Obituaries

Lacy Ray Britt

Lacy Ray Britt

Jun 21, 2024

Lacy Ray Britt, 76, of Lumberton passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Christine Williams Britt. 

 He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Britt of the home, sons Tracy Britt (Tara) of Boardman and Jay Britt (Kristen) of Evergreen, one brother H.T. Britt...

Conrado Jeremias Jeronimo Deleon Jr.

Conrado Jeremias Jeronimo Deleon Jr.

Jun 20, 2024

Conrado Jeremias Jeronimo Deleon Jr., of Bladenboro went home with Jesus on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was the beloved infant son of Conrado Jeronimo Perez and Marie Deleon Thomas. 

He leaves behind a brother, Christian Jeronimo Deleon and a sister, Sarah Jeronimo Deleon both of the home, and grandparents, Macario Jeronimo and Tereza Perez, and Moses Jeronimo and Rosa Deleon,...

Beth Kelly Nance

Beth Kelly Nance

Jun 20, 2024

Beth Kelly Nance, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was born on March 03, 1953 in Robeson County to the late John Kelly and Louise Everette Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Kelly.

Beth leaves behind her husband, Ernie Nance; sons: Eric...

Mary Guyton Blackmon

Mary Guyton Blackmon

Jun 20, 2024

Mary Guyton Blackmon, 55, of Dublin was born on February 04, 1969 in Bladen County to the late David Johnson and Betty Bell. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Norman Guyton.

Mary, also known to many as “Debbie”, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones...

Kristin Beard Uff

Kristin Beard Uff

Jun 18, 2024

Kristin Beard Uff, 43, of Jupiter Florida, formerly of Clarkton, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Reverend Billy Hardee, Walter Beard, Thelma Beard and aunt, Connie Harrelson.

Kristin leaves behind her father, Willie Beard of Clarkton; mother, Devona Wooten and husband Kent of Newton Grove; grandmother, Nancy Hardee of Elizabethtown; daughters: Kaylee...

Dale Allen Lockamy

Dale Allen Lockamy

Jun 18, 2024

Dale Allen Lockamy, age 65, of Tar Heel, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, while at Duke University Medical Center. He was born in New Hanover County the son of the late Robert and Peggy Smith Lockamy.

 Dale was a devoted son, brother, husband, and friend. He had a delightful sense of humor and enjoyed bringing laughter to other...

Johnny Morton Walters

Johnny Morton Walters

Jun 13, 2024

Johnny Morton Walters, 78, of White Oak passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

He was born in Robeson County on October 10, 1945, the son of the late John Walters and Fronia Davis Walters.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jessie Walters, sister Judy Cox, and son-in-law Craig Goins. Survivors include his wife, Betty Watts Walters, two...

Fred Wayne Dowless

Fred Wayne Dowless

Jun 10, 2024

Fred Wayne Dowless, 67, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Bladen County on August 8, 1956, the son of the late James Edwin Dowless and Joyce Campbell Dowless.

Left to cherish his memory are brother Steve Dowless and wife Gayle of Tar Heel, his very good friend Kelly Daunie,...

Louis "Koochum" Brisson

Louis "Koochum" Brisson

Jun 5, 2024

Louis McRae Brisson, better known as “Koochum” went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Whiteville, NC.

 

He was born and raised in Bladen County on February 13, 1933, one of five children of the late Lester Brisson and Mary Ann Hester Brisson. He was a Master Mason and a...

Ann Bailey Long

Ann Bailey Long

Jun 4, 2024

Ann Bailey Long, 78, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Robeson County on January 14, 1946, daughter of the late Percy Bailey and Martha Herring Bailey.

 

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard Buddy Long, two brothers Larry Bailey and Rocky Bailey and two sisters, Martha Brown and...

Jesse Thomas "Tommy" Hinson

Jesse Thomas "Tommy" Hinson

Jun 4, 2024

Jesse Thomas “Tommy” Hinson, 78, of Evergreen, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 while at Columbus Regional Healthcare. He was born in Robeson County on August 18, 1945, son of the late Jessie Z. Hinson and Sally Hester Hinson.

 

Tommy was known around the community as a sales representative for Woodmen of the World...

Alice Ellis Adcox

Alice Ellis Adcox

May 30, 2024

Alice Itlane Ellis Adcox, 78, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Bladen County on December 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Sam Ellis and Louise Howell Ellis.

 

Alice and her husband J.C. Adcox were the owner and operators of Adcox Appliance in Bladenboro for 30 years....

Susan Carlisle Dowless

Susan Carlisle Dowless

May 28, 2024

Susan Carlisle Dowless, 62, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

 

She leaves behind her father, Gordon Carlisle (Vicky) of Tennessee, mother Christine McIntyre (Ken) of Tennessee, beloved husband Ronald Dowless of the home, daughters Tessia Williams (Glenn) of Clarkton, and Leola C. Dowless (Dan Brookshire) of Dublin, siblings Butch...

John "Danny" Daniel Williams

John "Danny" Daniel Williams

May 25, 2024

John Daniel  “Danny” Williams, 53 of Tar Heel passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1970, to the late Leonard and Donna Jean Munn Williams.

He is survived by his brother, Leonard Williams Jr. of Tar Heel; his sister, Deborah W. Lockamy and husband Dale of Tar Heel and very special friends, Neil and Felicia...

Billie Faye Cain Lewis

Billie Faye Cain Lewis

May 25, 2024

Billie Faye Cain Lewis of Bladenboro went to her eternal home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born in Bladenboro, NC on November 10, 1947 to William Curtis and Evelyn Cain. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, William Curtis (Sam) Cain Jr., and her beloved husband of 54 years, Robert James ( Jimmy) Lewis Jr. Growing...

Bobby Cecil Elkins

Bobby Cecil Elkins

May 24, 2024

Bobby Cecil Elkins, 83, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Ruth Elkins; brother, Ronnie Elkins; sisters: Mary Rose Hughes and Hilda Anders; grandsons, Adam Elkins and Logan Anderson.Bobby leaves behind his wife, Jean Elkins;  his sons: Brandon Webster Elkins, Byron...

Kenneth Temple Hill

Kenneth Temple Hill

May 22, 2024

Kenneth Temple Hill, 85, United States Army Veteran of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born on April 11, 1939, in Robeson County to the late Oliver Monroe Hill and Docia Osborne Hill.

 

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Myrtle Hill of the home, sons...

Katherine "Melrose" Coward Ayers Lomax

Katherine "Melrose" Coward Ayers Lomax

May 21, 2024

Katherine “Melrose” Coward Ayers Lomax, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 21st, surrounded by her loving family and friends. 

Mrs. Lomax was born in Goldsboro on September 23rd, 1933 to the late Allen Harding and Fanny Hocutt Coward. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Taylor Ayers; husband, Roy Eugene Lomax, three sisters:...

Karen Gilmore

Karen Gilmore

May 20, 2024

Karen J. Gilmore, 85 of Elizabethtown entered into rest on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born on June 14, 1938, to Dean and Marion Roberts Jeffrey. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Gilmore, three brothers and one sister.

Karen loved her family, enjoyed going to different functions with her grandchildren, helping her husband on the farm,...

Willis Ray Gibson

Willis Ray Gibson

May 17, 2024

Willis Ray Gibson, 80, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born in Bladen County on March 13, 1944 the son of the late Wilbert Lonnie Gibson and Alma Autry Gibson. He was preceded by his parents and siblings, W.L. Gibson, Jack Gibson, Buddy Gibson, James Gibson, Mattie Jane Feltwell, Christine...

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