Michael Duncan Herring
Jul 30, 2025
Michael Duncan Herring, age 78, of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2025. Born on July 16, 1947, in Wake County, Michael was deeply cherished as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army, showcasing his commitment to service and sacrifice. He had a genuine passion...
Freddie Edwards
Jul 28, 2025
Freddie Edwards, age 79, of Bladenboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Freddie was born on June 27, 1946, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late Miles and Maybell Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Davidson, and his siblings Jimmy Edwards and Margaret Bryan.
Freddie was called to minister the Lord’s word...
Tillet Craven "TC" Bordeaux, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Tillet Craven “TC” Bordeaux, Jr., 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1942 to Tillet Craven Bordeaux, Sr. and Julie Hayes Bordeaux. Although the second of three sons, he aptly was named the junior since he inherited his dad’s quiet, peaceful demeanor. After graduating Tar Heel High School, he advanced his education...
Vivian McLean West
Jul 24, 2025
Vivian McLean West, 79, of Bladenboro, passed away on July 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruby McLean; daughter, Rebecca McCollum; brothers: Robert, Barden and Henry Clyde McLean; sisters: Myrtle Lee Baxley, Norma Outlaw, Marie Horton and Stella Spell.
Vivian leaves behind her husband, Roy West of the...
Bobby Ray Guyton
Jul 21, 2025
Bobby Ray Guyton, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 21, after a long battle with a generative blood cancer. Bobby was born on June 27, 1943, in Dublin, North Carolina to Emmett and Geneva Guyton. He married his high school sweetheart, Janice Edge Guyton on June 2, 1963, and she preceded him in death. He was also preceded in...
Mitchel Brooks Britt
Jul 21, 2025
Mitchel Brooks Britt, 81, of Clarkton passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, while at Premier Living in Lake Waccamaw. He was born and raised in Bladen County on September 6, 1943, son of the late Shafford Britt and Anice Thompson Britt.
Mitchel was the owner and operator of Mitchel's Hair Care in the town of Clarkton for 30 plus...
Mary Carolyn Lewis McPhatter
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Carolyn Lewis McPhatter, 87, of Elizabethtown went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2025, while at West Bladen Assisted Living in Bladenboro. She was beloved daughter of the late Ray F. Lewis and Carrie B. Davis Lewis, the devoted wife to late husbands, Reverend Lindy Long and Albert McPhatter and loving sister to several predeceased...
Edith McCray Kemp Bass
Jul 12, 2025
Edith McCray Kemp Bass, 88, of Lumberton, passed away on July 12, 2025, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Born on May 5, 1937, in Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Gaston Clyde Kemp, Sr. and Naomi Meares Kemp.
Preceding her in death were her parents, children: Margaret Ann Bean, George Bean, Mary Ann Moore,...
James Elbert Outlaw
Jul 10, 2025
James Elbert Outlaw, 94, United States Army Veteran of Bladenboro, NC passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born in Duplin County, the son of the late James Leon Outlaw and Kate Carter Outlaw. He was preceded also by his dear wife, Beverly R. Outlaw, son Charles Outlaw, and siblings, Earl Ray Outlaw, Ila Mae...
Aaron Daine Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Aaron “Daine” Smith of Elizabethtown, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 8th 2025. Daine was a devoted and loving husband, a wonderful father, a friend to many, a successful business owner, and a valued member of his family and his community. Daine was born in Lumberton, NC on January 14th, 1983 to Alan Brendell Smith and Patricia Ann Coley Smith....