Obituaries
Johnny Ray Dowless
Sep 27, 2023
Johnny Ray Dowless, 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Angel House in Whiteville, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Dowless and Lorena Pait Dowless, brother Houston Dowless, sister-in-law Christine Dowless and nephew Lynn Dickel Dowless.
Ray leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years,...
Lois Mae Russ Guyton
Sep 20, 2023
Lois Mae Russ Guyton, 84, of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 while at Elizabethtown Nursing Center. She was born in Bladen County to the late Bascom Russ and Sudie Bordeaux Russ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cary Guyton, and one brother, Hurley Russ.
Left to cherish her memory are her two...
Timothy Horne Kinlaw
Sep 18, 2023
Timothy Horne Kinlaw (71), a long-time resident of White Lake, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Iley Wilton Kinlaw and Edna Arlene Horne Kinlaw. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Faircloth Kinlaw; two sons, Timothy David Kinlaw and wife Madeleine, and Robert Thomas Kinlaw; a brother, Iley William...
Kaylin Paige Bryan
Sep 15, 2023
Kaylin Paige Bryan, age 26, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Betty Bryan and paternal grandfather Joey Cooper.
Kaylin was a cheerful, energetic young lady. A loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and mom who cherished her family. Her children were her reason for living. She enjoyed spending time...
Winfred Randall "Randy" West
Sep 12, 2023
Winfred Randall “Randy” West, 65, of Clarkton passed away at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred E. West and Kathleen Parker West.
Randy leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon Little West; daughters: Maranda West Wilkerson and husband Rodney of Boardman, Lindsey West Norris and husband Brett of Clarkton, Jessica West of...
Emily Ann Hughes Smith
Sep 10, 2023
Emily Ann Hughes Smith, 81, of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollan and Alma Bowen Hughes.
Emily leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Robert "Bobby" Smith, of the home; son; Mark Owens and wife Laura of Arnold, MD; daughters: Renae...
Robert Livingston Butler
Sep 6, 2023
Robert Livingston Butler, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born in Robeson County on April 22, 1956, to the late Charlie Butler and Mae Evers Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Eugene Butler, Henry “P.D” Butler, Eunice, Agnes, Earlene, Libby, Phyllis, and...
Jim "Jimmie" Dale Pait
Sep 5, 2023
Jim “Jimmie” Dale Pait, age 69, United States Army Veteran of Wilmington passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home. He was born in Bladen County on October 5, 1953. Jimmie was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Alton Pait, one sister Brenda Brown and stepfather Ed Myers.
Jimmie leaves behind his mother Shelby Jean Myers...
Constance Waynae Nelson Wilson
Sep 5, 2023
Constance Waynae Nelson Wilson, age 73, of Council, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born the daughter of the late Clifford Wayne Nelson and Doris Arlene Apsey Nelson on September 10, 1949 in Saginaw County, Michigan. She was preceded by her parents, her beloved husband, Harold Douglas Wilson and one...
Betty Pait Bowen
Aug 31, 2023
Betty Pait Bowen, age 82, of Bladenboro went to her eternal home on Thursday, August 31, 2023 while at Duke Medical Center. She was born in Bladen County on October 15, 1940 to the late Joseph Asbury Pait and Lena Storms Pait.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Horace Bowen and their daughter, Laura...
Hannah Sharon Wood
Aug 30, 2023
Miss Hannah Sharon Wood, 67, of White Oak passed away on August 30, 2023 at the Southport Health and Rehabilitation Center. Miss Wood loved the Lord, loved people, her true friends, and her dog, Bingo. Her happiest times were spent on the phone talking and praying for people.
Miss Wood was born April 15, 1956, in Clinton, NC, Sampson...
James "Junior" Colvin Green Jr.
Aug 29, 2023
James "Junior" Colvin Green Jr., age 63, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 while at UNC Southeastern of Lumberton, NC. He was born in Cumberland County on January 15, 1960 to the late James Colvin Green and Evelyn Ludlum Green.
Junior leaves behind his adoring wife of 31 years, Carolyn Green, of the home, son James...
Annette Cole Dunham Strouse
Aug 27, 2023
Annette Cole Dunham Strouse, age 93, of Elizabethtown heard the call of Jesus on Sunday, August 27, 2023, while at her home surrounded by family. She was born the daughter of the late Dewitte Dunham and Cora Belle Cole Dunham on February 21, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA.
She and her late husband George married and made their home...
India Alexus McLaurin Holt
Aug 26, 2023
India Alexus McLaurin Holt, age 27, of Charlotte went to her eternal home on Saturday, August 26, 2023 while at Atrium Health State Creek Emergency Room in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Fayetteville, NC on September 15, 1995. India was preceded in death by her Nana Linda Hall, grandmother Katie Williams, and grandfathers, John Kirk, Johnny McLaurin and...
Joshua Tyler Hunt
Aug 25, 2023
Joshua Tyler Hunt born December 12, 1989, and left this world unexpectedly on August 25, 2023. Josh was a resident of Bladenboro and attended West Bladen High School where he graduated in 2008.
Josh spent his time working on motors of all kinds. He was a skillful mechanic and could always be found under the hood of a fast car....
Willie "Bill" Ray Hyatt
Aug 25, 2023
Willie “Bill” Ray Hyatt, 77, of Abbottsburg passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 while at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville, NC. He was reunited with his beloved wife of 48 years, Connie Hyatt, his parents Willie Hyatt and Lillie Belle Ezelle Hyatt, sister, Patricia “Pete” Hyatt and brother, Ralph Hyatt.
Bill leaves behind his son,...
Robert James Edwards
Aug 21, 2023
Robert James Edwards, 78, United States Army Veteran of Clarkton passed away at his home on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born in Bladen County on November 4, 1944, the son of the late Leonard Ezzell and Dottie Edwards Johnson. He was preceded also by brothers, Bald Johnson, Dewey Ezzell, son Robert Earl Edwards and two granddaughters Alicea Haiden...
Fannie Mae Jones Bullock Putnam
Aug 20, 2023
Fannie Mae Jones Bullock Putnam, 90, of Cornelius, North Carolina, arrived in the arms of Jesus on August 20, 2023.
Fannie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who dedicated her life to caring for her family, friends, and community. She imparted wisdom, grace, and an unwavering faith. She knew the importance of cherishing every moment....
James Clark Bridgers
Aug 15, 2023
James Clark Bridgers, 94, of Clarkton passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Joe” Washington Bridgers and Celia Mae Memory Bridgers; wives: Joan Britt Bridgers and Ellen Smith Bridgers; brothers: A.D., Sonny, Franklin Bridgers; sisters: Madee Batten, Dorothy Batten, Elizabeth Cheshire, Gloria Lupton, Edith Durden; son, Glenn Bridgers and grandson, John...
Lee Roy Bryant
Aug 13, 2023
Lee Roy Bryant, 81, of Clarkton, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Bryant and Mattie Dowless Bryant; brothers: Earl Bryant, Morris Bryant and sister, Pearline Sykes.
Lee leaves behind his wife, Brenda R. Bryant of the home; sons: Roy Bryant of Clarkton and Edmond Bryant (Caressa) of...
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