Earl Dean Kellihan
Jan 23, 2025
Earl Dean Kellihan, 78, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville, NC. He was born in Columbus County on January 14, 1947, to the late John Gola Callihan and Susan F. Ransom Callihan.
Earl was a man of many passions, often found tending to his garden or working as a...
Ernest "Mel" Dailey Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Ernest “Mel” Dailey Jr., United States Navy Veteran of Clarkton, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, while at his home at the age of 80. He was born in Robeson County on October 30, 1944, son of the late Ernest Melville Dailey Sr. and Louine Porter Dailey.
Mel was a devoted son, brother, uncle and dear friend to all. He...
James Fred Martin, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Fred Martin Jr (“Buddy”), a man whose kindness and generosity touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Buddy had a way of showing love that went beyond words—always ready to lend a hand or offer a helping heart, even when he had little to give. His acts of...
James David Lantz
Jan 21, 2025
James David Lantz, 49, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 while at his home. He was born on May 29, 1975 in Hornell, New York.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother Ruth Harrington (Michael), father David Lantz (Cheryl), daughter Kayla Lantz of Arkport, NY, brothers Brandon Lantz and Ken Fronk, Jr., sister Jennifer Fronk, and his...
Carolyn Marie Hill
Jan 21, 2025
Carolyn Thompson Hill, known to many as "Granny", peacefully succumbed to illness January 21st, 2025. She is preceded in death by Les Hill Sr. (Papa), her husband of nearly 51 years.
She was born to the late Elsie May Stevens and James Worth Thompson, Sr. in Robeson County on March 20, 1954.
She is survived by three sisters: Linda Transou, Faye Aiken...
Harry (Jerry) Iverson Huber, III
Jan 18, 2025
Harry (Jerry) Iverson Huber, III, 83 of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on January 18, 2025, after an extended illness. He was living in Bluffton, South Carolina at the time of his death, and had previously lived in Pawleys Island, South Carolina since 2012.
Jerry was born on November 18, 1942 to Harry Iverson Huber, II and Willie Holt Wiley...
Eugene McKenzie "Mac" Smith Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Eugene McKenzie Smith, Jr. “Mac” of Chadbourn, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025 at his home from natural causes. Mac was born May 15, 1941 and was 83 years old.
Mac Smith was a lifelong learner, avid reader, musician, and prolific hobbyist, a true renaissance man! He had many interests including photography, cooking/baking, gardening, soap making, collecting antiques, but he especially...
Durham Singletary
Jan 16, 2025
Durham Singletary, 81, United States Army National Guard Veteran of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, while at Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown. He was the son of the late Julian Lennon Singletary Sr. and Laura Mae Pait Singletary. He was preceded also in death by his siblings, Virgina S. McKeithan and J. Lennon Singletary Jr.
Left to cherish...
Lynn Williams
Jan 11, 2025
Lynn Williams, 50, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Williams, Sr. and grandson, Ashton Britt.
Lynn leaves behind her mother, Judy Davenport of Fayetteville; companion, Andy McDonald of the home; daughter, Kayla Williams (Sam Britt) of Elizabethtown;...
Annie Ward Sasser
Jan 10, 2025
Annie Ward Sasser, 101, left this earth for her eternal home in heaven on Friday, January 10, 2025. Loving life, her family and friends, she stayed as long as she could. She was born on October 17, 1923.
Annie was well known and loved by her family and friends. She maintained an interest in farming all her life. (And boy could...