Jerry Lee Hawks JerBear 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 lived in Hull Georgia with his parents Leroy and Remelle Hawks until age 12. His family moved to Whiteville in 1956 and opened the doors of E.L...
Gaston Dotson Candy 80 passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31 2025 in Bolivar TN. Gaston was born January 3 1945 in Whiteville TN and was the son of the late Deltha Dotson and Zechariah Norment. Gaston accepted Christ at an early age and joined Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church in Whiteville TN. He atte...
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Terry Evander Barnes who transitioned to Glory on October 15 2024 at home after a brief yet valiant battle with aggressive cancer. Born on March 24 1959 in Whiteville NC to Clarence R. Barnes Jr. and Mattie Louise McNeill Barnes Terry was a beloved son fat...
Mary Glen Culpepper Peacock age 88 of Piedmont SC went to her heavenly home on September 28 2024. She was born on December 22 1935 daughter of the late Edward Sutton Culpepper and Shula Stevens Culpepper. She was preceded in death by her husband Danny T. Peacock. Mary Glen was a graduate of Whitevil...
Evelyn Crawford Robertson Jr. departed this world on August 19 2024 in Jackson TN after a brief illness. His funeral service was held on Saturday August 31 2024 at 1100 am at Union Hill MB Church with Rev. Roscoe Gudger Jr. in charge. Burial was in thUnion Hill cemetery and Dixie Funeral Home www.di...
Texford Strickland age 80 of Tabor City NC died peacefully at his home Thursday June 20 2024. He was born August 101943 in Robeson County NC the son of the late Rhonoake Strickland and the late Reba Margaret Causey Strickland. He was an educator and life long farmer. Texford graduated from Cerro Gor...
David Keene Nix age 94 of Wilmington NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday June 20 2024. He was born in Barnwell County SC to the late Ottie Breland Nix and Corrie Mae Chitty Nix. David served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After receiving his college degree he ...
Parker was born in Whiteville NC on September 12 2001 where she lived for most of her life before relocating to Wilmington. Parker lived her life with vigor and enthusiasm and had an incredible ability to see the beauty in the world and in others. She excelled in the arts whether drawing or painting...
Juanita Hinson Stanley 97 wife of the late Sam P. Stanley Jr. died peacefully on Monday May 27 surrounded by her family having lived an incredible life. She was the daughter of the late Louvie and Jessie Hinson of Whiteville. She was preceded in death by her brother Louvie Hinson Jr sister and dear ...
James Cephas Freeman 88 of Buckhead passed away May 18 2024. He was born January 3 1936 in Columbus County to the late Sylvester Freeman and Leta Patrick. He is survived by his Sons James Clennis Freeman of Bolton Craig Allen Freeman of Bolton William James Freeman of Bolton Nicky Lynn Freeman Tamm...
She was born on May 3 1947 in Columbus County to Charles Merlin Williamson and Zelma Mae Thompson Williamson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Jerry Shuman her oldest daughter Jerri Lynn Cox of Winterville a son Patrick Shuman and his wife Sandra of Newton her youngest daughter Grace Ann S...
She was born on May 3 1947 in Columbus County to Charles Merlin Williamson and Zelma Mae Thompson Williamson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Jerry Shuman her oldest daughter Jerri Lynn Cox of Winterville a son Patrick Shuman and his wife Sandra of Newton her youngest daughter Grace Ann S...
Vernola MurphyWoodard was born on July 251943 in Somerville Tennessee and departed this life on February 28 2024 in Nashville Tennessee. Vernola was the 3rd of 10 children born to Gaston Sr. and Regusta Tisdale Murphy. Vernola accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Smith Chapel M. B....
Suzanne McKeel King age 72 of Ocean Isle Beach NC formerly of Whiteville NC passed away peacefully Sunday March 3 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House Whiteville NC. Suzanne was born on November 26 1951 to the late Dallas Clifton McKeel and Jean Smith McKeel. Suzanne is a Whiteville native a...
Jerry Thomas High Sr. age 78 of Whiteville passed away on Saturday February 17 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on December 18 1945 son of the late Oscar Haynes High and Mary Margaret Caffee High. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Herman High Lucille Hooks Betty ...
Mr. Furney Soles Jr. 82 went to be with the Lord on Monday Feb. 12 2024 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. A funeral service will be held Friday Feb. 16 2024 at 3 p.m. at Autryville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Long and the Rev. Alan Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Ga...
How can we say thanks for the life of a true African American Queen who gave and chose service over self to enhance the communities of Fayette and Hardeman counties How can we express our gratitude for the many years You gave to her when You promised only 3 score and 10 years 70 Yet You granted her ...
A memorial service will be held at 1130 am on February 9 2024 with Pastor Rob James officiating following a 1015 am visitation at First Baptist Church at 201 Anderson Street. Thurston was born October 7 1931 in Whiteville N.C. the son of Neil Graham Callahan and Mattie Powers. He graduated from Whit...
In loving memory of Peggy J. Smith Cox Hunt of Riegelwood NC a cherished mother grandmother great grandmother aunt and friend who peacefully entered her heavenly home surrounded by family on January 7 2024. She was born on January 1 1934 in a home on the beloved family farm in Columbus County to the...
Billy Johnson Edwards son of the late Cora Catherline Edwards and Offle Oscar Edwards was born in Columbus County on October 17 1944. After a brief illness he departed this life at on Monday January 1 2024 at Columbus County Hospital in Whiteville North Carolina. At an early age he gave his life to ...
Carl Hugh Ward was born and raised in Nakina NC where he graduated from Whiteville High School. He attended NC State University for two years and then enlisted in the Army during the Korean War. He served in the military for 2 years before returning to NC State to complete his degree in Agriculture ...
Donald Willard Viets Jr age 72 of Whiteville NC passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville. Donald was born in Guilford County on November 27 1950 to the late Donald W. Viets and Almeda West Viets. In addition to his parents he is preceded in ...
Fredrick Dale Williamson Jr. was born December 101973to Fred and Linda Williamson older brother to Dawn Williamson Carroll Brandon of Raleigh North Carolina. Happily remembered by wife Margaret Paige DegnerWilliamsonand daughtersMary Boyce Williamson 16 and Anna James Williamson 11 Also joyfully rem...
Joshua Isaac McPherson lovingly known as Josh slipped into eternity at the early age of 19 on Saturday September 30 2023. Josh was born on September 3 2004 in Columbus County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Hugh Thomas Tommy McPherson Sr. Funeral services will be conducted at 2...
Beloved wife mother nana sister friend and educator Lola Kaye Garrell Bass 71 of Chadbourn NC passed away on September 19 2023 at the Angel House Hospice Center surrounded by her family following an extended illness. Lola was born on September 24 1951 in Whiteville NC to E.L. and Violet Garrell. As ...
Ann Cameron Guiton Coburn age 91 of Whiteville NC passed away at her residence on Wednesday September 13 2023. Ann Cameron Guiton Coburn 91 of Whiteville North Carolina passed away at home on September 13 2023. Born in Whiteville on March 21 1932 Ann was the only child of John Albert Guiton and Mart...
John Thomas Wishard Shuping of Rocky Point NC passed at Novant Health NHRMC on August 23 2023 at 310 am at the age of 63. He is survived by his mother Mary Baldwin Shuping of Wilmington NC a brother George Hampton Shuping Allison of Hallsboro NC a sister Mary Anna Shuping Reingold Brian of Wilmingto...