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Rebecca Lucille (Blackwell) Strickland

December 27, 1941 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 82) With her family by her side, Rebecca Lucille Strickland “Granny Lou”, 82, of Cerro Gordo, passed peacefully on Saturday afternoon March...

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March 18, 2024
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Jerald Goins Gore

December 20, 1946 ~ March 17, 2024 (age 77) Jerald Goins Gore, 77, of Whiteville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Novant Health New...

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March 18, 2024
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Dorothy Sutherland Council

April 13, 1925 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 98) Dorothy Sutherland Council, age 98, of Alpharetta, GA (formerly of Lake Waccamaw, NC) After a brief illness, our beloved Dorothy “Dotty”...

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March 18, 2024
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Juanita (Suggs) Russ

November 15, 1930 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 93) Mrs. Juanita Suggs Russ 91, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  She was born November...

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March 18, 2024
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Benny Raleigh Todd

June 25, 1943 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 80) Benny Raleigh Todd, 80, of Chadbourn, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Benny...

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March 17, 2024
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Glenna Ruth (Pace) Hickman

November 13, 1932 ~ March 15, 2024 (age 91) Glenna Ruth (Pace) Hickman, 93, of Hallsboro, NC was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven early morning on Friday, March 15,...

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March 17, 2024
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Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky

June 2, 1944 – March 17, 2024 Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky, 78, of Whiteville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, while at Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was born on...

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March 17, 2024
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John Wayne Packer

July 16, 1942 — March 16, 2024 John Wayne Packer, 81, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his...

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March 17, 2024
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Kevin Lee Byrne

Services are incomplete at this time September 12, 1950 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 73) Kevin Lee Byrne, 73, of Lumberton, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, while in the...

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March 14, 2024
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Charles Neil Sellers, Jr.

October 20, 1971 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 52) Charles Neil Sellers, Jr. age 52 of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the home of his...

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March 14, 2024
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Coach Tom Brown of ECJSHS
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Alumna Leading Lady Gators to First Championship Game

Much of the East Columbus Lady Gators’ historic run this season has to be credited to third-year coach Latoya  (Toi) Brown. Brown is an East Columbus alumna who played basketball...

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March 14, 2024
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DJ Bryant (submitted)
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DJ Bryant’s Rise to the Citadel (with video interview)

If someone would’ve told DJ Bryant in the seventh grade that as a senior, he’d be a key factor for the West Columbus Vikings to have their best season since...

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March 14, 2024
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Tabor Talk — Big Things Happen in a Small Town

Courtesy Tabor City Chamber of Commerce March brings so many wonderful things! We have St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and Easter!  Pollen is everywhere already and our...

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March 14, 2024
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Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton

March 12, 2024 ~ March 12, 2024 Raffaela Elizabeth and Shaun Hufton announce the birth and death of Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Friends may visit...

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March 13, 2024
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The ECHS Lady Gators take on Cherokee Friday for the state championship (submitted photo)
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Lady Gators Seeking First-Ever State Championship

By McArthur S. Moore Later this week, The East Columbus Lady Gators basketball team will be looking to make history. The Gators will face off against the 28-1 Cherokee Lady...

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March 13, 2024
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Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr.

March 11, 2024 With tender hands of compassion and genuine hearts of love, the Majestic Family joins with the devoted loved ones of Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr. as they...

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March 12, 2024
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