Obituaries

Feb 3, 2018

Leon Harrelson Dowless, 79, known in life as husband, Daddy, brother, Pa, and friend, peacefully passed on February 3, 2018 at his home. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife: Sinia Faye Dowless, and parents: Downie and Vivian Dowless. Those left to celebrate his life include his two daughters: Linda Evers and son-in-law Steve Evers and Robyn...

Jan 29, 2018

Born March 31, 1924, Richard James "Pop" Frady Sr, native of Wake County, passed away peacefully in the home he shared with his granddaughter, Alexis Ruth, on Monday January 29, 2018 at 93 years old. Pop was a US Navy Veteran, having served in the Naval Hospital at Portsmouth, Virginia during World War 2. He later owned and operated...

Jan 27, 2018

Timothy "Timmy" William Inman, 49, of Bladenboro passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Lula Hawes and two nephews: Brandon Smith and Cody Hammond. Timmy is survived by his father Pete Inman of Shallotte, mother Carrie Todd and husband Weldin of Bladenboro; wife Barbara Inman; three sons: Justin Inman and Natasha of...

Jan 24, 2018

James "Jimmy" David Taylor, 72, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Maggie Taylor and one sister Grace Johnson. Jimmy leaves behind one son: David Simmons of Elizabethtown; one daughter Erika Taylor of Fayetteville; two brothers: Charles Taylor of Elizabethtown and Pete Taylor of Bladenboro; and two...

Jan 24, 2018

Frederick "Freddie" Malcolm McQueen, 75, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rogers and Grace McQueen. Freddie is survived by his wife: Peggy McQueen of the home; three daughters: Kelli McQueen Strickland of White Lake, Wanda McQueen Britt of Clarkton, Tammy Taylor of Dublin; son: Ricky Davis of Dublin;...

Jan 23, 2018

Della Jane Allen of Bladenboro entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on January 23, 2018. Della was 84 years old. Born in 1933 to Johnny Russ and Rosa Guyton Russ, Della touched the lives of all who knew her. She met the love of her life, Wilbur Allen, as a teen and they were married over 50 years...

Jan 21, 2018

Bernard (Barney) James Fergus of Harrells and originally Virginia died January 21, 2018, at the age of 74. Barney was preceded in death by his parents Howard E. Fergus and Margaret M. Dougherty and one grandchild. He leaves behind his beloved wife Shirley Helen Fergus of the home, a brother Howard Fergus (Kim) of Virginia, a step-daughter Emily Castleberry...

Jan 19, 2018

Gary Shelton Strickland, 63, of Ocean Isle, NC passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. He is preceded in death by one sister: Debbie Strickland. Gary is survived by his father Shelton Strickland of Bladenboro, his mother Alene Stemer of Shallotte; one sister: Connie Strickland of Ocean Isle, one nephew Cade Brummett and one niece Nija Brummett.

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Jan 14, 2018

James "Jimmy, Wrongway" Livingston Brigman Jr., 57, of White Oak passed away alongside his childhood best friend Carlton " Bo" Tatum Jr. on January 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father figure Carson Tatum. Jimmy leaves behind his mother Jane Dodson of White Oak, his wife Barbara Brigman of the home, one son Carson "CJ" Brigman...

Jan 14, 2018

Carlton "Bo" Lee Tatum Jr., 53, of Elizabethtown passed away alongside of his childhood best friend James "Jimmy Wrongway" Brigman on January 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Carson Tatum. Bo leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Betty Tatum of Elizabethtown, his wife Genia Tatum of the home, one son: Branden Tatum of...

Jan 13, 2018

Eunice Batten Singletary, 91, of Clarkton, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Effie Batten; husband: Steve Singletary; two sisters, six brothers and several infant siblings. Eunice is survived by four daughters: Jenny Foreman (Coby) of Angier, Sheila Merritt (Kenneth) of Elizabethtown, Rebecca McBride ( Jim) of Waxhaw, Carol...

Jan 12, 2018

Annie Merle "Banny" Sykes, 76, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Luke "Bill" Sykes; daughter: Delores "Effie" Strickland, granddaughter: Leighann Richardson, parents: Taft and Ruby Edwards Guyton, brother: Prentice Guyton. Annie is survived by son: Greg Sykes of Bladenboro (Amanda), daughter: Lynn S. Hester of Butters, sister: Belita...

Jan 12, 2018

Jack "Jackie" Lynwood Singletary, Jr., 62, of Tar Heel, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father: Jack Singletary. Jackie is survived by mother: Mavis Hursey Singletary of Tar Heel; three sons: Jack Singletary and wife Sandra of Tar Heel, Jeromy Singletary and wife Candice of Tar Heel, Kodey Singletary and companion...

Jan 10, 2018

Karen Hickman Jones, 61, of Bladenboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents: Wilbur and Betty Hickman and brother: Larry Hickman. Karen is survived by her husband: Albert Jones of the home; son: Chris Deavers of Charleston, SC; daughter: Kelly Robeson and husband John of Tar Heel; four grandchildren: Peyton Robeson,...

Jan 8, 2018

Mack Bruce Rich, 66, of Clarkton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jude and Estelle Rich and two sisters: Geneva and Brenda Creech. Bruce leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Brenda Rich of the home; three sons: Anthony Rich and wife Tonia of Bladenboro;...

Jan 2, 2018

Daniel "Killer" Bradford Carter, 88, of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife Ruby Carter of the home, two sons: Ronald Carter and wife Carolyn of Butters; Mike Carter and wife Jill of Shallotte Point; two grandchildren: Adam Carter and Melissa Valenta; three great-grandchildren: Blake, Taylor, and Carter; two step great-grandchildren: Mallorie and...

Dec 31, 2017

Joseph Johnson, 58 of Elizabethtown passed away on December 31, 2017. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the funeral fund of Mr. Joseph Johnson. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Dec 30, 2017

Jimmy McLean, 74, of Bladenboro, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents: Neal and Minnie McLean, nine siblings and twin grandchildren. Jimmy is survived by son: Ryan Neal McLean and wife Gina of Bladenboro; two daughters: Beverly McLean Allen and husband Michael of Bladenboro, Stacey McLean Evers of Chocowinity; brother: Walter...

Dec 29, 2017

Wendy Elizabeth Ellis, 48, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father: James Lloyd Ellis. Wendy is survived by her mother: Carolyn Ellis; brother: Marty James Ellis (Carolyn) of Bladenboro and nephew: Braylon Ellis.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 01, 2018 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm...

Dec 25, 2017

Norman Fletcher Guyton Sr., 82, of Bladenboro passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Asberry and Lillie Guyton, two brothers: Stanley Guyton and Bridger Guyton and two sisters: Allie Mae Butler and Annie Powell. Norman is survived by his wife Betty Guyton of the...