Jan 13, 2017

Marjorie Riddle Garner, 89, of Dublin passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: Timon Nicholas and Beulah Pattishall Riddle; husband: Dallas Elwood Garner; three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by son: Woody Garner of Dublin; two daughters: Eve Garner Rogers and husband Charles of Dublin, Marjorie Marie Garner...

Jan 13, 2017

Carl Stewart McCulloch, 92, of Elizabethtown died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 13, 2017. Carl was born in Bladen County on March 4, 1924, the son of David Calvin McCulloch and Mary Elizabeth Dunham McCulloch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Priest McCulloch, his brothers David Alexander McCulloch...

Jan 9, 2017

John Floyd Raynor, 89, of Elizabethtown passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 to join his beloved Jewel Parker Raynor, who passed away in 1993. He was an inspiration and role model to his family, friends and the boys he led as director of Royal Rangers for more than 25 years. He was a devoted member of Dublin Pentecostal Freewill...

Jan 7, 2017

Ethelyne (Elaine) Tyler Smith Dickens, 82, of Elizabethtown passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. She is preceded in death by husbands Laverne Smith and Robert Dickens, son: Harrell Laverne Smith Jr., sister Dorothy Dent, brothers Buddy Tyler and L.C Tyler, great grandson Kyle Ray Joyner and step-son Johnny Dickens. Elaine is survived by one son Timmy Smith (Kim) of...

Jan 4, 2017

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC - Lisley Yandle Allen, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Bladen County Hospital with her children by her side. She is predeceased by her parents R. C. Yandle and Frances McKeithan Yandle; her husband, Charles Davis Allen, Sr; and daughter-in-law, Rosemary Bostic Allen.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Charles Davis...

Jan 4, 2017

Allen Barker Davis, 76, of Elizabethtown passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife Melba Bryan Davis and brother Hurbert Davis. Survived by his wife Judy B. Davis of the home, son Allen Dale Davis and wife Twyla of Bladenboro; daughter Freda Hales and husband Phillip of...

Jan 3, 2017

Bruce Edward Smith,73, Airforce veteran of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Tucker and husband Stephen of MA.; his son, John Smith and wife Carla of NH. Six grandchildren, Olivia and Owen; Hannah, Christofer, Hailee, and Matthew.

Jan 2, 2017

Mr. Bobby Joe Bryan, Sr., 76, of White Oak passed away in Lower Cape Fear Hospice of Wilmington on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of White Oak and was employed with the Bladen County school bus garage for 31 years, of the last 13 of those years he served as director. Mr. Bryan had served...

Dec 30, 2016

Teresa Russ Thomas, 53, of White Lake passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents: Matthew and Inez Russ Jr.

Teresa is survived by son: J.T. Thomas of Wilmington, daughter: Tera Thomas of White Lake; brother: Tony Russ of White Lake; sister: Sheila Atkins (Bruce) of Lisbon and granddaughter: Mattie Richardson....

Dec 27, 2016

William Edward Hester Jr., 71, veteran of Lumberton passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Gertie Hester, brother Ronnie Hester, and granddaughter Trinity. Survivors include his wife Linda Baker Hester of the home, children: William Edward Hester III and wife April of NC; Valissa Anne Hester Lowery and husband Adrian;...