Jan 31, 2017

Docia Mae Dowless Savoie, 75, of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

She is survived by son Ernest David Welborn of California, daughters: Blanche Russell of Texas and Cher Meyers of LA, brother James Dowless of New Mexico, sisters: Betty Lou Hall of Texas and Evelyn Cunningham of Bladenboro and eight grandchildren.

The family...

Jan 30, 2017

Joe Marcus McLaughlin, 58, of Clarkton passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Angus and Ann McLaughlin and step-dad Sing Singletary. Survivors include several cousins, including Kathy Powell who unselfishly stepped into to help him after his mother's death.

Joe, at the age of 15, was in a car accident...

Jan 29, 2017

William "Roger" Jessup, 70, of Elizabethtown passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur F. and Pauline Jessup and three brothers. Survivors include one son, Ethan Jessup and wife Sharon of Elizabethtown; two sisters: Cynthia Journigan and Pat Caulder, both of Henderson and two grandchildren: Dawson Jessup and MaKayla Jessup. A graveside...

Jan 27, 2017

Virginia Dare Tatum, 84, of Tar Heel passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Dillon and Kate Horne, husband William A. Tatum Sr., brothers: Tom and Autheo Horne, infant brother and sister, 9 year old brother Bobby Lee Horne, and son David Tatum Sr. Left to cherish her memory are sons: William...

Jan 25, 2017

Emmitt Matthew Wright, infant, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He is survived by his parents: Will and Kandace Thompson Wright of the home; two brothers: Raylan Jack Wright and Justin Anthony VanValkenburg Jr. of the home; sister: Leilani Grace Wright of the home; paternal grandparents: Julie and Paul Buie of St. Pauls; paternal grandfather: Bill Wright of Florida;...

Jan 25, 2017

Mrs. Alma P. Kelly passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at age 94 while residing at Lumberton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton, NC. She was the daughter of David James and Mary Bell Pait of Bladenboro, NC. She and her husband, George Washington Kelly, Jr. of 58 years before his passing were blessed with four (4) surviving...

Jan 24, 2017

Early Tuesday morning on January 24, 2017, Charlie Orville Mabe departed his earthly home with a smile on his face. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Lula Mabe, two brothers: Roy and Ransom Mabe, three sisters: Gladys Crowder, Nancy Bailey, Cora Roberts and one daughter Sharon Oakley. Left to cherish his memory are his wife...

Jan 24, 2017

Robert Pait, 70, Army Veteran of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Mr. Pait is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Chalmers and Evelyn Spivey Pait; wife, Judy Pait and sister, Mamie Pait. He is survived by two sons: Rodney Pait and wife Selina of Bladenboro and Glenn Allen Johnson of White Oak; two daughters: Sharon Burney...

Jan 23, 2017

On the morning of January 23, 2017, Sinia Faye Dowless, 81, of Bladenboro passed with peace and grace in her home. She is preceded in death by her parents: Kendall and Hester Owens and five brothers: Ralph, Buford, Bethel, Donald, and Sam. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Leon Dowless of the home; two daughters: Linda Evers...

Jan 21, 2017

Gene Arnold Hall, 75, of Elizabethtown, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eveleene Hall.

Gene is survived by two sons: James and Brian Hall, both of Florida; daughter: Dianna Zeh of Washington; two sisters: Joyce Thomas and Mary Castle, both of the home; two nephews: Albert and...