Richard Vance Mabe Jr.
Oct 14, 2026
Richard Vance Mabe, Jr., 66, of Dublin passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, while at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center in Whiteville. He was reunited with his beloved wife Donna Lynn Mabe, his sisters Wanda Mabe and Cynthia Galtin as well as his dear nephew Michael Hardee.
Richard was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. His family...
Vickey "Mickey" Patricia Tyler
Oct 12, 2026
Vickey "Mickey" Patricia Tyler, born Vickey Patricia Watts, passed away on October 12, 2026, at UNC Health Southeastern Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1951, in Bladen County, North Carolina to the late, Curtis Watts and Ella Mae McLean Watts.
Mrs. Tyler will be remembered as a family-centered woman with a feisty spirit, a wonderful sense of humor, and a...
Rev. Sheldon Monroe Reese
Oct 2, 2026
Sheldon Monroe Reese of White Lake, NC was born on September 23, 1953 in Baltimore, MD to Chester Monroe Reese of Taneytown, MD and Eileen Larsen Reese of Baltimore, MD. He joined the family as a sibling to his older sister, Sheryl Donna Reese. After he graduated from Perry Hall High School in 1971, he attended Essex Community College in...
Louise Autry White
Sep 30, 2026
Ms. Louise Autry White, affectionately known as “Granny”, of Bladenboro, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of September 30, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born in Bladen County on July 19, 1930, one of nine children to the late Moore and Ada Storms Autry. She was preceded in death by her husband J.C....
Ethan Ryan McLean
Sep 27, 2026
Ethan Ryan McLean, 28, of Bladenboro left this world unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born April 2, 1998, the son of Ryan McLean and Gina Bryan Lee.
Ethan was known for his friendly disposition and his willingness to spread joy to others. His favorite pastime was playing games with friends and family or spending time with his children....
Glenda Dale Long Britt
Sep 27, 2026
Glenda Dale Long Britt, 79, of Elizabethtown passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was the daughter of the late Edward Long and Gladys Pait Long. She is preceded by one brother and two sisters.
Glenda was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed her time with family,...
Marcus "Randy" Randolph Barnhill
Sep 24, 2026
Marcus “Randy” Randolph Barnhill, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away on September 24, 2026, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, North Carolina. He was born on July 22, 1955, in Pender County to the late Homer Curtis Barnhill and Vivian Brown Barnhill Nunnery.
Randy will be remembered as a kind-hearted man whose warmth and humor made a lasting impression on the people...
Charles Brogdon
Sep 23, 2026
After living a full and glorious life surrounded by his family and faithfully serving his Savior, Charles F. Brogdon, 96, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and was reunited with his beloved wife, Eunice, on September 23, 2026. Charles was born in Whiteville on August 16, 1930, to Polly Pridgen Brogdon and William Berry Brogdon. He grew up...
Ellen "Mitzie" Benson Lockamy
Sep 20, 2026
Ellen “Mitzie” Lockamy was born May 19, 1953 and ascended to heaven on September 20, 2026.
Mitzie and her husband Eugene “Gene” Lockamy shared 54 years of love and devotion. Together they raised two children, Tommy whom she adored and Samantha who she loved dearly. They have one grandchild, Elijah McLaurin, that they raised. From the moment he came into this...
Jewel Butler Skinner
Sep 17, 2026
Jewel Butler Skinner, of Bladen County, North Carolina, passed away on September 17, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1931, in Bladen County, North Carolina, and lived a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, generosity, and deep love for the people around her.
Jewel was, in every sense, the heart of her...