Wanda White Bass, age 66, of Clarkton passed on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was born February 27, 1957 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Bailey White and Minnie Priest White. Wanda was always smiling and loved each person she met. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Bass; a daughter,  Jennifer Leighanna Gharam and husband, Laith of Clarkton;  a brother, Milton Hayes and wife, Crystal of Clarkton; two sisters, Glenda Phillips...

Sherry Turner Johnson, age 67, of Kelly, NC died Friday, March 24, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville, NC. She was born October 14, 1955 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Jesse James and Mattie Singletary Turner. She is survived by her husband, Steven Johnson of the home; her daughter, Jen Grover; her brother, Tommy Turner; her sisters Frieda Fipps and Charlene Pete; her brother-in-law, Robert Chinnis and sister-in-law, Dee Chinnis and many aunts and nieces. Her...

W. Mitchell Barnes, age 98, of Lake Waccamaw, NC died Sunday March 19, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Angel House in Whiteville, NC. He was born August 22, 1924 in Robeson County, NC to the late Norwood and Annie Carter Barnes and the widower of Grace “Chick” Williams Barnes. He is survived by his son, Jerry Barnes and wife, Tannis of Wilmington; two daughters, Elaine Speight and husband, Richard of Lake Waccamaw, Ginger Munching and husband, Aaron of  Holden...

Stephen Worth Barnhardt, age 87 of Delco, NC died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Wilmington, NC. Worth was born on March 23, 1935 in New Hanover County to the late John Jacob and Clarkie Pierce Barnhardt. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Tuton Barnhardt of the home; his sons, Charles Worth Barnhardt and his wife, Dana of Delco, NC and Stephen Arthur Barnhardt and his wife, Robin of White Oak, NC; three grandchildren, Erin Barnhardt Allen (Parker), Sydney...

Lois Gray Ellis Batten, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, NC. Lois was born May 24, 1928 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Ruth Penuel Ellis and Marvin Edward (M. E.) Ellis. The family lived all over North Carolina before settling in Whiteville. Lois, her husband Carl, and her parents owned and operated Ellis’ Shoe Center and Ladies Shop in Whiteville and Lumberton along with Lisa ‘s Bootery in Lumberton. Lois...

Deborah Peterson Dallas, age 69 of Lake Waccamaw, NC died Sunday, February 26, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. She was born August 17, 1953 in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late John “Pete” William Peterson, Jr. and Phoebe Elwell Peterson. She is survived by her husband, James “Mike” Dallas of the home, her daughter, Angela Blackwell and her husband, Charles of Whiteville, NC; her grandchildren, James and Grace Blackwell;...

Verna Simmons Williamson, 94, of Lake Waccamaw joined the Church Triumphant on February 23, 2023. She was born in Hallsboro, NC on December 16, 1928 to Irvin Jasper Simmons and Thelma Inez Carroll Simmons.  She was a devoted Christian who believed in the transformative words of her savior Jesus Christ. She loved and was loved by the people of Lake Waccamaw and the Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church. She served her church as a greeter, women’s group leader, and member of the choir....

Ms. Wanda S. Green, 71, of Hallsboro, passed on February 20, 2023 at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville, NC surrounded by her family.  She was born in Columbus County on May 28, 1951, the daughter of the late Ralph Sibbett, and Hilda Allen Sibbett.   She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Corr and husband, Walter of Fayetteville, NC,  Christy Hammel and husband, Todd of Nolensville, TN, Heather Green of Hallsboro,...

Rev. Jimmie Ray Tatum 71, of Lake Waccamaw passed on February 17, 2023 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 2nd 1951 in Bladen County. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Stephens Tatum; two daughters, Anna Baker and Husband, Andrew of Shallotte, Amanda Stanley and husband, Shane of Ocean Isle Beach; grandchildren, Michael Baker, Sophia Stanley and Matthew Stanley. He was proceeded in death by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Willard Tatum, Grady C. Tatum and...

Merle Sasser Pitzer, 93 of Raleigh, NC, died on February 15, 2023. Merle was born to the late Leon Edison Sasser and Grace McKee Sasser of Hallsboro, NC. Merle was an active member of Westover United Methodist Church since 1958. She considered the members of the congregation to be her second family. Merle was also an avid gardener, loving the time she spent in her yard. She enjoyed being with family, friends, and the Thursday ladies luncheon group. Merle was Preceded in death by her...