Articles by Columbus County News

Mrs. Sadie Stanley Bellamy 81, of Calabash, NC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center, Little River, SC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. JB Stanley [Read More]

April 27, 1945 ~ August 5, 2023 (age 78) Thomas Michael Wrigley, age 78, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Thomas was born in Philadelphia, PA on [Read More]

November 10, 1965 – August 3, 2023 Mrs. Luberta Smith Hunter, age 57, of Tabor City, NC gained Heavenly Wings on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this [Read More]

October 21, 1959 — August 3, 2023 Nadine Genevieve Cain, 63, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home. She was born in France on October 21, 1959, daughter of the [Read More]

October 20, 1936 ~ August 4, 2023 (age 86) John James Joseph Noonan Jr, 86, of Whiteville died on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his residence. John was born on October 20, 1936, in South [Read More]

June 7, 1942 ~ August 3, 2023 (age 81) Gary Belton Nobles, 81, of Evergreen, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023, while in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville. Gary was born on [Read More]

December 7, 1983 ~ July 31, 2023 (age 39) Stacey LeAnn Tedder 39, of Whiteville passed on  Monday July 31, 2023.  She was born December 7, 1983 in Columbus County. She is survived by her [Read More]

November 29, 1955 ~ August 1, 2023 (age 67) Kenneth Allen Harley Sr., 67 of Cerro Gordo transitioned into eternal rest on August 1, 2023. Survivors are: sons: Kenneth Allen Harley Jr. and Kendale Dean [Read More]

September 3, 1957 ~ August 3, 2023 (age 65) Paula Gay Simmons Gordon, 65, of Chadbourn, died suddenly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Paula was born on September [Read More]

August 4, 1941 ~ August 2, 2023 (age 81) Myrtle D. Hammond 81, of Whiteville passed on August 2, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. She was born August 4, 1941 [Read More]

December 28, 1941 — August 1, 2023 LeRoy Register, Jr., 81, walked into the presence of his Lord and Savior, and a beautiful reunion with loved ones on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  LeRoy was a [Read More]

February 5, 1954 ~ August 2, 2023 (age 69) Desonia Williams Martin, 69, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

February 23, 1952 ~ July 31, 2023 (age 71) Robert Randolph Carroll Jr. 71, of Riegelwood NC, affectionately known as “Randy” began his life of everlasting peace on July 31,2023. Randy was born on February [Read More]

July 26, 1972 ~ August 1, 2023 (age 51) Karl Jefferson “Jeff” Wright, 51, of the Beaverdam community in Chadbourn, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. [Read More]

April 29, 1949 — August 1, 2023 Geraldine Burney Edge, 74, of White Oak entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. Geraldine, or Sissie as she was affectionately called by [Read More]

September 21, 1971 ~ July 30, 2023 (age 51) Tracy Rebecca Smith Canady, 51, of Whiteville, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Tracy was born on September 21, 1971, [Read More]