All Obituaries

Ms. Ramona Inez Johnson 64, of Elizabethtown, NC formerly of Brooklyn, NY and Whiteville, NC entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bladen East Health & Rehab of Elizabethtown.   She was the daughter of the late Bishop Raymond Johnson and Mrs. Frances Johnson of Whiteville, NC.   She is survived by two sons: William Johnson and Anthony Johnson, one sister: Cheryl Menser, two brothers: Adrian Johnson and Joseph Johnson (Meka), and a host of family and...

Ms. Jackie S. (Baldwin) Cunningham 61, of Arlington, VA; formerly of Whiteville, NC peacefully entered into eternal rest with her family by her side on Friday April 2, 2021.Jackie was the daughter of the late Mr Payton C. Cunningham Jr. and Mrs. Jo Ann Baldwin Cunningham of Whiteville, NC. A walkthrough viewing will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 3 to 5 pm at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1pm from Campground...

Mrs. Sarah J. Kendall 98, of Hallsboro, NC traded this old world for a home in glory on Saturday, February 20, 2021 , at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC.  Celebration of Life Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 12:00 noon from Northside Cemetery, 300 Brinkley Street, Fayetteville NC, with Elder Charles Henry Martin eulogizing. A walkthrough viewing will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel from 4 to 6 pm. She...

Mother Jessye B. Littles-Ellis 83, of Piscataway, NJ formerly of Whiteville NC transitioned with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with her loving family by her side.Mother Ellis was the daughter of the late Mr. Thomas & Mary Littles of Wadesboro, NC, and the wife of the late Bishop Carl Ellis, Sr. of Whiteville NC. Mother Jessye B. Ellis was preceded in death by her dear husband and best friend Bishop Carl Ellis, Sr., her daughters Evangelist Samantha...

Mrs. Terether Johnson Ward 92, of Cedar Grove Community of Whiteville NC answered her call to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her residence.A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Ward will be conducted on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm from Maxfield Cemetery, Whiteville NC. A walkthrough viewing will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 3 to 5 pm in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Whiteville NC.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Nollie Luther Johnson and Mrs....

Mrs. Mamie Jackson Powers 79, of Whiteville NC gently answered the call of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. She was the daughter of the late Mr Willie Jackson and Mrs. Louise Patrick, Jackson and wife of the late Mr.  Maulton Powers, Sr of Whiteville NC. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 am from Campground Cemetery, Whiteville NC with Pastor  Elder Ricky McLean bringing words of...

Mr. Tommy "Lee" Bradford 76, of Chadbourn, NC answered his call from Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 21, 2021 during a brief stay at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Whiteville, NC. He was the son of the late Mr. James John Bradford and Mrs. Natly Mattie Bradford of Chadbourn, NC. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm from Belvue Cemetery, 1055 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Chadbourn, NC with Pastor Ricky Mason eulogizing. A walkthrough viewing...

Ms. Kimyetta McAlister Leake 49, of Hope Mills, NC passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Arthur Levon McAlister and Mrs. Delores Ruth Whitsett McAlister of Columbus County, NC. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. A service of Smith Funeral Home Inc of Whiteville, NC. 

Mrs. Vealer Jearlean Nealy Rickard 81, formerly of Clarendon, NC  passed on Saturday January 9, 2021 at Premier Living and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Waccamaw, NC.   She was the daughter of the late Golden Harvest and Vealer Robinson Nealy and the wife of the late Billy Rickard.   She leaves to cherish her memories a great-niece Vanessa Nealy Keel, whom was reared in the home; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Graveside services for Mrs. Rickard...

Ms. Willie R. Peterson 73, of Bladenboro, NC quietly passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her residence. A celebration of life memorial service for Mrs. Peterson will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 from Round Branch Baptist Church, 10295 Center Road, Bladenboro NC with Rev. Singletary bringing words of comfort.Burial will be in church cemetery.