Obituaries

Mar 26, 2019

Myrtle Blackburn Davis, 90, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Harley and Argent Blackburn, her husband Dewey Davis, grandson: Ricky Davis, granddaughter Charlene Davis, grandson Bill Causey and several brothers and sisters. Myrtle is survived by one son: Steve Davis of Bladenboro; one...

Mar 25, 2019

James Barry Hester, 64 of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father: Woodrow (W.C.) Hester and brother: Bobby Hester. Barry is survived by his son: John Hester of the home; three daughters: Amy Rosa of Wake Forest (Jose), Courtney Hester; Amber Hurst of Dublin; his mother: Juanita Hester of Bladenboro;...

Mar 24, 2019

Linda Mae Rouse Rich, 66, of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father: Robert Eddie Rouse, mother: Mary Lee Clemmons Rouse; one sister: Joyce Ann Rouse and one sister-in-law: Judy Rouse. Linda leaves behind her husband: Linwood Rich of Bladenboro; one son: Lynn Rich (Tonia Gordon) of Bladenboro; daughter: Tammy...

Mar 23, 2019

Alford Hester, 82, of Eastover, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Craven and Lessie Hester and son: Billy Lee Hester. Alford leaves behind his loving wife: Mary Rich Hester of the home; two sons: Dan Hester (Marcia) of Virginia, Kenny Hester (Dena) of Elizabethtown; one daughter: Debbie H. Hammonds (Andrew)...

Mar 23, 2019

Brenda Lee Ezzell, 57, of Clarkton, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bobby Roberts and Francis Ellington; two daughters: Rebecca Ann Ezzell, Jennifer Rose Ezzell and brother: Terry Eugene Roberts. Brenda leaves behind her husband: Bobby Dale Ezzell of the home; daughter: Patricia Slater (Greg) of Whiteville; two brothers: Bobby...

Mar 21, 2019

Marion McKay Bracey Sr., 81, of Carvers Creek, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Samuel Grady Bracey and Lucy McKellar Bracey, his wife Urmia Jane Bracey and one sister Diane Rowell. Marion leaves behind one son: Coy Bracey (Karen) of Carvers Creek; two daughters: Rhonda Skipper (Jack) of Carvers Creek;...

Mar 21, 2019

Diane Sue Tatum Sholar, 75, of White Oak passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fitzhugh and Edith Tatum and her husband: JD Sholar Jr. Diane leaves behind two sons: Dwayne Sholar (Wendy) of White Oak and Jerald Sholar (Sherri) of Kingstree, S.C.; one daughter: Jaime S. Barbour (Joel) of White...

Mar 20, 2019

Lorena Renee Bryant Still, 88, of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband: Cloyde Still, one daughter: Joyce Still Manzie, one sister: Lucille Wood and one brother: Arvil Bryant. Lorena leaves behind three sons: Mark Still of Georgia; Dave Still of Bladenboro; and Ronald Still of Oregon; one brother: Joe...

Mar 18, 2019

Paula D. Surles, 73 of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Surles is survived by her husband, Ray Surles of the home; son, deTournillon of Charleston, SC; daughter, Tina DuBose of Charleston, SC ; sister, Diane Capozzi of Victory, NY; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mar 10, 2019

John Charles Callihan, 64, of Decatur,formerly of Bladenboro passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

John was born June 10, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Harold Stacy and Francis Jane (Thompson) Callihan.  He married Valerie Curry on April 17, 1999, at Scovill Zoo in Decatur.  She survives.

Mar 8, 2019

Nancy Nadine Dunsworth Carroll, 70, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Thora Dunsworth; two sisters: Karen Dunsworth and Rose Baker. Nancy leaves behind her husband: Johnney Carroll of the home; one son: Johnney Carroll, Jr. (Rochene) of Hope Mills; two daughters: Lisa Harrison and Brande Carroll,...

Mar 8, 2019

Carolyn Cain Peterson, 75, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, March 08, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Owen and Annie Cain; husband: Marion Owen Peterson; brothers: Beatty and David Cain; sisters: Evelyn Garrett, Lois Bowman, Alta Mae Budd and Mildred Davidson. She leaves behind two sons: Frank Peterson and wife, Christy of Mt. Olive, David...

Mar 4, 2019

Michael Keith Shaw, 47, of Tar Heel, NC passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Shaw and grandparents: Guardrow and Leola Shaw (whom raised him in Bladen County). Michael leaves behind his wife: Nina B. Shaw, two sons: Brandon Bruce and Caleb Bruce, all of the home; mother: Brenda Warwick...

Mar 3, 2019

Melissa Ann Bordeaux, 54, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Rob Bordeaux and Sophia Taylor Bordeaux. Melissa leaves behind three sisters: Robbie Mabe of Bladenboro; Patricia Brisson, also of Bladenboro; and Alice "Sissy" Allen and husband Willie of Elizabethtown; a special friend, Jaimey McMillan and two...

Mar 3, 2019

Addie Estelle Pait, 79, of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, March 03, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents: Chalmers and Evelyn Pait; husband: Freddie Mack Pait, Sr.; grandson: Cameron Scott Pait; brother: Robert Pait; sister: Mamie Pait. Addie is survived by five sons: Freddie Pait, Jr. of Bladenboro, Jeff Pait of Bladenboro, Mark Pait of Bladenboro,...

Mar 1, 2019

Michael Henry Taylor, 49, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father: Arnold Taylor. Michael leaves behind his mother: Doris P. Taylor of Lumberton; his wife: Sandra Taylor of the home; two daughters: Ashley Jackson (Billy) of Bladenboro; Kaitlyn Taylor (Jeremy) of the home; four brothers: Robert Barnes, Jeff Barnes...

Feb 25, 2019

Jackie Cooper Barr, 80, of Council, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Daniel Columbus Barr and grandmother: Saphronia Ella Helms Barr. Jackie leaves behind his spouse: Cynthia E. Barr of the home; two sons: Jackie Barr, Jr. and Danny Barr, both of Fayetteville; four daughters: Candace Barr of Hope Mills,...

Feb 25, 2019

Janice Butler Ryckeley, 63, Air Force Veteran of Tar Heel entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Clinton Butler and Margaret Prevatte Butler of Dublin and the only granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. King David Prevatte, also Mr. and Mrs Hugh Bert Butler. Janice leaves behind her husband...

Feb 25, 2019

Holland "Will" Franklin Williams Jr., 47, Army SSG of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father: Holland F. Williams Sr. Will leaves behind his mother: Connie Williams of Maryland; his loving wife: Ashley Carroll Williams, son: Ethan James "E.J." (as his dad called him) Williams, both of the home; two...

Feb 23, 2019

Herbert "Paul" Davis, 87, of Bladenboro, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by wife: Frances Taylor Davis; daughter: Brenda Davis Cox; son: Timothy Wayne Davis; parents: Robert Isaac and Mary Dove Davis; three brothers: Terue, Dewey, Bryon Davis; two sisters: Larue Todd and Clara Thompson. Paul leaves behind his sister: Mamie Seals (Billy)...