All Obituaries

Bro. Nakia Antonio "Omar" Shipman 46, of Fayetteville, NC  formerly of Whiteville, NC answered the call of Allah on Monday January 24, 2022. He was the son of Mrs. Daisey Evelyn Shipman Lennon and the late Mr. Clarence Singletary, Sr.Janazah prayer will be conducted at 1:30pm from the Islamic Center of Columbus County. Burial will be in The Islamic Cemetery of Lumberton, NC.Bro. Shipman is survived by his mother: Mrs. Daisey Evelyn Shipman Lennon, his children: Ashauntee Shipman,...

Mrs. Betty Ann Graham Edwards 78, of Hampton, VA formerly of Whiteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December  28, 2021, at Sentara Care Plex Hospital, Hampton, VA surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Henry Graham  and Alice Loretta Powell.A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 9:30 to 11:30am from Cornerstone Worship Center, 55 Tidemill Lane, Hampton, VA. Following the viewing; services will be conducted at 11:30am. Burial will be in...

Mr Richard Faison, Jr. 79, affectionally known as "Eight Ball" of Whiteville, NC answered the call of the Lord on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm from True Way Apostolic Church,  601 West Lewis St. Whiteville, NC. The pastor Bishop Calvin Norton will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery. Viewing will be one hour prior...

Mr. Malton Gore 83, affectionally known as "Map" of Whiteville, NC exchanged his physical life for a home in Glory on Friday December 17, 2021 at his home. He was the son of the late Mr. Grady and Mrs. Pearlie Smith Gore.A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Thursday December 23, 2021 at 1:00pm from the lawn of Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where the pastor Rev. Vinston Rozier, Sr will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in the Campground Cemetery with Masonic Rites.A...

Elder Marcus E. Smith 63, of Brunswick, NC answered the call of Jesus Christ and transitioned into glory on Monday, December 13, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He was the son of Mrs. Louise Lewis Smith and the late Mr. Norman Smith of Columbus County, NC. A Celebration of Life Service for Elder Smith will be conducted on Wednesday December 22, 2021 at 1:00pm from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where Pastor Algernon McKenzie is the Pastor. Bishop Cathy...

Elder Freddie J. Lucas 76, of Chadbourn, NC transitioned to Glory on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday December 18th 2021 at 1:00pm from The River of Life Outreach Center, Kevin Joyner is pastor; Apostle Emmanuel Cooper will be eulogizing. Burial will be in The Evergreen Community Cemetery, Evergreen, NC.  A walkthrough viewing will be held on Friday December 17th from 3 to...

Mr. Kenneth Ervin Gibson 55, of Chadbourn, NC passed away on Wednesday December 1, 2021, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday December 11, 2021, at 12pm from the lawn near Campground Cemetery with Pastor Robert Williams delivering the eulogy.  Burial will follow in Campground Cemetery.  Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife: Mrs. Juantoria Corrothers-Gibson, one daughter: Juanisha Corrothers...

Ms. Gerotha Lee Marlow 82, of Calabash, NC accepted the call of her Savior Jesus Christ, receiving her heavenly wings on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY.    She was the daughter of the late Mr. Austin Julius Marlow, Sr. and Mrs. Mary Pearl Gore Marlow of Calabash, NC.    She retired with 32 years of experience from Russell E Blaisdell Addiction Treatment Center and Rockland Psychiatric Center as a Alcohol and Drug Abuse...

Mrs. Joyce McCoy Dees 83, of Fort Mill, SC formerly of Chadboun, NC gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at her residence.She was the wife of the late Mr. Arthur Simuel Dees; and the daughter of Mr. Doc McCoy and Mrs. Sue Yates McCoy all of Chadbourn, NC. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Friday October 22, 2021, at 11am from Belvue Cemetery, 1055 Clarendon Chadbourn Road, Chadbourn, NC. She is survived by two sons: Dr. Terence Dees, and Mr....

Mr. David Smith 70, of Whiteville, NC received his heavenly wings on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Premier Living and Rehab of Lake Waccamaw, NC. He was the son of the late Mr. Leander Smith and Mrs. Lucille George Smith of Whiteville, NC. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday October 23, 2021, at 1pm from Campground Cemetery, Whiteville, NC, 1309 Hwy 701 By-pass. A walkthrough viewing will be held on Friday October 22, 2021 from Smith Funeral Home...