Ashley Earl Hester OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Ashley Earl Hester, 76, of Ocean Isle Beach, formerly of Bladenboro and formerly of Burlington died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at his residence.
Mr. Hester was born on June 6, 1936 in Bladenboro, a son of the late George Edwin and Fanny Shaw Hester. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mattie Beth Hester in 2005 and a son Richard Earl Hester in 1995.
He retired as owner and operator of Fashion Packaging in ...
Raquel A. Enojado WHITEVILLE --Raquel A. Enojado, 69, of Whiteville, died Monday, May 13, 2013, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Dugo Camalaniugan, Philippines, the daughter of the late Bernardo Asuncion and Catalina Urbis Asuncion.
Mrs. Enojado graduated from De Ocampo Nursing College in Manila, Philippines and received her nursing degree at The University of the East, Manila, Philippines. She formerly was employed at Th...
Retha Dowless Bryan BLADENBORO -- Retha Dowless Bryan, 86, of Bladenboro, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2013.
A visitation took place on Sunday, May 12, from 7 until 9 p.m. at Abbottsburg Baptist Church.
The funeral will be held on Monday, May 13, at 4 p.m. at Abbottsburg Baptist Church. Burial will conclude at the Henry Allen Cemetery.
Leola J. White ELIZABETHTOWN — Leola Jessup White, 73 of 620 McLeod Street, Elizabethtown, died Thursday, May 9 .
The funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Bakers Creek A.M.E. Zion Church, Dublin. Burial will follow in the Lesane- White Cemetery in Dublin.
A viewing was held on Monday, May 13, at F. W. Newton & Sons Mortuary, Elizabethtown.
Theodore "Trouble" Beatty RIEGELWOOD -- Theodore "Trouble" Beatty, 66, of 1485 Brighten Road, Riegelwood, husband of Bernice Beatty, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Center in Whiteville.
The funeral service is planned for Wednesday, May 8, at 1 p.m. at Townsend Temple Holiness Church, Bolton. Burial will follow in Rest Well Cemetery, Bolton.
There will be a viewing Tuesday, May 7, from 1 until 6 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Service in ...
Jeremy Charles Evans ELIZABETHTOWN -- Jeremy Charles Evans, 30, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home Chapel in Elizabethtown.
Frank Graham Evans HARRELLS --Frank Graham Evans, 80, of 186 Walter K. Evans Road, Harrells, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown.
The funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Riverside Baptist Church in Harrells. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Lucy M. Williams ELIZABETHTOWN — Lucy M. Williams, 81, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Hermitage House in Castle Hayne, where she was residing. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Meredith College and a retired school teacher from Bladen County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lon R. Williams; her parents, Neill Angus Morrison and Ometa Morrison; sisters, Elese Herring, Margaret Woody and Faye St. George; and brother N.A. Morrison.
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James Harold Cordle Sr. WHITE OAK -- James Harold Cordle Sr., 70, of White Oak, husband of Patricia Cordle, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 3, at the White Oak Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 7 until 9 p.m.
The funeral service will be Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at White Oak Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Boris Singletary BLADENBORO -- Boris Singletary, 64, of 1852 Zion Hill Church Road, Bladenboro, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
The funeral service is planned for Friday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Round Branch Baptist Church in Bladenboro.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Colvin Funeral Home in Lumberton.
Johnny Walter Mayers ELIZABETHTOWN -- Johnny Walter Mayers, 58, of Elizabethtown, husband of Thelma Mayers, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 2, from 4 until 4:45 p.m. at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 5 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Bladen Memorial Gardens.
David Hank McLamb BLADENBORO -- David Hank McLamb, 59, of Bladenboro, husband of Edna McLamb, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at New Light Church from 10 until 11 a.m. and the funeral will follow at 11 a.m.
Raymond Curtis Caulk COUNCIL — Raymond Curtis Caulk, 77, of Council, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Southeastern Health in Lumberton.
He was born in Bladen County on July 27, 1935.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Raymond Caulk and Gertrude McLean Caulk and a sister, Melba Clark.
He is survived by two sons, Troy J. Caulk and wife, Melissa of Leslie, Mi. and Ray K. Caulk of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a daughter, LeAnna Caulk McKeithan of Lumbe...
Pearlene Cox Britt CHADBOURN -- Pearlene Cox Britt, 79, of 2460 Princess Ann Road, Chadbourn, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Mt. Elim Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Broad Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Revels Funeral Home in Lumberton and other times at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Joh...
Virginia Peterson Gore WILMINGTON -- Virginia Peterson Gore, 91, of Wilmington, formerly of Kelly, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be conducted at noon on Monday, April 29, at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kelly.
The family will receive friends at Trinity United Methodist one hour prior to the graveside service on Monday.