Obituaries

Janice Helms

Janice Helms

Jan 24, 2020

Janice Ivey Helms, 45, of White Lake passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, David Wright. Janice leaves behind her mother, Sarah Jones; husband, Charles Helms; two sons: Jack Alsept (Alvina), Allen Alsept (Sheri); daughter, Sara Alsept (Matthew Smith); three brothers: Charlie Wright, Lee Wright and Clifton Wright; special aunt,...

Robert Vendrick

Robert Vendrick

Jan 21, 2020

Robert “Hilton” Vendrick, 81, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born in Robeson County on June 15, 1939 to the late William Cleveland and Ollie Kinlaw Vendrick, He was preceded in death by his wife Jessie R. Vendrick, a brother, Jerry Vendrick and grandson Matthew Clark. He leaves behind...

Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

Jan 19, 2020

Harold Douglas Wilson, 73, of Council passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, one son, Chadrick Wilson, two brothers, Rudolph Wilson, Sidney Wilson and two sisters, Diane Wilson and Earline Sanderson. Harold leaves behind his mother, Marie Massengill of Charlotte; his loving wife, Connie Wilson of the...

Laura Dawson

Laura Dawson

Jan 12, 2020

Laura “Frances” Perry Dawson, 91, of Clarkton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jay Dawson, sisters: Edith, Vera, Jean, Mertice, Billie and one brother, Junior. Frances leaves behind one daughter, Jean Burney (Fred) of Clarkton; son, Don Dawson (Debbie) of...

Billy Benson

Billy Benson

Jan 10, 2020

Billy Ray Benson, 64, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Dick” Benson. He is survived by his mother, Rita B. Bryan (Wilbur) of Bladenboro; his loving wife of 44 years, Pam Benson, of the home; two sons: Jeremy Benson (Stacy) of Chadbourn; Jonathan Benson (Chastity) of...

Wilma Mills

Wilma Mills

Jan 10, 2020

Wilma Jean Hughes Mills, 73, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Paul Mills, parents, Clyde and Maude Callihan Hughes and one brother, Willard Hughes. Wilma leaves behind two daughters, Paula Mills Lewis (Len) of Bladenboro; Christi Mills of Bladenboro; two brothers:...

Martha Hall

Martha Hall

Jan 3, 2020

Martha Lou Brisson Hall, 85, of Dublin passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 03, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents: Dixon Brisson and Rosa Dale Melvin Brisson; son, Tommy Hall and sister, Dixie Brisson Jessup. Martha leaves behind her husband, James “Hooker” Hall of the home; daughter, Karen Hall Lee and her...

Dr. Bernard Morgan

Dr. Bernard Morgan

Jan 3, 2020

Bernie Morgan, 86, of Wrightsville Beach completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 3, 2020. He was born to Bernie Lee Morgan and Dorothy Sampson Morgan on June 24, 1933 in Matoaka, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Kay Gooden Morgan of the home; son, B. Lee Morgan, III and wife Rhonda of Sunset Beach; daughter,...

Deborah Bass

Deborah Bass

Jan 2, 2020

Deborah Sue Bass, 69, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Annie Ruth Hardgraves, her husbands, Robert Bass Sr. and Pete Bass, one brother, Ted Hardgraves and one sister, Karen Stanley Hendricks. Deborah leaves behind one son, Robbie Bass and wife Wendy of Bladenboro; one brother, John...

Trent Sessoms

Trent Sessoms

Dec 30, 2019

Trent Fisher Sessoms, 25, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Anne Fisher and Louise “Wessie” Sessoms and his grandfather, Fred Sessoms. Trent leaves behind his mother, Audra Fisher Bateman and husband Jonathan of the home; his father, Tony Sessoms and wife Tabitha of Bladenboro; one sister, Taylor Sessoms...

Katie Bowen

Katie Bowen

Dec 29, 2019

Katie McKeithan Bowen, 89, of Portland, Indiana, formerly of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born July 1, 1930 to the late Grover and Lucille McKeithan. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Bowen, one son, Kenneth Bowen and several siblings. She leaves behind her daughter, Linda Mowrer and husband Kirk of Portland, IN;...

Mary Edwards

Mary Edwards

Dec 25, 2019

Mary Lou Butler Edwards, 92, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Vady Butler; husband, Johnny Edwards; son, Benny Ray Edwards; sister, Dorothy Nance and a special daughter, Sandra Bailey. Mary Lou leaves behind two sons: WJ Edwards and wife Gladys of Bladenboro,...

Mary Kern

Mary Kern

Dec 25, 2019

Mary Paul Johnson Kern, 91, of Lumberton passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lawrence Johnson and Johnnie Singletary Johnson; husband, Robert Kern; sister, Katherine Johnson; two brothers: Patrick and Lyn Johnson. Mary leaves behind her sister, Betsy Johnson Reep of Huntsville, AL; nine nieces and nephews and many...

Rev. Levie Bryan

Rev. Levie Bryan

Dec 22, 2019

Rev. Levie H. Bryan, 99, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Guyton Bryan, his parents, Albert and Carrie Dove Bryan, one son, Linwood Bryan, one granddaughter, Tracy Lynn Bryan, six brothers: Wade, Belton, Lelmar, Ernest, Derwood, and Willerdane and two sisters, Viola and Gertie Lee. Rev. Bryan...

Roy Dew

Roy Dew

Dec 22, 2019

Roy Max Dew, 79, of Tar Heel passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Mary Dew. Roy leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara B. Dew of the home; son, Steven Dew and his wife Tabitha of Tar Heel; daughter, Juanita Edelman and her husband Mark of...

Richard Glenn

Richard Glenn

Dec 20, 2019

Richard Channing Glenn, age 79 of Elizabethtown died in his home on Friday, December 20, 2019, just 8 days shy of his 80th birthday.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Channing Glenn; his sister, Ann G. Johnson; parents-in-law, Vernon & Christine Suggs and brother-in-law, Carl Jessup.  He is survived by his wife, Tomye Suggs Glenn; son, Richard...

Ann Heustess

Ann Heustess

Dec 20, 2019

Shirley Ann Haire Heustess, 83 of Clarkton passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Craven and Mocy Melvin Haire; and her husband John D. Heustess. Ann loved her family and her granddaughter, Melynda. She enjoyed the time she spent with Melynda shopping and cooking. All holidays were her favorite, because she...

Robert Gaddis

Robert Gaddis

Dec 18, 2019

Robert E. Gaddis, 69 of Kelly passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters, and his mother-in-law, Rebecca Porter.  Robert worked for 29 years for Waste Industries after his retirement you would find Robert doing and fixing things for his family and friends. When he was not doing for...

Franklin Burney

Franklin Burney

Dec 17, 2019

Franklin Hugh Burney, 84, of White Oak, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. His parents, John Franklin Burney and Mabel Bryan Burney, preceded him in death. Hugh leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Joyce H. Burney of the home; children: Bryan D. Burney and wife Joye, K.L. Burney and wife Sharon, William Scott Burney and...

Barbara Dunham

Barbara Dunham

Dec 17, 2019

Barbara Ann Melvin Dunham, 70, of White Oak, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grey Melvin and Grace Kinlaw Melvin and one brother, Edward Melvin. Barbara leaves behind her loving husband, Richard Dunham, one son, Justin Dunham, one stepson, Richard Kevin Dunham, one brother, Donald Melvin, one sister, Brenda...

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