Henderson Roberts, 66, of Bladenboro, died Monday, November 20, 2006 at Bladen County Hospital. Born April 20, 1940 in Bladen County, he was the son of Theodore and Idell Roberts. He retired from the Newport News Shipyard after working there for many years. After his retirement he made his home in the county where he was born. Mr. Roberts...
Juanita Bledsoe Hester, 86, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton. Born December 27, 1919 in Bladen County, she was the daughter of Manley and Alma Bledsoe. Mrs. Hester is predeceased by her parents, Manley and Alma Bledsoe; her husband, Horace Cade Hester; and brothers, Alton Bledsoe, June Bledsoe, and Danny Ray Bledsoe....
Arnold Lee Melvin, 75, of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, November 18, 2006 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mae Melvin; son, Greg Melvin of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; daughters, Donna Astern of Virginia Beach, and Teresa Jones of White Lake; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21,...
Edgar J. Brennan, 77, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Bladen County Hospital. Born September 8, 1929 in Bladen County, he was the son of the late Levi and Mary Lou Brennan. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of the home; son, Dale Brennan of White Lake; daughter, Sue Corbett of White Lake; brothers, Lester Brennan...
John O. Russ, 47, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Bladen County Hospital. Born September 11, 1959 in Bladen County, he was the son of Nita Russ Baker and the late Marvin Russ. He is survived by his mother, Nita Russ Baker of Elizabethtown, NC; sons, Christopher John Russ of Tennessee, and John William Russ of Dublin;...
Edith Durden, 69, of Bladenboro, died Monday, November 13, 2006 at Bladen County Hospital. Born March 5, 1937 in Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cealia Bridgers. She is survived by her brothers, A.D. Bridgers of Wilmington, James Bridgers of Clarkton, and Bob Bridgers of Shallotte; and sisters, Dorothy Batten of Clarkton, Elizabeth Cheshire...
David L. Hildreth, of Swanzy Street, Elizabethtown, died Friday, November 10, 2006 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He was 61. The visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Bladen Funeral Home. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2006 at Bladen Funeral Home with Rev....
Alice Lorraine Hammond, 78, of Bladenboro, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. Born October 9, 1928, in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Hovey and Blanche Little. Mrs. Hammond is preceded in death by her parents; son, J.T. Hammond, Jr.; and brother, Carl G. Little. She is survived by her...
Troy D. Stewart, 78, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, November 06, 2006 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. Born June 17, 1928, in Sampson County, he was the son of the late L.O. and Rachel Stewart. Mr. Stewart is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pamela Mae Stewart; brothers, Delbert Stewart and Adolph Stewart; and sister, Helen White....
Eugenia W. Gooden, 86, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Bladen County Hospital. Born January 28, 1920, in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Junius and Bernice Wooten. She was a member of DAR, and a charter member of the Bladen County Hospital Auxiliary. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved her...