Obituaries

Mar 20, 2008

John Thomas Benton, 81 of Riegelwood passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of March 20, 2008. He was born on April 23, 1926 to Jessie and Minnie Benton of Pireway. He retired in 1995 from Federal Paper Company. He was preceded in death by his only son, Thomas Dale Benton of Kelly, NC. John is survived by...

Mar 19, 2008

Mr. S.G. Packer, 87, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Mr. Packer operated the Etna Station in Bladenboro for twenty- six years. Mr. Packer was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cox Packer; his son, Johnny Packer; two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Packer is survived by his son, Charles Packer and wife,...

Mar 17, 2008

Mr. George G. Suggs Sr. of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 17th 2008 at Bladen County Hospital. He was 102. Born at Molly, in Columbus County in 1905 to William Asa and Fanny Butler Suggs, he was the seventh of eight children. He spent most of his adult life in Bladenboro, marrying Carrie Melissa Edwards in...

Mar 13, 2008

Jody was born on June 29, 1921 and passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008.

Jody was a resident of Bladenboro, North Carolina.

Mar 13, 2008

Mrs.Christine P. Norris, 92, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with the Lord March 13, 2008. For over 92 years she blessed her family, church, neighbors and friends with her compassion for life. Ms. Christine was born March 28, 1915, to the late CA Phillips and Ruth Coleman of Lisbon. One sister, Ruby (Buster) MuCulloch and one brother, Charles...

Mar 9, 2008

Darius "Steve" Stephens, 77, of Bladenboro, entered into rest Sunday, March 9, 2008. Mr. Stephens was born in Robeson County to Curtis and Foy Stephens. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He also worked thirty-eight years for the trucking industry. Mr. Stephens loved his church dearly and was very active in every aspect of serving the Lord....

Mar 9, 2008

Janice Jessup Gooden, 71, of Elizabethtown entered into rest Sunday, March 9, 2008. She was born in Bladen County to the late Nathan McDuffie and Odelle Daniel Jessup. She was sales manager for U.S. Cellular/A-1 Cellular. Mrs. Gooden is survived by her husband, Alden McAulay Gooden; two sons and their wives, David and BB Ingram Gooden of Myrtle Beach,...

Mar 8, 2008

After a lifetime that spanned almost a century, Agnes Leighton Hester Taylor died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2008. Her life was a daily celebration of joys family, friendship, and faith. A service commemorating this life well-lived will be held Monday, March 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Dublin First Baptist Church, Dublin,...

Mar 7, 2008

Zane Robert White, infant son of Gregory and Stephanie White, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 7, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Gregory and Stephanie White of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Bladenboro, NC; a brother, Seth White; paternal grandparents, Hull and Carlain White; maternal grandparents, David and Rowena Arreola; three aunts, Mary Joe White, Tara...

Mar 5, 2008

Thomas Everett Hatcher, 79, of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Mr. Hatcher was born in Johnston County to Joseph and Cora Hatcher. He served in the United States Air Force. He retired from the North Carolina Department of Revenue after 32 years of service, where he worked as a deputy collector. Mr. Hatcher was a...

Mar 3, 2008

Kenneth \"Buck\" Bass, 64 of Clarkton enter into eternal rest on Monday, March 3, 2008 at his home. Mr. Bass was born on January 7, 1944 to Lonnie and Glennia Mae McCall Bass. He was preceded in death by his parents;a brother, Thomas Bass and a sister, Gladys Butler. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 5, 2008...

Mar 3, 2008

Kenneth was born on January 7, 1944 and passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008.

Kenneth was a resident of Clarkton, North Carolina.

Feb 29, 2008

william passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008.

william was a resident of North Carolina.

Feb 29, 2008

Mr. William Earl Hughes, 82, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on February 29, 2008. Mr. Hughes born was to William and Fannie Smith Hughes on March 19, 1925. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Hughes; his parents, William and Fannie Smith; three brothers, Carl Hughes, Clyde Hughes, and Fonzie Hughes;and a sister, Ruby McLean. The...

Feb 27, 2008

William "Bill" Aubrey Perritt, Jr., 65, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Bill was born in Marion County, South Carolina. He was the oldest of three sons born to William Aubrey and Frances Lundy Perritt. They resided in the Zion Community. He was in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. After...

Feb 27, 2008

Olive C. Hawley, 81, of Bladenboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 27,2008. Ms. Hawley was born in Bladen County to Calvin Jefferson and Mittie Pait on May 5, 1926. Ms. Hawley worked in the textile industry for many years. Ms.Hawley was preceeded by her husband Nathan Hawley. She is survived by four sisters, Ora Lee Edwards of Bladenboro,Lydia...

Feb 25, 2008

Thomas passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008.

Thomas was a resident of North Carolina.

Feb 17, 2008

Marian \"Jackie\" McGavock, 76, of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 17, 2008. Mrs. McGavock was born in Roanoke County, VA. to James Edward Walker and Esther Stanback Walker. She worked at the Bladen County Tax Dept. for many years. She was predeceased by her father and mother, James and Esther Pearl Walker, brother William Walker and sister...

Feb 16, 2008

R.C. McLamb, 65, of Clarkton, entered into rest Saturday, February 16, 2008. Mr. McLamb was born in Bladen County to the late George and Martha McLamb. He was self-employed as a mechanic. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Martha Lewis McLamb; wife, Esther McLamb; brothers, Clarence McLamb and McCrae McLamb; sisters, Dianne Edwards, Betty Ann McLean, and...

Feb 15, 2008

Leta A. Butler, 84, of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest Friday, February 15, 2008. Mrs. Butler was born in Bladen County to the late Sam and Bertha Brisson. She was a homemaker and was known for her famous "tea cookies" that she shared with her family and friends. Her faith in God inspired her devotion to her family and...