All Obituaries

Sylvia Ann Ray Thompson, age 79 of the Pleasant Plains Community in Whiteville, entered into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Sylvia was born on May 11, 1943, in Wilmington, NC, to the late John Emerson Ray and Ida Clemmons Ray. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Wayne Ray, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Speight and Rev....

Sherry Lynn Watson Sellers age 54 of Conway and formerly of Chadbourn, entered into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her residence.  Sherry was born on September 18, 1968, to the late Joseph Benjamin Sellers and Marion Louise Watson Sellers.  Funeral times will be announced soon. Survivors include her two daughters, Jennifer “Jenny”  Tedder Garner (Tim) of Whiteville and Victoria Tedder Noyola of Conway, SC; a son, Elbert...

James Charles Pittman, Jr. age 40 of the Beaverdam community in Chadbourn, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Jamie, as he was lovingly known, was born on October 3, 1981, in Whiteville, NC. He was preceded by his father, James Charles Pittman, Sr. Arrangements will be announced soon. Survivors include his children, Riley Elizabeth Pittman, Julian Chase Pittman; mother, Amaryllis June Soles of Chadbourn; sister, Wendy Jeanine Summerlin (Phillip) of Topton, NC.

Janice Faye Sasser Duncan, age 60 of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Janice was born on August 24, 1962, in Columbus County, to the late Cecil Elwood Sasser and Grace Louise Rawls Sasser. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Ray Duncan and her sister, Patricia Ann Stewart and brother, Steven Sasser. Services will be held later. Survivors include her husband, David Lee Duncan; children, Julie Lynn Duncan of Wilmington;...

Ruth Elma Martin Victor, age 97, passed away after a brief hospitalization on September 20th, 2022.  Born September 3rd  , 1925 in Chadbourn NC, she lived the remainder of her life in East Point and Dawsonville, GA.  She raised 4 children and loved her book clubs, hospital auxiliary, walking/swimming groups and playing bunco with her friends.  She was always healthy and independent.  She loved living at Rainbow Lake in Dawsonville and having family together. ...

Betty Faye Cribb Nealy, age 81 of Chadbourn, left this earth to enter into her eternal home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, while in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville. Betty was born on May 12, 1941, to the late Pearlie Cribb and Mae Cribb. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ethel Cribb, Carson Cribb, Cleveland Cribb, Elder Sammie Cribb; her granddaughter, Candy Michelle Nealy, and her grandson, Tommy "Tom Tom" Nealy.  A graveside service will be...

Rev. James Howard Nobles, age 79 of the Beaverdam Community, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. James Howard was born on August 13, 1943, son of the late Pearlie Nobles and Alene Duncan Andrews-Nobles. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Ralph Nobles, Billy Nobles, and Leo Nobles. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Beaverdam Original Free Will Baptist Church, with Pastor Buddy Seay...

Susie Singletary Sproul, age 87 of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Tabor City, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Whiteville. Arrangements are incomplete currently. She was the daughter of the late Dewitt Singletary and Addie Mae Wright Singletary.  She was also preceded in death by two siblings, Charles Singletary and Virginia Gaskins: two grandchildren, Kayla Simmons, and Kasey Simmons. She is survived by...

Mary Ruth Holshouser Rattz age 90 of Supply went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2022, at her son’s residence in Norfolk, VA. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Supply, NC. Pastor Jim Pegan will officiate. The family will speak to friends following the graveside service.  She was the widow of Reverend Robert Eugene Rattz, Sr and the daughter of the late George Maurice...

Iva Mae Karley Greenwood, age 74 of Tabor City, passed away on September 7, 2022, at Bladen East Health & Rehab in Elizabethtown, NC. Iva was born on May 23, 1948, in Fresno, CA, to the late Edward Karley and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Greenwood and two siblings, Butch Seber and JoAnn Seber.  No services will be held at this time. She is survived by her son, Brian Deon Johnson of Tabor City; a daughter, Haley Johnson Kerber of Fresno, CA; her mother, Peggy...