Obituaries

Oct 7, 2016

Rosalyn Hedgpeth Smith, beloved wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, died on Friday, October 7, 2016 after a long, courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease.

Rose was born on May 22, 1940, the daughter of Edith and Roy Hedgpeth (deceased) of Bladenboro, NC. Rose grew up with six brothers and sisters in a very happy family.

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Oct 4, 2016

Patsy Lane Braddy, 81, of Council passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Amanda Jane Purcell, husband James Clark Braddy, one sister Betty Jane Pearce, and one brother Benjamin Douglas Purcell. Patsy is survived by one daughter Ruby B. Stephens and husband Wallace, two grandchildren: Wesley Stephens, his wife Bethany...

Oct 4, 2016

Larry Ted Jernigan "Cornbread", 73, of Elizabethtown passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Noah and Mary Jernigan and one infant brother Harry Ned. Larry was survived by his wife Lucille Jernigan of the home, two daughters: Teressa Jenigan-Byrd and Roger Byrd of Rockingham and Tammy Jackson and husband Johnnie of White...

Oct 4, 2016

William "Calvin" Sasser of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning at his home in Elizabethtown surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Retha Sasser and one sister, Betty Mae Sasser. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty T. Sasser of the home. His children, William Michael Sasser...

Oct 3, 2016

Mack "Max" Burney, of Lexington, GA, formerly of Bladenboro, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. Max is preceded in death by his parents, Webb and Isabelle Burney and two brothers: Lonnie and Wright Burney.He is survived by his wife, Lenora Burney of the home, one son Dale Burney and wife Patti of Jefferson, GA; daughter Samantha Ledford and husband...

Sep 26, 2016

Becky Jane Tatum, 68, of Elizabethtown passed away Monday, September 26, 2016.She is preceded in death by her parents Danny and Ola Mae Everette, husband Marion Burnice Tatum, and one son Dennis Tatum. Ms. Becky is survived by one son Terry Tatum of Oklahoma; four daughters: Patricia Merritt and husband Gary of Harrels; Jackie Parks and husband Paul of...

Sep 24, 2016

Bobby " Lee" Sessoms II, 44, of Clarkton passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. He is survived by his parents Bobby and Dorothy Sessoms of Clarkton; four sons: James Todd Harrelson of Clarkton, Adam Lee Sessoms of the home, Bobby Lee Sessoms III and Douglas Sessoms, both of Bladenboro; four daughters: Holly Harrelson of Bladenboro, Bobbi Lynn Sessoms and...

Sep 24, 2016

Clifton Harold Bordeaux, 69, Army Veteran of Elizabethtown passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Tillet and Julia Bordeaux. Mr. Bordeaux is survived by his wife Florene H. Bordeaux of the home, son Eric Bordeaux and wife Vicky of Smithfield, VA; daughter Tiffany Cox and husband Charles of Lumberton, NC; two stepsons:...

Sep 23, 2016

Bobby Garland Peterson, 60, of Bladenboro passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. Mr. Peterson is preceded in death by his parents, Jettie and Kathleen Peterson. Survivors include: wife, Anna L. Peterson; sons, Cameron Keith Peterson and Robert Blaine Peterson, all of Bladenboro; two brothers, Charles Ray Peterson and wife Susan of Bladenboro, Tony Peterson and wife Judy of Shallotte;...

Sep 22, 2016

Sammie Joseph Davis, 71, of Elizabethtown passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Pait Davis, his parents Fred and Carrie Davis, three brothers; Paul Davis, Jimmy and Oren Taylor, sister Sarah Davis and foster parents Miller and Lucille Taylor.Survivors include two sons; Darrin Davis and wife Barbara of Raeford and Brad...

Sep 22, 2016

James Edwin Pait, 64, of Evergreen passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Almira Pait. Survivors include three sisters: Janice P. Coker of Evergreen, Joyce Ann Brim of Wilmington, and Mary Ellen Durden of Cameron. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 1:30 pm at...

Sep 20, 2016

Tammy Jo Polston Mills, 54, of Kelly passed away September 20, 2016. She is survived by her father Richard Polston of Kelly, husband Mike Mills of the home, two daughters: Crystal Martinez and husband Jose and Chasity Cannady and husband Timmy, all of Kelly; two sisters: Kim Elmore and Pamela Polston, both of S.C. and four grandchildren: Tyler Cannady,...

Sep 18, 2016

Donald Ray Russ, 61, Navy veteran of Bladenboro passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Jr. and Eunice Russ, and three brothers: Dennis Russ, Darryl Russ, and Danny Russ. Suvivors include two sons: Donald Monroe Russ and Henry Neal Russ, both of West Virginia, one daughter April Marie Keoughan of Texas,...

Sep 11, 2016

David Lennon Butler, Jr.78 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, David L. Butler Sr. and Annie Miller Butler. Mr. Butler was known for his work in the Mission Field, both local and in the state. He served with Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Appalachian Service Project and was President...

Sep 11, 2016

Evelyn Merle Clark Fowler, 81, of Council passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Loyed Fowler and her parents Grethro Gaston and Drucilla Pait Savage Clark. She is survived by two sons: Dale Fowler of Elizabethtown and Darryl Fowler and wife Tammy M. of Clarkton, two daughters: Dianne Beavers and husband Kenneth...

Sep 4, 2016

Maurice Kevin O'Sullivan, 63, of Elizabethtown passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, M.J. and Edna Brown O'Sullivan, one brother Dennis O'Sullivan, and one sister Patricia Pye. Survivors are his wife, Sally D. O'Sullivan of the home, step-children: Eric Britt of Benson and Rob Britt of California, one brother Bob O'Sullivan and...

Aug 30, 2016

Tillman Edwards, 90, of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He is preceded in death by two brothers: Vardell Edwards and Wannis Lee Edwards, one sister Sarah Carson, one daughter Gwenda and two sons: Mike and Terry. Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Edwards of the home, one son Greg Edwards of Wisconsin, three daughters: Diane Edwards Bricco...

Aug 27, 2016

Alyssa Lizeidy Mandujano, 6, of Bladenboro passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother Liz Mandujan and her grandfather Feliz Robellar. Survivors include her grandmother Maria Rebollaro, father Erasto Mandujano, brother Josue Mandujano, and sister Jinely Mandujano all of the home. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 6-8...

Aug 27, 2016

Liz Esbeidy Mandujano, 30, of Bladenboro passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father Feliz Robellar and her daughter Alyssa Mandujano. Survivors include her mother Maria Robellar, husband Erasto Mandujano, son Josue Mandujano, daughter Jinely Mandujano, all of the home; brother Feliz Rebollar Hernandez and three sisters: Zuhey Padilla, Jasmine Rebollar and Erika...

Aug 26, 2016

Robert "Bob" Allen Gooden, 75, of Clarkton, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center in Whiteville, NC. Mr. Gooden was born April 18, 1941 to the late Robert Leroy and Gertrude Barfield Gooden in Clarkton, and attended Clarkton Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: aunt, Helen Barfield Heustess; several cousins; many friends and...