Articles by Columbus County News

May 16, 1956 ~ November 20, 2024 (age 68) Andrew Brooks Norris, age 68, better known as Brooks, of Tabor City, NC, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in his home. Born in Horry County, SC, he was the [Read More]

June 23, 1941 ~ November 18, 2024 (age 83) Nettye Ruth Gowens Cokley, 83, of 278 Mill Pond Road, Whiteville, NC, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Knightdale, NC. The funeral will be 1:00 [Read More]

June 8, 1940 ~ November 21, 2024 (age 84) Janice Marie Jenkins Martin, age 84, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 21, 2024.  Janice was born in Buddtown, NJ to the late [Read More]

December 16, 1942 — November 13, 2024 Mrs. Margaret Ann Todd Griffin, age 81, formerly of Clarendon, NC transitioned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Killeen, TX. There will be a viewing in the Westside [Read More]

October 10, 1937 ~ November 20, 2024 (age 87) Betty Jean Buffkin, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. Known for her fierce determination, artistic talents, and loving heart, Betty was [Read More]

October 10, 1948 — November 16, 2024 Roger Dale Merritt, 76, of Bladenboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center in Wilmington. He [Read More]

April 15, 2017 ~ November 10, 2024 (age 7) Qua’Zariya “Butt Butt” G. Williams 7 of Maxton transitioned into eternal rest on November 10, 2024. Visitation: Friday, November 22, 2024 from  2:00 PM to 6:00 PM [Read More]

October 20, 1955 ~ November 18, 2024 (age 69) Danny Ray Martin age 68, of Evergreen died Monday, November 18, 2024 in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in  Columbus County, NC, he [Read More]

January 20, 1955 ~ November 18, 2024 (age 69) Billy Ray Bright, age 69, of Hallsboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024.  Billy was born in Columbus County on January 20, 1955 to [Read More]

March 13, 1938 ~ November 17, 2024 Anne Cox Marshburn-Duncan, 86, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Shoreland Healthcare in Whiteville. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Brown Cox of [Read More]

October 17, 1950 ~ November 17, 2024 (age 74) John Mack “JM” Cartrette, age 74, of Clarendon, NC, died Sunday, November 17, 2024.  Born October 17, 1950 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late [Read More]

November 1, 1948 ~ November 17, 2024 (age 76) Helen Louise Pearce Bush of Green Sea, South Carolina, passed away on November 17, 2024 after a 6-plus year-long battle with colon cancer. She was born on November 1, 1948 [Read More]

October 23, 1985 ~ November 13, 2024 Mr. David Anthony Jackson, 39, 821 Fox St., Elizabethtown, NC died November 13, 2024 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Survivors- his mother, Beaunie V. Roberts of Elizabethtown, NC, [Read More]

October 1, 1963 ~ November 14, 2024 (age 61) Sylvia Collins 61 of Clarkton transitioned into eternal rest on November 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held on November 23, 2024 at 12 noon at New Mt. [Read More]

July 1, 1983 – November 14, 2024 Justin Paul Dorsey, 41, of Chadbourn, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. [Read More]