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Peggy Ann (Hinson) Wilson
December 15, 1944 ~ October 3, 2022 (age 77) Peggy Ann Hinson Wilson, age 77 of Chadbourn, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her home. Born in Columbus County on December 15, [Read More]
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Barbara Joan (Auer) Schachnuk
February 20, 1938 ~ October 2, 2022 (age 84) Barbara Joan Auer Schachnuk 84, of Whiteville formerly of Severna Park, Maryland passed on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. [Read More]
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Phyllis Marie Bowser
June 11, 1954 ~ October 1, 2022 (age 68) Phyllis Marie Bowser 68, of Murfreesboro, North Carolina passed on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Whiteville. She was born June 11, 1954 in in Hertford County, [Read More]
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Betty Jo Lunsford
July 6, 1949 ~ September 30, 2022 (age 73) Betty Jo Lunsford, 73, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, in Tabor City. She was born July 6, 1949, in Marion County, SC, a daughter of [Read More]
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Jeffery Terrell Lennon
October 30, 1983 ~ September 30, 2022 (age 38) Jeffery Terrell Lennon, 38, of 298 Lennon Bay Drive, Bladenboro, NC, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA. The funeral will [Read More]
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Sylvia Ann (Ray) Thomspon
May 11, 1943 ~ September 29, 2022 (age 79) Sylvia Ann Ray Thompson, age 79 of the Pleasant Plains Community in Whiteville, entered into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at [Read More]
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Sherry Lynn (Watson) Sellers
September 18, 1968 ~ September 29, 2022 (age 54) Sherry Lynn Watson Sellers age 54 of Conway and formerly of Chadbourn, slipped into eternity on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her residence. Sherry was born on [Read More]
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Joanne Fowler Wall
July 2, 1938 ~ September 29, 2022 (age 84) Joanne Fowler Wall was born July 2nd 1938 in Columbus County and lived almost the entirety of her life in Whiteville, NC. From an early age Joanne loved to [Read More]
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The Good News for Sept. 29
Most plans for this weekend may be a washout due to Tropic Storm Ian, but the rest of the week is looking ripe for the taking. Be sure to get out there and enjoy some [Read More]
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Christopher Michael Rivenbark
October 8, 1971 ~ September 29, 2022 (age 50) Christopher Michael Rivenbark was born October 8, 1971. He was an amazing man with a heart of gold and always made anyone near him smile. He was willing to [Read More]
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Museum Ramps Up for Fall
Temperatures have cooled down, and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) in Whiteville is taking advantage of all the things fall. This month’s schedule includes movies, bats, and pumpkins, as well as the facility’s [Read More]
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Carolyn (Hammond) Burchette
August 18, 1934 ~ September 28, 2022 (age 88) Carolyn Hammond Burchette, 88, of Whiteville passed on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 with her family by her side. Carolyn was born in Columbus County on August 18, 1934 to the late [Read More]
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Patricia Martin Shelley
December 3, 1960 ~ September 28, 2022 (age 61) Patricia Martin Shelley, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in her home. She was born December 3, 1960 in Marion, SC, a daughter of Rev. Jack Martin and Bonnie [Read More]
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Tracey Renee Smith
May 22, 1968 ~ September 28, 2022 (age 54) Tracey Reneé Smith, 54, of 50 Tabor Landing Drive West, Tabor City, NC, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be 11:00 AM [Read More]
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Bernice (Stroud) Norris
Bernice Stroud Norris, age 90, of Tabor City, NC, died Monday, September 26, 2022. Born May 12, 1932 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Bertie “W.B.” Stroud and Rosanna [Read More]
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‘Kindness Rocks’ with WJC
Though Columbus County is full of organizations willing to offer a helping hand, one group of teenagers is doing everything they can for the community they love. Laiken Edwards is the president of a club [Read More]