt Gooden of Bladenboro left this world unexpectedly in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 82 while at her home. She was born August 17, 1943, one of two children to the late Robert James Britt and Emma Mae Strickland Britt. She reunites with her dear parents, beloved daughter Wendy Gooden Hester...
Charles Thomas "Billy" King
Jul 28, 2026
Charles Thomas “Billy” King was born on November 11, 1931. To his family, neighbors,friends, and the generations of horsemen who knew him, he was Billy—and he always will be.
He was a true man’s man—a man of few words who was never afraid to say what needed to be said. He worked hard, lived quietly, stayed out of other people’s business,...