Michael "Mike" Dorian Smith
Jul 18, 2024
Michael “Mike” Dorian Smith, 72, of Harrells, NC passed away at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1951 in Bladen County, the son of the late Billy Smith and Frankie Long Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronnie Smith.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melanie...
Mary Hodge Strickland
Jul 18, 2024
Mary Frances Hodge Strickland, 87, of Ammon passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mary Hodge Merritt, her husband Horace Strickland, brothers Junior Merritt, Jack Merritt, and Larry Merritt, and one sister, Sue Hudson. Survivors include daughters, Sheila Dowless of Bladenboro, Deborah Williams (Rodney) of Ammon,...
Randall Lynn Hood
Jul 13, 2024
Randall Lynn Hood, 60, of Clarkton, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Garvis and Lucille Hood; maternal grandparents: Joe and Mary Starnes; father, George Hood.
Randall leaves behind his mother, Rosa Lee Atkins, stepfather, Jack Atkins; brother, Tony Hood and wife Melissa of Clarkton; sisters: Patricia Smith and husband Scott of...
Mildred Ellen Hammond
Jul 13, 2024
Mildred Ellen Hammond was born July 9, 1952 and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was surrounded by family as she departed this world for the presence of Jesus.
She left a wonderful legacy of true servanthood to her three children, her seven grandchildren, brothers and sisters, and other family and will be remembered always for her...
Livingston "Nut" Lewis
Jul 11, 2024
Livingston “Nut” Lewis, 84, U.S. Army Veteran of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2024, while at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. He was born and raised in Bladen County on October 3, 1939, the son of the late Jessie Lewis and Ada Jones Lewis.
Nut was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, friend and citizen. He...
James Patrick McGuinness
Jul 8, 2024
James Patrick McGuinness was born on October 27, 1953 to James Francis and Mildred Kelly McGuinness. He is survived by his son, James P. McGuinness II, his daughter Kelly McGuinness Yates, his son in law Alex Yates, his brother J. Michael McGuinness, his grandson Ryder James Lee Yates and step grandchildren Adian Hamm, David Hamm, Talha Hamm, and Virginia Hamm,...
Jeddy Barrett Brown
Jul 6, 2024
Jeddy Barrett Brown, 77, of Evergreen, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. She was born in Dunklin County, Missouri on June 9, 1947, to the late Sylvester Barrett and Jessie Ziy Barrrett. She was also preceded by her daughter, Charlotte Ammons and brother, Barry Barrett.
Jeddy leaves behind her beloved husband of 59...
Samuel "Sammy" Russ
Jun 30, 2024
Samuel “Sammy” Maurice Russ, 74, of Clarkton passed away on June 30, 2024 at his home. He was born and raised in Bladen County, the son of the late Thomas Clyde Russ and Grace Evelyn Hood Russ.
Sammy adored his family and friends. He enjoyed growing veggies, working in his building, or doing anything that would allow him to ride his...
Estelle Best Martin
Jun 30, 2024
Estelle Best Martin, 87, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry Best and Ruby McPherson Best, her husband Craven Martin, brothers Jake and Joe Best and two sisters, Nizy Bell Best and Nezi Mae Pope.
Left to cherish her memory are sons, Steve Martin of Winston Salem, Jerry Martin...
Lidia Cruz
Jun 26, 2024
Lidia Cruz, 71, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1952, in Oaxaca Mexico the daughter of the late Maximino Cruz and Cirila Sandoval.
Lidia was a brave lady who enjoyed life and making the most of every opportunity she was given. She was not afraid of hard work and...