All Obituaries

Mrs. Thelma Graddick Johnson 78, of Chadbourn, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care, the Angel House in Whiteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Steven Graddick and Mrs. Rosa Barnwell Graddick of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Celebration of Life services will be conducted on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:00 am, from St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 888 Tommie Wooten Road, Chadbourn, NC. Burial will follow in...

Mr. Willis Nealy 60, of Clarendon, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC.  He was the son of the late Mr. Earl Dayton Nealy, Sr. and Mrs. Eva Mae Jordan Nealy of Clarendon, NC.  Celebration of Life services will be conducted on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm from South Columbus High School auditorium, 40 Stallion Drive, Tabor City, NC. Burial will follow in Todd Cemetery #2, Clarendon, NC.  He...

Mr. Ernest Wilbur Holiday "Hakeem Abdullah" 72, of Clemmons, NC formerly of Wilmington, NC transitioned on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Cedar Hill Center for Nursing & Rehab, Clemmons, NC. He was the son of the late Mr. Wilbur Dowe and Ms. Frances Marie Holiday.  Janazah Prayer will be offered on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 12:00pm at The Islamic Center of Columbus County, 410 S JK Powell Blvd. Whiteville, NC. Burial will follow in Islamic Cemetery of Lumberton, 5350 Shannon...

Mr. Seldron Bowen 88, affectionally known as "Batman" of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence. He was the son of the late Mr. Slade and Mrs. Callie Freeman, and adopted son of the late Mr. Clemmon and Mrs. Callie Bowen of Bolton, NC.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 1:00pm from Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 300 Mill Street, Whiteville, NC with Pastor Ricky McLean...

Mr. Bruce Glen Womack 71, of Brunswick, NC formerly of Hope Mills, NC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 12:00 noon from Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1980 Mill Pond Rd, Whiteville, NC with Pastor Anthony Rowell eulogizing. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery.  Mr. Womack is survived by his wife: Mrs. Susie Hawkins...

Mrs. Sadie Stanley Bellamy 81, of Calabash, NC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center, Little River, SC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. JB Stanley and Mrs. Miner Gore Stanley and the wife of the late Mr. Rupert Bellamy of Calabash, NC. A Homegoing Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Bellamy will be conducted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 1:00pm from Pleasant View Baptist Church, 690 Seaside Road SW, Sunset Beach, NC. Burial will...

Mr. Dyshawn William Baldwin 23, of Whiteville, NC passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was the son of Mr. Clifton S. Baldwin and Mrs. Emily L. Baldwin.  Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 4:00pm from the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Whiteville, NC, with Pastor Ricky McLean eulogizing.  Mr. Baldwin is survived by his parents Mr. Clifton S. Baldwin and Mrs. Emily L. Baldwin, his siblings: Shania, Cameron, Marcus, and O'Mirah Baldwin, a host of...

Mr. Roberto Santos 46, of Whiteville, NC passed on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC.  Funeral Mass will be conducted on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:00am from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 302 North Lee Street, Whiteville, NC. Burial will follow in Campground Cemetery, Whiteville, NC.  Mr. Argueta is survived by his wife: Debra Ramirez Perez, children: Jorge Argueta, Britney Argueta, Dayrin Argueta, and Dylan Argueta, his parents, two...

Mr. Moses (Morris) Clardie 62, of Nakina, NC entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Lumberton, NC. He was the son of the late Mr. Jessie (Snow) Clarida, and Mrs. Sarah Jane George Walker of Whiteville, NC. Celebration of Life services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 1:00 pm from El-Bethel Church, 3440 James B. White Hwy South, Whiteville, NC with Pastor Nathaniel Best eulogizing. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Whiteville, NC. Mr. Clardie leaves...

Mrs. Sheila Foy Gause 58, of Wilmington, NC gave the Lord her hand and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of Mr. Anthony Gause and daughter of the late Mr. Freddie Foy and Mrs. Sarah Lee Gray Foy of Wilmington, NC.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 1:00pm from Old Scotts Hill AME Church, 10720 Hwy 17 North, Wilmington,  NC 28411. Burial will follow in Pollock Cemetery, Hwy 17 South,...