All Obituaries

Bruce Gordon Lewis, Jr, age 79, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully at Brunswick Health and Rehab, Ash, NC, on Friday, November 25, 2022. Gordon was born in New Hanover County on September 26, 1943 to the late Bruce Gordon Lewis I and Frances Bruce Lewis.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather; Lacy Hunt and his sister; Anne Lewis. He worked in advertising all his adult life beginning with Southeastern Times in Bladen County and then...

Sarah Kaye Burrows Robinson, age 59, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away peacefully at the Angel House Hospice Center in Whiteville, NC on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  She was born in Bedford, Mass. on April 12, 1963, to James H. Burrows and Mary Mahoney Burrows. A memorial service will be held later.  Friends may visit our tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC is serving the Robinson Family.

Janet Mayes Thomas, age 78, of Whiteville, NC, passed away at Columbus Regional Healthcare on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  Janet was born in Memphis, TN on September 15, 1944 to the late Rembert "Jimmy" Eldon Mayes and Mary Sue Gurley Mayes. She was a Social Worker from the early 1960's until the early 2000's at which time she started working with the Department of Aging.  Some of her loves were gardening, collecting antiques, and cooking. Left to cherish...

Robert Bradley "Brad" Bordeaux, age 44, of Delco, NC passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Brad was born in Wilmington, NC on January 20, 1978 to James Russel "Chuck" Bordeaux and Sonia Marks Bordeaux.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Tylon and Mildred Bordeaux and maternal grandfather; Richard Donald Marks. Brad was worked as a Millwright at International Paper in Riegelwood, NC.  He loved...

Robert "Robbie" Douglas Pait, Jr., age 50, of Bunnlevel, NC (formerly of Whiteville) passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.  Robbie was born on December 5, 1971 in Robeson County to the late Robert Douglas Pait, Sr and Billie Louise Humphrey Pait.  Surviving are two sisters; Allison P. Ray of Whiteville, NC and Cindy P. Ward (Rodrick Locklear) of Lumberton, NC A memorial service will be held at a later date. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is...

Gerry Lee Long White, age 57, of Whiteville, NC passed away on November 5, 2022 at home. She was born on June 29, 1965 in Columbus County to James Aaron Long and Sadie Simmons Long. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Jamie White. Gerry worked in healthcare, a job she truly loved. She also loved animals and gardening. She is survived by her husband; Jerry White of the home, one son; Jacob White of Whiteville, two sisters; Lynn Britt (Larry) of Abbottsburg, NC and...

Lela Soles Thompson, 84, of Whiteville, NC passed away at Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born on January 15, 1938 in Columbus County to Yuley Soles and Sallie Nobles Soles. Lela was a Registered Nurse and worked with Columbus Regional Hospital and Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center. She also worked as an instructor at Southeastern Community College. She was a member at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church in Whiteville. She is survived...

Alice Batten Price, 89, of Fayetteville, NC formerly of Whiteville , NC, passed away November 3, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born on April 13, 1933 in Columbus County to Jackson Ivey Batten and Jasia Jernigan Batten. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Johnnie James Price, grandson, Rodney Folger, sisters, Joyce Batten, Evelyn Miller, Dora Gore, and Gail Hayes. Alice worked in the textile industry and later as a homemaker....

James "Jim" Vander Baker, Jr., age 73, of Whiteville, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Angel House in Whiteville. He was born August 26, 1949 to the late James Vander Baker, Sr. and Betty Diol Baker.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson; Charles Edward Collier, IV. James worked for Whiteville Builders for over three years and as an engineer with Federal. Left to cherish his memory are his wife; Sarah...

Thelba Albert "Bud" Benson, age 95, Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Angel House Life Care Center.  He was born on June 2, 1927 in Columbus County to the late Clarence Wesley Benson and Ella Jane Black Benson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Essie Benson, his daughter; Donna Little; and his granddaughter; Vicki Keeter Strom. Bud served his country in the United States Army.  He worked as a farmer,...