Obituaries

Sep 26, 2017

Diane Hause, born January 13, 1952 in Forest Hills, Long Island, NY passed from this life on September 26, 2017. Diane, a well-known and respected artist and art professor received a BFA from UNC-Wilmington and her MFA from the University of California, SB. She left NC in 1979 but moved back in 2010 and built her working art space...

Sep 25, 2017

Emma Jean Neighbors Shackelford, 85, of Elizabethtown passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. She is survived by one son Thomas Shackleford and wife Krista, brother Larry Neighbors of Raleigh, two sisters: Carolyn Hodges of Pennsylvania and Elaine Register of Virginia and two grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10- 11 am on Friday, September 29, 2017...

Sep 23, 2017

Evelyn Devane Simmons, 74, of White Oak passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Sidney and Nellie Devane, her husband Lloyd W. Simmons, and one sister Louise Huggins. Evelyn is survived by her two daughters: Vickie Seifert and husband John of Florence, SC and Joanna Simmons of White Oak; and three brothers:...

Sep 22, 2017

Horace Winfred Butler, 96, of Elizabethtown passed away Friday, September 22, 2017.He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille B. Butler, son James Winfred Butler, daughter Daisy Norris and two sons-in-law: Terry Norris and Pat Brisson. Horace is survived by two daughters Lynda Gray Brisson of Dublin and Wanda Lewis and husband Johnnie of Clarkton; nine grandchildren: Marchelle...

Sep 21, 2017

Willa Carol Butler Smith, 63, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Willie Butler and sister Charita Britt. Carol leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband Harold Smith of the home, son David Smith of the home, two daughters: Andrea Smith also of the home, Alysa...

Sep 20, 2017

Wanda Pearl Smith Ray was the seventh daughter of sixteen children. Born February 17, 1945 to the late George Lawton Smith and Thelma Pauline Smith went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. Known as "Nana" to all who loved her, she is survived by husband of 54 years Cecil Addison Ray; three daughters: Rhonda Roberts and husband...

Sep 17, 2017

Sandy Harrelson Stephens went home to be with Jesus on the evening of September 17, 2017 in her home near Bladenboro. Sandy had a bachelor's degree in Psychology and an associates in General Education. Sandy was a passionate and loving mother of her two children, Justin Andrew Merritt, 30, and Olivia Katarina Register, 23. Throughout her life she tried...

Sep 12, 2017

Stephen David Squires (11-1-1955 - 9-12-2017) "A Christian man who knew he was never alone." He believed in reverently loving GOD with all his heart, mind and spirit, and loving others as you love yourself. He boasted of nothing but his Lord Jesus. A dutiful warrior in ministry, he lovingly served his family, local community and abroad with orphans...

Sep 10, 2017

Dorothy Flowers "Dot" Elliott, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Methodist Manor of Florence.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Carvers Creek United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home of Florence. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00...

Sep 6, 2017

Paul Arthur Ramsden, 71, Army Veteran of Elizabethtown passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife Ethel H. Ramsden of the home, son Dustin Ramsden and wife Heather of White Lake, daughter Jean Holt and husband Raymond of PA; brother George Ramsden of PA; sister Gloria Ann Curtis of PA; and three grandchildren: Shawn Smith,...

Sep 5, 2017

Mary Carlton Taylor, 63, of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lessie Carlton, brothers: Lonnie, Carlton, Kenny Carlton, Harold Glen Carlton, Raymond Jeffrey Carlton, and Edisel Franklin Carlton and sisters: Joyce Lucille Carlton and Joyce Maxime Johnson. Mary is survived by her husband Billy Ray Taylor of the...

Sep 5, 2017

Kathleen B. Priest, 85, of Clarkton passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Notley and Helen Barrett, brothers: William, Jack, Earl, and Perrie Barrett and one sister Maude Miller. Kathleen is survived by her husband Ned Priest of the home, son Steven Priest and wife Jane of Missouri; daughter Linda Foster and...

Sep 3, 2017

Emily Jane Bryan, 77, of Bladenboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fred and Ida Smith; husband: Melvin Bryan; four brothers: Fred Smith Jr., David Smith, Lundgran Smith, and Mencer Smith. Emily is survived by two sons: Eric Bryan of Ivanhoe (Lisa), Greg Bryan of Greenville,...

Sep 2, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Shipman, 87 of Bladenboro passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Mary Lola McIntyre; husband: J.N. Shipman; daughter: Lola Lisa Rebecca Shipman; and brother: James Madison "Jim Mac" McIntyre Jr. Mrs. Shipman was an educator for 30 plus year, she taught in Robeson and Bladen County. Mary...

Aug 30, 2017

Wallace Canupp Jr., 61, of Lumberton passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Reed and Minnie Lee Canupp and two brothers Jessie Canupp and Steve Edwards. Wallace is survived by his three sisters: Patsy Meadows of Lumberton; Ella Faye Kinlaw of Bladenboro and Debbie Ann Blackwell of Cerro Gordo. The Family...

Aug 29, 2017

Carolyn Ann Tatum Hall, 72, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Tatum and four brothers: Donald "Snooter" Tatum, Albert Tatum, Paul Tatum and Vaden "Coot" Tatum.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Harold Hall of the home, son Ricky Hall and wife Donna...

Aug 28, 2017

Our Mom, Betty Long Flower, 80 of Florida, formerly of Tar Heel, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mae Long; her husband, Robert "Bob" Flower; daughter, Debbie Jones and son-in-law, Rick Packer. She was courageous to the end. Her final wishes were simple. She wanted to die with...

Aug 26, 2017

Jill Strickland Collins, 64, of Council, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: Dennis and Lucille Strickland and son: Jamie Collins. Jill is survived by her husband: Randall Collins; two sons: Chad Collins of Bluefield, David Donaldson of Rock Hill, NC; daughter: Tiffany Collins Pait and husband Grant; two brothers: Dennis...

Aug 24, 2017

William Albert Butler, 91 of Bladenboro, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thurman Allen and Myrtle Hilburn Butler, daughters Joyce and Lois Butler; sister Ruby Carter, brothers: Franklin Butler, Wilton Butler, and Livingston Butler.

William is survived by his wife of 70 years Louise...

Aug 22, 2017

Mitchell Jackson, 75, Army Veteran of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Pait Jackson of the home, three sons: Mitchell Dwayne Jackson and wife Emily; Chalmers Ray Jackson and wife Karen, all of Bladenboro and Robert Earl Jackson of the home; one sister Dorothea Williamson...