Obituaries

George "Carsie" Davis, Jr.

George "Carsie" Davis, Jr.

Oct 3, 2024

George “Carsie” Davis Jr., 78, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Bladen County on March 2, 1946 the son of the late George Carsie Davis Sr. and Vada Nance Davis Parnell.

 He was preceded in death by his parents as well as one son, Michael Davis and two...

Sandra Campbell McKeithan

Sandra Campbell McKeithan

Sep 30, 2024

Sandra Campbell McKeithan, 76, of Clarkton passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Julian Campbell and Nellie Yarbrough Campbell on March 8, 1948. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Tommy McKeithan and six siblings.

Sandra was the...

Crystal Evans Simmons

Crystal Evans Simmons

Sep 26, 2024

Crystal Evans Simmons, 79, of Elizabethtown passed away at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Crystal was born to the late Fred and Beatrice Mintz on November 28, 1944 in New Hanover County. She is preceded by her husband, Michael Simmons.

Crystal leaves behind her son, Jake Simmons and wife Kelly of Monroe; daughters:...

Eugene J. Hester

Eugene J. Hester

Sep 18, 2024

Eugene J. Hester, 67 of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville. He was born on May 11, 1957 to the late Marvin and Louise McCormick Hester. He is proceeded in death by his parents, brothers, Samuel, Joe, and Aubrey Hester and his sister, Frances Jester. Eugene is survived by his sister, Helen...

Patsy Sealey LeBlanc

Patsy Sealey LeBlanc

Sep 12, 2024

Patsy Sealey LeBlanc, age 80, formerly of Proctorville, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, while at Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown, NC. She was born in Robeson County on May 2, 1944, to the late Morris O. Sealey and Hilda Atkinson Sealey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph F. LeBlanc, brother,...

Homer Clyde Pait

Homer Clyde Pait

Sep 10, 2024

Homer Clyde Pait, 83, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1941 to the late Wilton D. Pait and Elma Burney Pait in Bladen County. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Teressa Lynn Pait and one brother Donald Pait. 

Homer leaves behind his daughters: Kimberly O’Neal and husband Patrick...

Louise Pait Butler

Louise Pait Butler

Sep 7, 2024

Louise Pait Butler, 93 of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 7, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Butler, Sr.; daughters: Joyce and Lois Butler; parents, Will L. Pait Sr. and Sally Hester Pait; sisters: Ganara Pait, Vera Pait, Annie Mae...

Howard Franklin Odom Jr.

Howard Franklin Odom Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

Howard Franklin Odom, Jr., 72, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, September 5. 2024 while at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC. He was born in Cumberland County on March 19, 1952 the son of the late Howard Franklin Odom, Sr. and Esther Edwards Odom.  

First and foremost, Frankie loved the LORD, and he...

Geraldine Julia Toro

Geraldine Julia Toro

Sep 2, 2024

Geraldine "Geri" Julia Toro, 88, of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, formerly of Roswell, New Mexico, died peacefully at her son's home on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Geri was born August 2, 1936 in Scranton, PA.   Geri enjoyed wire wrap and jewelry making and her Find-A-Word puzzles.  She started working for C&P Telephone Company, then moved onto Office Management with a lengthy...

Frankie Mae Elkins Benton

Frankie Mae Elkins Benton

Sep 2, 2024

Frankie Mae Elkins Benton, 96, of Riegelwood passed on Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home. She was born to the late Franklin Elkins and Flossie Masters Elkins on October 28, 1927 in Bladen County. Frankie was also preceded by husband, James Benton; grandsons: Colby Savage, James Stanley Baldwin; great-grandson, Glenn Marvin; sons-in-law: Kirby Lynn Savage and Glenn E. “Sonny”...

Rivor and Riley Tripp

Rivor and Riley Tripp

Aug 31, 2024

Master Rivor and Miss Riley Chay Tripp, infant children of Trevor Tripp and Brianna Thompson went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2024.  They are preceded in death by their paternal grandfather, John Tripp ll.,  maternal grandfather, Charles Nance and great grandfather, Walter Lewis.  Rivor and Riley are survived by their parents, brother, Braxton Thompson and sister, Lannie...

Tammy Diane Lowrimore

Tammy Diane Lowrimore

Aug 30, 2024

Tammy Diane Johnson Lowrimore, 64, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton. She was born in Bladen County to the late Lynn and Lola Dove Johnson on June 21, 1960.

Tammy is survived by her sons: Robert Cagle (Crystal Powers), Joseph Hinson (Allison); grandchild, Naomi Hinson; furbabies: Ozzie and Oreo.

A graveside service will be...

Ronnie Dale Gibson

Ronnie Dale Gibson

Aug 30, 2024

Ronnie Dale Gibson, of Clarkton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday August 30, 2024, at the age of 77.

Ronnie was one of the most faithful and devoted Christians I have ever known. He loved our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, more than life. He was a witness for Christ everywhere he went and talked to. Ronnie knew that as...

Oral R. Cheshire

Oral R. Cheshire

Aug 27, 2024

Oral Randolph Cheshire, 72, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1952, to the late Johnny and Lois Thompson Cheshire. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eddie Cheshire. 

Oral was married to the love of his life, Ginger, for 52 years. He enjoyed spending...

Gail Ellen Rice King

Gail Ellen Rice King

Aug 22, 2024

Gail Ellen Rice King, of Kelly, NC passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, while at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville at the age of 80.

 She was born in Cumberland County on December 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Abner Walter Rice and Ellen Pleasant Rice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband,...

Jerry Glenn Cain

Jerry Glenn Cain

Aug 20, 2024

Jerry Glenn Cain, 73, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Whiteville.

 He was born in Bladen County on March 20, 1951, the son of the late Edwin Cain and Myrtle Bordeaux Cain. In addition, he was preceded by his brother Houston Cain and grandson Robert Cain. He is...

Billy Rogers Everette

Billy Rogers Everette

Aug 20, 2024

Billy Rogers Everette Sr. of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Whiteville at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Danny James Everette and Ole Mae Meares Everette, three brothers Floyd, Glenn and O’Neil Everette, and four sisters, Mary Lennon, Becky Tatum, Joyce Barnes, and Katie Simmons.

 He is...

Marshall "Bud" Weston Long

Marshall "Bud" Weston Long

Aug 19, 2024

Marshall "Bud" Weston Long, 87, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1936 to the late John Lee and Hazel Memory Long.

 Bud joined the U.S. Navy after graduation from Bladenboro High School in 1955. He served aboard the USS Franklin D Roosevelt CVA-42. Upon leaving...

Annie Kathleen Malpass Clark

Annie Kathleen Malpass Clark

Aug 18, 2024

Annie Kathleen Malpass Clark of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born in Guilford County on August 6, 1935 the daughter of the late Luther and Pauline Johnson Malpass.

 Annie was a devoted Christian mother and grandmother who cherished her family and working for the Lord. She attended two mission...

Ruthie Mae King Byrd

Ruthie Mae King Byrd

Aug 15, 2024

Ruthie Mae King Byrd, 80, of Tar Heel, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Angel House in Whiteville. She was born in Bladen County on May 6, 1944 the daughter of the late Lester King and Rannie Kinlaw King.

She was also preceded by her sisters, Ernestine...

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