All Obituaries

 Lake Waccamaw : Robert "Bob" Frayer Aldrich Jr., 82, passed away Friday, October 19, surrounded by his loved ones while under Hospice care in Whiteville, North Carolina.   Mr. Aldrich was a true gentleman whose wit and wisdom delighted many people in his life. Bob was born in Albany New York in 1935 to Robert F. Aldrich and Mary McConnell Aldrich.    Bob attended Northside High School in Corning, NY where he was active in the Boy Scouts achieving the...

Whiteville: Theodore 'Ted" Rackley, 67 of Whiteville, N.C. died Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was the son of the late Robert F Rackley Sr. and Alma Kersey Rackley, and was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Rackley Jr., Leonard Rackley, and, Roland Rackley. He worked with Collier and Cape Fear Gas for a total of 30 plus years as a Service tech. Survivors include Wife; Katy Lou Sasser Rackley of Whiteville, N.C., Daughters; Amy Lou Parker Rackley  of Whiteville, N.C.,...

Newport, N.C. : Gussie Edwards Godwin, 93 of Newport, formerly of Exxum, N.C.  in Brunswick County died Monday, October 8, 2018 . She was the daughter of the late Hanson Edwards and Clemie Milligan, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jason Godwin. She was a former member of New Life Church. Survivors include her daughters, Nina G. Russo of  Newport, N.C. and Karen Kendall Carter (Patrick) of Kinston, N.C. Two Grandsons,  Christopher Atchinson and Candace of Clayton,...

Robert Scott Deans, 55, of Gause Landing, Ocean Isle Beach, NC died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Grand Strand Memorial Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC.    Scott was the son of Bobby Drake and Alma Daughtridge Deans. Born August 2, 1963 in Greenwood SC, he grew up in Saluda, SC and moved to Whiteville, NC in 1979. He graduated from Whiteville High School in 1981 and NC State in 1987. He served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for two years until he was...

Whiteville: Charlotte Inez Shipman Ward, 89 of Whiteville died Friday, September 28, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C.  She was the daughter of the late Neil Andrew Shipman and Laura Heustess Shipman. She was preceded in death by her husband Leamon Albert Ward. She was preceded in death by her sisters,  Leysane Shipman , Ola Jane S. Tyner, Anna S. Vaughn and brothers, Andrew Shipman, John E. Shipman and Sidberry  Shipman. She worked in Healthcare...

  Whiteville: Lydia Esther Maldonado Vazquez, 87 of Whiteville died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.She was the daughter of the late Angel Maldonado and Joba Maldonado.  She was preceded in death by a son, Carlos Edgar Vazquez. Survivors include her husband,  Juan Jose Vazquez of the home. Daughter, Janet Pamela Vazquez Austin of Whiteville, N.C. sons, Robert Elihu Vazquez of Georgia, Aldwin Vazquez of California and Eric...

Fuquay Varina: John B. Warner , 76  of Fuquay Varina formerly of Whiteville died Tuesday, September 18,2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late JP Warner and  Carrie Stanley Warner, owners of Warner’s Grill in South Whiteville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Nell Warner. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Barrie Elizabeth Sandlin (Chuck)  of High Point, N.C. and Mary Catherine Spear (Ben) of Fuquay Varina, N.C. 3...

Hallsboro: Helen B. Pope, 102, went to be with her Lord Monday, September 17, 2018 at Premier Living and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Nettie Jane Clemmons and Clarence M. Barefoot and the widow of Marion Ernest Pope Sr., that preceded her in death in 1984. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Elaine Pope Corbett, six brothers; William Barefoot, Robert Barefoot, Troy Barefoot, Royal Barefoot, Carson Barefoot and Howard Barefoot; four sisters, Bertha Dew, Maybelle...

Whiteville: Alfred Earl Long, 69 of Whiteville died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Columbus Regional Medical Center in Whiteville. He was the son of the late Minnie Rogers Long and John Leamon Long. He was a member of Cypress Creek Original Freewill Baptist Church. He worked in Construction as a Carpenter for over 25 years. Survivors include his Wife, Joyce Hathway of Whiteville, NC, Sons; Joseph Earl Long (Diane) and John Albert Long (Christina) both of Whiteville NC. , Sisters; Dorothy...

Whiteville: Patricia Whitley Lennon, 63 of Whiteville died Monday, September 10,2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Horace Benjamin Whitley and Ruth Dozier Whitley. She was a Registered Nurse and worked with Shoreland  Healthcare as Administrator  for many years. She attended First Baptist Church in Whiteville. Survivors include her husband;  John C. Lennon, Jr. of the home. Son;  Daryl Inman of Whiteville, N.C. Daughter; Ashley Inman of Whiteville,...