Mae Hewett Melvin
Apr 5, 2026
Eva Mae Hewett Melvin, a beloved mother, grandmother, devoted educator, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Born on November 2, 1934, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, Eva Mae lived a life marked by faith, dedication, warmth, and an enduring passion for music.
Affectionately known to many simply as “Mae” or “Ms. Mae,” she spent...
Robert Channing Bordeaux
Apr 4, 2026
Robert Channing Bordeaux, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away on April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. Born on April 13, 1939, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Bob lived a life defined by dedication to his craft and a love for the outdoors.Bob built a career mastering the art of creating and installing draperies and cornice boards. His meticulous attention to detail...
Patricia Ann Kennedy Patterson
Apr 4, 2026
Patricia Ann Kennedy Patterson, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Elizabethtown on April 4, 2026. Born on April 21, 1947, in Wayne County, Patricia was a cherished daughter of the late Floyd Kennedy and Mae Lee Parsons Kennedy.
Patricia was a woman who deeply loved her family and treasured the time spent with each of her loved ones. Her...
Murray McNeill "Neill" Todd
Apr 3, 2026
Murray McNeill “Neill” Todd, 54, of Bladenboro passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Willie and Bessie Todd, Maternal grandparents Murray and Irene Santee and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Left to cherish his memory are his father McNeill Todd, mother Sherry S. Leggett, both of Bladenboro, son Marvin...
Larry Wayne Blalock
Apr 2, 2026
Larry Wayne Blalock, 80, of White Lake, North Carolina, peacefully went to sleep sitting in the sun on his favorite backyard chair and woke in the presence of the Lord.
Larry was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished “Paw-Paw,” faithful pastor, and a true servant of God whose life reflected the love and grace of Jesus Christ. He is survived by...
William Michael "Mike" Sasser
Mar 30, 2026
William Michael “Mike” Sasser, 71, of Elizabethtown, NC, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Bladen County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Calvin Sasser and Betty Tedder Sasser.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Anne Sasser of the home; his three sons, affectionately known as “the Sasser Boys,” Stanley (Julie) Sasser...
Mary Jane Freeman Hester
Mar 26, 2026
Mary Jane Freeman Hester, age 93, of Bladenboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 26th, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 24, 1932, in Bladenboro, NC, Mary Jane was the third child of Grad and Daisy Freeman. She grew up in the close-knit community near Galeed Baptist Church, where her faith would become a guiding foundation...
Vance Channing Davis
Mar 24, 2026
Vance Channing Davis, age 41, passed away on March 24, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1985, to Chan Davis and Sonya Edwards.
Van was raised with deep love and unwavering devotion by Betty and G.C. Davis, who became the guiding foundation of his life. Through their care, support, and values, they helped shape the man he would become—someone known...
James "Jimmy" Earl Avant
Mar 24, 2026
James “Jimmy” Earl Avant, 90, of Bladenboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, while at Wesley Pines Nursing Facility in Lumberton. He was born on March 11, 1936, and raised in Bladen County, the son of Thurman Earl Avant and Rosa Lee Davis Avant.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years,...
Hubert Craven Kinlaw
Mar 23, 2026
Hubert Craven Kinlaw, AKA “Bobo”, entered into his eternal home on Monday, March 23, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born on October 6, 1935, in Bladenboro, North Carolina, son of the late Furney Craven Kinlaw and Ella Guyton Kinlaw. Hubert was preceded in death by his wives, Frances Hester and Betty G. Kinlaw, his cherished daughter, June Kinlaw...