Obituaries

Charles Edwin "C.E." Kinlaw

Charles Edwin "C.E." Kinlaw

Aug 10, 2023

Charles Edwin, also known as “C.E.” Kinlaw, age 93, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, while at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Whiteville. He was born in Bladen County on June 15, 1930, to the late Charlie Kinlaw and Thelma Groomes Kinlaw. He was preceded in death not only by his parents, but also his beloved wife,...

Nadine Genevieve Cain

Nadine Genevieve Cain

Aug 3, 2023

Nadine Genevieve Cain, 63, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home. She was born in France on October 21, 1959, daughter of the late Jim and Liliane Forestier Pope.

 

Nadine leaves behind her children, Lee Cain of Bladenboro, Joey Cain and wife Nellie of Bladenboro and Tiffany Price and husband Rocky of Whiteville, brother...

Ashley Greta Gingrich

Ashley Greta Gingrich

Aug 1, 2023

Ashley Greta Gingrich aged 34, of Council, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2023.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Ashley was a dedicated loving Mother of her only daughter Leise Terry who she had much love for. Ashley had a fun lovable personality. Ashley loved to be the comedian of the crowd, she always had something to laugh about and...

Phillip Ryan Sheppard

Phillip Ryan Sheppard

Aug 1, 2023

Phillip Ryan Sheppard, born on August 26, 1977, found peace on August 1, 2023. He is survived by his father, Jay Sheppard, and stepfather, Warren Baker. Ryan leaves behind four brothers: Ray Sheppard, Remy Sheppard, Tommy Baker, and Byrrl Sheppard. He also leaves behind three nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother,...

Leroy Register Jr.

Leroy Register Jr.

Aug 1, 2023

 

LeRoy Register, Jr., 81, walked into the presence of his Lord and Savior, and a beautiful reunion with loved ones on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  LeRoy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.  LeRoy was married to Faye Register for 54 wonderful years and was a loving father to Jerry Register (wife Djuana) and Jenny McLamb...

Geraldine Burney Edge

Geraldine Burney Edge

Aug 1, 2023

Geraldine Burney Edge, 74, of White Oak entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. Geraldine, or Sissie as she was affectionately called by most family members, was the fifth child and only daughter born to George and Georgia Anner Burney on April 29, 1949. She was a wonderful wife, mama, “Gammie”, sister, aunt, and friend...

Melody Ann Dove Lennon

Melody Ann Dove Lennon

Jul 26, 2023

Melody Ann Dove Lennon, age 75, of Bladenboro passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 while at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center in Whiteville, NC. She was born on November 9, 1947 to the late Clyde A. Dove Sr. and Clara Leigh Cain Dove. She graduated from Bladenboro High School in 1966  and accompanied her husband on a 2-year...

Linda Gail Merritt

Linda Gail Merritt

Jul 22, 2023

 

Linda Gail Merritt, age 65, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Yolanda Lowden, one daughter Mary Anna Burgos, and one granddaughter Stephanie Alvarez. She leaves behind son Edward Burgos of Elizabethtown and granddaughter Zoey Jackson.

 

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Charles "Chuck" Eugene Hainsey

Charles "Chuck" Eugene Hainsey

Jul 17, 2023

 

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Hainsey, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran, born January 11, 1947 in Detroit Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his father Lester Hainsey, his mother Louise Zalucki and one sister Nola Davidowski.

 

Chuck is survived by his wife, Virginia Hainsey of Bladenboro, NC, his daughters Cherie Miller (Ray) of Fuquay Varina, Tina Restivo (Tony) of...

Joseph "Mark" McLean

Joseph "Mark" McLean

Jul 15, 2023

Joseph “Mark” McLean, 47, of Bladenboro passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard McLean and grandparents: CJ and Julia Johnson; Junior and Emma Lou McLean.

Mark leaves behind his mother, Katherine Johnson of Bladenboro; son, Joseph M. McLean of the home; daughter, Sarah...

Joseph Arthur White

Joseph Arthur White

Jul 11, 2023

 

Joseph Arthur White, age 86, retired United States Air Force Veteran, of Bladenboro, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born in Bladen County on April 24, 1937, the son of the late Oscar Marvin White and Naomi Ruth Hester.  

 

Joseph, affectionately known to friends and family as ‘Joe’...

Ronald "Ron" Gene Robertson

Ronald "Ron" Gene Robertson

Jul 10, 2023

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Gene Robertson, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Ron was born in Robeson County, NC on July 24, 1948, to the late M.L. and Judy Robertson.  He spent most of his early years living in White Lake, NC.  Ron entered the golf business as a teaching...

Emma Jeanne Beavers

Emma Jeanne Beavers

Jul 9, 2023

 

Emma Jeanne Beavers, 87, residing at Sienna Nursing Home in Wintersville, Ohio, formerly of Council, North Carolina, passed away on July 9, 2023.

 Born February 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James Grady and Irene Collum. She was a retired nurse’s aide and homemaker, who loved gardening and her dachshunds.

Emma was preceded in death...

John Elford Morgan

John Elford Morgan

Jul 8, 2023

 

John Elford Morgan, 76, of Charlotte, NC, died on July 8, 2023. John was born on November 1, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, the fourth child of William Stuart Morgan and Mildred Collins Morgan. The family moved to Elizabethtown, NC, in 1947, where John graduated from Elizabethtown High School with the Class of 1965.

John attended The Citadel in Charleston,...

Carol Carter Sykes

Carol Carter Sykes

Jul 2, 2023

 

Carol Carter Sykes, 75, of Bladenboro went to her eternal home on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born and raised in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Harvey Carter and Thelma Thompson Carter Wiederspahn.

 

 She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Clarence Wiederspahn, and siblings, Horace Carter, Don Carter, and Irene Adams. Left to...

Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram

Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram

Jun 30, 2023

Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram, 93, of Clarkton, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side, June 30, 2023.  Margaret was a native of Wadesboro, NC in Anson County.  Mrs. Ingram was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Corrie Lookabill; husband, Harold Ingram, Sr.; four brothers, Frank, Roy, Fred, and Billy Lookabill and one sister...

Curtis Daniel Driggers

Curtis Daniel Driggers

Jun 29, 2023

Curtis Daniel Driggers, 65, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Driggers and Ovaline Kinlaw Driggers; sisters: Stephanie Burney, Peggy Driggers, Marie Driggers and stepbrother, Jimmy Matheson.

Curtis leaves behind his loving wife of 42 years, Gail Driggers of the home; daughter, Hope Thompson and husband...

Mary Herrington Coley

Mary Herrington Coley

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Herrington Coley, age 94, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2023, while at Lower Cape Fear Care Center in Whiteville. She was born in Taylorsville, MS, on May 13, 1929, the daughter of the late O.D. Herrington and Mary Lou Sandford Herrington. She is preceded in death by her parents and her...

Bobby Gene Pate

Bobby Gene Pate

Jun 24, 2023

 

Bobby Gene Pate (Pa Pate), 87 of Raleigh NC, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. 

 

He is survived by his wife Joyce (Mema), two sons Jeff Pate and wife Pattie, Keith Pate and wife Robin, Four grandchildren Matt Pate and wife Melissa, Kaitlyn Pate Brown and husband Nick, Randall Pendergraft, Jadon Pate, four...

Robert Micheal "Mike" Stoudt

Robert Micheal "Mike" Stoudt

Jun 19, 2023

Robert Micheal “Mike” Stoudt, 65, of TarHeel passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Frances Stoudt and Madeline Woods Stoudt. Mike leaves behind his wife, MariAnne Stoudt of the home; son, William “Will” Micheal Stoudt and wife Rachel of Fayetteville; daughter, Anna Michelle Beasley and husband Josh of Hope Mills; sister,...

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