Michael Hillary Smith
Oct 14, 2023
Michael Hillary Smith, 69, of Bladenboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Smith Sr. and Lena Pait Smith; sister, Deborah Edwards; nephew, Wilton King; niece, Tammy King and sister-in-law, Frances Lee Frink Turner.
Michael leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Sue Frink Smith; two...
Dianna Fay Hall
Oct 13, 2023
Dianna Fay Hall, 63, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, while at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville, NC, with her brother and sister by her side.
Dianna was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hall, Jr., and Shirley Brisson Hall. She leaves behind one brother, Dale Hall (Terry) of Council,...
Kenneth West
Oct 8, 2023
Kenneth West, 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Foster West and Carrie Tyndall West; daughter, Connie West and brother, Alton West.
Kenneth leaves behind his loving wife, Bonnie Cain West of the home; daughter, Nancy Tyndall and husband Jeremy of Clarkton;...
Betty Ann Smith
Oct 5, 2023
Surrounded by family, Betty Ann Smith, 92, of Riegelwood passed away on October 5, 2023, at Liberty Commons Assisted Living Center in Wilmington, NC. Betty Ann was raised in Bladen County and then moved to Riegelwood spending her time between there and White Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Smith, Sr. and her parents Robert Alford...
Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins
Oct 5, 2023
Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins 90, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
She was a dedicated wife, loving mother of three wild little boys, and “Nanny” to the grands.
All along serving as a role model that brought the best out of anyone she touched.
Eunice was also a devoted member...
Clyde Ashley Bordeaux
Oct 4, 2023
Clyde Ashley Bordeaux, born March 11, 1950 in Bladen County, NC passed peacefully at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Proceeded in death by his parents, Tharp “Soup” and Eunice Hayes Bordeaux. One brother, Floyd Bordeaux.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Ward Bordeaux. Sons; Archie Bordeaux (Ashley)...
Beverly Denise Blackwell
Oct 3, 2023
Beverly Denise Blackwell, age 50, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bladen County on November 10, 1972 the daughter of the late Bobby Strickland and Doris Cain.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, one brother James Blackwell and her grandson, Ryan Ryley Russ....
Annette Elam Wetzel
Oct 3, 2023
Annette Elam Wetzel passed away in Midlothian, VA, on October 3, 2023. She was born in West Palm Beach, FL, on July 6, 1944, to John Edgar Elam and Annie Merle White Elam.
Annette graduated from the Medical College of Virginia’s School of Nursing in 1967 and enjoyed a long career serving her fellow citizens as a public health...
Fletcher McDuffie Jr.
Oct 2, 2023
Fletcher McDuffie Jr., age 90, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 while at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born and raised in Bladen County, son of the late Erastus Fletcher McDuffie Sr. and Marion Vannie Beard McDuffie. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Clayton McDuffie, Wilton McDuffie, and two sisters Lynette...
Christine Hayes Moody
Sep 30, 2023
Christine Hayes Moody, 73, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Robeson County on December 6, 1949 to the late Cleaburn Hayes and Sarah Fairfax.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Junior Hayes and one grandson, Cody Blackmon. She leaves behind her beloved husband Hal Moody...