Arnold Wayne Edwards
Aug 3, 2026
Arnold Wayne Edwards, 76, of Bladenboro, passed away on August 3, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley hospital in Fayetteville. Born on June 19, 1950, in Robeson County to the late Sanford Edwards and Velma Blackburn Edwards, Arnold’s life was one marked by dedication to family, hard work, and a love for travel.
Arnold’s earliest days unfolded on a farm, working alongside...
SSG (Ret) Carlton James Johnson
Aug 1, 2026
SSG (Ret) Carlton James Johnson, 78, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1, 2026. Born on March 7, 1948, in Robeson County to the late Cleveland Johnson and Julia Pait Johnson, Carlton dedicated his life to serving others, cherishing his loved ones, and living with integrity and kindness.
Carlton’s unwavering devotion to his family was evident in...
Tommy Singletary
Jul 28, 2026
Thomas Paul Singletary, affectionately known by many as Tommy, passed away on July 28, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley hospital in Fayetteville, at the age of 75. Born on January 11, 1951, in Bladen County, Tommy’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a steadfast work ethic, and a love for both the simple and profound joys of country...
Barbara Ann Britt Gooden
Jul 28, 2026
Barbara Ann Britt Gooden of Bladenboro left this world unexpectedly in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 82 while at her home. She was born August 17, 1943, one of two children to the late Robert James Britt and Emma Mae Strickland Britt. She reunites with her dear parents, beloved daughter Wendy Gooden Hester...
Charles Thomas "Billy" King
Jul 28, 2026
Charles Thomas “Billy” King was born on November 11, 1931. To his family, neighbors,friends, and the generations of horsemen who knew him, he was Billy—and he always will be.
He was a true man’s man—a man of few words who was never afraid to say what needed to be said. He worked hard, lived quietly, stayed out of other people’s business,...
Sarah Gooden Melvin
Jul 28, 2026
Sarah Frances Gooden Melvin, known lovingly to many as Sarah Gooden Melvin, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, closing a remarkable chapter that began on March 9, 1930, in Carvers Creek, North Carolina. Throughout her long and meaningful life, Sarah exemplified kindness, devotion, and steadfastness to those she loved, leaving behind a...
Frances Carol McCallum
Jul 27, 2026
Frances Carol McCallum, born on January 28, 1957, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026. She is remembered as a dedicated and compassionate individual whose quiet joys and meaningful relationships marked a life well-lived.
Frances was the cherished daughter of the late Robert James McCallum and Frances Lorena Adair McCallum. She is survived by her loving brother, John Michael McCallum, and...
Mike Nance
Jul 26, 2026
Ronald Michael "Mike" Nance, 57, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a year of challenges, Mike continued to show the strength, determination, and resilience that defined the man he was. He was born on August 8, 1968, in Newport News, Virginia, to Jim and Patricia Nance.
Mike was a devoted husband,...
Teddy "Ted" Earl Wade
Jul 25, 2026
Teddy “Ted” Earl Wade, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2026. Born on December 13, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ted was the beloved son of the late Leonard Woody Wade and Ruby Cox Wade.
A man known for his solid work ethic, Ted dedicated much of his career to Murphy Brown as a land tech,...
Judy Duncan Tart
Jul 23, 2026
Judy Duncan Tart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. Judy was 75 years old and a resident of Clarkton. She was born on January 21, 1951, to the late Tommy Theodore Duncan and Mary Jones Duncan.
Judy’s presence was a source of steadfast love and...