James Lanier
Jun 1, 2022
James Corrie (‘Jake’) Lanier passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Raleigh Edwards and Essie Duncan Lanier, his sister Shirley Wright, and his grandson Ethan Cain. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hilda Storms Lanier, one sister, and his five...
Mary Nance
May 31, 2022
Mary Ellen Meadows Nance, 72, of Orrum, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
She was born in Bladen County on August 9, 1949 to the late Charlie Meadows and Lorena Caulk Meadows. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Sherry Thompson Stewart, one brother Jeffery Wayne Meadows,...
Randy Dowless
May 31, 2022
Randy Burke Dowless, 54, of Whiteville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Linda Dowless and one infant grandson, Colby Dowless.
Randy leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Tiffany Keel (Eric), Hope McPherson, stepdaughter Angel Grainger (Sean), his brother Clark Dowless (Mary),...
Jim & Sue Schultz
May 24, 2022
Jim (79) and Sue Schultz (78) were called home to be with the Lord and were welcomed into His open arms on the afternoon of May 24, 2022. They were reunited with Jim’s parents, Carl & Emily Marak Schultz, and Sue’s parents Edward & Ewana Kopatich Szopinksi.
Jim was born in Halstead, Kansas on...
White Pharr Jr.
May 23, 2022
White “Bo” Pharr Jr., 74, of Tar Heel passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, White and Gladys Dowless Pharr and his granddaughter, Lori Michelle Pharr. Bo leaves behind his loving wife, Amy Fields Pharr of the home, two sons, Michael White Pharr and Bartholomew Scott Pharr (Julie), two sisters,...
Larry Mitchell
May 20, 2022
Larry Mitchell, 73, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. Larry was born on August 4, 1948, to the late James Thomas Mitchell and Louise Drake. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Paulette Wright and brother, Ronald Mitchell. Larry was in the US Army and a Vietnam Veteran. Larry enjoyed spending time with his...
Joseph Hester
May 19, 2022
Joseph Ferris Hester of Bladenboro, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 19. Mr. Hester was born in Bladenboro on February 4, 1942 to Ferris Hester and Vivian Singletary Hester. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Linda Hester White and his special kitty, Dempsey.
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Jane Skinner
May 19, 2022
Jane Carrie Long Skinner, 70, of Riegelwood passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Dewey and Maggie “Isabelle” Callihan Long; brother, Robert Long; sisters: Martha Ann, Kathy, Nancy, Mable and Gladine.
Jane leaves behind her husband, Eddie Skinner of the home; two sons: William Skinner and...
Connie "Diane" Mclemore
May 19, 2022
Connie Diane Santee McLemore, 66, of Bladenboro passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Murray and Irene Santee.
Diane leaves behind her husband, Randy McLemore of the home; son, Bruce McLemore and wife Constance of South Carolina; two daughters: Samantha McLemore of White Lake,...
Franklin "Buddy" Cain
May 17, 2022
Reverend Franklin “Buddy” Cain, 85, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born in Bladen County on May 11, 1937, to the late J.C. and Hazel Smith Cain. Buddy spent many years as a car salesman and later years as the pastor of Peace Baptist Church in Bladenboro. Even...