All Obituaries

Richard Kelly Ward, Sr., 70, of Hallsboro, died on Saturday, May 20, 2023, while in Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.   Richard was born on March 24, 1953, in Queens, NY. He was the son of the late Grady Ward and Virginia Ingram Ward and preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Ward. Final rites will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Worthington Funeral Home with Dr. Tommy Bryson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m....

Jenell “Cricket” Floyd, 82, of Chadbourn, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, at her residence. Jenell was born on February 23, 1941, in Columbus County, daughter of the late Lottie Leamon Floyd and Chellie Ivey Floyd. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Lena Mae Frink, James Ira Floyd, Edward Floyd, Mary Harrelson, Ida Jane Stewart, Albert Floyd, Roy Sam Floyd, and L.C. Floyd; a niece, Sandra Scarboro and nephews, Gene Harrelson and Richard C. Stewart. Funeral services...

Kevin Ray Cribb, 39, of Whiteville, died on Monday, May 15, 2023, in Nakina, NC. Kevin was born on September 8, 1983, in Columbus County. A graveside service with military honors, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery; Rev. Ross Altman will officiate the service.  The family will speak to friends following the graveside service.  Kevin served his country in the United States Navy and upon his disablement from the Navy, he...

Lizzie Faye DuBoise, 76, of Wilmington, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.   Lizzie was born on February 28, 1947, daughter of the late Henry DuBoise and Edna Louise Stewart DuBoise. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Henry DuBoise, and a granddaughter, Samantha Justice. A private graveside service will be conducted at Palmyra Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, May 18,...

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Lois Hunt, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully at age 88. Lois was born on April 26, 1935 to Ottis and Bessie Tedder in Whiteville, NC.  She grew up closely involved in New Hope Baptist Church where she led the children's choir.  She went on to earn her bachelor's degree from St Andrews Presbyterian College before moving to Florida, where she began her teaching career.  Lois had a passion for education, working tirelessly to...

Janice Ann Ward White, 78, of Ash, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Janice was born on October 12, 1944, daughter of the late James Dayton Ward and Nona “Noni” Puckett Ward. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Brenda Hughes and Alice Ward Tedder; son, Paul Clewis; husband, Major M. White; brother, Glen Ward. Janice loved the ocean and loved to fish; she also loved spending time with her...

Horace Greely Fields, Jr. better known as Josh, died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, while in the Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center; he lived a wonderful life of 80 years. Josh was born on November 2, 1942, son of the late Horace Greely Fields, Sr. and Jewel Lassiter Fields. In addition to his parents, Josh was also preceded in death by his siblings, Prudence Fields (infant), Jimmy Lee Fields and Diantha Parnell, and his son-in-law, Malcolm Leroy Brown. Josh was a graduate of Evergreen...

Lynda Carol Williamson, 79, of Chadbourn, peacefully entered Heaven on Friday evening, May 5, 2023, while in the Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.   Lynda was born on October 22, 1943, in Lumberton, NC, daughter of the late Irvin Williamson and Dollie Fairfax Williamson. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Caines officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will...

Powell Brewer, 88, of Whiteville, died on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home. Powell was born on May 8, 1934, son of the late Rowland Ashley Brewer and Bessie Jane White Brewer. In addition to his parents, Powell was also preceded in death by his wife, Alpha Mae Ward Brewer Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Worthington Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Church Cemetery; Pastor Neil Ward will officiate.  The family will receive...

Jeanette Sink Leary, 76, of Longs, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.   Jeanette was born on March 29, 1947, daughter of the late Paul L. Sink, Sr. and Ella Mae Lambeth Sink. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul L. Sink, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Olympic Baptist Church in Tabor City, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from...