Ms. Elva Carteret Harris 90, of Whiteville went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 18, 2020 at Liberty Hospice.  She was born October 24, 1929 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Leon D. Carteret and Lula Duncan Carteret.  Elva was a long time member of Trinity Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and member of the WMU.  She loved her church with all of her heart and was a tremendous Missionary for her Lord and Savior She was...

Mr. Alfred Mendel Schmitt 47, of Chadbourn died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Columbus Regional Healthcare Center.  He was born December 18, 1972 in Chesterfield County the son of the late George and Loretta Brock Burton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joye Mussellwhite. He is survived by his wife, Margieo Erickson Schmitt; son, Tyler Edwards of the home; brothers, John Wayne Parks and wife, Lorrilee of Council, Danny Parks and wife, Darlene of Fair Bluff,...

Chevelle Marie Hunt, infant daughter of Kelsey Marie Wilcoxen and Joseph Wayne Hunt died Sunday, January 12, 2020.  She was born January 12, 2020 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Kash Ray Pate and paternal grandfather, Kenny Byrd, Jr. She is survived by her parents, maternal grandparents, Craig and Dana VanValkenburg of Hertford, NC; paternal grandmother, Jeannie Haggins of Bolton; maternal great grandmother, Margaret Wilcoxen;...

Mr. Steve McCoy Coleman 67, of Currie died Saturday, January 11, 2020.  He was born October 3, 1952 in Columbus County the son of Eloise Fowler Coleman and the late Jack Julius Coleman. He was a certified welder for the US Coast Guard. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Currie. He was a member of the Whisky Creek Gang. He was a Boy Scout leader of Troops 760 and 247. He is survived by his wife, Jean Cates Coleman; sons, Adam M. Coleman and Cindy O’Hara...

Mr. Tommy Palmer 78, of Chadbourn died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Columbus Regional Healthcare Center.  He was born January 27, 1941 in Greenville County the son of the late Hollis and Lula Ackins Palmer. Tommy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.  He was very proud of his family.  He may be gone but will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by daughter, Crystal Palmer, parents and a sister, Cathy Phillips. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Palmer...

Mrs. Marjorie Peacock Milliken Fowler, 94 of Mt. Holly, NC died Thursday, January 2, 2020.  She was born October 12, 1925 in Baxley , GA the daughter of the late Rev. A.T. Peacock and Ella Livingston Peacock. She was the widow of Woodrow Fowler and Henry Milliken.  She and her husband, Henry resided in Maryland until retiring in Kennesaw, GA. She is survived by a daughter, Rita Koehler and husband Bill of Mt. Holly; grandchildren, Stephen Koehler of US Army, El Paso, TX, Billy...

CGM Odell McKeithan 94, of the Bolton went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  He was born July 16, 1925 in Columbus County, the son of the late Martin and Lizzie Roberts McKeithan. CGM McKeithan served in the United States Navy for four years and retired from the United States Coast Guard after eighteen years of service as Chief Petty Officer.  He spent more than half his Coast Guard Career on the Cutter Mendota, eleven years, nine months and fifteen...

Mrs. Tatiana Kazantseva 70, of Lake Waccamaw died Monday December 30, 2019 at her home.  She was born April 9, 1949 in Vladivostock, Russia. the daughter of the late Vladimir Sorokin and Nadezda Kushkina. She was the widow of Vladimir Kazantsev. She is survived by a son, Rostislav Kazantsev of Russia; a daughter, Julia Eskander and husband, Dr. Essam Eskander of Lake Waccamaw; a sister, Yelena Gritsevskajia; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Eskander, Katherine Eskander, Valeria...

Mr. James Marvin Long 87, of Nakina passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 4, 1932 in Columbus County the son of the late Shelly Lee Long and Emmer Jane Long. He was a life long farmer and heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons-in-law, Alton Cribb, Robert Duff and Glenn Stephens. He is survived by five daughters, Marie Duff of Whiteville, Kathy Cribb, Betty Parnell and husband, Donald, Delories Beck and Eddie,...

Mr. Olen Leo Simmons 93, of the Old Dock Community, Whiteville went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2019.  He was born August 22, 1926 in Columbus County, the son of the late.  D. C. Simmons and Annie Mae Gore Simmons.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Cumbee Simmons and a half brother, Phil Simmons. He was a member of Palmyra Baptist Church.  He served in the US Coast Guard. He is survived by a son, David C. Simmons and wife, Amy of...