Gail Norris
Mar 12, 2025
With strong faith, we announce the passing of Gail Sue Norris from this world into the loving arms of our Lord. She passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born December 25, 1944, in Elizabethtown, NC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stewart Glenn Norris, on November 19, 2024, after 60 years...
Freddie Frank Hickman
Mar 6, 2025
Freddie Frank Hickman, 91 years old U.S. Army Veteran of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025 while at Columbus Regional Medical Center in Whiteville, NC.
A man of quiet strength and unwavering faith, Freddie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His life was a testament to the goodness of God, and he...
Robert Armstrong
Mar 4, 2025
Robert Powell Armstrong, Sr., 85, completed his Circle of Life on March 4, 2025, after a brief but intense showdown with abdominal cancer. True to his self-determined nature, once he received confirmation of a terminal diagnosis, he transitioned from this life to the next within a week.
Born and raised in Bladenboro, NC, Robert lived a long, vibrant and intentional life,...
Aubrey "Ray" Williams
Mar 4, 2025
Aubrey “Ray” Williams of Harrells, NC born on May 27, 1948, in Bladen County went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was 76 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley Williams and Ida Robison Williams, one brother Harry Lee Williams and...
Herbert Linwood "Lin" Weeks, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Herbert Linwood “Lin” Weeks, Jr., 80, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, and a faithful follower of Christ, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on March 12, 1944, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Lin’s life was a beautiful example of devotion to his church, community, family, and...
Matthew Blake Lanier Smith
Feb 28, 2025
Matthew Blake Lanier Smith was born on December 21, 1994, to his loving parents, Kelly Lanier and Joey Smith. He was a beloved son, a cherished brother to Zachery Smith and Blair Soles, a doting uncle to Samuel Smith and a friend to so many. Also surviving Matthew are Joyce Ann Smith, his grandmother, and his father’s wife, Jennifer Smith.
Matthew...
Ricky Lee Davis
Feb 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ricky Lee Davis, age 65, who departed this life on February 26, 2025, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 23, 1960, in Bladen County, Ricky devoted 31 years of his life working as a machine mechanic in maintenance for Smithfield Foods.
Ricky's greatest joy...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Pope Ludlum
Feb 23, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Pope Ludlum, age 90, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1934 in Columbus County, NC the daughter of the late James O. Pope Sr. and Nina Davis Pope. She graduated from Whiteville High School in 1951.
She worked in the retail grocery business for many years...
Barbara Lane Carter Johnson
Feb 21, 2025
Barbara Lane Carter Johnson, born on August 26, 1943, in Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on February 21, 2025. She lived a life full of laughter and love, always cherishing the time spent with her family. Barbara was known for her kind and welcoming nature, making everyone around her feel at ease. Her great sense of...
Mary Grace Ham Robbins
Feb 20, 2025
Mary Grace Ham Robbins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, age 100, of Statesville, NC (formerly of Elizabethtown, NC), passed away February 20, 2025. She was born April 26, 1924 in Mullins, SC, the daughter of the late Peter Andrew and Viola Young Ham and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Stanlaw...