Dec 4, 2013

Annie Ruth Meares Smith, 93, of Bladenboro passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernice Smith, one son Bernice Brake Smith, her parents D.W. and Mallie Meares, three brothers: Jessie, Luther and Bert Meares, and three sisters: Rosie West, Sally Watts, and Christine McKenzie. She is survived by several nieces and nephews....

Dec 3, 2013

Michael "Gene" Robeson, 63, of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents James E. and Nona Robeson and two brothers Graham Leroy Robeson and James Ellis Robeson Jr. He is survived by his wife Sandra B. Robeson, two daughters Jessica Britt and Sunny Britt, one brother David Robeson and seven grandchildren....

Nov 30, 2013

Ella Mae Thompson, 87, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Nathaniel and Lela Foley Gibson, one sister, Hannah Dennis and two brothers, Rev. Orbon Gibson and Rushian James Gibson..

She is survived by one son, Clarence...

Nov 27, 2013

Claire White Dickey, 72 of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. She was born in Portland, Maine on July 11, 1941 to the late Tracey Paul and Georgette Cassista White. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, William Paul White.

She is survived by her husband John Michael Dickey of the...

Nov 23, 2013

Kathleen Potter Hilton, 93, of Pineville, NC formerly of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2013. Kay was born December 3, 1919. She was the second of five children born to Charles and Letha Potter of Kelly, NC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Ezell Shuford Hilton. Also passing before her...

Nov 22, 2013

Bonnie Kellihan, 67 of Elizabethtown passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 25, 1945 to the late Carlie and Lela Dowless Davis. Ms. Kellihan is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bobby Kellihan. Bonnie dedicated her life caring for her family and the love she had...

Nov 17, 2013

Our beloved Virgil Evans Brisson departed his earthly life on Sunday November 17, 2013. Mr. Brisson was born in Bladen County, N.C. on September 10, 1932. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and lived his life as a humble man and a true Christian gentleman. He was a graduate of Tar Heel High...

Nov 17, 2013

Larry Eugene Nance, Sr., 61, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1951 in Columbus County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Nance and his father, Rossie Monroe Nance

Larry is survived by his mother, Ruby Inman Nance of Cerro Gordo; one son,...

Nov 14, 2013

Elouise Simmons Johnson, 91, of Elizabethtown passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde W. Johnson, and two sons: Pete and Bucky Soloe. She is survived by her daughter Frances Fife of Elizabethtown, three stepsons: Wade Johnson, Jerry Johnson, and Jack Johnson; one brother Bobby Simmons of Elizabethtown, three grandchildren and seven...

Nov 12, 2013

Jane Love Butler Black, 85, of Taylors, SC passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her home on Linkside Drive.

Born in Tabor City, NC, she was the daughter of Joseph Franklin and Mamie Bridger Butler. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Norman M. Black, Jr., her...