Horace Ronnie Hester
Jun 8, 2026
Horace Ronnie Hester, 80, of Bladenboro, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1946, to the late Horace Cade Hester and Juanita Bledsoe Hester.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Horton.
Ronnie was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with those he loved. He enjoyed...
Shirley McKeithan McDonald
Jun 7, 2026
Shirley McKeithan McDonald, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 7, 2026 in Morehead City, North Carolina. Born on November 24, 1936, in Clarkton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Estelle McKeithan.
Shirley was a devoted wife to her late husband, Kenneth McDonald, and a loving mother to her daughter, Dawn Enterline (Lee),...
Roger Hugh Johnson
Jun 7, 2026
Roger "Hugh" Johnson, a dedicated and respected member of his community known affectionately as "Gravedigger," passed away on June 7, 2026, at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on January 6, 1956, in Pender County, North Carolina, Roger devoted much of his life to his work as a self-employed gravedigger, serving numerous local funeral homes and...
Larry Rouse
Jun 7, 2026
Larry Gene Rouse, 75, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Eddie Rouse and Mary Lee Clemmons Rouse, his beloved wife Julia Ann Rouse, one sister Linda Rich and special friend Rosa Sellers.
Larry was a simple hardworking man who loved his family and friends dearly. He was never a...
Louise Ann Kulp
Jun 6, 2026
Louise Ann Kulp lived her life loving nature, her family, and community. She passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Born on July 12, 1949 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Louise's life was one of dedication and heartfelt connections.
Louise found joy in the beauties of the natural world. She appreciated the beauty of both the mountains and the...
Janice Allen
Jun 4, 2026
Janice Esther Clark Allen, born September 1, 1931, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was a respected member of her community whose presence will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
Janice’s life was marked by the steady dedication she showed to her family and community. She leaves behind her son, John "Jackie" Cameron Allen,...
Jamie Dorothy Lupo Fairfax
Jun 4, 2026
Jamie Dorothy Lupo Fairfax, 53, of Bladenboro, NC passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 while at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville, North Carolina. Born on August 7, 1972 in Robeson County to the late James W. Lupo, Jr. and Dorothy Lupo.
A wife, mom, sister, aunt, friend, and the best babysitter around, Jamie loved the people in...
Evelyn Butler Cain
May 31, 2026
Evelyn Butler Cain of Suffolk, VA, formerly of Bladenboro, NC, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was 26 days short of reaching her 99th birthday. She was born in Columbus County, NC to the late Albert and Betty Arnette Butler.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life Sanford P Cain. She...
Rev. Ecwood C. Lancaster "Preacher Eckie"
May 30, 2026
Reverend Ecwood C. Lancaster, affectionately known to many as "Preacher Eckie," passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 2, 1936, Preacher Eckie’s life was a testament to unwavering faith and devoted service to the Lord.
At Victory United Methodist Church is where he dedicated his life to the Lord and answered the call...
Kenneth Ray Edwards
May 27, 2026
Kenneth Ray Edwards, of Bladenboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, while at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Edwards and Edna Faye Ransom Edwards, son Craig Edwards, and sisters, Lois Smith and Hazel Babson.
Kenneth was...