All Obituaries

Linda Faye Woodell Bradshaw, age 73, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Whiteville, on Sunday, March 26, 2023.  Linda was born in Columbus County on November 1, 1949 to the late Benjamin Wade Woodell and Carlene Carroll Woodell. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by a brother; Jimmy Wade Woodell. Left to cherish her memory are her sister; Brenda Woodell of Clarkton and three nieces; Christy S. Stocks (Jeff)...

Jimmy Carroll Blackwell, age 70, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical, Supply, NC.  Jimmy was born in Marion, SC on February 25, 1953 to the late Otto Blackwell and Ozella Collins Blackwell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Sondra K. Smith and Wanda K. Smith. He served his country in the United States Army and received an Associates Degree.  Jimmy worked as an Electrical Engineer for Carolina Power and...

Juanita Green Tedder, age 90, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully at the Angel House Lower Cape Fear Life Care on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born in Columbus County on July 4, 1932 to the late William C. Green and Cubbie Walker Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Fields Tedder. Juanita was a homemaker, enjoyed bird watching and cooking.  She was also a seamstress and loved gardening.  She was a member of Whiteville First...

Arthur Larry Fisher, passed away on March 2, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Larry was born in Whiteville, NC on March 12, 1945, the oldest of four children born to Gladys Mae Clifton and Henry Alonzo Fisher. After graduating from Whiteville High School, he attended Wingate College. In 1965 he married Olivia Faye "Libby" Lewis, the daughter of Peggy Nye and John Henry "Jack" Lewis of Whiteville. After their marriage, they moved to Jacksonville, Florida where they were...

The family of Mrs. Betty Dale Cartrette Worrell of White Marsh is very sad to announce the passing of her earthly life on March 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her parents JD Cartrette and Earlie Mae Jones, as well as two brothers Garry and Terry Cartrette. She is survived by her children; Shannon Worrell (son) and wife Lynn and their kids Saralyn and Tyler Moore and his wife Caroline Penny Moore and their children (Marleigh Grace and Mila Gabrielle) . Lisa...

Barbara Ellen Walters, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 22, 2023, at her home in Mobile.  Barbara grew up in Whiteville, moving to her beloved Alabama after high school.  She never wavered in her attachment to Mobile and the Gulf coast, remaining there for life and working as a computer programmer/technician. As we remember her, we will always be touched by her strong love of animals and will especially recall her doting affection for her dogs,  Lucy and...

William ‘Bill/Kelly’ Slusarczyk, 92 of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 28th 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville, NC. Born April 3, 1930 in Centerville, PA, he was a son of the late George and Martha Slusarczyk. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Lavina ‘Jane’; his sister Catherine ‘Katie’ Spewock; and a brother Thomas. Bill was a professional electrical engineer, having worked for Crucible Steel,...

Bobby Joe Ward, 64, of Whiteville, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, 2023. He was born in Whiteville, NC on June 30, 1958 to Joseph and Berline Ward of Hallsboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph Henry Ward and Berline Carroll Ward, brother; William Henry Ward and infant sister. As a man of true integrity, Bobby was employed by Council Tool Company of Lake Waccamaw for 45 years. There, his honesty and commitment to his work showed...

February 19th at 11:30am, Jenny Louise Hudson Cox quietly and peacefully left this life and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on a farm in rural Lee County NC on September 29, 1931, Louise was the 2nd of 5 daughters of the late Floyd Greene Hudson and Carrie Mae Helms Hudson. She graduated from King College in Bristol, TN. Upon graduation, she moved back to Sanford and married Clarence Cox. They were married for 47 years prior to his death. A servant of Christ from...

Aaron Hester, age 53, of Whiteville, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 17, 2023. Aaron was born on August 20, 1969 in Bladen County to the late Robert Dewey Hester and Sondra Kay Hester. Aaron was the manager of the 701 Car Wash in Whiteville.  He worked with the Whiteville City Fire Department as well as the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department.  Aaron also worked at one time with the City of Whiteville as an Animal Control Officer. He was a collector of all sorts...