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Gayle Durden Kitchen
Feb 21, 2025
Gayle Durden Kitchen of St. Pauls, NC was born on Tuesday, September 3, 1963 to the Late Junior and Louise Durden and went home to be with our Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025, completing her journey of 61 years.
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27 2025 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Calvary Cornerstone Holiness Church:337...
Charlie Kennedy
Feb 9, 2025
Charlie Kennedy of Elizabethtown, NC was born on December 28, 1950 to the late Loranzy and Stella Kennedy in Lake City Tennessee and passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his residence. Charlie was 74 years of age.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Little Kennedy; three brothers Boyd, Kenneth, and Coye Kennedy.
Charlie...
Phillip Ray Hodge
Feb 7, 2025
Phillip Ray Hodge of Tar Heel was born on Friday, March 16, 1962 to the late Sam and Inez Hodge and passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville. Phillip was 62 years of age.
Phillip leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Rhonda Hodge of the home; one son Samuel Hodge...
Michael Wayne Vause
Feb 5, 2025
Michael "Wayne" Vause of Whiteville, was born on Tuesday, April 21, 1959 in Bladen County, and passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Novant New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Completing his journey of 65 years.
He was the son of Willie and Florence Vause.
Wayne leaves behind to cherish his memories one daughter Tabitha R. Vause of Clinton; one...
Byard "Bo" Bryant, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
Mr. Byard "Bo" Bryant, Jr. of Bladenboro was born on Thursday, October 21, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was 70 years of age.
He was the son of the late Byard and Melba Bryant. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by many relatives.
A time of visitation will...
Carolyn "Sue" Rubanowice
Jan 25, 2025
Carolyn "Sue" Rubanowice of Bladenboro was born on Thursday, October 28, 1948 and died on Saturday, January 25, 2025, completing her journey of 76 years.
Services are incomplete at this time.
Please share memories and condolences by visiting the "Tribute Wall".
Bladenboro Funeral & Cremation Service: 400 S. Main Street, Bladenboro NC, 28320. 910.809.0130
Eugene Ashley Kelly
Jan 24, 2025
Eugene "Ashley Kelly Jr.,64, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at his home.
Ashley lived in Bladenboro his entire life. He was born on March 24, 1960 to Eugene Ashley Kelly, Sr.. and Vera Francis McKeithan.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Ashley is survived by one daughter, Kristen Kelly of Bladenboro, as well as numerous cousins and...
Dean Patrick Russ
Jan 10, 2025
Dean Patrick Russ of Bladenboro, NC was born on April 6, 1958 and passed away on January 10, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was 66 years of age.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eunice Russ; his brothers, Danny, Dennis, Darrell, Donald, and Dewayne.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories one...
Johnny Ray Martin
Jan 2, 2025
Johnny Ray Martin, 68, of Bladenboro, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Daniel Martin, Sr.; his mother, Mildred McLean Martin; and his brother, Kenneth "Butchie" Martin, Jr.
Johnny was a one-of-kind character with a generous, child-like spirit. He doted on his niece, nephew, and many cousins. He loved Carolina basketball, science...
Debra Josephine Justin
Dec 26, 2024
Commander (CDR) Debra Josephine Justin, US Navy Retired (Ret) of Elizabethtown, NC was born on Friday, September 24, 1954 and passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Completing her journey of 70 years.
A tribute service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Wesley's Chapel Church: 2409 Old Peanut Rd, Elizabethtown,...
James Walter DiCicco
Dec 16, 2024
James DiCicco was born on Monday, April 17, 1967 to the late Louis and Gertie DiCicco and passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was 57 years old.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his children; James Andrew DiCicco, Avanleigh Rose DiCicco, mother of James Andrew DiCicco; Mary Jo Gause, mother of Avanleigh Rose DiCicco, Jessica Giles, brother; Louis...
Barry Jay Simpson
Dec 16, 2024
Barry Jay Simpson of Bladenboro, NC was born on Thursday, August 8, 1957 and passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his residence. He was 67 years of age.
Barry served proudly in the United States Army.
He leaves behind his brothers Brian Simpson, David Simpson and Mark Simpson and sister Cheryl Simpson along with six children, Shannon Lawton husband Robert...
Nancy Louise Mote
Oct 25, 2024
Mrs. Nancy L. Mote of Dublin, NC was born on Saturday, October 13, 1956, and passed away on Friday evening, October 25, 2024 at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, NC. She was 68 years of age.
The family will see friends on Tuesday October 29, 2024 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the Bladenboro Funeral Chapel.
Nancy leaves behind to...
Taylor G. Patterson
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. Taylor G. Patterson of Clarkton, North Carolina was born on Sunday, November 2, 1997 and passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, completing his journey of 26 years.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Hal Smith, Vernon Shaw, and Shelby Shaw.
A funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00PM at the Bladenboro Funeral Chapel,...
Kenneth Scott Hill
Aug 5, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Scott Hill of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1969 to the late Luther Hill & Jane Hyatt Hill in Robeson County, and passed away at the McLeod Sea Coast Hospital in Little River, South Carolina on Monday, August5, 2024. He was 54 years of age.
Scott loved to make people laugh, he never met a...
Charles Clint Kellihan
Aug 4, 2024
Mr. Charles Clint Kellihan of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1970 and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 54 years of age.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Lisa Locklear Kellihan.
He Leaves behind to cherish his memories; two sons Jonathan Kellihan of Whiteville, NC, Larry...
James Glenn Wilkins
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. James Glenn Wilkins of Tar Heel, North Carolina was born on Saturday, November 20, 1954 and passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was 69 years of age.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 3:00PM until 4:00PM at Love Grove Baptist Church:...
Martin Matthew Honan, Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Martin Matthew Honan “Marty” of Wilmington, North Carolina was born in Portland, Maine on Sunday , March 20, 1938 and passed on Tuesday July 30, 2024. He passed in Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove facility in Wilmington North Carolina peacefully in his sleep after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Mary Brown
Jul 20, 2024
Ms. Mary Brown of Elizabethtown, North Carolina was born on Saturday December 22, 1962 and passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024 at the Bladen County Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, completing her journey of 61 years.
Left to cherish memory are her surviving family members: one son, Justin Jenkins (Mariah) of Elizabethtown, N.C.; two daughters, Amanda Jernigan...
Gary Gray Parker
Jul 20, 2024
Mr. Gary G. Parker of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Saturday, April 29, 1961 and passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Regency Hospital of Florence in Florence, South Carolina. Completing his journey of 63 years, He is the son of the late Cecil and Gwen Parker.
Gary leaves behind to cherish his memories one son; Matthew C....
Gayle Durden Kitchen
Feb 21, 2025
Gayle Durden Kitchen of St. Pauls, NC was born on Tuesday, September 3, 1963 to the Late Junior and Louise Durden and went home to be with our Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025, completing her journey of 61 years.
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27 2025 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Calvary Cornerstone Holiness Church:337...
Charlie Kennedy
Feb 9, 2025
Charlie Kennedy of Elizabethtown, NC was born on December 28, 1950 to the late Loranzy and Stella Kennedy in Lake City Tennessee and passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his residence. Charlie was 74 years of age.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Little Kennedy; three brothers Boyd, Kenneth, and Coye Kennedy.
Charlie...
Phillip Ray Hodge
Feb 7, 2025
Phillip Ray Hodge of Tar Heel was born on Friday, March 16, 1962 to the late Sam and Inez Hodge and passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville. Phillip was 62 years of age.
Phillip leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Rhonda Hodge of the home; one son Samuel Hodge...
Michael Wayne Vause
Feb 5, 2025
Michael "Wayne" Vause of Whiteville, was born on Tuesday, April 21, 1959 in Bladen County, and passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Novant New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Completing his journey of 65 years.
He was the son of Willie and Florence Vause.
Wayne leaves behind to cherish his memories one daughter Tabitha R. Vause of Clinton; one...
Byard "Bo" Bryant, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
Mr. Byard "Bo" Bryant, Jr. of Bladenboro was born on Thursday, October 21, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was 70 years of age.
He was the son of the late Byard and Melba Bryant. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by many relatives.
A time of visitation will...
Carolyn "Sue" Rubanowice
Jan 25, 2025
Carolyn "Sue" Rubanowice of Bladenboro was born on Thursday, October 28, 1948 and died on Saturday, January 25, 2025, completing her journey of 76 years.
Services are incomplete at this time.
Please share memories and condolences by visiting the "Tribute Wall".
Bladenboro Funeral & Cremation Service: 400 S. Main Street, Bladenboro NC, 28320. 910.809.0130
Eugene Ashley Kelly
Jan 24, 2025
Eugene "Ashley Kelly Jr.,64, of Bladenboro passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at his home.
Ashley lived in Bladenboro his entire life. He was born on March 24, 1960 to Eugene Ashley Kelly, Sr.. and Vera Francis McKeithan.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Ashley is survived by one daughter, Kristen Kelly of Bladenboro, as well as numerous cousins and...
Dean Patrick Russ
Jan 10, 2025
Dean Patrick Russ of Bladenboro, NC was born on April 6, 1958 and passed away on January 10, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He was 66 years of age.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eunice Russ; his brothers, Danny, Dennis, Darrell, Donald, and Dewayne.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories one...
Johnny Ray Martin
Jan 2, 2025
Johnny Ray Martin, 68, of Bladenboro, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Daniel Martin, Sr.; his mother, Mildred McLean Martin; and his brother, Kenneth "Butchie" Martin, Jr.
Johnny was a one-of-kind character with a generous, child-like spirit. He doted on his niece, nephew, and many cousins. He loved Carolina basketball, science...
Debra Josephine Justin
Dec 26, 2024
Commander (CDR) Debra Josephine Justin, US Navy Retired (Ret) of Elizabethtown, NC was born on Friday, September 24, 1954 and passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Completing her journey of 70 years.
A tribute service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Wesley's Chapel Church: 2409 Old Peanut Rd, Elizabethtown,...
James Walter DiCicco
Dec 16, 2024
James DiCicco was born on Monday, April 17, 1967 to the late Louis and Gertie DiCicco and passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was 57 years old.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his children; James Andrew DiCicco, Avanleigh Rose DiCicco, mother of James Andrew DiCicco; Mary Jo Gause, mother of Avanleigh Rose DiCicco, Jessica Giles, brother; Louis...
Barry Jay Simpson
Dec 16, 2024
Barry Jay Simpson of Bladenboro, NC was born on Thursday, August 8, 1957 and passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his residence. He was 67 years of age.
Barry served proudly in the United States Army.
He leaves behind his brothers Brian Simpson, David Simpson and Mark Simpson and sister Cheryl Simpson along with six children, Shannon Lawton husband Robert...
Nancy Louise Mote
Oct 25, 2024
Mrs. Nancy L. Mote of Dublin, NC was born on Saturday, October 13, 1956, and passed away on Friday evening, October 25, 2024 at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, NC. She was 68 years of age.
The family will see friends on Tuesday October 29, 2024 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the Bladenboro Funeral Chapel.
Nancy leaves behind to...
Taylor G. Patterson
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. Taylor G. Patterson of Clarkton, North Carolina was born on Sunday, November 2, 1997 and passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, completing his journey of 26 years.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Hal Smith, Vernon Shaw, and Shelby Shaw.
A funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00PM at the Bladenboro Funeral Chapel,...
Kenneth Scott Hill
Aug 5, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Scott Hill of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1969 to the late Luther Hill & Jane Hyatt Hill in Robeson County, and passed away at the McLeod Sea Coast Hospital in Little River, South Carolina on Monday, August5, 2024. He was 54 years of age.
Scott loved to make people laugh, he never met a...
Charles Clint Kellihan
Aug 4, 2024
Mr. Charles Clint Kellihan of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1970 and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 54 years of age.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Lisa Locklear Kellihan.
He Leaves behind to cherish his memories; two sons Jonathan Kellihan of Whiteville, NC, Larry...
James Glenn Wilkins
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. James Glenn Wilkins of Tar Heel, North Carolina was born on Saturday, November 20, 1954 and passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was 69 years of age.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 3:00PM until 4:00PM at Love Grove Baptist Church:...
Martin Matthew Honan, Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Martin Matthew Honan “Marty” of Wilmington, North Carolina was born in Portland, Maine on Sunday , March 20, 1938 and passed on Tuesday July 30, 2024. He passed in Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove facility in Wilmington North Carolina peacefully in his sleep after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Mary Brown
Jul 20, 2024
Ms. Mary Brown of Elizabethtown, North Carolina was born on Saturday December 22, 1962 and passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024 at the Bladen County Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, completing her journey of 61 years.
Left to cherish memory are her surviving family members: one son, Justin Jenkins (Mariah) of Elizabethtown, N.C.; two daughters, Amanda Jernigan...
Gary Gray Parker
Jul 20, 2024
Mr. Gary G. Parker of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Saturday, April 29, 1961 and passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Regency Hospital of Florence in Florence, South Carolina. Completing his journey of 63 years, He is the son of the late Cecil and Gwen Parker.
Gary leaves behind to cherish his memories one son; Matthew C....
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