William Deaver

Jan 10, 2022

William Lee “Buddy” Deaver, 53, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, William Arthur Deaver, stepfather Marvin Hammond and one nephew, Willis Johnson. Buddy leaves behind his mother, Margaret Hammond of the home, son, Cameron Priest of Dublin, daughter, Savanna Scobie of TN, three sisters,...

Earline Akins

Jan 10, 2022

Earline Akins, 94 of Bladenboro passed away on January 10, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Annie Russ and a her son, Gary Akins. Earline retired from  Bladen County Hospital and was a member of New Light Church. She is survived by her son, Ricky Akins and wife Jennifer Lynn of Fla. A graveside service will...

Judy Walters

Jan 9, 2022

Judy Ann Ellis Walters, 63, of Bladenboro went to her eternal home on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammie Franklin Ellis and Ada Louise Howell Ellis and one brother. Judy leaves behind her adoring husband, Bobby Walters of the home, two daughters, Tonya Covington of Lumberton and...

Linrod Patterson

Jan 8, 2022

Our beloved Linrod Patterson, 76, of Whiteville was called home to be with his father, the Almighty God on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome Patterson and Annie Adams Patterson, daughter Monique Lewis, two sisters, Levenia Thorpe and Nadine Rouse, one brother William Thorpe, two nieces Rosaland Monroe and Crystal Monroe,...

James Smith

Jan 6, 2022

James G. “Jimmie” Smith, 71, Army Veteran of Elizabethtown passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Smith and Esther Melvin Smith. Jimmie leaves behind three sons, Garrett Smith (Kimberly) of Cypress Creek, Jamie Smith (Ericka) of Clarkton, and Blake Hood (Angel) of Raleigh...

Linda Dowless

Jan 6, 2022

Linda Hammond Dowless, 77, of Whiteville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dewey Dowless of the home, two sons, Clark Dowless (Mary) and Randy Burke Dowless, both of Whiteville, one sister Annabelle Nobles of Cerro Gordo, four grandchildren, Scott Dowless (Nicole), Stephanie Long (Sam),...

Linda Mote

Dec 30, 2021

Linda Carrie Hester Mote, 72, of Bladenboro heard the call from Heaven on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve Hester Jr. and Gladys Turner Hester. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 51 years, Elmer Mote of the home, two sons, Eddie Mote Jr. (Salena) of Fredericksburg, VA...

Rhonda Barnhill

Dec 29, 2021

Rhonda Dale Moore Barnhill, 70, of Eden, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Moore and Mildred Craddock Moore, and her husband, Ronnie Barnhill. Rhonda leaves behind son Bryan Barnes (Lisa) of Elizabethtown, daughter Tonya Barnes of Elizabethtown, two brothers, Marty Moore (Terry)...

Patsy Cashwell-Vause

Dec 26, 2021

Patsy Gray Todd Cashwell-Vause, 76, of Bladenboro graduated to heaven on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gracie Todd; brothers: Memory Todd and wife Mary Lou, Weldon Todd and wife Magaleen, Roy Lee Todd, Leon Todd and wife Dean, Charleston Todd and...

Sheila Babson

Dec 24, 2021

Sheila Faye Carroll Babson, 59, of Bladenboro went to her eternal home on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born in Bladen County on October 24, 1962 to the late Grady and Gladys McLaughlin Carroll.

Sheila leaves behind her loving husband, Bobby Babson of the home, two...