All Obituaries

Bolton: Wilbur Ray Simmons, 86 of Bolton died Thursday April 18, 2019  at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Whiteville, N.C. He was the son of the late John Henry Simmons and Lizzie Wilkins Simmons . and was preceded in death by his  wife, Janie McKeithan Simmons, Son, John Samuel Simmons and a  Brother, Dawson Simmons. Survivors include his daughters, Jeannie Carter of Wilmington, N.C. and  ,Judy Ann Simmons of Bolton, N.C. , 3 Grandchildren and  2...

Marshall Jimmy Sarvis, 73 of  Whiteville, died April 16, 2017 at Columbus Regional Medical Center.  He was a sewing machine mechanic for Blue Jeans , Jasper Textiles and Stone Manufacturing for 30 years.  He was the son of the late Marshall Jenkins Sarvis & Lucienne Marie Sarvis. Marshall is survived by his wife; Linda Jones Sarvis, two sons; Randy Wayne Sarvis & Raymond Allen Sarvis both of Whiteville, one sister; Nancy Sarvis Jenrette of Whiteville, two step...

Whiteville: Polly Jean Benton Jernigan, 57 of  Whiteville died Saturday, April 13,2019 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C.  She was the daughter of William Cecil Benton and Dolly Ward Benton. She was a former member of New Britton Baptist Church. She worked at Sam's Pit Stop on Jefferson St. for over 26 years as Store Manager. Survivors include her husband, Gary Dean Jernigan, Sr. of the home. Daughter,  Amanda Jean Jernigan Price ( Jonathan) of...

Nakina: Jessica Lynn Gore , 33 of Nakina died April 12, 2019. She was the daughter of Debra Fowler Gore and the late William James Gore. She worked as a Textile Operator with National Spinning in Whiteville, N.C. Jessica is survived by her mother; Debra Fowler Gore of Whiteville,  four sons; Jonathon Allen McPherson, Christopher William McPherson, and Colton Chase McPherson all of Whiteville, Elijah Riley Porter of Nakina, her fiance; Timothy Alan Porter of Nakina, one brother; William...

Tabor City: Larry Scott Simmons, 46 of Tabor City died Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Larry Dale Simmons and Frances Simmons. He was employed by D & S Pump and Supply Company Inc in Whiteville, NC.   Survivors include Father, Larry Dale Simmons of Clarendon, NC; Brother, Mark Simmons (Renee) of Nakina, NC; Niece, Jillian Simmons of Nakina, NC. Funeral Service will be Monday April 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at McKenzie Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Chris Hardee...

Whiteville: Clyde Wade Surles, 80 of Whiteville died Wednesday, April 10,2019 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Whiteville. He was the son of the late Clarence Surles and Maybelle Wilson Surles and was preceded in death by a Great-Grandson, Canan Jones. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and  worked in the Shipyard in Long Beach , Calif. He worked with the Columbus County Dept.of Correction for 14 years and later worked with Walmart for 2.5 years. He was a former member of...

Claudia Clark Batten, 88 died peacefully at home April 4th, 2019. She was born July 27th 1930 the daughter of Nash and Annie Clark of Council N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband; Floyd Batten, daughter; Freida Elizabeth Batten, brother; Elmo Clark , sisters; Rena Clark and Goldie Sargent. She attended church at Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church She is survived by six children, Raeford Batten (Deborah), Wanda Bowen (Phillip), Glenn Batten (Cheryl), Cynthia Walters (Curtis), Ricky...

Jayne Katharyn Simms Moore, 92 of Whiteville died Wednesday, April 3, 2019.   She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on September 15, 1926.  She was very active in her church; Westminster Presbyterian Church in Whiteville.  Jayne served as a Bank Teller in several different banks.  She was very involved in the Humane Society as well as Friends of the Carolyn T. High Memorial Library.. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Katharyne Simms.  In addition to her...

Jerry Casey House, 60, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  He was born in Smithfield, NC on August 2, 1958.  He was the son of the late Kesler and Ethel McQueen.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  Jerry worked as an auto mechanic. He is survived by a sister; Edith H. Nobles (Sammy) of Fair Bluff, NC. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:30 pm at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Larry Noble officiating.

Lake Waccamaw: Kay Thompson Huggins, 75 of Lake Waccamaw died Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  She was the Daughter of the late Carl F. Thompson and Belva Higgins Thompson. She was a member of Whiteville First Baptist Church and was a founding member of the grief committee. Mrs Huggins served as a deaf translator and was a Sunday school teacher at Whiteville First Baptist Church for many years. She worked in education as an elementary school teacher for 20 years. She was preceded in death...