Obituaries
Harold Bellamy
February 13, 1953 ~ May 18, 2024 (age 71) Harold Bellamy, 71, of Tabor City, NC, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Liberty Commons in Whiteville. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 22, [Read More]
Year: 2024
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James Freeman
January 3, 1936 ~ May 18, 2024 (age 88) James Cephas Freeman, 88, of Buckhead passed away May 18, 2024. He was born January 3, 1936 in Columbus County to the late Sylvester Freeman and [Read More]
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The Good News for May 17
We have some lovely spring time weather going on, despite the occasional shower. Get out there this weekend and enjoy all our county has to offer. The Bogue and Hallsboro communities are invited to help [Read More]
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Nolan “Tiger” Coltan Phillips III (age 63)
October 16, 1960 ~ May 17, 2024 Nolan Coltan “Tiger” Phillips, III, age 63 of Nakina, NC, died Friday, May 17, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born October 16, 1960 in Myrtle [Read More]
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Fallen Officers Honored
Twelve Columbus County men who died in the line of duty were honored Friday (today) in the annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Service at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. It was the first time the annual [Read More]
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Priscilla Devon (Martin) Bowen
December 31, 1969 ~ May 16, 2024 (age 54) Priscilla Bowen passed on May 16, 2024 at her residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 01, 2024 at 11 am in the [Read More]
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Nakina Shooter Identified
The man who engaged four deputies in a shootout in Nakina Wednesday has been identified as a South Carolina resident. Henry Allen Zartman, 66, was pronounced dead on the scene. The State Bureau of Investigation [Read More]
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Bonnie Meares
March 17, 1952 ~ May 16, 2024 (age 72) Bonnie Meares, age 72 of Cerro Gordo, NC, died Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the Premier Living and Rehab Center, Lake Waccamaw, NC. Born March 17,1952 [Read More]
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Deloris Freeman
July 7, 1966 ~ May 16, 2024 (age 57) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11 am in the Union funeral home chapel, 571 West South Railroad St., Clarkton. Burial [Read More]
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Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Hyatt
July 26, 1960 ~ May 17, 2024 (age 63) Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Hyatt, age 63, of Whiteville passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his residence. Kenny was born in Bladen County on July [Read More]
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Hampton Ludd
November 4, 1940 ~ May 9, 2024 (age 83) Hampton Ludd 83 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on May 09, 2024. VISITATION, Friday May 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Butler [Read More]
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Joanne Hardee
September 18, 1942 ~ May 14, 2024 (age 81) Joanne Porter Hardee of Whiteville NC, Passed away May 14, 2024 at Shoreland Healthcare in Whiteville. She was born to the late Leslie Bush Porter and [Read More]
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Suspect Dead in Nakina Shooting
The State Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Nakina that happened Wednesday. The four deputies involved in the incident are on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated. Sheriff [Read More]
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Door Dash Scam Totals More Than $700
Someone illegally using a Door Dash account has racked up more than $730 in hygiene products, a sex toy and soft drinks – and the items were delivered to the victim’s home. The Hallsboro woman [Read More]
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Runaway Said Raped; Two Charged
Two men from the Chadbourn area are being held under no bond after allegedly helping a teenaged girl run away from home. She was later allegedly raped by one of the men. Aldo Ismael Esparza, [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Life With Goats
I was involved in a conversation the other morning, but I have no idea what was said. That’s life with goats. Breakfast is usually served to our livestock as I head out for work, at [Read More]