Charles Patrick Butler
Apr 24, 2026
Charles Patrick “Pat” Butler, 80, U.S. Navy Veteran of Elizabethtown, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1945, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Charles Vernon Butler and Daphne Holt Butler of Elizabethtown.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Vernon Butler and Daphne...
David Taylor Ayers Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
David Taylor Ayers, “Dave”, of Elizabethtown, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 following a brief illness. Dave was born on October 18th, 1962 to the late Katherine Melrose Ayers Lomax and David Taylor Ayers, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Roy Eugene Lomax. Dave was retired from Amerigas in Fayetteville, NC.
A devoted son, stepson,...
Paula Smith
Apr 21, 2026
Paula Jean Smith, of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center. Born on September 23, 1961, in Elizabethtown, Paula devoted her life to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment that touched all who knew her.
With heavy hearts, our family shares the passing of Paula Smith....
John Robert Byrd, Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
John Robert Byrd, Sr., 91, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 at UNC Health-Southeastern in Lumberton. He was born on January 14, 1935, in Robeson County to the late Lucius Guy Byrd and Mary Clark Byrd.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 49 years, Ethel Elizabeth Byrd; his siblings: Betty Powers, Ella...
Ronald Richard Larrimore
Apr 14, 2026
United States Vietnam Veteran, Ronald Richard Larrimore of Clarkton passed away peacefully at the age of 81 while at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow Morning Lawrimore, mother Daisy H. Lawrimore, and siblings Ralph Lawrimore, Carlysle Lawrimore, Lowell Hines Ruby Lupo and Carolyn...
Kenneth Cross
Apr 13, 2026
Ken Cross, a great man, teacher and coach, died April 13, 2026, at his home in White Lake, North Carolina. He was 82.
A service of celebration will be held at Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Lumberton, North Carolina, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. A private burial is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22.
Born Nov. 25, 1943, in Carlstadt,...
Betty Collum Davis
Apr 9, 2026
Betty Collum Davis, born on August 21, 1940, in Robeson County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at her home in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, on April 9, 2026. She was a cherished mother, devoted wife, loving grandmother, and friend whose life touched the hearts of many.
Betty was blessed with a remarkable family and a lifetime of meaningful relationships. She is survived...
Christopher Lynn Williams
Apr 7, 2026
Christopher Lynn Williams, a devoted family man and respected professional in forestry services, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital. He was 64 years old.
Born on August 8, 1961, in Robeson County, Chris was the beloved son of the late Donald Wayne Williams, Sr. and Shelby-Jean Nobles Williams. His early life in Fair Bluff laid...
Mae Hewett Melvin
Apr 5, 2026
Eva Mae Hewett Melvin, a beloved mother, grandmother, devoted educator, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Born on November 2, 1934, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, Eva Mae lived a life marked by faith, dedication, warmth, and an enduring passion for music.
Affectionately known to many simply as “Mae” or “Ms. Mae,” she spent...
Robert Channing Bordeaux
Apr 4, 2026
Robert Channing Bordeaux, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away on April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. Born on April 13, 1939, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Bob lived a life defined by dedication to his craft and a love for the outdoors.Bob built a career mastering the art of creating and installing draperies and cornice boards. His meticulous attention to detail...