Mrs. Brenda Ward Stocks Strickland 81, of Tabor City went to meet her Lord and Savior Friday May 22, 2020 in McLeod Hospital, Loris, SC.  She was born April 26, 1939 in Columbus County the daughter of the late John H. Ward and Erma Harrelson Ward. Brenda was a long time member of Lebanon United Methodist Church.  She retired after 30 years from the NC Housing and Urban Development, Inc. (HUD) where she served as director.  She was previously employed at the News Reporter...

Mr. Herman Allen "Joe" Cartrette, Sr., 82, of Whiteville, died Thursday, May 21, 2020.  He was born February 22, 1938, the son of the late Clarence and Martha Richardson Cartrette. Mr. Cartrette was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He formerly owned and operated What A Burger in Whiteville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jones Cartrette, parents and grandsons, Joshua Cartrette and Joey Cartrette. He is survived by two sons, Herman Allen...

Mr. Lacy Andrew Herring, Jr. 58, of Whiteville, died Thursday, May 21, 2020.  He was born December 22, 1961, the son of Minnie Pearl Long Herring and the late Lacy Andrew Herring, Sr. He was employed for 35 years with Steven & Hasty in Whiteville. He is survived by his son, Andrew L. Herring of the home, his mother, Minnie Pearl Herring of Whiteville and one brother, Randy Herring of Whiteville. Out of respect for our family and friends, due to the unique circumstances of travel...

Mrs. Betty Ann Etheridge Gore 65, of Crusoe passed May 20, 2020 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.   She was born July 2, 1954 in Columbus County the daughter of the late Rowe and Hattie Long Etheridge.   She is survived by her husband, William P. Gore, Jr.; two sons, William  Monroe "Billy" Gore of Crusoe, Timmy Dale Gore and wife, Nicci  Ward Gore of Crusoe; sisters, Nancy Varney and husband, Dr. Michael Varney of Whiteville, Willadean...

Ms. Linda Gail Long, 60, of Chadbourn, went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, May 17, 2020.  She was born March 29, 1960, the daughter of the late Ross and Elsie Robbins Rogers. She was a graduate of Whiteville High School.  Linda was employed with BB&T for more than 20 years.  She loved her family more than anything and was the best mother, nana and baby sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Long, parents and a granddaughter, Cheyenne...

Jimmy Ray Harrison 76, of Bolton passed Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was born in Robeson County, the son of the late Owen Harrison and Doris Huggins Harrison.   Mr. Harrison was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Simmons Harrison;  two sons, Samuel Harrison & wife, Sonya of Greensboro, Kerry Harrison of Lumberton; four daughters, Sheila Floyd and husband, John, of Orrum, Tammy Taylor and husband, John,...

Mr. Donnie Edward Norris, 63, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  He was born July 3, 1956, the son of the late Donnie Mace Norris and Jean Adams Norris. He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Tiffany Norris. He is survived by his brother, Michael Norris and wife, Renee of Tollesboro, KY; sister, Myra Wilson and husband, Jim of Manassas, VA; beloved friend, Sonja Green of Cerro Gordo; nieces, Allison Soles and husband, Jason, Crystal Harris and husband, Scott,...

Mrs. Esther "Mema" Sasser Williamson 95, of Whiteville went to be with her Lord with family and friends by her side on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  She was born in Columbus County the daughter of the late Carl S. Sasser and Ethel Pierce Sasser. She was the widow of the late Bruce Williamson. She is survived by a son, Larry Williamson and wife, Susan of Rocky Mount, NC; a daughter Brenda McLean of Hallsboro, NC;  four grandchildren,  Tammie Phillips and husband,...

  Bradley Dale Lee, 30, beloved, adored son of Roger Dale Lee and Bennecia Lynn Lee and dearest brother of Nicholas Lee passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. He was a 2008 graduate of WHS, 2014 graduate of SCC and currently completing his Electrical Engineering degree. Bradley was loved by all and known for his loving, caring personality and compassionate heart. His passion was weightlifting, fitness, music and playing the guitar. Bradley will be missed dearly by his family and friends...

Marilyn E. McMillen 81, of Whiteville passed on May 8, 2020 at home.  She was born April 2, 1939 in Darke, OH the daughter of  Charles Miller and Virgie Bidwell Miller.  She was the widow of the late Harry F. McMillen. Marilyn did missionary work in Japan and the Philippines.  She was a counselor with Lifline Outreach in Henderson, NC. She is survived a son, Harry F. McMillen III and wife, Katheryn of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Dawn Watts and husband,  James of...