Raymond Batten

Jan 21, 2021

Raymond Martin Batten, 87, U.S. Army Veteran of Clarkton went to his eternal home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Batten and Effie Ludlum Batten, his wife, Shelby Batten, five brothers: Elmore, RJ, Hurbert, Earl and Ed and three sisters: Leona Britt, Eunice Singletary, and Annie Carpenter. He leaves behind two...

Johnny Beck Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

Johnny Bruce Beck Jr., 78, of Winnabow passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Bruce Beck Sr., and Ruby Richardson Beck. He leaves behind his loving wife, Andrea B. Beck of the home, one son, Johnny Bruce Beck III of Winnabow, two daughters, Kimberly Beck...

David Yandle

Jan 19, 2021

David Franklin Yandle, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home with his daughter, Lisa and longtime friend and companion, Becky Ennis, by his side.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Clifford Yandle and Frances McKeithan Yandle, brother, Raymond Clifford Jr., and sister, Lisley Allen.

He is...

Ervin Brisson Sr.

Jan 15, 2021

Ervin “Jake” Brisson,  88, died Friday, January 15, 2021 in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Dublin, NC on July 21, 1932. Jake served in the Air Force during the Korean War, and during his ten years of military service lived with his family in Kentucky, the Azores, California, and North Carolina. Later he worked many years as a...

Bobby Lennon

Jan 15, 2021

Bobby Ray Lennon age 83 of Bladenboro NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 15, 2021 with his family by his side. Bobby was born on January 31, 1937 to the late Joshua Cade and Ruth Russ Lennon.  To cherish his memory Bobby leaves behind his wife of 62 years Lillie Sue Edwards Lennon...

Terry Baker Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Terry Lane Baker Sr., 69, of Elizabethtown went to his eternal home on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Baker and Janie Parham Baker, and one brother, David Baker. He leaves behind one son, Terry Baker II (Lisa) of Elizabethtown, two sisters, Ruby Hairr of Harrells...

Calvin Hildreth

Jan 12, 2021

Calvin Eugene Hildreth, 74, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of Riegelwood passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Hildreth and Minnie Wetherington Hildreth, and three brothers, David, William, and Louis Hildreth. Left to cherish his memory are three sons, Bobby Hildreth (Katie), Justin...

Ettaree Hester

Jan 9, 2021

Ettaree Taylor Hester, 83, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaston Taylor and Ida Belle Roberts Taylor, her husband Ernest Hester, siblings: Malvern, Alward Larson, Van Douglas, Lewis, Sophia, Shepard, Donald, and Lorena. Ettaree leaves behind one sister, Almeda Singletary of Missouri, and...

J.B. Priest

Jan 9, 2021

This is the story of James Byron Priest, Jr. known to many as J.B. J.B. was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished by his family and friends. “BB” as many children in the community & church and ultimately his grandchildren called him, “Sweetheart” as he was called by his wife, Patsy,...

Richard Bryan

Jan 9, 2021

Richard Lee Bryan, 69, of Bladenboro passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levie and Eula Bryan and brother, Linwood Bryan. Richard leaves behind his wife, Marimay “Fran” Shipman Bryan of the home; two sons: Michael Eric Bryan and wife, Stephanie of Bladenboro, Jeffery Richard Bryan and wife, Kristy of Bladenboro;...