Randy Benton

Mar 17, 2025

Randy Benton, 54, of Clarkton, passed away on March 17, 2025, due to tragic circumstances . His sudden departure has left a profound void in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. 

Randy was known for his remarkable sense of humor, which brought joy and laughter to all who crossed his path. He possessed a unique ability...

Efrain Monroy Garcia

Mar 17, 2025

Efrain Monroy Garcia, 90, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, while at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1935, in Santa Ana, El Salvador the son of the late Federico Monroy and Sabina Garcia.

He is survived by four sons, Hugo Armando Monroy, Jose Luis Monroy, Jaime Isabel Monroy, and Efrain Saul Monroy,...

Leonard Evander Williams, Jr.

Mar 17, 2025

Leonard Evander Williams, Jr., born on December 13, 1957, in Sampson County, North Carolina, passed away on March 17, 2025, at Bladen Hospital in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Leonard was a cherished individual known for his unwavering passion for sports, particularly his beloved Carolina Tar Heels, whom he would passionately watch in any game and now, has the best seats for...

Levy Clayton Pait

Mar 15, 2025

Levy Clayton Pait, 92, of Bladenboro, was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Levy was born to Clayton and Louise Pait of Bladenboro on July 15, 1932. Levy was the oldest of seven siblings. He graduated from Bladenboro High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, where...

Barbara Ann Hatcher

Mar 15, 2025

Barbara Ann Jennette Hatcher of Elizabethtown, NC entered into the eternal rest of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 15, 2025. Mrs. Hatcher was born in Johnston County to Royal and Linnie Jennette. She retired from the Bladen County public school system where she served for 21 years.

Mrs. Hatcher was a faithful member of Elizabethtown Baptist Church where...

Carolyn Johnson Bryan

Mar 13, 2025

Carolyn Johnson Bryan, 85, of Elizabethtown went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025, while at Bladen East Health and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown. She was born the daughter of the late James Franklin Johnson Sr. and Carrie Louise Dowless Johnson on January 11, 1940. She was wife of the late Alden Bryan and sister to...

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...

Christina Renee Sessoms

Mar 12, 2025

Christina Renee Sessoms left this world too soon on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the young age of 38. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Garfield Guyton, uncle Tommy Butler, and one brother, Bradley Sessoms.  She leaves behind her beloved mother, Rachel Butler Sessoms of Bladenboro, father, Christopher Sessoms (Shirley) of Kill Devil Hills, maternal grandmother Hazel Guyton,...

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...

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...