Obituaries

Darrell Glenn Autry

Darrell Glenn Autry

Apr 13, 2024

Darrell Glenn Autry, of Bladenboro, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 while at Columbus Regional Healthcare at the age of 69.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua Moore Autry and Ada Storms Autry, and siblings, Geraldine Mills, Jimmy Autry, M.G. Autry, Bobby "Dewey" Autry, and Eloise Hodge.He is survived by his wife and mother of children Wanda...

Estelle Victoria Chason Russ

Estelle Victoria Chason Russ

Apr 13, 2024

Estelle Victoria Chason Russ, 79, of Abbottsburg passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1944 to the late Walter Love Chason and Daisy Ivey Chason in Robeson County. Estelle was also preceded in death by her husband, Victor Russ and son, Devlin Russ.Estelle leaves behind her sons: Darrell Russ (Cheryl), Derrick...

Geraldine Olivia Regan Davis

Geraldine Olivia Regan Davis

Apr 11, 2024

“A Time to Be Born

Geraldine Olivia Regan Davis was born on July 26, 1938, daughter to the late Lillian Regan Stevens (Charlie Stevens) and Zeb S. Regan Sr. (Beulah M. Regan).

 

“A Time to Mourn”

Geraldine went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the age of 85 while at the Glenflora Nursing Center in Lumberton, NC....

William "Bill" Davis Jr.

William "Bill" Davis Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

William R. Davis Jr., age 87, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Mr. Bill was a jack-of-all-trades who never met a stranger. He had a sense of humor that would keep you smiling even days later. He was a handyman and a provider for his family and community. Mr. Davis was a retired CW4, Chief Warrant...

Joan Gale McDonald

Joan Gale McDonald

Apr 6, 2024

Joan Gale McDonald, 70, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

She was born in Bladen County on August 15, 1953, to the late Henry McDonald and Sadie Jackson McDonald.

 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Susan Hood, Reba Kay McDonald, and Janet Lawrimore, granddaughter Deidre Britt and two nephews, Allen McDonald and Brandon McDonald. Left...

Ronald Bruce Perkins

Ronald Bruce Perkins

Apr 5, 2024

Ronald Bruce Perkins, 77, of Bladenboro, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Perkins and Anniebell Pait Perkins.Ronald leaves behind his wife, Elease Dove Perkins of the home; son, Wesley Perkins and wife Heather of Tar Heel; daughter, Jennifer Hales and husband Ray of Bladenboro; brother, Jerry Perkins of Clarkton; sister,...

Marie Speight Norton

Marie Speight Norton

Apr 4, 2024

Marie Speight Norton, 77, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Whiteville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barnice Speight and Anease Britt Speight.

 

Marie is survived by her beloved husband, Gene Norton of the home, daughters, Teresa N. Edwards (David) of Bladenboro, Jodie N. Hardee of...

George Wilson Smith

George Wilson Smith

Apr 4, 2024

George Wilson Smith, of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born in Bladen County on January 20, 1941, son to the late George Washington Smith and Lois Mazelle Smith.

 

He is survived by the love of his life for 61 years, Etta Smith, of the home, three sons Ernest...

Shirley Batton Smith

Shirley Batton Smith

Apr 3, 2024

Shirley Batton Smith, 69, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was born and raised in Bladen County on March 2, 1955.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Batton and Frances Packer Batton, her father, George Ray, her first husband Delton Guyton, brothers Ralph and Jimmy Batton, and one granddaughter Olivia...

Daniel Matt Bryan Clark

Daniel Matt Bryan Clark

Apr 1, 2024

Daniel Matt Bryan Clark, 35, United States Army Veteran/Bladen County Sheriff Deputy of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born in Robeson County on November 1, 1988 the son of Daniel Talbott Bryan and Cynthia Clark Russell. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hugh and Mona Dean Clark, paternal grandparents Howard and Marjorie Bryan, his...

Adeline Josephine Davis Banner

Adeline Josephine Davis Banner

Mar 28, 2024

Adeline Josephine Davis Banner, 93, of Bladenboro went to her eternal home on Thursday, March 28, 2024, while at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton. She was born in Bladen County on June 27, 1930, to the late Ephraim Davis Sr. and Nina Lewis Davis.

 

She was preceded by her parents, her beloved husband John L. Banner, six brothers, William, Harley, Smith,...

David Harold Wilson

David Harold Wilson

Mar 26, 2024

David H. Wilson, 61 of Elizabethtown left his earthly home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and went home to Heaven to join his loved onesHis family, although heartbroken at his absence take comfort in knowing that he is at rest in Jesus, free from the cares of the world and no longer in pain.David was a graduate of Lumberton Jr.-Sr....

Gennel Pope Walters

Gennel Pope Walters

Mar 26, 2024

Gennel Pope Walters, 71, of Clarkton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 8, 1953 in Bladen County daughter of the late Julius Pope and Clara Overstreet Pope.

 

She was preceded by her parents as well as her beloved husband Jimmy Walters and one brother Redgie...

Pherne Stone Osborne

Pherne Stone Osborne

Mar 24, 2024

Pherne Stone Osborne, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 while at Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 30, 1945 in Orange County the daughter of the late Vernon Stone and Juanita Maynard Stone.

Pherne was known for her love of life and big smile. She loved to have fun with family and friends and...

Daphne Hatcher Carroll

Daphne Hatcher Carroll

Mar 23, 2024

Daphne Hatcher Carroll of Tar Heel, NC passed away on March 23, 2024.

 

Daphne and her husband, Bobby, ran B.S. Carroll Heating & Air for over 40 years. She was a loving wife, mother, Mama, Nanny, and sister.

 

Daphne was born on February 27, 1949 in White Lake, NC and is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Bobby Carroll;...

Austin Lennon McLean

Austin Lennon McLean

Mar 22, 2024

Austin Lennon McLean was born June 11, 1992, in Robeson County, NC to Ronnie McLean and Sarah Lennon Baysden. Austin was employed with Lee Electrical & Power Line Construction in Aberdeen, NC. Austin enjoyed a vast array of hobbies but none more than hunting and fishing with family and friends. He had a zeal for life, never meeting a stranger...

Bobby Lee Sessoms

Bobby Lee Sessoms

Mar 18, 2024

Bobby Lee Sessoms, 80, United States Army Veteran of Clarkton passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, while at Cape Fear Valley Healthcare in Fayetteville. He was born in Bladen County on September 25, 1943, to the late Jack Sessoms and Mary Jane Parker Sessoms.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Dorothy Sessoms, son Bobby Sessoms...

Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky

Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky

Mar 17, 2024



Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky, 78, of Whiteville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, while at Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was born on June 2, 1944, in Clarion County, Pennysylvania.

 

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, James Shaffer and Minnie Gumtrum, her husband Guy VanDerburg, and two brothers, Jimmie Shaffer and Sam Shaffer. Left to cherish her memory are...

John Wayne Packer

John Wayne Packer

Mar 16, 2024

John Wayne Packer, 81, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Leah Packer.

 

John leaves behind his wife, Mary Alice Packer of the home; son, Terry Wayne Packer of Spring Lake; daughters: Lori Dempsey and husband Sam of Wilmington, Amy Packer of Asheville; grandchildren: Tristen Packer...

Julius "Gary" Herring

Julius "Gary" Herring

Mar 16, 2024

Julius Gary Herring, 91, of Elizabethtown, was a Korean War veteran, an instructor in the United States Army and also served the honor guard for Vice President, Richard Nixon. Gary passed away at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mattie Lovette Herring; siblings: Ralph Herring,...

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