Tommy Singletary
Jul 28, 2026
Thomas Paul Singletary, affectionately known by many as Tommy, passed away on July 28, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley hospital in Fayetteville, at the age of 75. Born on January 11, 1951, in Bladen County, Tommy’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a steadfast work ethic, and a love for both the simple and profound joys of country...
Barbara Ann Britt Gooden
Jul 28, 2026
Barbara Ann Britt Gooden of Bladenboro left this world unexpectedly in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 82 while at her home. She was born August 17, 1943, one of two children to the late Robert James Britt and Emma Mae Strickland Britt. She reunites with her dear parents, beloved daughter Wendy Gooden Hester...
Charles Thomas "Billy" King
Jul 28, 2026
Charles Thomas “Billy” King was born on November 11, 1931. To his family, neighbors,friends, and the generations of horsemen who knew him, he was Billy—and he always will be.
He was a true man’s man—a man of few words who was never afraid to say what needed to be said. He worked hard, lived quietly, stayed out of other people’s business,...
Sarah Gooden Melvin
Jul 28, 2026
Sarah Frances Gooden Melvin, known lovingly to many as Sarah Gooden Melvin, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, closing a remarkable chapter that began on March 9, 1930, in Carvers Creek, North Carolina. Throughout her long and meaningful life, Sarah exemplified kindness, devotion, and steadfastness to those she loved, leaving behind a...
Frances Carol McCallum
Jul 27, 2026
Frances Carol McCallum, born on January 28, 1957, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026. She is remembered as a dedicated and compassionate individual whose quiet joys and meaningful relationships marked a life well-lived.
Frances was the cherished daughter of the late Robert James McCallum and Frances Lorena Adair McCallum. She is survived by her loving brother, John Michael McCallum, and...
Mike Nance
Jul 26, 2026
Ronald Michael "Mike" Nance, 57, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a year of challenges, Mike continued to show the strength, determination, and resilience that defined the man he was. He was born on August 8, 1968, in Newport News, Virginia, to Jim and Patricia Nance.
Mike was a devoted husband,...
Teddy "Ted" Earl Wade
Jul 25, 2026
Teddy “Ted” Earl Wade, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2026. Born on December 13, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ted was the beloved son of the late Leonard Woody Wade and Ruby Cox Wade.
A man known for his solid work ethic, Ted dedicated much of his career to Murphy Brown as a land tech,...
Judy Duncan Tart
Jul 23, 2026
Judy Duncan Tart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. Judy was 75 years old and a resident of Clarkton. She was born on January 21, 1951, to the late Tommy Theodore Duncan and Mary Jones Duncan.
Judy’s presence was a source of steadfast love and...
Dr. Bobby Kenneth Carden
Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Bobby Kenneth Carden, of Bladenboro, NC, was called home to be with the Lord in the evening hours of Wednesday, July 22, 2026, while at UNC Southeastern Medical Center in Lumberton, NC, at the age of 93. He was born in Nash County on April 17, 1933 to the late Coy and Carrie Carden.
Dr. Carden was first and foremost...
William "Billy" Hubert Cain, Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
William (Billy) Hubert Cain, Jr who was born January 27, 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia, died peacefully at his home in White Oak on July 21, 2026. He graduated from Fayetteville Technical School with a degree in Auto Mechanics, then went to work at Clark Motor Company and later Veeder Root. After several years, he joined his parents in business as...