All Obituaries

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.

Joyce Cox Worrell, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  She was born August 20, 1930, the daughter of Barcey Elijah and Mary Ellen White Cox in Whiteville, North Carolina. Joyce centered her entire life on her relationship with God and His Word.  She committed her life and heart to Jesus Christ at the age of eight. Throughout her life, she was dedicated to her local church – active in church youth group; Sunday School...

Mildred Eloise Richardson Bright, age 85, of Hallsboro, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Angel House, Whiteville, NC.  Mildred was born to the late Louella Tedder Strickland in Columbus County on June 26, 1938. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by brothers; Dennis Richardson, David Richardson, Darryll Richardson and Dewey Richardson, and a sister; Ann R. Tedder. Left to cherish her memory are her husband; James Allen Bright, her...

Mary Ellen Thompson Bedsole Johnson, 95, of Whiteville, NC, died peacefully at her home, on Monday, March 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and wonderful care team.  Mary Ellen Thompson was born February 25, 1929, the daughter of Furley and Mary Caroline Thompson and sister to Thomas Thompson.  She grew up in eastern NC and later married Sidney Amos Bedsole.  Amos and Ellen were raising their 5 children when he passed in 1969.  Ellen became a cosmetologist and...

Dorothy Sutherland Council, age 98, of Alpharetta, GA (formerly of Lake Waccamaw, NC) After a brief illness, our beloved Dorothy “Dotty” Sheppard Sutherland Council (April 13, 1925 - March 16, 2024) has died. She was born in Wilmington, NC, the youngest child of William Owen Sheppard Sutherland and Mary Owen Green Sutherland. For those of us who knew her, she was the most beautiful and bright light we had ever seen. Loved by all. She will be deeply missed. Dotty was...