Jewel Ann Butler Skinner
Sep 17, 2026
Jewel Ann 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 Ann was, in every sense, the heart...
Robert T. Suggs
Sep 15, 2026
Robert T. Suggs of Elizabethtown, NC entered the immediate presence of his Savior on September 15, 2026. Robert was born in Elizabethtown to Fred P. Suggs and Ophelia Blackburn Suggs on January 14, 1938. He and his big sister Lynette were the oldest of many Blackburn grandchildren, so they were a source of much joy, and received a lot of...
Shirley Ann Rivers Lancaster
Sep 10, 2026
Shirley Ann Rivers Lancaster, 89, of White Lake, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville.
Born August 13, 1937, in Cheraw, South Carolina, Shirley was the daughter of the late Walter Rivers and Lula Lowrimore Rivers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ecwood “Preacher Eckie” Lancaster, and by her siblings: Larue Rivers,...
Dennis Ray Burney
Sep 8, 2026
Dennis Ray Burney, of Bladenboro, passed away after his long-time battle with illness at the age of 64. He was the son of the late Lonnie Burney and June Godwin Burney and brother of the late Regina Pait.
He was the owner and operator of the local florist in his home town of Bladenboro, Floral Designs by Dennis, for 38 years....
Mary Ellen "Linda" Hewett Bryan
Sep 4, 2026
Mary Ellen “Linda” Hewett Bryan, 75, of Bladenboro, left for her heavenly home on September 4, 2026. She was the oldest of four children born to Preacher Paul Vernon Hewett and Pauline Russ Hewett. She loved them and her siblings, Laura Davis, Patsy Singletary and Danny Hewett dearly.
On May 16, 1969 she married the love of her life, Grover Carson...
Wesley Winfield Stephens
Aug 30, 2026
Wesley Winfield Stephens left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the age of 44. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clark and Patsy Braddy, and his uncle, Skipper King.
Wesley leaves behind his wife, Bethany Hall Stephens of the home; his parents, Wallace and Ruby “Amy” Stephens of Council; his brother...
Patty Sue Baxley
Aug 23, 2026
Patty Sue Baxley, 71, of Tar Heel, passed away peacefully at her home on August 23, 2026. Born on March 22, 1955, in Robeson County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Worth Baxley and Nora Turner Baxley.
Throughout her life, Patty was known for her loving spirit and deep devotion to her family. She is survived by her two...
Ricky Lee Tyson Sr.
Aug 22, 2026
Ricky Lee Tyson, 69, passed away on August 22, 2026, at UNC Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton, North Carolina. He was born on March 28, 1957, in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Mr. Tyson served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran. Beyond his military service, he owned and operated his own trucking company and worked for many years as...
Jimmy "Fish" Lewis, Sr.
Aug 22, 2026
Jimmy “Fish” Lewis, Sr.,75, of Elizabethtown went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born and raised in Bladen County, the son of the late Willie B. Lewis and Martha Register. He is also preceded by three siblings, Eloise Butler, Willie C. Lewis, and Tommy Lewis.
As a young boy, Jimmy worked at the City...
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 Azzarella 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...