Margaret Odum

Jun 20, 2019

Margaret Ann Hester Odum, 78, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Marcus Hester and Pearl Carroll Hester, one son, William D. Johnson Jr., one sister, Nell Morrow, and two brothers: Samul M. Hester and Larry M. Hester. Margaret leaves behind one sister, Patricia Hester Belo of...

Ellen Parnell

Jun 19, 2019

Ellen “Grace” Melvin Parnell, 79, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Parnell and one son, Terry Keith Parnell. Grace leaves behind one son, Wayne Parnell and wife Emily of Bladenboro; one granddaughter, Virginia Grace Parnell and extended family.

Grace was a loving...

Doris Collier

Jun 18, 2019

Doris Edwards Collier, age 91, of Clarkton entered eternal rest on June 18, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents:  Henry Hunt and Mamie Gandy Hunt, husband Daniel Edwards and her siblings:  Ralph Hunt, James Hunt, Pauline Moore, Helen Pendagraph, Virginia Herald, and her twin sister Dorothy Dyer.  She is survived by her four children: Betty Kinlaw,...

Samuel Link

Jun 14, 2019

Samuel Allen Link (59) passed away on June 14th, 2019.  Formerly of Clarkton and Rowland, NC he most recently resided in Winnabow, NC.  He was predeceased by his father, Rev. William E. Link; and mother, Elizabeth Allen Link.

Sam had a unique personality combined with a room brightening smile and a contagious laugh. In...

Madie Bullard

Jun 14, 2019

Madie Lee Bullard, 71, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was preceded in death her father: Carlton Davis; husband: Lloyd Bullard and sister: Wanda Davis Haigler. Madie leaves behind her mother: Emma Lee Davis; one sister: Linda Britt and husband Morris of Clarkton, many nieces and nephews, special first cousin: Novie Strickland and wife Inez...

Patricia Walker

Jun 14, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Ms. Patricia Bonnell Walker entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14 surrounded by her family. Ms. Walker was a remarkable woman, an unwavering public servant who truly lived her life for others. She was a Christian woman who embodied the teaching of Christ to love your neighbor as yourself. She believed and...

Rev. Grady Hunt

Jun 13, 2019

Rev. Grady R. Hunt of Red Springs, NC, completed his journey on June 13, 2019. He was born on December 7th, 1933. Mr. Hunt was the loving son of Johnnie and Dessie Mae Hardin Hunt.

He was previously employed as the Assistant Funeral Director for Red Springs and Heritage Funeral Homes, a U.S. Army Veteran, a Minister...

Jimmy Carroll

Jun 11, 2019

Jimmy Houston Carroll, 80, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Dudley Carroll and Dicie Kinlaw Carroll, sisters: Eva Mae Guyton, Ann Atkinson, Pearline Gibson, two infant sisters, and brothers: Wilbur Carroll Sr. and Grady Carroll. He leaves behind one sister, Polly Garner of...

Estelle Summerlin

Jun 10, 2019

Estelle Waller Summerlin, 86, of Dublin, NC died the evening of June 10, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Robert Summerlin and her sisters, Katherine Carr and Korney Adams. Born November 5, 1932, Estelle grew up near Mount Olive, NC. She met her future husband when she was 12 and they were married after she graduated from...

Jerry Jernigan

Jun 7, 2019

Jerry “Wayne” Jernigan, 70, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents: Noah and Mary Jernigan; two brothers: Larry Ted Jernigan and Harry Ned Jernigan. Wayne leaves behind his wife: Brenda Jernigan of the home; two sons: David Wayne Jernigan (Joyce), Jason Walter Jernigan, both of Lumberton; two daughters: Amber McLean...