Carol Byrd Moore 77, of Lake Waccamaw died Thursday, May 25, 2023.  She was born February 3, 1946 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Giles M. Byrd and Eloise Walker Byrd.  She was the widow of the late Darryl Moore. Mrs. Moore spent a lifetime in the school system. She worked at the Central office classroom and was Assistant Principal at Hallsboro Middle aand Elementary Schools  Mrs. Moore loved each and every one of her students.  She  worked 30 plus years...

Mr. Cecil Evans 76, of Whiteville passed on Friday evening, May 19, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 12, 1946 in Brunswick County, the son of the late Bryom and Inez Long Evans. Cecil worked and owned  Cecil's Carpet and tile, he installed carpet for over 50 years before enjoying retirement. He was a simple yet extraordinary man. He was loved by his family more than words can express. He was the best papa. He was known by his wife, Barbara, as her sweetie...

Garland Lawrence "Bill" Skipper 84, of Whiteville passed on Friday May 12, 2023 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville.  He was born December 1, 1938 in Columbus County, the son of the late Glenn and Daisy Ward Skipper. Mr. Skipper was a car dealer, truck driver and sold produce.  His hobbies were fishing, gardening and bowling which was his favorite. He is survived by his children, Ricky, David and Theresa; a brother, Elmer "Jay" Skipper,...

William "Bill" Hayes Morrison 85, of Lake Waccamaw moved into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8th, 2023. He was the son of William Luther Morrison and Ellen Elizabeth Ware Morrison and was born in Hampton, Virginia on August 26, 1937. After a troubled childhood and youth, Bill was called by God to full-time service. He completed his high school through the American Correspondent School, earned an Associate Degree from Lees McRae Junior College, a Bachelor...

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Barbara Ann Jacobs Walker, 69, of Whiteville, North Carolina entered eternal rest Tuesday May 2, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born October 11, 1953 in Columbus County, NC to the late Floyd Jacobs and Latha Reaves Jacobs of Nakina. A beloved member and secretary of Abundant Life Assembly of God in Whiteville, Barbara spent many years traveling the world while operating and managing Walker Trucking with her late husband Larry Walker. In recent years, Barbara devoted her time to...

Hearst Eugene Sessions (Geno) of Ocean Isle, North Carolina entered into eternal rest Monday May 1, 2023 at his home. He was born March 4, 1956 in Columbus County, North Carolina to the late Hattie Merle Hardee Sessions and Bobby Sessions of Whiteville. Gene(Geno) was a beloved member of the former Peace United Methodist Church that he grew up attending which is the present Peace Fellowship Church on Red Hill Road and taught a kid’s Sunday School class and helped Connie Todd one of his...

James Harry Mitchell Jr 49, of Bolton, NC, went to be with Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born March 9, 1974 in Buffalo NY, the son of the late James Harry Mitchell and Diana Endres Mitchell. James moved around most of his life. Upon graduating, Loris High School in Loris, SC. James joined the US Air Force, where he served for 8 years as a hydraulic mechanic stationed in Dover, DE.  Upon returning from the Air Force, James resided in North Carolina; where he planted his roots and...

JoAnn Watkins 76, of Chadbourn passed on Monday April 24, 2023 at her home. She was born July 22, 1946 in Baltimore Maryland, the daughter of the late Alfred K. Range and Nellie Naomi Shaffer. She was the widow of the late Norman (Bud) Lee Watkins. She is survived by a son, Norman Lee Watkins II of Chadbourn; a daughter, Lisa Ann Rukosky (John) of Leland; a brother, John A. Range of Ohio; six grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

 James "Lucian" Long was born December 29, 1942 in Nakina, NC.  Lucian moved to Florida in 1960.  Along with his family he helped build "Island Shell Novelty."  Lucian drove the company semi truck and trailer up and down the East coast delivering shells and making sales.  After 25 years in the family business, Lucian started his own business tree trimming and landscaping.  He operated the business for 13 years with Betty by his side.  In...