Articles by Columbus County News

September 2, 1942 – November 4, 2024 Bobby Gene Meares, 82, of Fair Bluff, died on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. Bobby was born in Lumberton, NC on [Read More]

May 30, 1959 ~ November 3, 2024 (age 65) Glenda Faye Mitchell, age 65 passed November 3, 2024. Glenda’s funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday November 8, 2024 at St James Missionary Baptist Church. Her family [Read More]

November 23, 1968 – November 3, 2024 Robert “Robbie” Alexander Matheson, Jr. age 55 of the China Grove Community in Chadbourn, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in his home. Robbie was born on [Read More]

April 2, 1942 ~ November 3, 2024 (age 82) Tony Prince, 82, of 203 West Lewis Street, Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, November 8, [Read More]

February 8, 1944 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 80) Annie Ruth Buffkin of Whiteville NC passed away November 2, 2024. She was born February 8, 1944 to the late Lawrence Mercer and Ruby Sellers Mercer. She is survived [Read More]

May 22, 1955 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 69) Linda Faye Godfrey, 69, of 113 Covey Quail Lane, Whiteville, NC, died Saturday, November 2, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 1:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at Brunswick-Waccamaw [Read More]

February 24, 1953 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 71) Martha Lynn Grainger, age 71, of Tabor City, NC, died Saturday, November 2, 2024 in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Little River, SC.  Born February 24, 1953 in Robeson County, [Read More]

May 28, 1924 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 100) Vivian Thompson White Lewis, age 100, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 2, 2024. She was a Columbus County native and lived in the New [Read More]

November 1, 2024 Mr. Arthur L. Lennon transitioned into eternal rest on Friday evening, November 1, 2024 in Greenville, NC. An intimate and meaningful Service of Remembrance for Mr. Lennon will take place on Saturday, [Read More]

March 23, 1946 – October 30, 2024 Morris A. Patterson, 78, of Chadbourn and formerly of Rose Hill, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. [Read More]

April 2, 1994 ~ October 26, 2024 (age 30) Brandi Alexis Scott, 30, of 722 East Institute Street, Chadbourn, NC, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Whiteville. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 3, at [Read More]

June 10, 1963  –  October 27, 2024 John is survived by his three sons: Alan Benson, John (Emily) Benson, and Joseph (Emily)Benson. He cherished the time spent with each of them and took immense pride in watching [Read More]

December 31, 1969 ~ October 28, 2024 (age 54) Terrah Jerrod Mustaf, 55, formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Novant Mint Hill Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM [Read More]

January 19, 1964 ~ October 29, 2024 (age 60) Cheryl Ann Nobles age 60, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Dillon, SC. Born in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret [Read More]

November 11, 1944 ~ October 30, 2024 (age 79) Billy Wayne Nealey age 79, of Tabor City, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. Born in Horry County, SC, he was the son of [Read More]