All Obituaries

Marion Rudolph Ross, age 87, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC.  Mr. Ross, a farmer by trade, is predeceased by his parents; P.T. Ross and Selena Suggs Ross. He is survived by a son; Marion Chris Ross of Nakina, two sisters; Phyllis Canady of Tabor City and Savon Simmons of Holden Beach, and two grandchildren; Matt Ross & Cody Ross. A private graveside service will be held Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11 am at the Ross Family Cemetery...

Bolton: Edward Earl Davis, 82 of Bolton died Monday, March 16, 2020 He was the son of the late Walter Davis and Ruth Conner. Earl worked as a Brick mason and later a farmer for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis Stubbs Davis. Survivors include his daughter, Janet Davis Johnson (John) of Holden Beach, NC; son, Glenn Edwin Davis of Supply, NC; brother, Charles Davis (Barbara) of Whiteville, NC; three grandchildren,Jeremy Johnson (Sarah) of Supply, NC, Justin...

Leland:  Catherine Dee Wooten Tidler ,  71 of Leland died Monday, March 16,2020 at the Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Earl Jackson Wooten and Martha Jane Smith and was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James Tidler. She worked as a RN at New Hanover Regional Hospital in Wilmington for over 35 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Wilmington, N.C. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Reynolds Toler (Dr.Lee) of...

Delco: Joseph Michael Lewis, Sr. 63 of Delco died Tuesday at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles Allen Lewis, Sr. and Mary Irene Shaw Lewis and was preceded in death  by a brother, Edward Earl Lewis, Sr. and a sister, Diane Lewis Williford. He was a member of  Livingston Baptist Church and was a former Chief with A.D.R.  Fire & Rescue. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Golden Lewis of the home, daughters, Melissa Lewis Bradley (William) and Brandi Lewis...

Whiteville:  Velma Grey Norris Bullard, 83 of Whiteville died Tuesday,  25, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Whiteville. She was the daughter of the late Ned Lawrence Norris and Geneva Hudson and was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Harris. She was born in Sampson County  on June 25,1936 . She retired as a jailer with Cumberland County Sheriffs Dept. and a was a former owner of Vann's Furniture in Fayetteville . Survivors include daughters, Darlene Marlowe of...

Mrs.Nellie Moore daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Watson born on April 30, 1942 in Brunswick, North Carolina. She transitioned this life Monday February 24, 2020 at her home. She attended Brunswick County Public Schools and was a graduate of Brunswick High School (Class of 1960) in Brunswick, NC. IN 1961, she attended Millermont Technical College where she received her Associates Degree in Accounting & Billing. At an early age, she accepted Christ as he Lord and Savior, where...

  Joseph Warren Cook, Jr., 95 passed away Friday, February 14th at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Whiteville, North Carolina.  Warren was born February 17, 1924 in Whiteville. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Williamson Cook.  He leaves behind a daughter, Carolyn(Stan) a son Joe(Catherine) two wonderful grandchildren Joseph(Elizabeth), Sally Grace and two great grandchildren, Madison and Colin.   Warren was a wonderful husband, father,...

Arlene June Blaha, 85 of Whiteville passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Liberty Commons.  She was born in Chicago to the late James Blaha and Libby Chalupnicek and was preceded in death by her Sister, Grace B. Palmer. She attended  Whiteville First Presbyterian Church. She  taught nursing at the University of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois  and South Carolina. . In 2001 she was the Executive Director of the Autism Society of Illinois. She also sang with Chicago...

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Hallsboro: Larry James Caulder, 72 of Hallsboro died Sunday, February  9,2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Badger Caulder and Chairty Lewis Caulder and was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Caulder.  He was a member of Honey Hill Baptist Church. he served in Vietnam in the U. S. Army. He was a native on Robeson County. Survivors include sons, Craig Caulder (Carol) of Orrum, N.C. , Gordon Caulder  (Peggy) of Marion, N.C. and David Caulder of Winston Salem,...