All Obituaries

Joe “Pat” Bledsoe, age 79, of Erwin, NC, went to meet Jesus on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, while at his home surrounded by family. Joe joins his parents, Joe C. and Beulah Bledsoe; brothers, Cleo Bledsoe and Kenneth (Buddy) Bledsoe; and sisters, Gladys Pope and Luddie Mae McCorquodale in Heaven. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Hilda Bledsoe, his daughters; Karon Casey and husband Glenn of Wilmington, NC, and Christal Wood and husband David of Dunn, NC; granddaughters Raven...

Charles Edward Driggers of Linden passed away at his home on Saturday, May 20, 2023.  He was born in Marlboro County, SC on July 28, 1946 to the late Lonnie and Beatrice Driggers. Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and James of Linden; one sister, Peggy Hair, also of Linden.  Charles was a diesel truck mechanic for Smith International and retired with forty plus years of service. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Charles is survived by his wife Doris...

Aaron Mason, 99, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehab.  Aaron was born on February 16, 1924, to the late Edgar Mason and Lucinda Porter Mason. Upon Lucinda’s death, he was raised by his stepmother, the late Sarah Dormeyer.  He served in the Merchant Marines in WWII. Aaron worked at Burlington Mills as a welder in the machine shop until he retired in 1989. Even after he retired, he wanted to be able to assist others, so he...

Josephine Davis Jones, 92, died peacefully at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC on Monday, May 8, 2023. Jo (as her friends and family fondly called her) was born in Hannibal, Missouri on February 5, 1931, to Dean Wright Davis and Jewel Featherston Davis. Jo is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Lloyd Rhuel Jones, her parents, and a brother, Donald Spencer Davis of Erwin, NC. Jo is survived by a nephew, Ronald Dean Davis, and his wife Stuart of Lake Waccamaw, NC, and their...

Thomas "Tommy" Taylor, Jr., age 86, of Dunn, passed away Saturday, May 6, at Betsy Johnson Hospital. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in Erwin Memorial Park Cemetery of Erwin.  Tommy served his country in the United States Army. Tommy worked and retired from Smith's Furniture in Dunn. Tommy was a wonderful musician who loved to sing. He enjoyed playing his guitar and playing with his band. His favorite instrument was a Fender...

Mr. Ronnie Morrison, age 78, of Erwin, NC passed away Thursday, May 4th, at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, NC. A visitation will be held at West & Dunn Funeral Home of Erwin on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. A Graveside service will follow at Erwin Memorial Park.  Ronnie was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors, cooking, and duck hunting on the coast. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in both the Army and National Guard. Ronnie was a loving and...

Mrs. Alice "Faye" Aiken, age 62 of Stem, N.C. passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, N.C. Speaking at her memorial will be cousin Barbara Burch and other family members. Faye was fun-loving, humorous, and had an attitude to match. She loved to cook, shopping, and the lake and beach. She had a love for country music, all her stray cats, and her precious fur baby, Buddy. Most of all she loved to listen to Donny sing in the shower.  Faye was...

Mary Joyce Evers Norris, 58, of Homberg, Germany (formerly of Hope Mills, NC) passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  She was a retired teacher. Mary is survived by her husband, Mitchell Norris; 2 sons, Brian Norris (Samantha) of Chesapeake, VA, and Joshua Norris of Newport News, VA; 2 brothers, Terry Evers, and David Evers; a granddaughter, Lilly; and mother-in-law, Fredis Norris; sister-in-law Denise Benson and husband Tony: a niece, Tracey Morgan (Chase); a nephew, Kyle Benson...

With deepest sorrow and broken hearts, we announce that Brendan Jamison Futrell, 24, of Clayton, NC, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023.  He is survived by his parents, James and Sabrina Futrell of Clayton; his brother, Gary Futrell of Clayton; his grandparents, Hubert and Gerda Futrell of Garner and Hilda Haire of Garner; Uncles Jimmy Haire (Diana) of Lillington and Jason Haire of Cameron; Aunts Gabriele Secrest of Raleigh, Doris Futrell of Garner, Angela Horton of Garner, and Lori...

William Pitt Bizzell (Bill), age 85, of Asheboro, N.C. passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, with his beloved family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents P.O. and Pauline Bizzell, brother Frank, sisters Sarah and Betsy Bizzell, first wife Nancy Blackwell Bizzell and granddaughter Lanie Margaret Bizzell. Bill was born on October 28, 1937 in  Fayetteville, N.C. He attended Fayetteville City Schools and graduated from Fayetteville Senior...