All Obituaries

James Edward “J.E.” Simmons, age 86 of the Beaverdam Community of Chadbourn, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday evening, April 19, 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear “Angel House” in Whiteville. Final rites will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Beaverdam Original Free Will Baptist Church of which he was a member with Pastor Buddy Seay officiating.  Interment will follow in the McPherson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:45 pm ...

Robert Lee Jayne, 53, of Clarkton, formerly of Virginia, died suddenly on April 16, 2026, in Elizabethtown, NC. Robert was born on April 10, 1973, son of Charles Jayne, Jr. and Patricia Ann Carroll Fleshman. Services will be held on Saturday at 4:00 p.m., April 25, 2026 at the Worthington Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Arthur Smith officiating.  The family will receive friends at 3:00 pm until 3:45 pm prior to the service on Saturday. The surviving family includes his wife, ...

Nancy Joan Ward Veltre, age 76 of Tabor City and formerly of Nakina died Saturday April 18, 2026 at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris, SC Nancy was born on April 7, 1950, daughter of the late Ernest Cameron Stephens and Wilma Dean Simmons and her adopted mother who raised her, Ida Delight Ward.   A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Hosea Simmons Cemetery, Whiteville, NC. The surviving family include her children, Jennifer C. Jackson ...

With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Gary Gayle Hammonds, 64, of Lexington, NC (formerly of Whiteville), on April 14, 2026, at his home. The youngest of 10 children, Gary was born February 11, 1962 to the late William Arthur Hammonds and Gladys Soles Hammonds in Whiteville.  He was preceded in death by two sisters Mary Francis Hammonds and Ila Furr, as well ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Bobby Royce Tedder, Jr. lovingly known as “Teddy”. He was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Robeson County. A native of Columbus County, Teddy was born on September 25, 1967, son of the late Bobby Royce Tedder, Sr. and Jeanette Penny Tedder. He was also preceded in death by his loving son, Joshua Blake Tedder. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, ...

Joseph "George" Kowal, III, 43, of the Crusoe Island community in Whiteville, passed away on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, at his home. George was born on January 9, 1983. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kim Phillips Kowal.  Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home. The family will speak to friends following the service.  Surviving family includes his father, Ralph "Curly" Long; sister, ...

Roger Devone Williams, 75, of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Roger was born on May 1, 1950, son of the late Herbert Devone Williams and Myrtle Williams Cain. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Eugene Williams, Linda Fay Edwards, Deborah Jean Hinson. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Simmons officiating. Visitation will be ...

Jerry Wayne Cribb, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the McLeod Loris Hospital, with family at his bedside. He fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith.  A native of the Beaverdam community, Jerry was the son of the late Joseph Lee Cribb and Alene McPherson Cribb. In addition, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph "Jerome" Cribb. Funeral services commemorating Jerry’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. ...