Marilyn Hinson Smith 90, was born May 4, 1934, daughter of the late James Winslow Hinson and Scottie Fipps Hinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joe Thomas Smith, Jr. and a daughter, Teresa Smith Pool, also siblings Robert H. (Bob) Hinson, Edward and Winston Hinson. Surviving family includes daughters, Kay Barnes of Lumberton, Dianne Smith of  Whiteville, Jo Lynn Smith of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Mary Kate Batten (Chris) of Whiteville, N.C.,...

Mr. Elra F. "Buddy" Inman 78, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Liberty Commons.  He was born August 29, 1945 the son of the late  Elra Inman and Louise Barnhill Inman.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Cole Inman; his parents, a nephew, Randy Edge and a brother-in-law, Norman Britt Edge. Buddy owned and operated Inman Accounting in Whiteville for many years.  He received a Bachelors degree in accounting from UNC Pembroke.  He was...

Mr. Graham O'Neil Andrews 73, of Whiteville passed Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 10, 1950 in Columbus County, the son of William Ashley Andrews and Annie Alene Ezzell Andrews. Mr. Andrews was a custodian with the Columbus County Schools until retirement after 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Rita Rogers Andrews; two sons, Eric O'Neil Andrews of Whiteville and Christopher Wayne Andrews of TX; grandchildren, Haydn O'Neil Andrews, Emily Nicole...

Aileen Almond Williamson, 94, of Whiteville N.C. passed away May 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1929 to the late Harris Lee Almond and Clona Gertrude Hahn. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Bryan (Alton) of Newport N.C.; Her brother, Hoyette Almond of Kinston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Her husband J.P. Williamson; son, Larry Williamson; granddaughter Brandi Williamson; Brothers, Bernice Almond, Elbert Almond, Donald Almond & Cecil Almond; Sisters, Agnus Hall...

Lori Ann Stokley Graham, daughter of Mary Stokley English and the late Aubrey Simmons Stokley, was born on October 21, 1969, in New Hanover County, NC. Lori went peacefully with the Lord to her new home surrounded by her family on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2024. Lori leaves to cherish her memories her husband Erik Graham of the home; two sons, Grant Spaulding of Lake Waccamaw, NC, and Matthew Spaulding (Hannah) of Lake Waccamaw, NC; her mother, Mary Stokley English (Steve) of Buckhead,...

Leslie Carol Page passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Leslie was a beloved member of her family. Her family will miss her genuine sense of humor and wit. Leslie was born February 3, 1959 and was the youngest of five siblings. Leslie was the daughter of the late William "Billy" Page and Lela "Pete" Kelly Page. She was also preceded in death by her sister Kim P. Solomon (Red), brother-in-law James (Bankey) Blackwell, brother Mark R. Page. Leslie...

ALINETTE DAWN LANDERS, 51, OF WHITEVILLE NC, FORMERLY OF CLARKTON NC, PASSED AWAY ON 4/26/24 AT HER HOME. PEACOCK FUNERAL HOME OF WHITEVILLE OFFICIATED IN HER CREMATION. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER GRANDPARENTS CHARLES VINCENT AND MAMIE PRUITT LITTLE OF CLARKTON NC AND GEORGE BRADFORD AND MILDREN GRIFFIN BARBER OF LISBON NC, HER BROTHER-IN-LAW JAMES B COLLINS OF BLADEN COUNTY AND HER BELOVED PETS BULL MASTIFF JORDAN LANDERS AND WHITE PEKING DUCKS RAMSEY AND KOKO LANDERS OF THE HOME....

Betty Morgan, 66, of Hallsboro NC passed away April 24, 2024. She was born May 16,1957 to Irvin and Ruth Hickman.  She is survived by her daughters, Christy Silver (Allan) of Whiteville, Kimberly Robinson (Quincy) of Hallsboro, Melissa Hardee (Eddie) of Whiteville; sister, Dianne Fowler of Green Sea; brother-in-law, Rex Harrell of Hallsboro, grandchildren, Abigail Silver, Rebecca Silver, Chris Silver, Ryan Robinson, Emily Silver, Madison Hardee, Logan Hardee, Shawn Hardee; great...

Teresa Grainger Stephens 75, of Whiteville passed on Wednesday April 24, 2024 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  She was born February 5, 1949 in Horry County, SC the daughter of the late Clinton M. Grainger and Juelene Larrimore Grainger. She was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and a retired insurance agent.  She is survived by a son, Stephen C. Stephens (Melinda) of Whiteville; a daughter, Hope Stephens Shepherd (Rusty) of Tabor City; a brother, Clint Grainger (Carolyn)...

Naomi Shelley Hinson, 98, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2024. Born August 24, 1925, Naomi was the daughter of Henry Patrick Shelley and Willie Watson Shelley in Green Sea, S.C. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Edgar Haynes Hinson; and her son, Carroll Wayne Hinson. She was also preceded in death by her siblings; Watson Shelley, Mildred Enzor, Victor Shelley, Joe Shelley and their spouses. Mrs. Hinson was a retired teacher, farmer/gardener and homemaker. She...