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Vera Mae Simmons
Vera Mae Piver Simmons of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1934 in Columbus County to James [Read More]
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Avis Denise (Smith) Davis
Avis Denise Smith Davis 44, of Chadbourn, NC accepted the call of the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was the daughter of Mrs. Melanie Williamson Smith and Mr. Raeford Smith of Chadbourn, NC. [Read More]
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Aulden Wade Butts Jr.
Mr. Aulden Wade Butts Jr., age 29, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. The viewing will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 4pm until 6pm at [Read More]
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Alyssa Nicole Lacewell
Alyssa Nicole Lacewell, age 8, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 12 p.m. at United Faith Ministries Apostolic Church in Elizabethtown, NC. Following the [Read More]
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Larry “Bubba” Eugene Leggett
Larry “Bubba” Eugene Leggett 75 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on May 29, 2022. For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required. Survivors [Read More]
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Norman “Chip” Singletary
The world lost a great man on May 27th, 2022. Chip Singletary crossed over to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Florence, SC on December 4th, 1954. Chip was a resident [Read More]
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John Colon Ward
John Colon Ward, 85, died Sunday May 29, 2022 in Columbus Regional Medical Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Craven Ward and Beatrice Jenrette Ward. In addition to [Read More]
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Ronnie “Fuzzy” Spivey
Ronnie “Fuzzy” Spivey, 75, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at home. He was born August 16, 1946, in Columbus County, son of the late David Lloyd Spivey and Jewel Simmons Spivey. Fuzzy was a [Read More]
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Shelby Jean (Davis) Hinson
Shelby Jean Davis Hinson, age 68 of Cerro Gordo, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2022, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Shelby Jean was born on September 21, [Read More]
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Jeanette (Hilbourn) Ward Jones
Jeanette Hilbourn Ward Jones passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at her residence in Durham. Jeanette was born on November 25, 1941 in Chadbourn, NC to the late Elroy Hilbourn and Kathleen Nobles Hilbourn. [Read More]
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Marian (Worrell) Duncan
Marian Worrell Duncan passed away peacefully on May 28, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill with herdaughters by her side. She was born January 21, 1936 in a snowstorm, in Lake Waccamaw, NorthCarolina, the first [Read More]
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Third Annual Cruise for the Cause Honors Military
Lake Waccamaw’s third annual Cruise for the Cause golf cart parade honored all five branches of the military this year. Mike and Charlotte Hollingsworth, known for the Flags on Flemington in the area, led the [Read More]
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Parks and Rec Announces Summer Schedule
The Columbus County Parks and Recreation Center is offering enrichment clinics for the 2022 summer season. You can pre-register up until the Friday before each clinic. Registration fees can be paid the day of the event [Read More]
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Museum Calendar Loaded for June
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will be featuring a multitude of animal education opportunities throughout the month of June. From reptiles in the murky deep to birds on the wing, it’s all about [Read More]
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Columbus APS to Host First Family Fur Day
There will be fun for the whole family — even your pets — as Columbus County Animal Protective Services hosts its Family Fur Day June 11. Sheriff Jody Greene said the event will give the [Read More]
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Rachel Ward Gore
Rachel Ward Gore age 92, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC. Born in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Esmer Elmer and Rachel Aline Ward. She was [Read More]