Articles by Columbus County News

January 4, 1959 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 64) Betty Phelps Cartrette age 64, of the Beaverdam Community, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in her home. Born in Brunswick County, NC, she was the daughter [Read More]

December 22, 1939 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 83) Carnie Lewis Gillespie, 83, of Bladenboro, NC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. The funeral will be 1:00 [Read More]

December 5, 1957 ~ October 12, 2023 (age 65) Mark Robert Page, age 65, of Clarkton, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, October 12, 2023.  Mark was born in Columbus County on [Read More]

May 15, 1954 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 69) Jim Smith 69 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on October 11, 2023. Military Affiliation: Army Survivors are daughter: Shaquasia Bullard; sister: Evelyn Worley; sister [Read More]

July 18, 1968 — October 8, 2023 Malca Kendrick, aged 55, of Whiteville, peacefully passed away on the evening of October 8, 2023, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.        [Read More]

August 9, 1947 — October 8, 2023 Kenneth West, 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Foster [Read More]

September 7, 1928 — October 5, 2023 Gladys Stanley Thompkins, aged 95, of Chadbourn, passed away peacefully in the evening of October 5, 2023, at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born [Read More]

July 28, 1930 ~ October 9, 2023 (age 93) “Mrs. Blue” Mary Uldene Williamson Green, 93, of Cerro Gordo, went home to be with her Lord on  2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving [Read More]

November 25, 1955 ~ October 7, 2023 (age 67) Calvin Junior Jenrette, 67, of Whiteville, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 14, at [Read More]

October 22, 1942 ~ October 8, 2023 (age 80) Robert Byrd, age 80, of Whiteville, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare.  Robert was born in Columbus County on October 22, [Read More]

August 14, 1955 ~ October 8, 2023 (age 68) On October the 8th 2023 the spirit of Melody Dawn Wagner, aged 68, ascended from this world. She was born in Hickory, North Carolina on August [Read More]

September 18, 1951 ~ September 25, 2023 (age 72) Linda Jennings Cherry, 72, of Whiteville, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at her residence. Her celebration of life service will be held at 25th Avenue Baptist [Read More]

March 27, 1933 — October 5, 2023 Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins 90, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother of [Read More]

April 26, 2004 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 19) Austin Rylee Brinson age 19, died Saturday, October 6, 2023. Born in Horry County, SC he was the son of Brent Windell Brinson and Kelley Nealey [Read More]

January 24, 1947 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 76) Mrs. Kay C. Rooks, age 76, formerly of Whiteville, NC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born January 24, 1947, in Nash County, [Read More]

September 23, 1931 — October 5, 2023 Surrounded by family, Betty Ann Smith, 92, of Riegelwood passed away on October 5, 2023, at Liberty Commons Assisted Living Center in Wilmington, NC. Betty Ann was raised [Read More]