All Obituaries

Mrs. Eloise Gore Bass, age 87 of the Smyrna Community in Chadbourn, peacefully entered into her Savior’s arms on Thursday evening, October 17, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House, with her family at her side. Mrs. Bass was born on March 17, 1932. Arrangements are pending but will be announced soon by Worthington Funeral Home.

Mr. Burvin Wade Hooks, age 83 of Whiteville, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his residence, with family by his side.  Mr. Hooks was born on February 17, 1936 to Wade Hilton Hooks and Ila Jane Evers Hooks and was preceded in death by six siblings, Virginia H. Simmons, Louise Todd, Eleanor Heustess, Carl "Buddy" Hooks, Stanley Hooks and D.J. Hooks. He was a loving, compassionate, witty, and dedicated man who was devoted to his faith and...

Pamela Melissa Barnhill Etheridge, age 54 of the Old Dock Community in Whiteville, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC. A native of Columbus County, Pamela was born on June 22, 1965 to the late Benjamin Leroy Barnhill and Frances Elneta Norris Barnhill. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Old Dock United Methodist Church Cemetery with Mr. Tim Marlowe officiating. The family will receive...

Cerro Gordo- Minnie Louise Strickland lived from July 24, 1930, through October 12, 2019. Louise was born at home on Lake Swamp Road, Nichols, SC. She was the only child of Wally and Flossie Wilson Strickland. She often spoke of her wonderful childhood with a doting father and mother who met her every need. Louise attended Green Sea High School where she was Valedictorian. She enrolled in the all-girls Coker College in Hartsville, SC. Then the love of her life, Carl Strickland, swept her...

Roland Leo White Sr., age 81 of Chadbourn, peacefully went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Whiteville. Born in 1938 on March 19th, he was the son of the late Armige Leon White and Annie Helen Caines White.  Along with his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Josephine “Jo” Skipper White who preceded him on January 26, 2019.  He was also preceded in death by a...

Mr. Jerry Alton Miller, age 73 of the Union Valley Community in Whiteville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Whiteville. Jerry was born on September 3, 1946 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Carl Trigg Miller and Madge Roberts Miller. Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Miller, Madelyne Trent, and Ruth Chaney. Visitation will be held on Sunday,...

Pauline Moore Webb, age 80 of Lake Waccamaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Mrs. Webb was born on July 31, 1939 to the late William Richard Moore and Bessie Mae Baldwin Moore.  Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by three siblings, Gladys Moore, Genora Moore and William Pearson Moore. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Mt. Sinai Holiness Church in Buckhead...

Hybert Linwood Williamson, of Cerro Gordo passed on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He was the son of the late Zebulon Vance Williamson and Mary Susan Nance Williamson.  He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Dr. Ray Williamson, Elbert Eugene Williamson, Alfred V. Williamson, Z.V. “Jeke” Williamson, Jr., Ben F. Williamson and Margaret W. Bartrop. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Doris Jewell Butler Honeycutt, age 89 of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at New Hanover House in Wilmington.  A native of Columbus County, Doris was born on June 7, 1930 to the late George Vernon Butler and Bessie Avant Butler. Ms. Honeycutt was the widow of Leroy Honeycutt, her beloved husband of 69 years. Doris was also preceded in death by her siblings, Thurston Butler, Herman Butler, Paul Woods and Betty Stevens.  A memorial...

  Daniel Rick Godwin, age 25 of Cerro Gordo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home. Daniel was born on August 6, 1994 in Horry County. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn with Rev. John Correll officiating. Interment will follow in the Godwin Cemetery, Cerro Gordo. Visitation will eb held from 6:00-8:00, Tuesday evening at Worthington Funeral Home.  To cherish his memory,...