Andrew LaPorta
Aug 22, 2026
Andrew LaPorta, 89, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2026. Born on June 3, 1937, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Andrew was the beloved son of the late Charles LaPorta and Constance Azzerrella LaPorta. He was also preceded in death by his dear sister, Leoda.
Andrew's life was marked by devotion to his family, hard work, and...
Marlene Smith Johnson
Aug 20, 2026
Marlene Smith Johnson, of Bladenboro, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 while at Novant Health in Wilmington at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Smith Jr. and Lois Mazelle Smith and one brother, Wilson Smith.
Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, the Reverend Merle Johnson of the home, three...
Robert Terry Capps
Aug 20, 2026
Robert Terry Capps, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center. Born on April 2, 1955, in Edgecombe County, Robert was the beloved son of the late George Franklin Capps, Sr. and Sarah White Capps.
Throughout his life, Robert demonstrated dedication, service, and a deep love for his family and community. He honorably served his...
Alfreida Kemp Adams
Aug 13, 2026
Alfreida Kemp Adams, lovingly known as Freida to her family and friends, passed away on August 13, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina, at the age of 80. Born on August 26, 1945, in Bladen County, Freida was the daughter of the late Kirby Leonadius Kemp and Mildred Perry Kemp. Her journey through life was marked by...
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 Caskey...
Janice Kay Phipps Owen
Aug 11, 2026
Janice Kay Phipps Owen passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from pneumonia in Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Phipps, Jr. of Tabor City; her brother, Tony Phipps of Loris, South Carolina and the love of her life, her husband, Ronald "Ronnie" Owen, Jr. of Clarkton.
Janice leaves behind her mother, Betty Hardison of Bladenboro; brothers: Herbert...
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:...