Mr. Robert Dempsey McKoy, Jr., 79, of 152 Mount Olive Church Rd., Elizabethtown, NC transitioned on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Bladen East Health & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown, NC.    Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Marie Troy Reeder, 84,  of 1150 Pine Dr., Lumberton, NC, formerly of Riegelwood, NC transitioned Sunday, March 2, 2026 at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton, NC.    Funeral arrangements  are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. 

Reverend Grant Martin, 72, of 1185 Mitchell Ford Rd., Clarkton, NC transitioned on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, NC.    Viewing- Friday, March 13, 2026 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Service, Elizabethtown, NC. Visitation- The family will receive friends at the home. Survivors- his spouse, Norma Martin of the home, three sons, Trent Martin(Brielle) of Covington, Georgia, Maurice Martin and Marvin Martin(Angie) ...

Deacon Ricky Ellison, Sr., 72, of 5361 US Hwy 701S Clarkton, NC transitioned on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, NC.    Viewing- Friday, March 6, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Service, Elizabethtown, NC.    Visitation- The family will receive friends at the home.    Survivors- two sons, Reggie Ellison of Clarkton, NC and James Lewis of Whiteville, NC, four sisters, Delma Cromartie, ...

Mr. Tommy Collins, 62, of 2100 Van Wert St., Greensboro, NC, formerly of Elizabethtown, NC transitioned on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC.    Viewing- Friday, March 6, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the church. There will be no viewing after the service.    Survivors- his spouse, Jennifer Collins of the home, two daughters, Triynell Currie(Kenderick) and Cherrell Currie both of Greensboro, NC, three sons, Lawrence ...

Mr. Willie Randolph Jones, 85, of 335 Baltimore Rd., Council, NC transitioned on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Wesley Pines Nursing Home in Lumberton, NC.  Viewing- Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the church. There will not be a viewing after the service.    Visitation- The family will receive friends at the home.    Survivors- one brother, Dr. Tyron Jones(Lyndy) of Covington, Ga, one son, Brian Kirksey(Iris) of Ohio, one daughter, ...

Mr. Lester  "Trey" Outlaw III, 21, of 312 Broad St., Concord, NC, formerly of Saint Pauls, NC transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026.    Visitation- The family will receive friends on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 12:00pm-7:00pm at the home of Bishop Jimmy Johnson, 531 Eure St., Saint Pauls, NC. There will also be a balloon release on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm at 531 Eure St., Saint Pauls, NC. The colors are red, white and ...

Mr. Stanley Alexander Lesane “Buster”, 83, 5550 S. Clarendon St., Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Dublin, NC transitioned on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.  Viewing- Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Funeral Home. Visitation- The family will receive friends at 3428 Marsh Rd., Bladenboro, NC. Survivors- one son, Anthony Lesane of Houston, Texas, one daughter, Catrina Marcone(Jeffrey) of Cypress, ...

Mrs. Gwendolyn Godfrey Gray, 77, of 2030 Mercer Mill Rd., Elizabethtown, NC transitioned Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC.    Viewing- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Service, Elizabethtown, NC.   Visitation- The family will receive friends at the home of Earnest Gray, 102 N. Morehead St. Elizabethtown, NC.    Survivors- three sons, Earnest Gray of ...

Mr. Don “Donnell” Earl Grate, 70, of 1600 MLK Dr. Elizabethtown, NC transitioned on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.    Viewing- Monday, February 16, 2026 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Service, Elizabethtown, NC.    Visitation- The family will be receiving friends at the home of Mack & Dorothy Martin, 5917 Mercer Mill Rd., Clarkton, NC.    Funeral- Tuesday, ...