Obituaries

Sue Hemingway

Sue Hemingway

Sep 25, 2020

Mary “Sue” Carroll Hemingway, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Margaret Davis Carroll and a sister, Elizabeth “Libby” Chie. Sue leaves behind her son, David Hemingway of the home; sister, Janice Foutch of Michigan and numerous other loved ones.

Sue...

Florence Brisson

Florence Brisson

Sep 24, 2020

Florence “Betty Faye” Brisson, 79, of Tar Heel passed away at the Angel House in Whiteville on Thursday, September 24, 2020 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Lema Brisson, grandparents whom she lived with, Charlie and Bessie Brisson and one son, Randall McCall. Left to cherish her memories, one brother,...

Norris "Wayne" Benson, Sr.

Norris "Wayne" Benson, Sr.

Sep 21, 2020

Norris “Wayne” Benson, Sr., 66, of Tar Heel passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Benson; stepdad, Luther Horne; brother, Joe Junior Horne and sister, Darlene Singletary. Wayne leaves behind his wife, Janet Jones Benson of the home; son, Norris Wayne Benson, Jr. of Tar Heel; daughter, Dana Julian...

Lois Yandle

Lois Yandle

Sep 21, 2020

Lois Lee Guyton Yandle, 83, of Dublin passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ligie and Mamie Guyton; granddaughter, Stephanie Autumn Richardson; grandson, Shawn Wilkes; twin sister, Dorothy Jordan and brother, Wilburt Guyton. Lois leaves behind one son, Kenneth Lee Yandle, Sr. of Clarkton; one daughter, Gale Yandle Weathers of...

Julia Bennett

Julia Bennett

Sep 20, 2020

Julia Ann Winders Bennett, 94, of White Lake passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin and Merie Winders and husband, John S. Bennett. Julia leaves behind two daughters: Beverly Bennett Jones and husband Jerry C Jones of White Lake, Gloria Bennett Siple and friend Steve Cumberledge of White Lake;...

Steven Nicholson

Steven Nicholson

Sep 20, 2020

Steven “Steve” Keith Nicholson Sr., 65, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, James Nicholson. Steve is survived by his mother, Margie Curling Nicholson of Chesapeake, VA; his loving wife, Kathy H. Nicholson of the home; two sons: Steven Nicholson Jr. (Katherine)...

James Brandon Lee

James Brandon Lee

Sep 19, 2020

James Brandon Lee, 34, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha Lou Hall and two uncles, Tommy Hall and Bret Lee. Brandon leaves behind his parents, Bill and Karen Hall Lee of Elizabethtown; maternal grandfather, Hooker Hall of Dublin; paternal grandparents, John and Jean Lee of Elizabethtown;...

Jerry Willoughby

Jerry Willoughby

Sep 16, 2020

Jerry David Willoughby, 74, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred David Willoughby and Lillie Mae Willoughby and one brother, Ernest Ray Willoughby. Jerry is survived by his wife, Glenda B. Willoughby of the home, one son, Keith Willoughby (Kimberly) of...

Eloise Butler

Eloise Butler

Sep 15, 2020

Eloise McRee Lewis Butler, 85, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie B. Lewis and Delcie Register Lewis, her husband, Tommy Rufus Butler Jr. and two brothers, Tommy G. Lewis and Willie C. Lewis. Eloise leaves behind one son, Tommy Butler (April) of Elizabethtown;...

Jack Laws

Jack Laws

Sep 14, 2020

Jack Daniels Laws, 75, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Bladen East Health and Rehab Center in Elizabethtown, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.B. and Stella Laws. He is survived by one son, Sam Laws (Carol) of Whiteville; two daughters, Michelle Laws and Deana Laws, both of Kansas, one brother,...

Peggy Barrow

Peggy Barrow

Sep 10, 2020

Peggy Joyce Allen Barrow, 78, of Clarkton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Allen and Edna Smith Allen and her husband, Elmer Lee Barrow. Peggy leaves behind three sons: Kincy Barrow (Lori) of Clarkton; Greg Barrow (Tracey) of Lenior: and Tim Barrow (Marci)...

Maggie Mccullum

Maggie Mccullum

Sep 9, 2020

Maggie Louise Fowler McCullum, 75, of Elizabethtown went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Polie Lee Fowler and Elizabeth Hayes Fowler, one brother, Coley Fowler, and two sisters, Mary Ruth Wilkins and Ruby Lee Cox. Maggie leaves behind her loving husband, Bobby McCullum of the...

Joseph Edwards

Joseph Edwards

Sep 8, 2020

Joseph Cullen Edwards, 75, Navy Veteran of White Oak passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hall Edwards and Sally Parker Edwards. Joseph leaves behind his loving wife, Dr. Nancy Smith Edwards of the home, one son, Heath Edwards of White Oak, two stepsons: Timothy Johnson and Jim Johnson,...

Basil White, Sr.

Basil White, Sr.

Sep 5, 2020

Basil D. White Sr. passed away at home on Saturday September 5 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Mildred T. James and J.B. White. Basil worked as a Food Service Supervisor for the North Carolina Department of Corrections. He was a long time member of Elizabethtown Baptist Church, having served as a...

Sally Bedsole

Sally Bedsole

Sep 4, 2020

Sara “Sally” Frances Bedsole, 62, of Elizabethtown passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents: Raymond and Edna Bedsole and sister, Edna “Joey” Ruby Batton. Sally leaves behind her son, Blaine McQueen of Charlotte; daughter, Morgan McQueen of Elizabethtown; sister, Emily Gardner of Whitsett, NC; nieces and nephews: Tripp...

David Singletary

David Singletary

Sep 1, 2020

David Pruitt Singletary, 84, of Bladenboro, peacefully left this earth for his heavenly home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was born January 12, 1936 to David Columbus Singletary Jr. and Laura Pearl Pruitt Singletary in Praise, Kentucky.

David was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary...

Nayeli Ventura Martinez

Nayeli Ventura Martinez

Sep 1, 2020

Nayeli Guadalupe Ventura Martinez, 19, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents and one cousin, Luis Miranda Ventura. Nayeli is survived by her paternal grandparents, her parents, Jose Ventura Garcia and Norma Martinez of the home; three brothers: Jonathan Ventura, Jose Ventura Jr., and Edgar Ventura, also...

Michael Thaggard

Michael Thaggard

Aug 31, 2020

Mr. Michael “Mike” Trent Thaggard, Sr., 73 of White Oak, NC, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was born in Elizabethtown, NC; son of the late Edgar Brode Thaggard and the late Lula Sutton Thaggard.

Mike was the owner and operator of Thaggard Insurance Agency from...

Kathryn Britt

Kathryn Britt

Aug 31, 2020

Kathryn “Kathy” Sue Britt, 63, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Smith, one brother, William Smith and one infant brother. Kathryn leaves behind her mother, Mortie Smith of Hallsboro; her husband of 34 years, Dennis Britt of the...

Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor

Aug 29, 2020

Charles Taylor, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Maggie Taylor; three sisters: Grace Johnson, Joyce Taylor, Louise Taylor; two brothers: Herbert Taylor, Jr and Jim Taylor. Charles leaves behind his wife, Gracie D. Taylor of the home; two daughters: Lisa Allison and husband Tony...

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