All Obituaries

Diantha Fairfax Cartrette, age 81, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at the Angel House Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Whiteville.  Diantha was born in Columbus County on October 7, 1941 to the late Alex Fairfax and Mamie Hilburn Fairfax.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Jerry Cartrette. Diantha was a member of Lake Waccamaw Presbyterian Church. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Diantha Joan Cartrette of Whiteville, her son;...

Ann Cameron Guiton Coburn, age 91, of Whiteville, NC, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Born in Whiteville on March 21, 1932, Ann was the only child of John Albert Guiton and Martha Cameron Guiton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her special aunt. She graduated Whiteville High School, Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She married Jesse Marion “Dick” Coburn in...

Beatrice Kay Palmer McDannald, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville.  Beatrice was born on January 29, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Rev. Harold Palmer and Dorothy Landis Palmer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters; Darline Bevins and Laraine Lunsford, and brothers; Alferd Palmer, John Palmer, and Bruce Palmer. Beatrice had a career in child care and as a Nanny.  She loved the...

Lori Jean Dixon Kaplan, age 62, of Hallsboro, NC, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  Lori was born to the late William Dixon and Joan Barabe Dixon on May 27, 1961. No local service will be held for Lori.  A memorial service will be held at a later date in Massachusetts. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC is serving the Kaplan family.

Mary Elizabeth Smith Little, age 71, of Delco, NC, passed away at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Mary was born in New Hanover County on March 14, 1952 to the late Raymond Smith and Carlene Parker Smith.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson; Dillan Jacobs. Mary worked in the school cafeteria at Riegelwood for several years and loved gardening. Left to cherish her memory are her husband; Jerry Edward Little,...

Also known as “The Lawnmower Man” Passed away with his family by his side early Sunday morning, September 3rd at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Randy was the former owner and operator of Randy’s Small Engine Repair in Whiteville NC until his retirement, although he continued to “piddle” on a few mowers after retirement, he never let it get in the way of his fishing. Randy was a unique character to say the least, in his younger years he was a bit wild...

Annie Lee Edwards Rich, age 97, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at Liberty Commons of Whiteville, NC.  Annie was born in Robeson County on November 4, 1925 to the late Roscoe Edwards and Katie Bass Edwards.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Luther C. Rich, Jr. Annie was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Delco. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Wendy R. Blake (Rex) of Lake Waccamaw, NC, a son; David C....

Linda Diane Malpass, age 72, of Delco, NC, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Linda was born in New Hanover County on December 26, 1950 to the late Elton C. Malpass Sr and Flossie Mae Miller Malpass.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers; Elton C. Malpass, Jr. and Eddie Ray Malpass, and one sister; Terri Lynn Malpass Stephens. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons; Bobby Ray Ellis, Jr of Whiteville and Timothy K. Ellis...

Lacy Levone Wilson, age 76, of Whiteville, NC, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Lacy was born in Horry County, SC on November 14, 1946, to the late Clarence Oscar Wilson and Etha Mae Strickland Wilson.  Lacy served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and achieved the role of a sharpshooter. ...

Thomas Michael Wrigley, age 78, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Thomas was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 27, 1945 to the late Elwood Wrigley and Marguerite McAuliffe Wrigley.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Thomas served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He then served in the National Guard for several years.  After...