Obituaries

Jan 22, 2013

McRae McMillan, age 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away January 22, 2013.

He is predeceased by his parents Fred and Wilma McMillan, two brothers: Earl and Richard McMillan and one sister Wilda G. White.

He is survived by fiancée Mattie Hunt, three brothers: Rudell McMillan of Elizabethtown, Fred Jr. McMillan of Fayetteville, and Alton McMillan of...

Jan 21, 2013

Mrs. Helen Sealey Hales, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Wesley Pines in Lumberton.

Mrs. Hales was born on August 15, 1925 to the late I.P and Alice Ivey Sealey. She is preceded in death by her husband, David W. Hales; three brothers, John, Buck and IP Jr. and three sisters, Vidalia Hall,...

Jan 20, 2013

Ginger Kay Smith was born on March 1st, 1952. She grew up on the shores of White Lake, NC. In 1970 she met the love of her life, Gene Wallace Kinlaw, and they began a wonderful 41-year journey that gave them a son, a daughter, and nine grandchildren. Ginger was a lover of all animals, especially dogs, and was...

Jan 18, 2013

Ashton Devon Britt, age three months of Elizabethtown, died Friday, January 18, 2013. He is survived by his parents Samuel Britt Jr. and Kayla Williams; maternal grandmother, Lynn Williams; great grandmother, Judy Davenport; great grandparents, Ricky and Brenda Williams; and his Nana, Angela Raudenbush and paternal grandfather, Samuel D. Britt, Sr.

The family will receive friends on...

Jan 18, 2013

Sonya Joanne Lanier, age 41 of Elizabethtown, died Friday, January 18, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Carter; three children, Dustin, Dillon, and Patience; and a brother, Eric Lanier.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home at 3:00 PM.

Jan 16, 2013

Lillian Arbutise Pollard,age 72,of Council passed away January 16, 2013.

She is survived by one son James Meadows of Virginia, three daughters: Caroletta Smith of Council, Regina Henry of NC, and Kathy Greer of Hawaii; one brother Allen Hubbard, seven sisters: Peggy Young, Madeline Young,Sylvia Hubbard, Valery Breedlove, Carlise Young, Judy Bostic and Deloris Harris, nine grandchildren...

Jan 14, 2013

Dr. Norfleet Ward Midyette, age 87 of Elizabethtown, died Monday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen L. and Gertrude Ward Midyette; and his wife, Shirley K. Midyette.

He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. After completing veterinary school, Dr. Midyette opened the first veterinary practice...

Jan 13, 2013

Mrs. Peggy Jean Watson Atkinson, 80, of White Lake passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Mrs. Atkinson was a hair dresser in the home and also, worked at Veeder Root in her early years. Mrs. Atkinson was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the VFW, and a member of White Lake Baptist Church....

Jan 13, 2013

Margaret Miller Frink of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was born on May 9, 1924 to the late John Thomas and Alma Greene Miller.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 1:00 until 1:45 pm at Galeed Baptist Church. Funeral services following at 2:00pm with Rev. Jason Williams and...

Jan 8, 2013

Debbie Gause Preston, age 51, of Hershey, PA passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Tues. Jan 8 in the M.S,. Hershey Medical Center in Pennslyvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elizabethtown to Ernest L. and Virginia Ward Gause of Elizabethtown, NC. Debbie worked in accounting during her time in Pennsylvania,...

Jan 7, 2013

Julia Sessoms Day, passed away January 7, 2013 in Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Day, sister Alma Enestine \"Tiney\" Sessoms, and brother Richard Sessoms. She is survived by daughters, Janice Day, Donna Sherman, & Linda Johnson also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, January 12, 2013...

Jan 6, 2013

Nancy Garner Pait, age 64, of Bladenboro, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She is predeceased by her father, R.D. Garner and a brother, Carroll Garner. She is survived by her husband, Gary Pait of the home; mother, Gertrude Garner of Dublin; one daughter, Juli Pait Feight and husband Edward of...

Jan 5, 2013

Rosa Lee Packer Dove, 70, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center Hospice House. Mrs. Dove was born to Graham and Essie Packer on September 17, 1942. Mrs. Dove was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Dove; her parents Graham and Essie Packer; and several brothers and sisters. She...

Jan 5, 2013

Derek Melvin Singletary, age 41, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2013 at home. Derek is survived by his mother Catherine S. Cartner and step-father Johnny Cartner of Bladenboro,one sister Tiffany Hunt, one brother Johnny Cartner Jr. of Whiteville, and father Melvin Singletary of Bladenboro. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM...

Jan 2, 2013

Delcie (Courson) Atherton 89,of Whitman Mass.,formally of Elizabethtown passed away Wed. January 2, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She was born and brought up in Elizabethtown, NC, daughter of the late William and Marie(Kinlaw) Courson. She was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School. She has been a Whitman resident for over 65 years, a communicant of...

Jan 1, 2013

Elma Grey Storms of Bladenboro, North Carolina died on New Year's Day, January 1, 2013. Born in Bladen County, she was the beloved only daughter of the late Raymond and Smithie Phelps. Surviving are her devoted husband, Howard Storms; Daughters Amelia Hopkins and husband Barry of Greensboro, NC.; Joy Grady and husband Gary of White Lake, NC.; Granddaughters Ann-...

Dec 30, 2012

William Mangum Dunham, Jr., age 91 of White Oak passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was a quiet man that was slow to anger. He loved his family dearly and loved having them close to him. He loved farming, his cows, Carolina Basketball and the Detroit Tigers. He was a...

Dec 28, 2012

Lucille Lowrimore Hayes Wilson, 76, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest, Friday, December 28, 2012. She is predeceased by husbands, Charles Ivey Hayes, Sr. and Marvin Wilson; a son, Michael Hayes; an infant daughter Rebecca and a brother, Junior Lowrimore. She is survived by a son, Chuck Hayes and wife, Clarice, of Roxboro; two daughters Patricia Storms and husband,...

Dec 28, 2012

Thomas W. \"Tom\" Hancock Jr. USMC Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), age 79, answered the Lord\'s call December 28, 2012 in Elizabethtown, NC after a lengthy illness. He is predeceased by his parents T.W. \"Ted\" Hancock Sr. and Florabel Hancock. A 1951 graduate of Georgia Military Academy, he received a bachelor\'s degree in physical education from the University of South Carolina...

Dec 25, 2012

Jimmy Storms, age 73, of Bladenboro, NC entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Conley Storms and a brother, Kyge Storms. Mr. Storms is survived by his wife, Wilma Edward Storms of the home and his mother, Annie Storms of Bladenboro. He is also...