Articles by Columbus County News

September 26, 1951 ~ August 21, 2023 (age 71) Margaret Sears Stewart 71, of Whiteville passed on August 21, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Life care Angel House, Whiteville. She was born September 26, [Read More]

March 21, 1973 ~ August 18, 2023 (age 50) Shandel Allen McPherson, 50, of Whiteville, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 18th, 2023. A native of the Beaverdam community, Shandel was born on March 21st, 1973. [Read More]

July 25, 1947 ~ August 18, 2023 (age 76) Hugh Thomas “Tommy” McPherson, Sr. age 76, of the Western Prong Community of Clarkton, went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, [Read More]

November 28, 1966 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 56) Lawrence Scott Shaw age 57, of Whiteville, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in his home. Born in New Hanover County, NC., he was the son of the [Read More]

July 9, 1930 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 93) Jackie Bullard, 93, of Bladenboro, died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, while in her daughter’s home. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, [Read More]

January 13, 1951 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 72) Linda Diane Cartrette age 72, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in home. Born in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bryant Jasper Williams and Elneta [Read More]

Mr. Bruce Glen Womack 71, of Brunswick, NC formerly of Hope Mills, NC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. A Celebration of Life [Read More]

July 2, 1936 ~ August 14, 2023 (age 87) Lloyd “Elliott” Pittman 87 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on August 14, 2023. VISITATION – Thursday August 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 [Read More]

July 28, 1938 ~ August 16, 2023 (age 85) Thelma Lee Hardee Edge, 85, of the Mount Calvary Community in Clarkton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her [Read More]

August 17, 1937 ~ August 15, 2023 (age 85) Mr. James “Eddie” Pierce, Jr. 85, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was born [Read More]

April 9, 1973 ~ August 13, 2023 (age 50) Mr. Micheal Lee Shipman passed on Aug. 13, 2023 in an auto accident. Funeral services will be held in Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at 1 pm [Read More]

August 14, 1929 — August 15, 2023 James Clark Bridgers, 94, of Clarkton passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Joe” Washington Bridgers and Celia Mae [Read More]

November 4, 1925 ~ August 14, 2023 (age 97) Annie Lee Edwards Rich, age 97, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at Liberty Commons of Whiteville, NC.  Annie was born in Robeson County on [Read More]

August 25, 1955 ~ August 15, 2023 (age 67) Brenda Gail Smith Ward, 67, of  the Beaverdam Community in Chadbourn, went to be her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023,while in [Read More]

February 15, 1947 — August 14, 2023 Ms. Joyce L. Betts, age 76, of Tabor City, NC departed this earthly home on Monday, August 14, 2023, in Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Funeral arrangements [Read More]

March 27, 1961 — August 14, 2023 Sandra Thompson, 62, of Chadbourn, died suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son, William Shawn Thompson. Sandra’s surviving [Read More]