Obituaries

Jun 15, 2018

Mary T. Lennon, 87, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born September 18, 1930 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Florence Hodge and Furnie Hayes Thompson. Mary graduated from the Women's College in Greensboro, NC and returned to Bladen County to marry Max R. Lennon on November 1, 1951. She then...

Jun 15, 2018

Lola Dove Johnson, 80, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 15, 2018. Lola was born on July 17, 1937 to the late Ila and Gaston Dove. After graduating from Bladenboro High School, she attended Kings Business School. On April 18, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of...

Jun 10, 2018

Ida Rae Taylor Hall, 86 of Bladenboro passed away on June 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Fletcher and Mae Roberts Taylor. Ida is survived by her husband, Johnny Hall of the home; two sons, Randall Meares of Fayetteville, Brian Meares of Jackson Springs; her daughter, Phyllis M. Copenhaver of Winston Salem. Four grandchildren and...

Jun 10, 2018

Beverly Frances Bryant, 81, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Lois Hester, husband: John Robert Bryant, sister Myrtle Jolly, grandson: Dawson Bryant and granddaughter Hannah White. Beverly leaves behind three sons: Robert S. Bryant and wife Becky of Bladenboro; Tommy Bryant and wife Pam of Bladenboro;...

Jun 6, 2018

Nellie Parnell Kinlaw, 98, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Rosa Parnell, husband, Crofton Kinlaw, infant daughter Lois Ray, brother, James Parnell, and her fur baby "Bambi". Nellie is survived by two daughters: Shirley Hester and husband Leo, Sandra Long and husband Marshall, one brother: Frank...

Jun 6, 2018

Philip Worthington Mellon Jr., age 42, of Clarkton passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Philip Worthington Mellon Sr. Philip is survived by his mother Betty Bridgers, daughter Madison Mellon, two brothers: Greg Brigman and Lee Brigman, one sister: Angela Parker, five nephews and one niece.

The family will...

Jun 3, 2018

Lori Ann Guyton, 55, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mildred Hester, one daughter: Morgan Ivy Guyton, four brothers: Billy Hester, Ronnie Hester, Charles Turner, and Jerry Turner and one sister: Carolyn Lewis. Lori is survived by her husband Benjamin Guyton Jr. of the home, one...

Jun 1, 2018

George Allen Cassidy, Jr., 51, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Dorothy Cassidy.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:00am in the Dublin Cemetery. Rev. Cameron McGill will officiate service.

June 04, 2018 11:00...

May 23, 2018

Jason Edwards, 84 year old Army Veteran of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Fodie Edwards, two sisters: Christine Dowless and Hazel Priest. Jason leaves behind his devoted wife of 62 years Ava H. Edwards, of the home, son Archie Edwards and wife Jeni M. of Youngsville,...

May 21, 2018

Jane Creech Starnes, age 60 of Clarkton passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Billy and Faye Creech and her aunt Gail Singletary. Jane leaves behind her husband Richard Starnes of the home, son Lee Starnes of the home, daughter Sasha Coe and husband Joseph of Clarkton; two brothers: Wayne Creech and...

May 21, 2018

Cornelius Brisson, age 73, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Caudie and Eva Brisson, one sister: Ora Lee Lanier, and one brother: Chappelle Brisson. Cornelius leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years Elsie Brisson of the home; three daughters: Laura B. Childress and husband Guy; Michelle B....

May 21, 2018

Edgar Charles "Charlie" Bowen Jr., age 59, of Bladenboro passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Edgar Charles Bowen. Charlie leaves behind his mother: Uldean Shaw Bowen of Bladenboro, one sister Becky Campbell of Bladenboro, nephew: Heath Campbell of Raleigh, one uncle: Kendrick Hester, one aunt Betty Bowen and many cousins.

May 20, 2018

Shelba Grey Jackson, age 79, of Bladenboro passed away on May 20, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents: Alford and Nema Prevatte, two infant sons, one sister: Hazel Parnell, brother: James Pittman and one daughter-in-law Suzie Jackson. Shelba is survived by her husband Billy Jackson of the home, one son: Dale Jackson and wife Ginger of...

May 15, 2018

Carolyn "Ginger" Faircloth, age 76, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Elizabeth Mote, husband Troy Abb Faircloth and one son Frank Faircloth. Ginger is survived by one daughter: Debbie Jones of Elizabethtown; two sisters: Betty Jean Kwaiton of Fayetteville; and Sandra Lent of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren:...

May 15, 2018

James Gibson, 84 of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born on April 29, 1934 to the late Wilbert Lonnie and Alma Mae Autry Gibson. James is preceded in death by his parents, wife LaRay Gibson; daughter, Darlene Gibson; three brothers, Jack, W.L, and Buddy Gibson; two sisters, Mattie Jane Feltwell and Christine Smith. James...

May 13, 2018

Ned Worthington Priest, age 89, of Clarkton passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Priest. Mr. Ned is survived by one son: Steven Priest of Missouri, one daughter: Linda Foster of Clarkton; one brother Dougald Priest of Maryland, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be...

May 12, 2018

Isaac "Ike" Wilkins, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jeff and Ozo Wilkins; three brothers: Sidney, Joe, and Nash Wilkins; three sisters: Sarah Wilkins, Wilma Ray Brisson and Alice Pait. Ike is survived by his wife: Lucille Wilkins of the home; two sons: John Wilkins of Ft....

May 11, 2018

Earl Hood McClure was born in Waycross Georgia on October 14, 1922 and he went on to be with his heavenly father, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family in Norman Oklahoma, May 11, 2018.

Earl was born and raised with eight brothers and sisters, starting out in Georgia, but around the age of...

May 10, 2018

Virginia Evers Deans, age 86, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents: Pink and Virgie Allen, husbands: Herbert Evers and Dave Dean, son Wayne Evers, brothers: Buddy, Earl, Charles, and Tommy Allen, and one infant sister. Virginia leaves behind one son: Steve Evers and wife Linda of Charlotte; daughter...

May 7, 2018

Jennie Nance Lovette Harris, age 90, of White Lake, NC passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Wesley Pines Nursing Home in Lumberton, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Sarah Nance, husbands: Gilbert Lovette and Dale Harris, two sisters: Sarah Britt, Lib Stevens and three brothers: Max Nance, Kenneth Nance, and Mitchell Nance....