Obituaries

Samuel Caulwell Rouse, 75, of 198 Frank Baldwin Road, Whiteville, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He was a deacon at United Pentecostal Church of Christ #2 and a veteran of [Read More]

James Larry “Peter” George, 66, formerly of Whiteville, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Jacksonville, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A Memorial Service, with military honors, will be 12:00 PM Saturday, June [Read More]

Gayle Wells Powell was received into Heaven on Saturday, June 4, 2022 after a sudden decline in her health. Gayle was born in Rose Hill, N.C., on July 12, 1927 to William Stokes Wells and [Read More]

Mr. Ray Stocks, age 85, of Nakina, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Angel House. He was born September 27, 1936 in Columbus County, the son of the late Matthew Gaston [Read More]

Pamela Michelle Patrick, age 54 of Whiteville, NC died Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. She was born September 4, 1967 in Columbus County to Shelby Locklear Patrick and the [Read More]

Randy Burke Dowless, 54, of Whiteville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Linda Dowless and one infant grandson, Colby Dowless. Randy leaves behind to [Read More]

Dorcas Ann “Dot” Johnson, 87, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton. She was born April 23, 1935, in Elizabethtown, NC, a daughter of the late George C. and [Read More]

George Bingham, Jr., age 79, of Green Sea, SC, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 in his home.  George Edward Bingham, Jr., age 79, of Green Sea, SC, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 in his home.  [Read More]

Thomas Limuel Wooten, Jr., age 81 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Autumn Care Nursing Home in Raeford, NC. Thomas was born on April 6, 1941, in Columbus County, to the [Read More]

Carolyn Y. Bordeaux of Delco, NC left her earthly life surrounded by family at her side, to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was [Read More]

Ricky Duane Trump, age 66, of Delco, NC passed away on May 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 10, 1955 to Ruby Jackson Mason. In addition to [Read More]

Vera Mae Piver Simmons of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1934 in Columbus County to James [Read More]

 Avis Denise Smith Davis 44, of Chadbourn, NC accepted the call of the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was the daughter of Mrs. Melanie Williamson Smith and Mr. Raeford Smith of Chadbourn, NC. [Read More]

Mr. Aulden Wade Butts Jr., age 29, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.   The viewing will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 4pm until 6pm at [Read More]

Alyssa Nicole Lacewell, age 8, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 12 p.m. at United Faith Ministries Apostolic Church in Elizabethtown, NC. Following the [Read More]

Larry “Bubba” Eugene Leggett 75 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on May 29, 2022. For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required. Survivors [Read More]