Susan Molinda Mote

Mar 19, 2025

Susan Molinda Mote, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Columbus Regional HealthCare in Whiteville at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel R. McKeithan and Aline Caulder McKeithan; beloved husband, Douglas Mote; sisters: Charlotte Ann McKeithan and Geneva Hyatt.

Susan leaves behind her loving family, including her sons:...

Joseph Stephen "Steve" Britt

Mar 18, 2025

Joseph Stephen “Steve” Britt, of Tar Heel, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after suffering a stroke at the age of 73. He was born on December 12, 1951 in Dublin, He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Herbert Britt and Pearline Brisson Britt, an infant sister, Carolyn Louise Britt and sister Kay Britt McGuinness.

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Sara Lee Storms West

Mar 18, 2025

Sara Lee Storms West, 91, of Bladenboro, died Tuesday, March 18, at her home.

Mrs. West was a daughter of the late Woodie V. and Laura D. Storms of Bladenboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira W. West, Jr., her daughter Jackie West Page and son Jimmy West as well as siblings Mildred Storms Hilburn, Howard Storms,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...