Ila Cox Gore, 77, of Nakina, NC, passed on September 27, 2023, at her home.  She was born June 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Carson Thomas Cox and Carrie Parker Cox.  She is the widow of the late David Ralph Gore.   She is survived by sons, Lonnie David Gore, of Nakina, Lesley Neil Gore, of Nakina; a daughter, Lisa Klisiewecz (William) of Benson; a brother, James Cox; a sister, Jeannie Bullard; grandchildren, Brooke Dalee Gore, Matthew Brett Gore, Alyssa Kathryn...

Marilyn Jean Bohon, 69, of Wilmington passed on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was born March 9, 1954, in Rahway, NJ, the daughter of the late Joseph Zawislak and Mary Kropaezek Zawislak. She is survived by her husband, Steven Bohon; sister, Karen Infantino (Charles) of Westfield, NJ; brothers, Joseph Zawislak (Margueite) of Troy, MI, and Alexander Zawislak of Chesterfield, VA.   Online condolences may be made at...

Mr. Terry Joseph McVay 76, of Whiteville passed on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Shoreland Retirement & Heathcare. He was born in Buchanan, Iowa the son of the late Richard McVay and Margie Fipps McVay.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Burcham McVay. Mr. McVay was a veteran having served in the US Navy.  He retired from  Columbus County Social Services. His funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday, Septemeber 29, 2023 graveside at Peacock's Columbus...

Regina "Gina" Davis Collier 79, of Bladenboro passed on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville.  She was born August 9, 1944 in Wadesboro the daughter of the late Allen M. Davis and Cleo Reynolds Davis. Gina was a woman full of both life and faith. As much as she loved her family, she absolutely loved the Lord Jesus Christ. This fact was consistently reflected in her life and relationships. If you spent more than a few minutes...

Mr. Johnny Rudolph Patrick  68,  of Bolton passed on September 23, 2023 in Zebulon, NC.  He was born August 2, 1955 in Columbus County the son of the late  Grover H. and Quessie Patrick.  His wife, Bernice Jacobs Patrick preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, James B. Fowler of Wilmington; daughters, Angie Patrick of Bolton, Amy Jo Patrick of Zebulon, Veronica Jacobs of Bolton; brothers, Elwood Patrick (Lydia) of Bolton, Dennis Patrick (Elois) of Bolton,...

Jeff Simmons 60, of the Old Dock community, Whiteville passed on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home.  He was born July 26, 1963 in Columbus County, the son of the late Harold Dean Simmons and Lois Ann Ward Simmons. He owned and operated Jeff's Body Shop for over 30 years. He is survived by his fiance, Charley Blackmon; a son,  Jeffery Simmons, (Samantha) of Ash, a daughter, Gena Canady (Kevin) of Whiteville; sisters, Crystal Simmons Caswell of Whiteville, O'Shela...

Mrs. Anne Bateman Ward, 76, of Nakina passed on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born March 5, 1947 in Danville,  VA, the daughter of the late James Harold Bateman, Sr. and Margaret Dockery Bateman. Anne Bateman Ward was born and raised in Danville, VA where she attended George Washington High School.  She attended Radford University for her undergraduate and Master’s degrees.  She taught Typing and Bookkeeping at Brookville High School in...

Diane  Shelley 77, of Whiteville passed on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 In Shoreland Health & Retirement. She was born June 27, 1946 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Etheridge Fulton Cox and Vera Lee Ward Cox. She was a member and Sunday School teacher at Williamson Crossroads Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing and making floral designs. She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Shelley Powell of Fair Bluff; a son,  Christopher William Shelley of...

Marie Hughes, 96, joined her Lord and Savior when she passed peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Marie lived a long, full and beautiful life. Her priority was always her family to which she provided enduring love, care and nurture. She was an exceptionally strong, determined and sweet southern lady, who spent a good portion of her life caring for others. Marie was born May 11, 1927, in Rocky Mount, but spent her youth in Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late Edward L. and...

Mr. Hubert Britt Jacobs, Sr. of the Buckhead community, Bolton passed on September 9, 2023 at Lake Waccamaw. He was born in Columbus County, NC the son of the late David Hilton Jacobs and Carrie Lee Freeman Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was a self employed truck driver.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea.  He attended Mt. Sinai Holiness Church.  He is survived by his wife, Lucy Freeman Oxendine Jacobs, a son, Hubert Britt, Jr. of Buckhead, three daughters, Janine...