All Obituaries

Alfred Delane McPherson, age 83 of the Beaverdam Community in Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Thursday afternoon, September 24, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Alfred was born on December 4, 1936 in Columbus County to the late Fred and Bessie McPherson. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings: Lucy M. Monroe, Howard McPherson, Nellie M. Lee, David James McPherson, and Betty Lou Lisk. A graveside service will be...

Jack Arnold Thompson, age 69 of Evergreen, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville.  He was born on February 26, 1951 in Elizabethtown to the late Jack Thompson and Clara Mae Davis Thompson. Jack was an avid golfer and a lifelong sports fan. He honorably served his country and was proud to be a veteran of the North Carolina National Guard (Bladenboro). He spent his career with Duke Energy and it’s predecessors for over 40...

Joyce Ann Green Nance-Lookabill, age 80 of Cerro Gordo, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at her home. A native of Columbus County, Joyce was born on July 12, 1940, to the late Johnnie Franklin and Alice Thompson Green. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Harry Nance and Bill Lookabill; sister, Elizabeth Blackwell, and her grandson, Justin Turbeville. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Chadbourn Memorial...

James Patrick “Pat” Carter, Jr. age 84 of the Lennon's Crossroads Community Evergreen, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his residence, with family by his side. Pat, as he was lovingly known, was born September 1, 1936 to the late James Patrick Carter, Sr. and Ethel Shephard Carter. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia “Trish” Carter and his siblings, Milton Carter, Eugene Carter, Elaine Anderson,...

Louis Gilbert "Pete" Meares, age 93 of the Porter Swamp Community in Cerro Gordo, peacefully went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at his home.   Pete was born on June 12, 1927, in Columbus County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora “Lee” Taylor Meares and his siblings, Robert Alton Meares, Allene M. Rambonnet, Ruth Oma Meares, Evander Euclid "Van" Meares, Wilton Emerson Meares, Veva Christine Meares, Hubert Floyd Meares,...

Carlotta Smith Guyton, age 91 of Chadbourn, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord early Tuesday morning, September 15, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. Carlotta was born on January 4, 1929, in Columbus County, to the late Major Smith and Minnie C. Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Guyton and her children, Charles Guyton Jimmy Guyton; siblings, George Smith, Alton Smith, G.C. Smith, J.W. Smith, Dorothy Bowen, and Maggie Hutto. Funeral...

Jan Wilson Withrow, age 75 of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away on September 14, 2020 at Myrtle Beach Manor.  He was born on December 1, 1944 in Washington, PA to William and Carrie Withrow. Jan was an avid, lifelong sports fan. He played baseball at West Virginia University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Science in Safety Engineering. He honorably served his country and was proud to be a veteran of the United States Army. He spent his career...

Donald Ray Davis, age 63 of Bladenboro, passed away on September 14, 2020, at his home. Donald was born on August 14, 1957, in Lumberton, to the late Eugene Davis and Evelyn Wilkins Davis. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Scottie Davis, Walter Davis, Ronnie Davis and his son, Johnny Ray Davis. A memorial service will be held 3: p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the First Missionary Baptist Church located at 1907 Richardson Road, Bladenboro, NC 28320. Survivors include his...

Alice Faye Harrelson Duncan, age 75 of the Beaverdam Community in Chadbourn, entered into her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at her residence. Faye was born November 12, 1944, in Horry County, to the late Theodore Carson “T.C.” Harrelson and Elizabeth Ann Harrelson-McDowell. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Coe and her beloved husband, Larry Dalton Duncan, who preceded her in 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

AJ Soles Albert Lee Soles, Jr. age 24 of Tabor City, slipped into eternity on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. AJ, as he was lovingly known, was born on January 28, 1996, in Thomasville. He is the son of Albert Lee Soles, Sr., of Chadbourn and Missy Tyler of Whiteville. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Worthington Funeral Home, with Rev. Tomas Perritt officiating; Interment will follow in the...