Articles by Columbus County News

April 25, 1962 ~ December 14, 2023 (age 61) Judy Lynne Simmons age 61, of the Beaverdam Community died Thursday, December 14, 2023 in her home. Born in Milton County, FL she was the daughter [Read More]

January 4, 1935 ~ December 14, 2023 (age 88) Hilda Rae Mills Norris, age 88, died Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.  Born January 4, 1935 in Columbus County, [Read More]

December 28, 1940 ~ December 15, 2023 (age 82) Jesse Lee “Big Jay” Godwin, 82, of Whiteville, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He was the owner of Godwin Communications, LLC [Read More]

August 11, 1932 ~ December 13, 2023 (age 91) Louise Stephens Green, 91, of Cerro Gordo, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. Louise [Read More]

April 13, 1957 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 66) Henry James McGee age 66, of Chadbourn N.C. transitioned into rest on December 9, 2023. VISITATION will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 [Read More]

May 18, 1991 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 32) Aubrey Elizabeth McCarty, age 32, formerly of Longs, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Bristol, PA.  Aubrey is finally free from her battle [Read More]

September 15, 1951 ~ December 1, 2023 (age 72) Mr. Grover “Barry” Vaughn, 72, of Hallsboro, passed away tragically on Friday, December 1, 2023, following a house fire. Barry was born in Wake County to [Read More]

April 25, 2001 ~ December 1, 2023 (age 22)Psalm 46:5 KJV Psalm 46:5 KJV- God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. Madison [Read More]

January 1, 1946 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 77) Shirley Strickland, age 77, of Chadbourn died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her home.   She was the daughter of the late Gon Sullins and Anna [Read More]

December 17, 1970 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 52) On December, 9, 2023, Jesus welcomed home the most kind-hearted soul, Kelly Bryan Jarvis, age 52. Kelly Bryan Jarvis was born in New Bern, NC on [Read More]

November 17, 1930 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 93) Ramona White Barnes, 93, of the China Grove Community in Chadbourn, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, while in the [Read More]

February 26, 1948 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 75) Veda Louise Stanley Thompson, 75, of Whiteville, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at home. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14, at Spring Hill [Read More]

January 25, 1965 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 58) Lisa Rabon Cartrette, age 58, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.  Lisa was born on January 25, 1965 in Columbus County [Read More]

October 12, 1930 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 93) Aaron Guy Williamson, a resident of Harrisburg, NC, known as “Willie” to his family and close friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December the 9th at [Read More]

July 8, 1948 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 75) Arrangements will be announced soon by Worthington Funeral Home. Dorothy Lee Graczyk Bass age 75 of Whiteville and formerly of Chadbourn, passed away on Saturday, December [Read More]