All Obituaries

Mr. Willie Bordeaux, 83, of Elizabethtown,NC, died Wednesday (2-6-19) at Cape Fear Valley/Bladen Healthcare, Elizabethtown, NC.   Survivors: three sons, Jimmy Bordeaux of White Oak, NC, Corey Bordeaux and Tony Adams both of Elizabethtown, NC, three daughters, Michelle Drake and Sophia Hicks both of White Oak, NC and Louella Street of Raeford, NC, one brother, Mr. Alex Bordeaux of White Oak, NC, one sister, Ms. Vera Jones of Lumberton, NC, a host of grandchildren and...

Mr. James Davis Gainey, 86, of 1216 Marshall Ave., Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Elizabethtown, NC, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Kempsville Rehab Center in Virginia Beach, VA.   Visitation/Viewing: Family will receive friends at Johnson's Funeral Service, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, from 3-7pm, and on Wednesday, February, 6, 2019, from 11am-12pm.  Funeral: Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 12pm, at Willie E. Johnson Memorial Chapel, on the facilities of...

Mr. Anthony Cromartie, 45, formerly of Elizabethtown, NC, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC   Survivors: four brothers: Courtney Cromartie of Whitsett, NC, Ricky Williams of Durham, NC, Ritchie Williams, of Spruce Pine, NC and Eddie Williams III of Butner, NC, four sisters, Tameka Chappel, Vickie Williams, Lakeshia Williams and Erika Williams all of Elizabethtown, NC Visitation: Family will receive friends at the home of Charles &...

Mr. Andrew L. Johnson, 61, of 1870 Riverside Blvd., Lumberton, NC, formerly of St. Pauls, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Southeastern Hospice House, Lumberton, NC   Survivors: one son, Tony Robinson of Georgia, three brothers, Bishop Jimmy Johnson, Grady Johnson and Julius Johnson all of Saint Pauls, NC, three sisters: Martha Johnson of Fayetteville, NC Sandra Bratcher of Saint Pauls, NC and Pastor Bettie Bethea of Saint Pauls, NC and four...

Mr. Ervin J. Smith Jr., 74, of 605 Mercer Mill Rd., Elizabethtown, NC, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC.   Survivors: his wife, Francine Smith of the home; three daughters, Janet Smith of Waterbury, CT, Bridgett Osbourne of Bronx, NY and Kimberly Owens of Waterbury, CT; two sons, Levon Smith of Yonkers, NY and Shawn Smith of Waterbury, CT; three stepdaughters, Rev. Sherry Harvey of Lisbon, NC, Rosa Harvey of Decatur, GA and...

Mrs.Floretta Shipman, 98, of 10759 S.College St., Apt 2J, Clarkton,NC; died Wednesday January 9, 2019 at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville, NC. Survivors: two daughters, Joanne McLean of Council, NC and Elizabeth Smith of Elizabethtown, NC; five grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Viewing: Friday, January 11, 2019, 2-6pm, at Johnson's Funeral Service Funeral: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 12pm, Savannah Temple A.M.E Zion Church, 9907...

Ms. Shena Montogmery, 29, formerly of Elizabethtown, NC, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.   Survivors: mother, Melissa McKoy; father, James Montgomery ll; adopted daughter: Khamani Smith; sisters, Alicia McKoy, Janya Montgomery, Ariel Rhodie, Jasmine Wright, Andrea Wright, Jada McKoy and Akelia Cokley; brothers, Montrece Montgomery, James Montgomery lll, Jerel Montgomery, Vincent Montgomery, Octavious...

Mrs. Frances Ellis,76, known as Pee-Pee, formerly of Elizabethtown,NC died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Biscoe, NC.   Survivors: four sisters, Betty Johnson of Philadelphia, PA, Ann Blocker of Robbins, NC, Arlene Maness of Robbins, NC, and Yulonda Lewis of Elizabethtown, NC and one brother, Daniel Lewis, Jr. of Elizabethtown, NC Visitation: Family will receive friends on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Mt. Zion church, from...

Mr. James Ara Smith, 62, of 527 Frank Melvin Rd., Elizabethtown, NC; died Sunday(1-6-19) at Raleigh Duke Hospital, Raleigh, NC   Survivors: Wife- Lonice Smith of the home, 2 sons-Barry Smith of Bladenboro, NC, Randy Smith of Abbottsburg, NC, 1 daughter- Santana Smith of the home, 4 sisters- Sally Sinkler of Elizabethtown, NC, Diann Smith of Elizabethtown, NC, Lena Mae Adams of Seattle, WA, Lessie Melvin of Seattle, WA, 3 brothers- Robert...

Ms. Roxie Troy, 73, of 9860 Lisbon Rd., Clarkton, NC; died Saturday(12-29-18) at her residence.   Survivors: one daughter: Renee Monroe of Clarkton, NC; seven grandchildren: Ronita Troy of Clarkton, NC, Tyree Thomas of Elizabethtown, NC, Tiffany Thomas of Clayton, NC, Ronmika Monroe of Fairmont, NC, Terria Blue of Clayton, NC, Gregory Monroe Jr., and Craig Monroe both of Lumberton, NC; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ethel Jane Moore of Clarkton, NC and Cherly Troy of...