Bladen Journal Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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Fayetteville, North Carolina Wynona Harding Blount 1931 — 2024 Wynona Harding Blount, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center. Wynona was born on December 10, 1931, in Cumberland County, to the late Lester A. Harding and Cora Hicks Harding. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Theodore Blake "Dick" Blount, Jr. and her brother, Lester A. Harding, II Wynona was a 1949 graduate of Fayetteville High School and attended Flora McDonald Women's College before meeting and marrying the love of her life. She was a volunteer for the Cumberland County Council of Older Adults, and she served for 7 years with the Motor Meals Program. She was member of Victory United Methodist Church, where she... Morehead City, North Carolina Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum 1932 — 2024 Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum, affectionately known as "Moomer", age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 11, 2024. As the baby of 9 children, Mary was raised by her loving parents, John Lovett and Lucy Jane Lockamy, on the Lockamy farm in Godwin, NC. She was educated as an electronics engineer, retired from Longwood College (now Longwood University), and served as a volunteer and officer of many organizations. Notably, Mary was the only woman to work on the first Jupiter Missile. She was also the keeper of Clairmont, the home she adored and shared with her children and her husband--the love of her life--Nash LeGrand Tatum, Jr. Mary was loving, kind, and generous, always... New Bern, North Carolina Matilda Lewis Jones 1937 — 2024 Matilda "Tillie" Allen Jones, 86 of New Bern, passed away on March 13, 2024 at her son's home in Foxfire Village, NC. Born on October 10, 1937 in Wilson, North Carolina to the late Glen and Inez Allen, she grew up in Tar Heel, NC. Tillie graduated as valedictorian of her Tar Heel High School class in 1955 and wanted to pursue a career as either an English Teacher or a Meteorologist. She chose to put those dreams on hold and married her high school sweetheart the summer after graduation. It could be said that she became a prototype for the modern "Superwoman" - working full time, caring for her family and her home, keeping the books for her husband's business and always helping anyone in... Charlotte, North Carolina Geraldine Johnson Cashwell 1927 — 2023 Roxie Geraldine Johnson Cashwell, 96, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Gerry was born to Nash and Mary Susan (Cowan) Johnson on October 29, 1927 in Rose Hill, NC. She attended Mars Hill College and East Carolina University where she earned her bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She was married to Henry Miles Cashwell, Jr. for 52 years and lived in Elizabethtown, NC the entirety of her married life. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her two brothers Bizzell David Johnson and Edgar Marvin Johnson, and her sister Mary Johnson Norman. She is survived by her two sons Henry Miles Cashwell, III of Elizabethtown, NC; John Steven Cashwell of Wilmington, NC; her daughter... Macon, Georgia Virginia Pait Hickman 1928 — 2023 Virginia Pait Hickman 94, of Macon, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 1, 2023. A native of Bladen County, Virginia was born July 5, 1928, the daughter of the late Carl Edwin and Beulah White Pait. In November 1948, she married her life-long love, Gene LeGrande Hickman, Sr. and became an exceptional wife and "Mommy". She cared deeply for her family, church (Lennon's Cross Roads) and community, not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Later in life, she and Gene were devoted live-in volunteers on the NC Baptist Men's Demonstration Farm in Buie's Creek. After her family, she found her greatest pleasure in gardening and bird watching. Virginia is survived by... Kenansville, North Carolina Lois Frances Bordeaux Smith 1932 — 2023 Mrs. Lois Frances Bordeaux Smith, age 90, of Kenansville, NC, left her earthly home for her eternal life on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home after a year of failing health. Funeral services will be held at Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services chapel in Wallace, NC on Monday May 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Deborah Summerlin. Visitation will be held after the service. Burial will be at Riverview Memorial Park in Wallace, NC the next morning at 11 a.m. Lois is preceded in death by her loving husband of 29 years, Walter Ivey Smith. She is survived by her beloved niece, who she and Walter raised, Alma Ann Bordeaux Henderson and husband, M. Glenn Henderson of Rose Hill, NC;... Athens, Georgia Catharine Blue Calhoun 1936 — 2023 Catharine Blue Calhoun died on April 15, 2023, in Athens. Born in Elizabethtown, NC, on January 3, 1936, she was predeceased by her father, Daniel Malloy Calhoun Sr., her mother, Julia Austin Clark, and her brother, Daniel Malloy Calhoun, Jr. Blue received degrees from Queens College, Charlotte, and Northwestern University, and then received her Ph.D. in English at UNC Chapel Hill in 1972. She taught undergraduates and graduate students at the University of Georgia for more than 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Manning Wood of Athens, her stepson, Robert Bradford Wood and wife, Linda Wood, of Cashiers, NC, and step-granddaughters, Caroline Wood and Rebecca... Wilmington, North Carolina Henry Clifton Hester 1956 — 2022 WILMINGTON, NC -- Henry Clifton Hester, 65, died peacefully on September 17, 2022 with his wife and children by his side. Cliff was born on September 19, 1956 in Elizabethtown, NC to the late Anne Sutton Hester and the late Worth Hutchinson Hester. After his birth mother's death in 1958, Cliff was raised by his loving mother, Anna Ruth King Hester. Cliff is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Erin, his three children, Katherine Hester Doehring (Jamison), Clay Sutton Hester (Eliza), and Corinne Hester Crews (Connor), and four grandsons who were the light of his life, Henry Jamison Doehring, James Clifton Crews, Robert Lewis Hester, and Benjamin Hughes Doehring. He is also survived by... Fayetteville, North Carolina Michael "mike" Lynn Warren 1957 — 2022 Michael "Mike" Lynn Warren, age 65, of Fayetteville, North Carolina died peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Mike was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on March 3, 1957 to Elder Lindbergh Warren and Edna Baggett Warren. During his childhood, Mike enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts of America, playing basketball and baseball, and riding around town in his Datsun 280Z. He graduated from Terry Sanford High School in 1975 and completed his B.S. in Business Administration at East Carolina University in 1979. As an ECU Pirate, Mike enjoyed being a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. Upon graduation, Mike served as Inventory Control Manager at J.P.... Hampton, Virginia Oleta Louise Britt McMillan 1924 — 2022 Oleta "Lucy" Louise Britt McMillan slipped away into God's arms on 1 July 2022, peacefully in her home. Oleta was born 1 February, 1924 in Dublin, North Carolina to Wilbur Nash and Louise Smith Britt. Lucy had a varied life, picking tobacco and cotton in North Carolina as a child; working with the military during WWII, where she met her husband of 54 years, Robert "Mac" McMillan Jr.; and raising a loving and loved family. Lucy had a 30+ year career with the Hampton City Schools library processing department. She was known through her neighborhood for her nightly bike rides, chaperoned every scout event and band trip she could manage for her children and grandchildren, and greatly... Fayetteville, North Carolina Myrtle McClure Packer 1926 — 2022 Ms. Myrtle McClure Packer, of Fayetteville, passed away May 25, 2022. Myrtle was the daughter of the late Charles T. McClure and Pearl Culbreth McClure and was the youngest of 6 brothers and 2 sisters. She was born in Waycross, GA. She moved with her family to White Oak, NC when she was 3 years old. She attended White Oak School and Louisburg Jr. College. Myrtle worked with Carolina Telephone Company until retirement. After raising her family, she returned to work with the Cumberland County Tax Mapping Department. After time with the mapping department, she worked as a Deputy Clerk with the Cumberland County Register of Deeds where she retired after 20 years of service. She was... Autryville Christopher William Dawson 1977 — 2021 Christopher William Dawson, 44 passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 3, 2021 at Dominion Fayetteville Christian Center, officiating will be Pastor Craig Autry. A private burial for the family will follow. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Friday at the church before the service. Christopher loved hunting, fishing and most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was also a United States Navy Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lisa Davis Dawson of the home; son, Cody Dawson of Washington State; daughter, Holly Dawson of Pensacola, FL; daughter, Kayla Bunce of the... Cary Patsy Gibson Evans Grainger 1945 — 2021 On August 3, 2021, Heaven celebrated as they welcomed home one of their angels who lived a full and meaningful life and carried Christ in her heart in every endeavor she embarked upon. This angel's given name was Patsy "Pat" Grainger and while she was born and raised in Clarkton, NC she spent the majority of her life in Cary, NC. Pat was the daughter of Mary Gertrude Fisher Evans and Charles Eubie Evans. She is survived by her siblings; Ada Byrd Davis (Bruce) and Charles Eubie Evans Jr. (Jean), and her two children and their spouses; Michelle Lee Grainger (R. Zalon Thurman Jr.) and Hiram Frank Grainger II (Kristen). She was known affectionately as Momma Pat to Roger Zalon Thurman III... Bladenboro Harris Ray Heustess 1930 — 2021 Harris Ray Heustess, 91, of Bladenboro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 4, 2021. Harris was born on April 16, 1930 in Columbus County to the late Edgar Rufus and Jeanette Devane Heustess. As a young man, Harris worked in the shipyard at Newport News, VA before returning home to begin his lifelong career as a farmer. He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed woodworking, especially building birdhouses. He was a long-time member of New Center Baptist Church where he served many years as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Song Leader. He was a very generous man and was always willing to lend a hand and serve others, expecting nothing in return. He was... Bladenboro, North Carolina Harris Ray Heustess 1930 — 2021 Harris Ray Heustess, 91, of Bladenboro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 4, 2021. Harris was born on April 16, 1930 in Columbus County to the late Edgar Rufus and Jeanette Devane Heustess. As a young man, Harris worked in the shipyard at Newport News, VA before returning home to begin his lifelong career as a farmer. He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed woodworking, especially building birdhouses. He was a long-time member of New Center Baptist Church where he served many years as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Song Leader. He also served as a Gideon. He was a very generous man and was always willing to lend a hand and serve others,... Wilmington, NC Emily Huffstetler Shipman 1963 — 2021 Emily Huffstetler Shipman, a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Duke University Medical Center on January 28, 2021 at the age of 57 years. Born in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Emily was the youngest daughter of the late Robert Sae and Velna McDuffie Huffstetler. Emily was Steven's beloved wife for 35 years and a wonderfully devoted mother to their sons Alex Shipman (Andrea) of Raleigh and Andrew Shipman (Sara) of Wilmington. She was also the proud Mimi of Brayden Justice-Mintz, Brantley Shipman, and Easton Shipman. In addition to her immediate family, Emily is survived by her brother Bobby Huffstetler (Freida) of Whiteville; sisters Sherry... Athens, GA Lenora Burney 1944 — 2020 Lenora Burney of Athens, Georgia passed away on August 19, 2020. Lenora was born to parents, Oscar Joseph and Rebecca Anne Richardson on June 15, 1944 in Conway, South Carolina. She married her childhood sweetheart, Max Burney, and moved to Georgia where she worked at Gulf Oil for many years, and later retired from the Gwinnett County Department of Public Utilities. An avid gardener, Lenora never met a plant she couldn't save, and always kept a beautiful garden. After her retirement, she moved to Lexington, Georgia, where she owned an antique business. Lenora loved her children and grandchildren deeply, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Lenora is survived by her... Fayetteville Kenneth B. Storms 1941 — 2020 Kenneth B. Storms, 79, passed away on July 21, 2020 surrounded by family after a brave and grueling battle against cancer. He will be incredibly missed by his beloved and devoted wife of 53 years Beverly, daughter Cheryl, son Steven, granddaughters Katheryn and Anne Marie, and former daughter- in-law Chichi. He will also be sadly missed by friends and extended family both near and far. He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred Bowen Storms; An infant brother and sister; Parents Isaac and Bura Storms; In- laws Oneal and Elaine Melancon. And beloved pet Pounce. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran, and served in the USAF for over 20 years. He went on to become the head of the Jr. ... Lumberton Frank Dewey James 1931 — 2020 On April 15, 2020 Frank Dewey James of Lumberton, NC passed away just hours short of his and his wife, Nancy's 59th wedding anniversary. He served his country for 21 years in the United States Navy, where he retired as GMG Chief Petty Officer. He then retired from working at the Newport News Shipbuilding Dry Dock Company for 25 years. He was well known in his community by his love of farming and he freely shared that bounty of love with family and neighbors. He also enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dewey was proceeded in death by his parents, Ruby Mckee and Lawrence James. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy L. Martin James; children, Frank Dewey James, Jr. and... Fuquary Varina William Council Daniels 1944 — 2020 Mr. William Council Daniels Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Durham. Mr. Daniels was born in Robeson County on October 14, 1944 to the late William Council and Thelma Watson Daniels Sr. Mr. Daniels was a 1963 graduate of Clarkton High School, where he played on the 1961 State Champion eight man football team. Mr. Daniels was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Intrepid. After his military service, Mr.Daniels earned a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNC Charlotte and later worked and retired from Chicopee in Benson, NC. He enjoyed sports, history, music, the beach and his dogs. A graveside service will be held...
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