William "Bill" Eddie Bryan, Jr.
Mar 27, 2025
William "Bill" Eddie Bryan, Jr., 89, of Bladenboro, passed away on March 27, 2025 at the Bladen East Health and Rehab Nursing Center. Born on May 26, 1935, in Bladen County, Bill lived a life filled with passion, love, and an unwavering loyalty to his family.
A proud graduate of North Carolina State University, Bill carried the spirit of the Wolfpack...
Vonda Kaye Butler Tatum
Mar 27, 2025
Vonda Kaye Butler Tatum, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home on Hwy 410 in Bladenboro, with her family by her side. Born in Bladen County, she is the daughter of the late Creston Harvey and Eunice Guyton Butler. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Norma Lou Hester Abbott Smothers
Mar 24, 2025
Norma Lou Hester Abbott Smothers, 84, of Murrells Inlet, SC formerly of Dublin, NC passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1940 the daughter of the late Joseph Woodrow Hester and Mildred Butler Hester.
Norma was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvah Lynn Smothers, siblings, Houston Hester and Linda Hester,...
Sadie "Bernice" Bryant Bryan
Mar 21, 2025
Sadie "Bernice" Bryan, a beloved Sunday school teacher and devoted family member, peacefully passed away at her home on March 21, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on April 4, 1935, Bernice lived a life marked by her unwavering faith, dedication to others, and love for her family.
Throughout her life, Bernice was a remarkable presence in the church community....
Stephen "Steve" Lawson Simmons
Mar 20, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Lawson Simmons, US Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully in his Bladenboro home, on Thursday March 20th. He was 82. He loved the Lord, loved his family and his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawson P. Simmons and Mary Lee Hickman Simmons, and by a brother, Lawson “Pete” Simmons.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Susan Molinda Mote
Mar 19, 2025
Susan Molinda Mote, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Columbus Regional HealthCare in Whiteville at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel R. McKeithan and Aline Caulder McKeithan; beloved husband, Douglas Mote; sisters: Charlotte Ann McKeithan and Geneva Hyatt.
Susan leaves behind her loving family, including her sons:...
Sara Lee Storms West
Mar 18, 2025
Sara Lee Storms West, 91, of Bladenboro, died Tuesday, March 18, at her home.
Mrs. West was a daughter of the late Woodie V. and Laura D. Storms of Bladenboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira W. West, Jr., her daughter Jackie West Page and son Jimmy West as well as siblings Mildred Storms Hilburn, Howard Storms,...
Joseph Stephen "Steve" Britt
Mar 18, 2025
Joseph Stephen “Steve” Britt, of Tar Heel, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after suffering a stroke at the age of 73. He was born on December 12, 1951 in Dublin, He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Herbert Britt and Pearline Brisson Britt, an infant sister, Carolyn Louise Britt and sister Kay Britt McGuinness.
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Randy Benton
Mar 17, 2025
Randy Benton, 54, of Clarkton, passed away on March 17, 2025, due to tragic circumstances . His sudden departure has left a profound void in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Randy was known for his remarkable sense of humor, which brought joy and laughter to all who crossed his path. He possessed a unique ability...
Efrain Monroy Garcia
Mar 17, 2025
Efrain Monroy Garcia, 90, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, while at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1935, in Santa Ana, El Salvador the son of the late Federico Monroy and Sabina Garcia.
He is survived by four sons, Hugo Armando Monroy, Jose Luis Monroy, Jaime Isabel Monroy, and Efrain Saul Monroy,...