Obituaries
Lori Elizabeth Hall Bell
Oct 29, 2023
Lori Elizabeth Hall Bell, 37, of Fayetteville, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her father, David Hall.
Lori is survived by her mother, Ruth Hall and husband David of Elizabethtown; son, Easton Bell; brother, Douglas Michael King Jr of Virginia; sister, Sherri Peregoy of Elizabethtown; aunts: Tammy Fletcher of Holden Beach...
Gary Carlton McLean
Oct 24, 2023
Gary Carlton McLean, age 62, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born in Bladen County on May 17, 1961 to the late J.C. McLean and Dorothy Driggers McLean.
Gary was a compassionate, giving man. He adored his family, especially his loving wife and best friend, Patricia and his daughter, “ Little Yankie Rose”, Crystal....
Carlie "Banjo" Weldon Strickland
Oct 23, 2023
Carlie “Banjo” Weldon Strickland, age 81, of Bladenboro passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born in Bladen County on February 6, 1942, to the late Carlie Strickland and Nina Evelyn Muse Strickland.
Banjo, as he was affectionately known as, was a longtime resident and businessman of Bladenboro. He owned and operated Banjo’s Wrecker Service for many...
Betty Jo Edwards
Oct 22, 2023
Betty Jo Edwards, age 58, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
She was born in Bladen County on August 17, 1965, to the late Johnnie Edwards and Mary Lou Butler Edwards. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Benny Ray Edwards.
Left to cherish her memory are her brothers W.J. Edwards of...
Ellen Bryan
Oct 21, 2023
Ellen Jane Bryan, 86, of Bladenboro passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Bryan and Marjorie Hester Bryan, one brother Kenneth Bryan and niece Caitlyn Bryan Clark.
Ellen is survived by her brother Daniel Bryan of Tar Heel, her life partner Anne Reneau of Bladenboro, two nephews...
Charles Matthew "Matt" Hardee, Sr
Oct 21, 2023
Charles Matthew “Matt” Hardee, Sr., 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Whiteville surrounded by his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Francis Hardee and Daphne Potter Hardee.
Matt leaves behind his loving wife, Betty Hardee of the home; two sons: Matthew Hardee, Lucas Hardee and...
Elizabeth "Beth" Suzanne Bullard Cuadra
Oct 20, 2023
Elizabeth “Beth” Suzanne Bullard Cuadra, 38, of Raeford passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Chester and Retha Bullard; maternal grandparents, Fred and Emmie Barnes.
Beth leaves behind her parents, Randy and Barbara Bullard of Bladenboro; two daughters: Genesa Cuadra and Kailani Cuadra, both of the home; brothers: Randy Bullard,...
Dorothy Daniel Barnes
Oct 19, 2023
Dorothy Daniel Barnes, age 83, of Elizabethtown went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023, while at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center in Sanford, NC. She was born and raised in Bladen County. She and her late husband Hector V. “Andy” Daniel settled in the town of Elizabethtown where she served as a dental assistant for...
Nancy Gail Blackburn
Oct 16, 2023
Nancy Gail Shatney Blackburn, age 69, of Clarkton, NC went to her eternal home on Monday, October 16, 2023, while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical center in Wilmington. She was born the daughter of the late Sherman Shatney and Velna Gilbert Shatney in Coos County, New Hampshire. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Roxanne Rouleau,...
Henry "Les" Hill
Oct 14, 2023
Henry “Les” Hill Jr., age 71, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, while at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Lester Hill Sr. and stepfather Wilson Brisson.
Les is survived by his mother, Doris Brisson, his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Thompson Hill of the home,...
Michael Hillary Smith
Oct 14, 2023
Michael Hillary Smith, 69, of Bladenboro, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Smith Sr. and Lena Pait Smith; sister, Deborah Edwards; nephew, Wilton King; niece, Tammy King and sister-in-law, Lee F Turner.
Michael leaves behind his spouse, Sue Frink Smith; two daughters: Rebecca Smith Chavis (Billy) of...
Dianna Fay Hall
Oct 13, 2023
Dianna Fay Hall, 63, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, while at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville, NC, with her brother and sister by her side.
Dianna was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hall, Jr., and Shirley Brisson Hall. She leaves behind one brother, Dale Hall (Terry) of Council,...
Kenneth West
Oct 8, 2023
Kenneth West, 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Foster West and Carrie Tyndall West; daughter, Connie West and brother, Alton West.
Kenneth leaves behind his loving wife, Bonnie Cain West of the home; daughter, Nancy Tyndall and husband Jeremy of Clarkton;...
Betty Ann Smith
Oct 5, 2023
Surrounded by family, Betty Ann Smith, 92, of Riegelwood passed away on October 5, 2023, at Liberty Commons Assisted Living Center in Wilmington, NC. Betty Ann was raised in Bladen County and then moved to Riegelwood spending her time between there and White Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Smith, Sr. and her parents Robert Alford...
Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins
Oct 5, 2023
Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins 90, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
She was a dedicated wife, loving mother of three wild little boys, and “Nanny” to the grands.
All along serving as a role model that brought the best out of anyone she touched.
Eunice was also a devoted member...
Clyde Ashley Bordeaux
Oct 4, 2023
Clyde Ashley Bordeaux, born March 11, 1950 in Bladen County, NC passed peacefully at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Proceeded in death by his parents, Tharp “Soup” and Eunice Hayes Bordeaux. One brother, Floyd Bordeaux.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Ward Bordeaux. Sons; Archie Bordeaux (Ashley)...
Beverly Denise Blackwell
Oct 3, 2023
Beverly Denise Blackwell, age 50, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bladen County on November 10, 1972 the daughter of the late Bobby Strickland and Doris Cain.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, one brother James Blackwell and her grandson, Ryan Ryley Russ....
Annette Elam Wetzel
Oct 3, 2023
Annette Elam Wetzel passed away in Midlothian, VA, on October 3, 2023. She was born in West Palm Beach, FL, on July 6, 1944, to John Edgar Elam and Annie Merle White Elam.
Annette graduated from the Medical College of Virginia’s School of Nursing in 1967 and enjoyed a long career serving her fellow citizens as a public health...
Fletcher McDuffie Jr.
Oct 2, 2023
Fletcher McDuffie Jr., age 90, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 while at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born and raised in Bladen County, son of the late Erastus Fletcher McDuffie Sr. and Marion Vannie Beard McDuffie. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Clayton McDuffie, Wilton McDuffie, and two sisters Lynette...
Christine Hayes Moody
Sep 30, 2023
Christine Hayes Moody, 73, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Robeson County on December 6, 1949 to the late Cleaburn Hayes and Sarah Fairfax.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Junior Hayes and one grandson, Cody Blackmon. She leaves behind her beloved husband Hal Moody...
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