All Obituaries

Edna Barnhill Carter, age 87 of Oak Street in Chadbourn, entered into the arms of the Lord, Jesus Christ late Thursday Evening, August 15, 2019 at West Bladen Assisted Living.    Edna was born on December 31, 1931 to the late Noah Mack Duffie Barnhill and Rose Ella Alford Barnhill. Ms. Carter was the widow of the late Haynes Lennon Carter, who preceded her in 2016. Also, preceding Edna in death were a daughter, Gloria Lynn Carter and her siblings, Mitchell Barnhill, Vonnie...

Miriam Jane Hughes Berry, age 76 of Clarendon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lifecare Center in Whiteville, NC, with family by her side.  A native of Columbus County, Ms. Berry was born on February 20, 1943 to the late Gray and Ruby Stanley Hughes. Miriam was the widow of the late Henry Stanley Berry, who preceded her on July 25, 2019 and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Carol Hughes Canady and Furnie...

Dorothy Annette Stanley Strickland, age 79 of the Mollie Community in Clarendon, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, with family by her side.  Ms. Strickland was born on April 20, 1940 in Columbus County to the late Floyd Monroe “F.M.” Stanley, Jr. and Dorothy Ann S. Stanley. She was the widow of the late Dewey Lee Strickland and was also preceded in death by her grandson, Houston Lee Strickland and her siblings, Donald...

Roy “Roger” Rogers Simmons, age 69 of Whiteville, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Final rites will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Worthington Funeral Home with Dr. Tommy Bryson and Reverend Leon Simmons officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hosea Simmons Cemetery, Whiteville. The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m.  until time of the service on Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home. He was the...

Barbara Ann Milliken Nelson, age 75 of Whiteville, entered into rest on Tuesday Morning, August 6, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville, with her beloved family by her side. Barbara was born on December 10, 1943 in Columbus County to the late Claude Lee Milliken and Virginia Dare Norris Milliken. Along with her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by two children, Mark Kevin Smith and Steven Randolph Nelson; siblings, Paula Faye Boswell, Claudia Nealey, Brenda...

James “Patrick” Carter, age 36 of Brooker Lennon Highway in Evergreen, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his residence. A native of Columbus County, Patrick was born on February 22, 1983 to Mr. Terry Lynn Carter and Linda Gail Smith Carter. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Worthington Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Avant Family Cemetery in Evergreen.  Visitation will be held from 2:00-2:45, prior to the...

Margaret “Peggy” Hammond Powell, age 91 of the Cedar Grove community of Cerro Gordo, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Born on January 27, 1928 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Alexander “Hammie” Hamilton Hammond and Fannie Blanche Stewart Hammond. She was the widow of Simpson Theo Powell.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Marilyn Powell Floyd; a granddaughter, Tracey Leanne Floyd; three...

Hattie Frances Bullard Godwin, age 79 of Cerro Gordo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Columbus County, Hattie was born on May 22, 1940 to the late James Newton Bullard and Sadie Moore Bullard. Along with her parents, Hattie was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Bullard Buffkin.  Final rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at Porter Swamp Baptist Church with...

Rossie Earl Carter age 92 of Chadbourn, began resting in the arms of Jesus on Monday Morning, July 29, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville. A native of Columbus County, Rossie was the son of the late Quincey Steven Carter and Lillie Jane Bowen Carter. He was the widower of Bernice Ruth Simms Carter and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Haynes Lennon Carter, Joseph William Carter, Hazel Carter Hargrove, Henry Elmore Carter, John P. Carter, Annie Neil Carter...

  Richard Howard “Snake” Davis, age 76 of Whiteville, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 29, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on April 15, 1943 in Lumberton, Howard was the son of the late Walter Rockwell Davis and Verna Perry Davis. Also, preceding Howard in death are his siblings, Veran Goodyear, Elizabeth Bullock, Edwin Davis. Funeral services celebrating Mr. Davis’ life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on...