All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Daughtrey Smith, age 84, of Delco, passed unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence.  Barbara was born on June 4, 1941 in Currie, NC to the late Odell Daughtrey and Margaret Lewis Daughtrey.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Kenneth Franklin Smith, her daughter, Kim Marsh and six of her siblings. Barbara worked for 31 years as a Greeter at Walmart in Monkey Junction.  She loved her job because she loved ...

Joan Young Watts, age 92, of Hallsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2026, at Liberty Commons Health and Rehab Center, Whiteville.  Joan was born in Columbus County on January 11, 1934 to the late Audrey Young and Grace Sasser Young.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 14 years; Cicero “Jack” Watts, brother; J.A. Young, sister; Jacqueline Strickland and niece; Ashley Soles. Joan worked for 30+ years at National Spinning ...

Deborah “Debby” Edwards, age 76, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 30, 2026.  Debby was born on May 19, 1949 in Lumberton, NC to the late R.J. Edwards and Margaret Lois Cain Edwards. Debby was a Nurse Anesthetist and served her country honorably in the United States Army Nurse Corp during Desert Storm and as a Reservist After Desert Storm.  During her service of 8 ½ years she reached the title of Major.  She received a BS ...

John Paul Lennon, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, NC.  John Paul was born on January 18, 1953 in Whiteville. He was the son of the late John Paul Lennon, Sr. and Estelle Worrell Lennon.  He loved to work and that led him to a job with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Department and then on to a career in banking at UCB & BB&T.  After retiring from banking he started his own business; Atlantic ...

Mickey Dean Kelly, age 74, of Delco, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2026.  Mickey was born on October 29, 1951 to the late Ernest Colbert Kelly and Pauline Fowler Kelly.  In addition to his parents, Mickey is preceded in death by his sister: Gloria Diane Kelly and brothers: Jerry Wayne Kelly and Donnie Kelly. Mickey worked in the logging business for many years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife: Lonnie Lynn Justice Kelly of the home, sons; Nathan ...

Cynthia Sessions Hansen, age 71, of Lake Waccamaw, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.  Cynthia was born on June 29, 1954 to Robert “Bobby” Eugene Sessions and Hattie Merle Hardee Sessions.  Cynthia was born and raised in the Hallsboro community before leaving for East Carolina University where she received a bachelor’s degree in education and began her career as a teacher.  She later returned to Whiteville to raise her children, and continue ...

Clarissa Colton Bowen, age 60, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Angel House.  Clarissa was born on October 5, 1965 in Savannah, GA, to the late Lt. Col. Charles Arthur Colton and Diane Britton Colton.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Charles Arthur Colton, Jr. and Charles Robert Colton. Clarissa had many loves in life. She loved God, and she cherished her family and friends—especially ...

Thetus Batten Sessions of Whiteville passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026.  She was born July 8, 1928, to the late Fanny Worrell and John Wesley Batten.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sydney Michelle Sessions, her husband, James Harold Sessions and her siblings Nellie Batten, William Batten, Graham Batten, J.C. Batten, Lloyd Batten, Lois Blakely, Paul Batten, Carl Batten, Retha Carey and infant sister Thelma Batten. She was a graduate of ...

Imogene Herring Rawls, age 83, of Riegelwood, passed away at Novant Health New Hanover Regional on Sunday, March 15, 2026.  Imogene was born on July 24, 1942 in Fairmont, NC to the late William James Herring, Sr and Hesba Hill Herring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers; James Albert Herring and Howard Herring. One of Imogene’s hobbies was doing craft shows.  She also loved gardening and working with her flowers.  She was an outdoors ...

Nancy Stanley Thompson, age 84, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.  Nancy was born in Columbus County on March 17, 1941 to the late Lacy Carlton Stanley and Rosa Cox Stanley.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters: Dock Gore and Connie Duncan and her brothers: Frank Stanley, Bobby Stanley and Carlton Stanley. Nancy worked as an operator for the phone company for 30 plus years.  After retiring from that ...