MILITARY / VETERANS
Jackie Wayne Gore
December 23, 1946 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 78) Jackie Wayne Gore, 78, of Old Dock, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital. Wayne was born [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
MILITARY / VETERANS
Prentiss Taylor
Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. February 8, 1955 ~ October 13, 2025 Prentiss Taylor, 70, of 929 Campground Road, Whiteville, NC, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at Novant Health New [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
James Russell Jeffries
November 18, 1946 ~ October 10, 2025 James Russell Jeffries, 78, of 2875 Jack Hayes Road, Whiteville, NC, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Henslee Johnson Speights
December 12, 1956 ~ October 1, 2025 (age 68) Henslee Johnson Speights, age 68 of Whiteville formerly of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare. He was born to [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Leonard Henry McCraith
September 17, 1943 ~ September 28, 2025 (age 82) Leonard Henry McCraith, age 82, of Tabor City NC, passed away in his home with his wife by his side, Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Larry Bland
March 25, 1958 ~ September 26, 2025 (age 67) Larry Bland, 67, of 206 South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, died Friday, September 26, 2025, at home. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. The funeral [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Walter James Ellis
August 22, 1950 ~ September 23, 2025 (age 75) Walter James Ellis, 75, of the Hinsons Crossroads Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
James Council
September 11, 1933 ~ September 18, 2025 (age 92) James Lloyd Council of Lake Waccamaw passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born in Columbus County on September 11, 1933 to the late Marvin Council and Sally [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen of The Veterans of America
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Local Veteran Mike Creen about the upcoming Veteran’s Celebration Parade in Downtown Whiteville on November 8th. This is a Columbus Connection you don’t want to miss. [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Jerry Lee Hawks
September 30, 1944 ~ September 17, 2025 (age 80) Jerry Lee Hawks (Jer-Bear) of Whiteville entered the gates of heaven on September 17, 2025, after a short illness. He was 80 years old. Born in Athens, Georgia, he [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Harry Lee Parker
September 29, 1969 ~ September 15, 2025 (age 55) Mr. Harry Lee Parker, Jr. 55, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Monday, September 15, 2025 in New Hanover Novant Medical Center. He was born in Whiteville, NC, the son [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Shadney Prince Lendon III
July 26, 1951 ~ September 13, 2025 (age 74) Shadney Prince Lendon, III, 74, of 43 Powell Street, Bolton, NC, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine [Read More]
Front Page
Strangers, Veterans Gather to Honor Local Marine
Both war and peacetime veterans came together today to honor a local Marine that none of them knew. Corby Ward Jr., 77, died in a nursing home in August. He is survived by his sister, [Read More]
Front Page
Park, Community to Honor Veteran
A Sidney native who loved hot dogs, hamburgers and vanilla milkshakes will be buried with military honors Tuesday, thanks to the Veterans Memorial Park and the community. Corby P. Ward, 77, was a U.S. Marine [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Corby P. Ward Jr.
January 11, 1948 – August 9, 2025 Corby P. Ward Jr., 77 years, was born January 11, 1948 to the late Corby Ward and Leona Williams Ward. Corby is preceded in death by his [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Eston Wray Shults
May 12, 1941 ~ September 4, 2025 (age 84) Eston Wray Shults, age 84, of 235 Hemlock Drive, Whiteville, NC, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran. A [Read More]