Obituaries

Apr 9, 2018

Mary John Collier Huggins, 90, of Clarkton, NC passed away peacefully at her home on April 9, 2018.

Family will receive guests at Elizabethtown Baptist Church fellowship hall on Wednesday, April 11 from 2-4 pm with funeral services to follow in the sanctuary at 4pm. Arrangements are by Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home.

Mary John was...

Apr 9, 2018

Rosalie Edge Russ, 69, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest April 9, 2018.

Rosalie taught at Elizabethtown Primary School for thirty years prior to retirement in 2000. She also enjoyed her work in retail at Moore's, Goldston's Gift Shop, and Leinwand's.

She enjoyed helping others. She was a member of the Gray Moss Chapter of...

Apr 6, 2018

Rudy Carlton Sykes, 73, of Bladenboro passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Luther and Maggie Sykes and one grandson Bobby Wilkins Jr. Rudy leaves behind his wife Brenda Sykes of the home, son: Cory Sykes and wife Lynn of Bladenboro; daughter: Kim Smith and husband Craig of Bladenboro; sister: Faye Sykes...

Apr 3, 2018

Winelda June Bishop, 80, of White Oak passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents:Jerrod and Wynona Shields and one brother Dwayne Ervin Shields. Winelda leaves behind her husband Hayden Bishop of the home, three daughters: Diane Stewart and husband Mike of Martin, Michigan; Karen Moehr and husband Stan of Flag Staff, Arizona;...

Apr 2, 2018

Ronald Wayne Britt, 70, of Elizabethtown passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Buddy and Tillie Britt and one sister: Patricia Dowless. Ronald is survived by three brothers: Herbert Britt of Elizabethtown; Johnny Britt of Asheboro; and Jerry Britt of Columbia, SC; one sister Wanda Everette of Elizabethtown and several nieces and...

Mar 30, 2018

Doris Faye Russ McLamb, 83, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was preceded in death her parents: Johnie and Rosie Russ; two sons: Hank and Ricky McLamb; granddaughter: Tammy Penniall; two grandsons: Quinton Phillips, Christopher Edwards; two brothers: Robert Russ, Durwood Russ; sister: Della Allen. Doris is survived by four daughters: Mary Rose Goodwin of...

Mar 30, 2018

Jerome "Jerry" Anthony McDuffie, 79, of Clarkton, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Jerry is survived by his wife: Beth McDuffie of the home; one son: John Price IV of Florence, SC; three daughters: Melody McDuffie of Lumberton, Jennifer Price Harper of Fairmont, Ashley Moreno of Fayetteville; one brother: Tyrone McDuffie of Greensboro; one sister: Ann Rozier of...

Mar 30, 2018

Betty Rose Ludlum, 81, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lindell and Ollie Martin; husband: Hartford Ludlum; brother: Buddy Martin. Betty is survived by one son: Benjie Ludlum of Bladenboro; two daughters: Pam Johnson and husband Carlton of Bladenboro, Gail West of Bladenboro; three brothers: Stacy Martin of...

Mar 29, 2018

Clyde Marion Britt, 84, of Bladenboro passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Murdock and Vera Britt, brother: Benny Earl Britt and one son Randy T. Britt. Clyde leaves behind his wife Bessie Britt of the home, sons: Ray Britt and wife Wanda of Elizabethtown; Jimmy Britt and wife Vickie of Delco;...

Mar 28, 2018

James "Boz" Spurgeon Shipman, 58, of Bladenboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Neal "J.N." and Mary Elizabeth Shipman; sister: Lola Lisa Rebecca Shipman. James is survived by one brother: John "Matt" Shipman of Supply; two sisters: Marimay Fran S. Bryan of Bladenboro and Beth Smith of Bladenboro.

Mar 26, 2018

Edgar Blake Hewitt Jr., 86, of Bladenboro passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Moddie Hewitt, his wife Betty Rich Hewitt and two sons: Kenneth Blake Hewitt and Donald Hewitt.

Edgar was a devoted husband, father and "PaPa Junior". He loved Southern Gospel Music, playing the piano and...

Mar 26, 2018

Arsula "Sue" Deboise Meares Williamson, 91, of Clarkton passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents: Jesse and Emma Deboise, her husband Edgar R. Meares, one son: James Patrick Meares, and two brothers: J.L. Deboise, and J.D. Deboise. Sue is survived by five daughters: Barbara Elkins and husband (JR) of Clarkton; Rose Marie...

Mar 25, 2018

Robert "Bob" Winstead O'Briant, 84, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Ethel O'Briant, two brothers: Reggie and Deryl O'Briant, one sister: Sue Frances Gardner, and one aunt: Mary (Daye) Winstead. Bob leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Anne B. O'Briant of the home, three sons:...

Mar 24, 2018

Charles Lewis Evans, 65, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by one son: Jeremy Evans. Charles leaves behind one son: Joshua Evans and wife Alicia Helms of Clarkton; one daughter: June Matthews and husband Tony; three brothers: Paul Evans, Michael Evans, and Vern Evans, all of California; one sister Marian Moeller...

Mar 21, 2018

William Jennings ("Billy") Hair, born in Cedar Creek and long-standing resident of Elizabethtown, NC for over 90 years, was a proud Navy veteran of World War II, an upstanding member of the community, and a highly celebrated leader in the Bladen County School System, serving as teacher, principal, and superintendent for over 40 years.

He returned to...

Mar 21, 2018

Grady Cole Sykes, 80, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Bladenboro, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. There are no services at this time.

Mar 20, 2018

Richard Bennett Bordeaux, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Alston and Elena Bordeaux, five brothers: Vestal, Murray, Billy, Alton, and Ronald Bordeaux and three sisters: Iris Beebe, Carol Bordeaux, and Edna Davis Douglas. Richard leaves behind three brothers: W. Travis Bordeaux of Morganton; Bob Bordeaux and wife Virginia...

Mar 18, 2018

Bobby Joe Cook, 72, retired Army Veteran of Lumberton, passed peacefully Sunday, March 18, 2018 surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved. Born April 19, 1945 to Frank and Gerline Cook, Bobby was the oldest of three sons. Bobby leaves behind his devoted wife of 48 years, Yvonne C. Cook of Lumberton; his daughter, Raquel...

Mar 17, 2018

Stanley Ray Johnson III, 64, of Cedar Point, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father: Stanley R. Johnson II. Stanley is survived by his mother: Lola C. Johnson of Fuquay Varina; wife: Florence Ann Johnson of the home; three sons: Joshua T. Johnson of Raleigh, Andrew Perry McDougald (Dana) of Cape...

Mar 10, 2018

Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Johnson, 30, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, March 10. He is survived by parents Sandra and Wayne Johnson of Fayetteville, brother Steven and wife Christina Pescatore of Nahant MA, brother Todd Johnson of Durham, and grandfather Alton Parks of Battleboro. Timmy is preceded in death by grandparents Joann Parks of Battleboro, Bill and Eula Johnson of Grays...