All Obituaries

Wanda Faye Gaskins Graves, age 73 of the Cedar Grove Community in Cerro Gordo, entered into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Wanda was born on September 30, 1950, daughter of the late D.J. Gaskins and Ruth Dale Prince Gaskins. In addition, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Mitchell Graves; her son, Johnny Michael Graves, and her brother, and Johnny Prince. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...

Amy Dinine Connor Canady, 55, of Cerro Gordo died Monday, May 6, 2024 at her residence. Amy was born in Columbus County to the late James Riley Connor and Doris Long Strickland. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Angela Connor and step-father, Heck Strickland. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Tim Moore officiating. Amy never met a stranger and was loved by many due to her charming charisma. She leaves...

Danny Lee Nobles, Jr. lovingly known as “DJ” 20, of Tabor City died early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Conway, SC.  DJ was born on August 16, 2003. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jayleigh Hill; grandmothers, Elizabeth Hill, Kathy Phillips and grandfather, Ray Bunch. DJ was a graduate of South Columbus High School, and he was a member of the Tabor City Fire Department (1170). Funeral services will be...

Betty Gail Patterson, 76, of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence. Gail was born on May 8, 1947, daughter of the late Graham Roosevelt Patterson and Kathleen Sellers Patterson. In addition to her parents, Betty is also preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Alan Patterson and Robert Graham Patterson.  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation from...

Dorothy Emma Hughes, 88, of the Beaverdam Community, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at WoodHaven Nursing Center in Lumberton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Bruce Hughes and Louise Duncan Hughes.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, H. B. Hughes; sister, Opal Hughes Watts. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at McPherson Cemetery, with Pastor Buddy Seay officiating. She leaves behind a host of...

Jack Edwards, 93, of Whiteville, peacefully met the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Bladenboro. Jack was born on October 2, 1930, son of the late Charlie Edwards and Bertha Powers Edwards. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Frances “Frank” Edwards; second wife, Betty Hester Edwards; loving daughter, Frances Emette Tedder. Funeral services commemorating Jack's life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at...

George Murle McDaniel, Jr. 89 of Leland, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Home. George was born on October 10, 1934, son of the late George Murle McDaniel, Sr. and Ada Hester Johnson McDaniel. Memorial services will be held Thursday May 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Wilmington, Kenan Chapel. (125 South 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401)  Immediately following the service interment will be in the Columbarium.  The surviving...

Teressa Lee Carteret Batten, 64, of Chadbourn, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Teressa was born on May 15, 1959, daughter of the late Homer Carteret and Doris Carteret. The family will have a time of visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Worthington Funeral Home.  The surviving family includes three children: Terry Ritchart (Rhonda), Tracy Ritchart (Heather), and Crystal Pait (Danny); nine...