Obituaries

Michael Dixon Stophel Sr., age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on the evening of March 1, 2022. He was the son of the late C.C. and Sarah Lucy Stophel of Whiteville, NC.  In addition to [Read More]

Deacon James Oliver 87 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on March 23, 2021. For the safety of you and other please follow CDC Guidelines. Social Distancing and face coverings is required. Reverend Timothy [Read More]

George Whitman “Whit” Williamson age 64, of Southport passed on Sunday, March 21, 2022.   A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Worthington Funeral Home, with visitation following [Read More]

Mary Jo Ostlund Suelter age 74, was born on December 12, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN to the late John Edward Ostlund and Marilyn Nelson Ostlund.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by [Read More]

Patricia “Pat Dukes” Ann Kemp Dukes, 71, formerly of Whiteville, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 26, at Peoples Funeral Chapel. [Read More]

Carl Wayne Boswell, age 67, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Angel House, Whiteville, NC. He was born January 1, 1955 in Columbus County, NC to the late R.C and [Read More]

Timothy Wayne Hardee age 40, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in UNC Hospital Chapel Hill, NC. Born in Columbus County, NC he was the son of Gregory Lind Hardee and Ann Hardee. In addition to [Read More]

Heather Nichole “Nikki” Pennington, age 36 of Chadbourn, succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident on March 22, 2022, while in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Nikki, as she was lovingly [Read More]

Josh Eli Thorp, age 42 of Chadbourn, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, following injuries that were sustained in an automobile accident. Josh was born on June 17, 1979, in Columbus County. He was preceded [Read More]

Alice Irene “Cricket” Ward Small, 85, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 in McLeod Loris Hospital. Born February 7, 1937 in Tabor City, she was a daughter of the late Lonzie D. Ward and Doretha [Read More]

Betty Sue Long Barkley, age 72 of Lumberton and formerly of Whiteville, peacefully slipped into eternity on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.  Betty was born on March 19, 1950, to [Read More]

Richard Malcolm Fowler, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1947, in Horry County, SC, a [Read More]

James Howard Turbeville, age 77, of Clarendon, NC died Sunday, March 20, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 11, 1944 in Robeson County, NC, he was the son of the [Read More]

Alice Irene Ward Small age 85, died Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Loris McLeod Hospital, Loris, SC.  Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor [Read More]

John Douglas Suelter age 80 of Supply and formerly of Minneapolis, MN, entered into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2022.  John was born on February 19, 1942, to the late Wilbur [Read More]

William Allen Drayton, 84, of 352 Stewart Circle, Whiteville, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at his home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 26, at Love Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 1763 Millie-Christine [Read More]