All Obituaries

Elsie Campbell, age 92, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab in Whiteville.  Elsie was born in Columbus County on January 23, 1932 to the late Walton Ernest Harrelson and Grace Inman Harrelson.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Junius Graham "Joe" Campbell, brothers; Billy Harrelson and John Harrelson, sister; Hilda White, nephew; W.E. Harrelson III and niece; Brenda H....

Halie Elaine Keel, age 19, of Delco, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Halie was born in New Hanover County on July 21, 2004 to Leslie French Keel. Halie was a very loving young lady who had a passion for the beach. Left to cherish her memory are her mother; Leslie French Keel of Delco, two sisters; Raven Nicole Lewis and Chloe Makalya both of Delco, two brothers; William Kyle Lewis and Landon Richard Keel both of Delco, her dad; William Richard Keel also of Delco and...

Audra Faye Thompson Conoway, age 55, of Saint Augustine, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bailey Family Center for Caring, Saint Augustine, FL.  Audra was born in Horry County, SC on May 23, 1968 to the late Rodney Cecil Thompson and Alice Faye Foley Brubaker. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Friends may visit our tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Conoway...

Gregory Shane Norris, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Shane was born on January 3, 1992 in Columbus County to Greg and Tansy Norris.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother; Brenda Faye Norris and his maternal grandparents; Harvie and Barbara Anderson. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his parents are his daughters; Gracie Michele Norris and Malorie Ann Nicole Norris both of...

Hal Boyd Collins, age 84, of Whiteville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare.  Hal was born in Aynor, SC on December 1, 1939 to the late Bernie D. Collins and Marie Register Collins.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers; Bernie Collins and Joe Collins. Hal worked as Service Manager at Quality Ford for several years before opening up his own business; Collins' Auto Service. Left to cherish his memory are his...

Ruth Millikan Cox Church, age 73, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home.  Ruth was born on February 15, 1951, in New Hanover County to the late Nathan Cox, Sr and Martha Jane Millikan Cox.  In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her brother; Edward James Cox. After graduation, Ruth went on to obtain an Associate Degree.  She worked for over 23 years in a clerical position at Ashley Electric.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband...

Elaine Duncan White, age 85, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Angel House, Whiteville, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  She was born to the late Margaret Duncan Davis in Columbus County on May 18, 1938 and raised by the late William A. Duncan and Sally Little Duncan.  In addition she is preceded in death by her husband; Richard Hosea White, Sr. and four sisters and two brothers. Elaine was a LPN and worked in home healthcare for several years. She was a...

Thomas "Tommy" Jackson Chandler, Jr., age 79, of Whiteville, NC, died as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Friends may visit our tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Chandler family.

Gaye Sanders Fisher passed from this earth on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born August 3, 1933, the daughter of Johnsie Thompson Sanders McGill and Roy Spurgeon Sanders of Charlotte, North Carolina.  Gaye was the wife and soul mate of Jesse C. Fisher, Jr. for sixty years.  They were the parents of two sons, Jesse Powell Fisher (Lori) of Fuquay-Varina and John Spurgeon Fisher of Whiteville.  She had three grandchildren, Jesse Powell Fisher, Jr.(Holly) of Murrels Inlet, SC,...

Ideath Marie Anderson Holden, age 90, of Tabor City, NC, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House, Bolivia, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Friends may visit our tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Holden Family.