Mrs. Gladys Marie Prince Herring, 74, of Whiteville, passed Thursday, December 3, 2020.  She was born April 17, 1946 daughter of the late Odell and Lucille Ward Prince. She was a member of White Marsh Baptist Church. Mrs. Herring was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Ellis Herring, Jr.; her parents; brother, George Prince; sister, Betty Hinson. She is survived by two sons, Timothy Ellis Herring of Whiteville, John Wesley Herring; one daughter, Kimberlyn Parker of Whiteivlle;...

Mrs. Doris Louise Wray-Anderson, 90, of Cerro Gordo, passed Monday, November 30, 2020 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System.  She was born February 27, 1930 daughter of the late Milton Carr Wray and Hannah Thompson Wray. Doris worked with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) until her retirement.  She was a member of Western Prong Baptist Church and Fair Bluff Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Anderson; parents; brother,...

Mr. Richard McRoy Taylor, Jr. 81, of Whiteville, passed Monday, November 30, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 1, 1939 in Richland County, SC the son of the late Richard McRoy Taylor, Sr. and Annie Katherine Spivey Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth D. Taylor and Gaylan Whittie Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Faye Smith Taylor; two sons, Richie Taylor and wife, Angela of Whiteville, Jeffrey Taylor...

Lois Virginia "Jo" Sykes 82, of Whiteville passed on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 26,1938 in Cumberland County, the daughter of the late William Ivey Hall and Bessie Lee Hall.  She was the widow of the late Lloyd Sykes.  She was a member of Brunswick Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, David Sykes and wife, Marie of Whiteville, Jody Sykes and fiancé, Tonni of Greenville; grandchildren,...

Daniel Pinkney Worley, 31 of Tabor City, NC passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama.  Daniel was born on May 22, 1989 the son of Edmond and Lynn Worley of Tabor City.  Daniel spent his entire working career as a Turbine Mechanic with Fieldcore, a job he loved. He was a member of Tabor City Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Justin Worley in 2013 and his grandmothers, Mary Worley and Jean Blackmon.  Daniel is...

Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Etheridge Stanley, 54, of Nakina, passed Sunday, November 22, 2020.  She was born September 3, 1966 daughter of Ada Geneva Long Etheridge and the late John William Etheridge. Cindy was a loving wife and mother.  She attended Old Dock Elementary and was a graduate of Nakina High School.  She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher and VBS Craft Teacher.  She was employed with North Myrtle Beach Realty for...

Harold D. Babson, 81 of Old Dock, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 20, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was born in Ash, Brunswick County, NC on October 10, 1939 son of the late Newman L. and Myrlie S. Babson. Harold retired from the NC Department of Corrections.  He also owned and operated Babson Services for 50 years specializing in Modification State Handicap work.  He was a member of Palmyra Missionary Baptist Church in Whiteville,...

Jimmy Brooks Gore, 85 of Nakina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born December 7, 1934, son of the late Vanderbilt and Ella Gore of the Gore Lake Community in Columbus County. Brooks was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed spending time tending his garden.  He was also a Carpentry and Agribusiness instructor at Southeastern Community College during the 1970’s.  Mr. Gore was an active member of Seven Creeks Missionary Baptist Church where he...

Mrs. Lola Watts Beltz, 87, of Whiteville passed Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  She was born June 25, 1933 in Columbus County the daughter of the late Early Bryant Watts and Rachel Ann Duncan Watts. Lola was employed with her son at Whiteville Florist for 40 years.  She was a devoted member of Living Word Church in Chadbourn.  She enjoyed reading and doing Bible Study. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mr. Terry Laverne Creech 65, of Bolton passed on November 9, 2020 in a vehicle accident in Bolton.  He was born November 29, 1954 in New Hanover County the son of the late Joseph Bernice Creech and Ruby Mintz Creech. Mr. Creech retired from Dupont after 28 years.  He owned and operated Creech Construction Co. 2001–present.  He was a member of Bridge of Life Community Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Dianne Gainey Creech; four daughters, Angela...