Tammie Hilburn Hyatt

May 9, 2024

Tammie Hilburn Hyatt, 61, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, while at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. She was born in Columbus County on September 25, 1962, the daughter of the late Tyner and Irma Lee Lawson Hilburn.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her dear husband of 34 years, Ralph Hyatt. Left to cherish her...

Harold Douglas Thomas

May 4, 2024

Harold Douglas Thomas, 73, of Elizabethtown,  was born on March 24, 1951 in Sampson County to John and Mary Merritt Thomas and died, peacefully in his home on May 4, 2024. Mr. Thomas loved his family, enjoyed playing golf. When he was not playing golf he was working. Harold retired from his long career as a pipefitter and was a proud...

Roy Allen Jones

May 2, 2024

Roy Allen Jones, 66, of Supply, passed away on Thursday, May 02, 2024. He was born on March 02, 1958 to the late William Robert Jones and Juanita McLean Jones in Bladen County. He was also preceded in death by his wives: Paula and Kay, and brother, Timmy.Roy leaves behind his sons: Roy Allen Jones, Jr. and wife Stephanie, Jason...

Susan Lanelle Burney Taylor

May 2, 2024

Susan Burney Taylor, 76, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1947 to the late Rufus Anthony Burney Sr. and Blannie Ruth Carter Burney. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two brothers, Jerald Burney; Rufus Anthony Burney Jr.; and two sisters, Patricia McGraw and Shirley Klee. Susan...

Timothy Wright

May 1, 2024

Timothy Wayne Wright, 64, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Obie Wright.Timothy leaves behind his mother, Janice Dove Wright of the home; brother, Tom Wright of Bladenboro; several aunts, uncles and cousins.Timothy treasured the time spent with his family. He was a happy-go-lucky gentleman who had...

Kenneth "Wayne" Dove

May 1, 2024

Kenneth “Wayne” Dove, 77, of Tar Heel, passed away on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown, NC. He was born on July 17, 1946 to the late Clyde Albert Dove and Clara Cain Dove in Robeson County.

 

Wayne was also preceded by his wives: Lendra Dove and Judith Dove; sisters: Dianna Callihan and Melody Lennon. Wayne leaves...

Nell Overton Barnhill

Apr 30, 2024

Nell Overton Barnhill, age 98, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Elizabethtown, her hometown since 1955.

Mrs. Barnhill was born in a farmhouse just east of Stokes, NC, on September 24, 1925. She was the ninth of 10 children of John Edward and Ruth Whichard Overton and was the last survivor of that family.

Mrs. Barnhill remembered bringing in stove wood and...

John "Michael" Shaw

Apr 26, 2024

Mr. John "Michael" Shaw, 57, of Southport left his earthly home and stepped into his heavenly home on Friday, April 26, 2024.  Completely healed and made whole.Michael was born in Henderson County on March 24, 1967 to John Quincy Shaw, Jr. and the late Patricia Blackwell Smith. He was also preceded in death by his mom, Tonia Thompson Shaw.Michael graduated...

Danny Carroll Driggers

Apr 24, 2024

Danny Carroll Driggers, 70, of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, while at UNC Chapel Hill. He was born in Cumberland County on January 27, 1954, the son of James Driggers and Frances Evans Driggers. 

 

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, and his in-laws, George, and Betty Shaw. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife...

Richard Keith Sanderson

Apr 20, 2024

Richard Keith Sanderson, 72, United States Army Veteran of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 while at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center in Whiteville, NC.A private service will be held at a later date.