Obituaries

William Cox

William Cox

Aug 20, 2019

William Roger Cox, 74, of Council passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Cox and Amanda Shearer Cox, one son, Billy Cox, one sister, Brenda Butler, and one grandson, Jackson Cox. Roger leaves behind his loving wife, Bonny Cox of the home; son, Ryan Cox (Mary) of Shallotte; one...

Virginia Bennett

Virginia Bennett

Aug 14, 2019

Virginia McLamb Bennett, 73, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Lindsey Johnson and Vivian Jeffers Johnson, husband Clarence McLamb and one daughter, Lisa McLamb. Virginia leaves behind two sons: George McLamb (Angie) of Garland, Clarence “Junior” (Rhonda) of Woodburn, VA; one...

Harvey Sasser

Harvey Sasser

Aug 13, 2019

Harvey Winston Sasser, 76, born December 8, 1942 of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Sasser, and son, Jeff Sasser. Harvey leaves behind his loving wife, Juanita, daughter Jill Sasser Whitson and husband Eric Whitson, stepdaughter, Kristie Sanford, also his mother, Annie Sasser, siblings: Harold Dean Sasser...

Richard Allen

Richard Allen

Aug 13, 2019

Richard Edward Allen, 71, of Bladenboro, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born February 16, 1948 in Conway, S.C. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, June and Inez Louise Allen and his first wife Cynthia Anne Barnes Allen. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Gloria Pait Dove Allen of the home, two...

Mary Crocker

Mary Crocker

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Lee Dickerson Crocker, 101, of Henderson, NC died Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Elizabethtown, NC.

Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Annie Laura Newton Dickerson.  She was the widow of James Thomas Crocker.

Mrs. Crocker was a homemaker for many years and was employed in the home office of...

Catherine Taylor

Catherine Taylor

Aug 9, 2019

Catherine Morris Taylor, 81, of Harrells, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Bessie Morris and daughter: Sherrie Lynn Klaassen. Catherine leaves behind her husband, Oscar Taylor of the home; son: Brian Klaassen of Covington, GA; stepson: Mitchell Taylor (Donna); brother: Keith Morris of Barnsville, GA and granddaughter: Rachel...

Iris Smith

Iris Smith

Aug 7, 2019

Iris “Marlene” Smith, 85, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Iris Edge, husband Dew Bell Smith, two sisters, Jean Tew and Judy Gray Edge, one granddaughter, Melissa Ray and infant Zachary Ray. Marlene leaves behind one son, Ernie Smith (Patsy) of Stedman, two daughters, Darlene Culclasure (Otis)...

Emma Labra

Emma Labra

Aug 5, 2019

Emma Labra Labra, 50, of Bladenboro, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019. Emma leaves behind her mother: Dorotea Cervantes; husband: Martin Caravantes Lozada; three brothers: Juan Carlos Labra, Rogelio Labra, Martin Labra; seven sisters: Maria De La Luz Labra, Maria De Lourdes Labra, Rosa Labra, Mariela Labra, Araceli Labra, Cocepcion Labra, and Macaria Arteaga.

The family...

Emma Brisson

Emma Brisson

Aug 2, 2019

Emma Lee Beard Brisson, 83, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Willie and Emma Beard; siblings: Lillian Clark, Alma Britt, Walter Beard, Pauline Slaughter, Mary Wilkens and Ruby Davis. Emma Lee leaves behind her husband: Tommy Brisson of the home; son: Thomas Brisson; daughter: Pam Taylor and husband...

Houston Thompson

Houston Thompson

Jul 27, 2019

Houston Anderson Thompson, 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wilbert and Iretha Thompson; brother: Tony Thompson; sons: Jamie and Douglas Houston Thompson. Houston leaves behind one son: Darryl Wynne Roberts of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; seven daughters: Laura Kay Hill of Kentucky (Larry), Donna Nichols of Kentucky...

Ethel Squires

Ethel Squires

Jul 24, 2019

Ethel Mae Squires 91, of Kelly, passed peacefully from this life on July 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her devoted family and caregiver.

A native of Kelly she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Nelson Squires, son Glenn A. Squires, son-in-law Don Dwiggins and brothers Oliver and Jack...

Wanda Freeman

Wanda Freeman

Jul 23, 2019

Wanda “Yvonne” Benton Freeman, 67 of Lumberton passed away on July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents: Streety Benton and Mattie Beck Benton, her mother, Hazel Cain and one brother, Billy Benton. Yvonne leaves behind one daughter, Beverly Dowless of Lumberton; one brother, Charles Benton and wife Emma of Bladenboro; two grandchildren: Kely...

Ray Surles

Ray Surles

Jul 21, 2019

Ray Surles, 69, Army Veteran of Elizabethtown passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Surles and Bonnie Davis Surles and his wife, Paula Surles. Ray leaves behind his son, Jack de’Tournillon of Charleston, SC; one niece, Rhonda Hodge, one nephew, Michael Bass, both of Tar Heel and one great nephew....

George Smith

George Smith

Jul 20, 2019

George Fletcher Smith, 83, of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar and Sarah Smith. George leaves behind his wife, Deloris Faye Smith of the home; two sons: Ronald Smith of Fayetteville, Michael Smith of Council; two daughters: Laurie Livingston of Fayetteville, Donnie Beck of Hope Mills; several...

Charles Garber Jr.

Charles Garber Jr.

Jul 19, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Edward Garber Jr., 56, of Elizabethtown entered into rest on Friday, July 19, 2019. He is survived by his father, Charles Edward Garber of Stuart, FL; his mother, Faye P. Garber of Elizabethtown; one brother, Daniel Martin "Marty" Garber of Stuart, FL; one sister, Vicki C. Little and husband Jerry B."Benny" Little of Lumber Bridge; several nieces and...

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

Jul 18, 2019

Jack Douglas Miller, 90, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest Miller and Gladys Stanley Miller, his wife, Sarah Catherine Davis Miller, two brothers: Billy and Harold Miller, one grandson, Christopher Carson, one great grandson, Donathan Carson, and one great, great grandson, Abel Strickland. Jack leaves behind two daughters:...

Bobby Merritt

Bobby Merritt

Jul 15, 2019

Bobby “Jack” Wayne Merritt, 60, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Merritt Sr. and Mary Hodge Merritt and one brother, Charlie Merritt Jr. Jack leaves behind one son, Michael Caswell of Live Oak; two brothers: Danny Merritt (Barbara) of Fayetteville; Larry Merritt of Ammon; eight sisters: Nolina...

Elliott Tatum

Elliott Tatum

Jul 13, 2019

Elliott “Pee Wee” Tatum, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: William and Dorothy Tatum; four brothers: Vaden, Donald, Albert and Paul Tatum; sister: Carolyn Hall. Pee Wee leaves behind his wife: Betty Taylor Tatum; two daughters: Angie T. Britt (Avery) of Elizabethtown, Tonya N. Brisson (Dean) of...

Richard Kinlaw

Richard Kinlaw

Jul 12, 2019

Richard William Kinlaw, 58, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Newman. Richard is survived by his parents, Billy and Hilda Kinlaw of Dublin; one brother, Gary Kinlaw of Dublin; cousins: Joe Abbott of Tar Heel; Tommy and Allen Smothers of Myrtle Beach; one nephew, Colby Newman of Dublin; and...

Steve "Petey" Bordeaux

Steve "Petey" Bordeaux

Jul 9, 2019

Steve “Petey” Yates Bordeaux, 60, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Herman McDaniel and grandmother Bernice Horne. Petey leaves behind his mother, Vivian McDaniel of Bladenboro; his loving wife of 21 years, Linda Bordeaux, of the home; one stepson, Stacey Grainger II of Durham; two stepdaughters: Brittany...

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