Thurman Bass

Jan 22, 2013

Thurman Willis Bass, age 76, retired US Army Veteran of Bladenboro, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

He is predeceased by his parents; Herman and Lula Mae Bass, two children; Tony Bass and Gary Bass.

Mr. Bass is survived by his wife Berniece Bass, one son, Jeffery Bass and wife Sue of Leland, one daughter,...

Helen Hales

Jan 21, 2013

Mrs. Helen Sealey Hales, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Wesley Pines in Lumberton.

Mrs. Hales was born on August 15, 1925 to the late I.P and Alice Ivey Sealey. She is preceded in death by her husband, David W. Hales; three brothers, John, Buck and IP Jr. and three sisters, Vidalia Hall,...

Ginger Kinlaw

Jan 20, 2013

Ginger Kay Smith was born on March 1st, 1952. She grew up on the shores of White Lake, NC. In 1970 she met the love of her life, Gene Wallace Kinlaw, and they began a wonderful 41-year journey that gave them a son, a daughter, and nine grandchildren. Ginger was a lover of all animals, especially dogs, and was...

Sonya Lanier

Jan 18, 2013

Sonya Joanne Lanier, age 41 of Elizabethtown, died Friday, January 18, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Carter; three children, Dustin, Dillon, and Patience; and a brother, Eric Lanier.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home at 3:00 PM.

Ashton Britt

Jan 18, 2013

Ashton Devon Britt, age three months of Elizabethtown, died Friday, January 18, 2013. He is survived by his parents Samuel Britt Jr. and Kayla Williams; maternal grandmother, Lynn Williams; great grandmother, Judy Davenport; great grandparents, Ricky and Brenda Williams; and his Nana, Angela Raudenbush and paternal grandfather, Samuel D. Britt, Sr.

The family will receive friends on...

Lillian Pollard

Jan 16, 2013

Lillian Arbutise Pollard,age 72,of Council passed away January 16, 2013.

She is survived by one son James Meadows of Virginia, three daughters: Caroletta Smith of Council, Regina Henry of NC, and Kathy Greer of Hawaii; one brother Allen Hubbard, seven sisters: Peggy Young, Madeline Young,Sylvia Hubbard, Valery Breedlove, Carlise Young, Judy Bostic and Deloris Harris, nine grandchildren...

N.W. Midyette

Jan 14, 2013

Dr. Norfleet Ward Midyette, age 87 of Elizabethtown, died Monday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen L. and Gertrude Ward Midyette; and his wife, Shirley K. Midyette.

He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. After completing veterinary school, Dr. Midyette opened the first veterinary practice...

Margaret Frink

Jan 13, 2013

Margaret Miller Frink of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was born on May 9, 1924 to the late John Thomas and Alma Greene Miller.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 1:00 until 1:45 pm at Galeed Baptist Church. Funeral services following at 2:00pm with Rev. Jason Williams and...

Peggy Atkinson

Jan 13, 2013

Mrs. Peggy Jean Watson Atkinson, 80, of White Lake passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Mrs. Atkinson was a hair dresser in the home and also, worked at Veeder Root in her early years. Mrs. Atkinson was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the VFW, and a member of White Lake Baptist Church....

Debbie Preston

Jan 8, 2013

Debbie Gause Preston, age 51, of Hershey, PA passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Tues. Jan 8 in the M.S,. Hershey Medical Center in Pennslyvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elizabethtown to Ernest L. and Virginia Ward Gause of Elizabethtown, NC. Debbie worked in accounting during her time in Pennsylvania,...