All Obituaries

Irene Sealey Watson, age 89 of Chadbourn, entered into the joys of the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2022, at home. Irene was born on January 11, 1933, to the late Hubert Sealey and Beulah Fairfax Sealey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Will Watson and her siblings, Mildred W. Lewis and Hubert “Junior” Sealey. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Chadbourn Memorial  Cemetery with Pastor Donald Conway officiating.  The...

Teva Maria Norris, age 44 of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Teva was born on May 14, 1977, to the late Dewey David Norris and Taunya Starr Lowe Norris. A graveside service commemorating Teva and her mother, Taunya’s life, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Norris Cemetery. Dr. Tommy Bryson will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30, prior to the graveside...

Taunya Starr Lowe Norris, age 64 of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Taunya was born on July 5, 1957, to the late Johnny Thurman and Saundra Amerylis Reavis Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Dewey Norris, and daughter, Teva M. Norris, and a brother, Mark Anthony Lowe. A graveside service commemorating Taunya and her daughter, Teva’s life, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May...

Johnny Mitchell Graves, age 73 of the Cedar Grove Community in Cerro Gordo, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home. Mitchell was born on September 3, 1948, in Columbus County, to the late Johnny F. Graves and Bessie Nobles Graves. He was also preceded in death by his son, Johnny Michael Graves and his brothers, David Graves and Jessie Graves. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor...

Raymond Arthur Baylor, age 71 of Tabor City and formerly of Chadbourn passed on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Tabor Commons in Tabor City. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Worthington Funeral Home. Dr. Tommy Bryson will officiate.  He was the son of the late William Frank Baylor and Marjorie Elizabeth Prentice Baylor. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Terry Lynn West Baylor and a sister, Clarissa B. Spivey. He honorably...

Anna Christine "Chris" Mann Smythe, age 90 of Whiteville, passed on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her home. Chris, as she was lovingly known, was born on May 2, 1932, to the late Hubert Ortan Mann and Zelma Rose Helvey Mann. She was also preceded in death by a sister, "Little" Bonnie Mann.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Worthington Funeral Home, with Pastor Willard McPherson officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbus...

Gary Ricky Tyree, age 62 of Whiteville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home. Ricky was born on March 4, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston Delano Tyree & Virgina Dare Smith Tyree, and a brother, Gary Delane Tyree. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Worthington Funeral Home, with Rev. Pete Cribb officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00-3:45, prior to the service. Mr. Tyree is survived by his children,...

Steven Benton, age 65 of Chadbourn, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at his home. Steven was born on September 5, 1956, in Horry County, to the late Harry Benton, Sr. and Elizabeth Hickman Benton., He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jesse Benton, William Benton, Burnis Leon Benton, Ruby Gobble, Genevia Hayes, Juanita Johnson, and Elizabeth Moss. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Worthington Funeral Home, interment will follow in the...

Betty Lee Holland Margolis, age 86 of Chadbourn went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville. A memorial service will be held later. She was the daughter of the late Robert Holland and Jennie May Hubbard Holland.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Beard Scott and two sisters, Margaret Strickland, and Iritis Williford. She is survived by a daughter, Anna Rae Beard of Chadbourn; and grandchildren, Paul...