Obituaries
Dorothy Daniel Barnes
Oct 19, 2023
Dorothy Daniel Barnes, age 83, of Elizabethtown went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023, while at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center in Sanford, NC. She was born and raised in Bladen County. She and her late husband Hector V. “Andy” Daniel settled in the town of Elizabethtown where she served as a dental assistant for...
Nancy Gail Blackburn
Oct 16, 2023
Nancy Gail Shatney Blackburn, age 69, of Clarkton, NC went to her eternal home on Monday, October 16, 2023, while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical center in Wilmington. She was born the daughter of the late Sherman Shatney and Velna Gilbert Shatney in Coos County, New Hampshire. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Roxanne Rouleau,...
Henry "Les" Hill
Oct 14, 2023
Henry “Les” Hill Jr., age 71, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, while at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Lester Hill Sr. and stepfather Wilson Brisson.
Les is survived by his mother, Doris Brisson, his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Thompson Hill of the home,...
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...
Johnny Ray Dowless
Sep 27, 2023
Johnny Ray Dowless, 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Angel House in Whiteville, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Dowless and Lorena Pait Dowless, brother Houston Dowless, sister-in-law Christine Dowless and nephew Lynn Dickel Dowless.
Ray leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years,...
Lois Mae Russ Guyton
Sep 20, 2023
Lois Mae Russ Guyton, 84, of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 while at Elizabethtown Nursing Center. She was born in Bladen County to the late Bascom Russ and Sudie Bordeaux Russ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cary Guyton, and one brother, Hurley Russ.
Left to cherish her memory are her two...
Timothy Horne Kinlaw
Sep 18, 2023
Timothy Horne Kinlaw (71), a long-time resident of White Lake, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Iley Wilton Kinlaw and Edna Arlene Horne Kinlaw. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Faircloth Kinlaw; two sons, Timothy David Kinlaw and wife Madeleine, and Robert Thomas Kinlaw; a brother, Iley William...
Kaylin Paige Bryan
Sep 15, 2023
Kaylin Paige Bryan, age 26, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Betty Bryan and paternal grandfather Joey Cooper.
Kaylin was a cheerful, energetic young lady. A loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and mom who cherished her family. Her children were her reason for living. She enjoyed spending time...
Winfred Randall "Randy" West
Sep 12, 2023
Winfred Randall “Randy” West, 65, of Clarkton passed away at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred E. West and Kathleen Parker West.
Randy leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon Little West; daughters: Maranda West Wilkerson and husband Rodney of Boardman, Lindsey West Norris and husband Brett of Clarkton, Jessica West of...
Emily Ann Hughes Smith
Sep 10, 2023
Emily Ann Hughes Smith, 81, of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollan and Alma Bowen Hughes.
Emily leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Robert "Bobby" Smith, of the home; son; Mark Owens and wife Laura of Arnold, MD; daughters: Renae...
Robert Livingston Butler
Sep 6, 2023
Robert Livingston Butler, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born in Robeson County on April 22, 1956, to the late Charlie Butler and Mae Evers Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Eugene Butler, Henry “P.D” Butler, Eunice, Agnes, Earlene, Libby, Phyllis, and...
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