Paul Marvin Russ
Nov 28, 2025
Paul Marvin Russ, 67, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, John Marvin Russ and his brother, John Odis Russ.
Paul possessed a deep love for his family, which was evident in the close relationships he nurtured throughout his life. He is survived by his devoted...
Douglas McCray Bryan
Nov 28, 2025
Douglas McCray Bryan, 87, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born on March 17, 1938, in Bladen County to the late Willie Hudson Bryan and Hattie Evers Bryan, Douglas was the third of ten children in a lively household. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Keith Bryan; great-granddaughter, Hannah White;...
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Nov 28, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Williams passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 78, at Bladen-East Health & Rehab in Elizabethtown. Born on July 21, 1947, in Columbus County, Mary lived a life filled with grace and humility, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.
Mary was a woman who faced many hardships throughout...
Neill Monroe Singletary II
Nov 25, 2025
Neill Monroe Singletary ll, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2025. Born in New Hanover County, he was the son of the late Rupert Bridger Singletary and Sarah Margaret Singletary.
Neill dedicated 25 years of service to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, where he built a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public safety. After...
Phillip Alvin Greene Sr.
Nov 24, 2025
Phillip Alvin Greene Sr. of Elizabethtown, NC passed away on November 24, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Imogene and Julian Greene. Phillip leaves behind his wife Edwina Cross Greene; his three sons, Phillip Jr, (Suzanne) of Elizabethtown, McLane of Elizabethtown, and David (Kelli) of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren, Haylee (Michael Uzzell), Allee, Parker, Mason,...
Kenneth Smith
Nov 22, 2025
Kenneth Smith, 92, formerly of Bladen County, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 12-12:45pm on Saturday, November 29th at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with a funeral service beginning at 1pm. Burial will follow services in the Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Bladenboro.
Carrie Louise Thompson
Nov 22, 2025
Carrie Louise Thompson,93, of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born in Columbus County on September 11, 1932, to the late Ernest Bowen and Chellie Dyson Bowen. Carrie lived a life filled with love, devotion, and vibrant memories that resonate with those who knew her.
Carrie was preceded in death by her beloved...
Carole Faye Burgess Stevens
Nov 20, 2025
Carole Faye Burgess Stevens, formally of Greensboro, NC passed away on November 20, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was 88.
Carole was born October 9, 1937 in Reidsville, NC to the late Robert Wallace Burgess and Mabel Baker Burgess. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Larry Lee Stevens.
She was an active member...
Dewey Herbert Bridger Jr.
Nov 17, 2025
Dewey Herbert Bridger, Jr. was born on January 17th, 1930 in Bladenboro, NC. and died on November 17th, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Dewey H Bridger.
He graduated from Riverside Military Academy and Wake Forest College in 1952, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. After graduation, he attended a year at...
Linda Marie Pait Hargrove
Nov 17, 2025
Linda Marie Pait Hargrove, 85, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born and raised in Bladen County on June 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Grover Pait and Ethel Marie Hester Pait. She was preceded by her siblings, James D. Pait, Freddie Pait, Jerry Pait, and Julia “Judy” Pait Walters.
Linda was...