Obituaries

Sep 9, 2007

Lewis Barnes, 86 of Tar Heel, passed away on Sunday, Sept.9,2007, in Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton after a lengthy illness. Mr. Barnes was born Jan.20, 1921 in Robeson County to the late Myrta and Claude Barnes. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Marie Brisson Barnes; two sons, Jerry Channing Barnes and wife Cathy, and...

Sep 3, 2007

Grace P. Coleman, 93, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 3, 2007. Mrs. Coleman was born in Bladen County to Lee Graham and Clara Priest on September 20, 1913. Mrs. Coleman worked for many years at Potter Motor Company. She is survived by sons, Kenneth Coleman of Roseboro, Dr. Dexter Coleman of Warsaw; Sisters, Mildred McCulloch of...

Sep 2, 2007

Linda King, 50, of Dublin, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Duke Medical Center. Mrs. King was born in Albemarle County, Virginia. She was employed at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton with Human Resources. She was preceded in death by her father, BL Thurston, and a brother, Roger Thurston. She is survived by her husband,...

Sep 2, 2007

Mr. Jack Adrian Johnson, 72, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 2, 2007. Mr. Johnson was born in New Hanover County to Barton and Helen Johnson. Mr. Johnson worked as an Electrician for Collins Electric. He is survived by son, Jack F. Johnson of Leland; daughter, Betty Elaine Myers of Everette; brother, Bartow J. Johnson Jr. of...

Sep 2, 2007

Walter Lewis Foss, Jr., 86, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 2, 2007. Mr. Foss was born in Duplin County to Walter and Emma Foss. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Foss also worked as an animal researcher for the United States Government. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Foss...

Sep 1, 2007

Zack "Jack" Bright, Sr., 78, of Lake Waccamaw died Saturday, September 1, 2007. Mr. Bright was born in Bladen County to William and Lillie Bright. He was a Christian and worked hard all of his life. He owned and operated Bright Brothers Roofing for many years. Mr. Bright is survived by his wife, Martha Jane Bright of the home;...

Aug 27, 2007

Bernard A. Pope, 93 of Bladenboro died Monday, August 27, 2009 at Bladen County Hospital. Mr. Pope was a resident of Bladen County, NC since 1990. He was born in Floyd County, Texas and lived and worked as a Cadillac Master Mechanic, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and Johnson Marine certified Mechanic prior to his retirement and moving to Bladen...

Aug 22, 2007

Mrs. Helen Martin Britt, of Bladenboro, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Bladenboro Assisted Retirement Center. Mrs. Britt taught in the Bladen County School system for thirty five years at Clarkton and Bladenboro. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 24, 2007 at 11:00 am at Zion Hill...

Aug 15, 2007

Earl Junior Jones, 62, of 115 North Clark Street Clarkton, formally of Hoke County, died Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A graveside service will be Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 4:00 PM at Blackwell Family Cemetery, Lumber Bridge, with Rev. Harvey Locklear and Rev. Johnny Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Saturday,...

Aug 15, 2007

Wiley Blanks, 42 of Lebanon Tenn, died Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in Lebanon. Mr. Blanks is survived by his wife Tonya Blanks of the home; his mother, Margaret Blanks of Philadelphia Pa.; his son, Shawn Blanks of Lebanon Tenn.; and two daughters, Kiana Blanks of Lebanon Tenn.; Jasimine Powell of Lumberton, NC.; a brother, Shawn Blanks of Philadelphia, and...

Aug 9, 2007

Agnes Teresa Pittore Nance passed suddenly on August 9, 2007, at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Born on January 22, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. Agnes lived 83 years in the Washington area and also had a home in Bladenboro, NC.. She attended Immaculate Conception and graduated from Eastern High School and attended University of Maryland. She retired as...

Aug 5, 2007

Thelma was born on June 11, 1929 and passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007.

Thelma was a resident of Bladenboro, North Carolina.

Aug 2, 2007

Joseph "Clayton" Stubbs, 76, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Sunbridge Nursing Center. Mr. Stubbs was born in Bladen County to Joseph William and Josephine Singletary Stubbs. He served in the United States Marine Corps for two years. While serving, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After serving in the Marine Corps,...

Jul 30, 2007

Mrs. Josephine Britt, 69 of Elizabethtown, died Monday, July 30, 2007 at Bladen County Hospital. Mrs. Britt is preceded in death by her parents,Ralph and Lela Britt and two sisters, Gladys Britt and Doris Guyton. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 11:00 am at Bladen Funeral Home with Rev. Kincy Barrow officiating. Visitation...

Jul 26, 2007

Mrs. Annie Jane Deaver, 61, of Bladenboro, entered into eternal rest July 26, 2007. Mrs. Deaver was born in Bladen County to Jessie and Martha Severine. She was a loving mother, grandmother,and wife. She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, James Wilton Deaver; two sons, Pete Deaver of Bladenboro and Teddy Deaver of Elizabethtown;...

Jul 26, 2007

Pauline Hewett, 76, of Bladenboro, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, at her home. Born September 30, 1930 in Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel & Mary Russ. Mrs. Hewett was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Paul Russ; and a sister, Beulah Hales. She is survived by her husband, Paul Vernon Hewett of the home;...

Jul 23, 2007

Mrs. Margaret White Huggins, 85 of Elizabethtown died Monday, July 23, 2007 at Bladen County Hospital. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Bladen Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Elizabethtown Baptist Church in Elizabethtown,Dr. David Elks will officiate. Burial will...

Jul 23, 2007

Dianne was born on May 16, 1949 and passed away on Monday, July 23, 2007.

Dianne was a resident of Bladenboro, North Carolina.

Jul 20, 2007

Louise Haywood Evans, 85, of Bladenboro, died unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2007. Mrs. Evans was born June 10, 1922 in Bladen County, where she resided her entire life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She is survived by four sons, Thomas and wife, Wanda of Loris, SC, David and wife, Linda, Maurice and wife,...

Jul 20, 2007

Richard Leon Davenport, 58, of Raleigh and formerly of Bladen County, entered into eternal rest Friday, July 20, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Leon and Vivian Moore Davenport, Sr., and a brother, Tyrone Davenport. Mr. Davenport is survived by his wife, Adra Richardson Davenport of Raleigh; a daughter, Sharon Katina Davenport of Greensboro; and a nephew,...