Mr. K.M. Simmons, Jr. 69, of Whiteville went to meet his Heavenly Father Thursday, December 12, 2019.  He was born September 6, 1950 in Columbus County the son of the late Kivie McRay Simmons, Sr. and Louie Belle Hughes Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge #207 of Whiteville.  He was a member of Old Dock Methodist Church where he served as a Lay Leader.  KM received his Bachelors Degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and...

Lula Norris Long, 82, of Nakina, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1937 in Horry County, the daughter of the late Eddie and Floria Soles Norris. Lula "Lou" grew up in Loris/Greensea, SC.  She met her "Lover Boy", Signal B. Long, from Nakina, NC and the two were married on August 4, 1958 and they started their lives together on the family farm.  God, family, friends and her little dog,...

SGT Floyd Malcom “FM” Allen, Jr. RET, 76, died peacefully in his Buckhead home Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born July 8, 1943 in Tallahassee, Florida the son of the late Floyd Malcom Allen, Sr. and Onida Benton Allen. Sgt. Allen served in the United States Army during Vietnam, was honorably discharged and decorated with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.  He was in the Army Reserves where he was a Commandant of a Drill School.  He was a Deputy with the Columbus County...

Blake Ashton Hewett 32, of Whiteville died Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  He was born November 7, 1987 in New Hanover County. He is survived by his mother Pamela Lee Hewett of Whiteville and his father, Mitchell Ray Hewett of FL; a half sister, Devan Grims of Shallotte Point. His family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Peacock Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at peacockfuneralhome.net

Ernest Edward (Ernie) Hewett, Jr. 64, of Whiteville died Friday, December 6, 2019.  He was born March 20, 1955 in New Hanover County, the son of the late Ernest E. Hewett, Sr. and Virginia Hazelton Hewett.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kameron Kiser Hewett. He is survived by a daughter, Shannah Grace Hewett of the home; a brother,  Ronnie Hewett of Whiteville,  a sister, Jennifer Hammonds and husband, Wayne of Whiteville. A memorial service will be 4:00 pm...

Mr. Mitchell Glenn Stephens 57, of Nakina passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  He was born May 14, 1962 in Orlando FL the son of Mrs. Genevieve Evans Suggs of Nakina and the late Mitchell Morris Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a carpenter having worked in residential construction for many years.  He was a co-owner of Panic Attack Haunted Attractions in Nakina. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Long Stephens; a son, James Anthony Long of Nakina; two daughters, Naomi...

Miriam Ray Hughes, 77, of Nakina, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1942 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Edison Hugh Ray and Frances Benton Ray. She was preceded in death by parents and a brother, Thomas Melvin Ray. She is survived her husband, James Madison Hughes a daughter, Kelly Hughes of Nakina; two sons, Eddie O'Berry Gerald and wife, Demetta of Aberdeen, Stevie Ray Gerald and Sharon of Loris, SC;...

Carroll George Greene 57, of Whiteville passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 27, 1961 in Milford, Delaware, the son of the late Harry and Iolanda Tornerri. He was employed for more than twenty years with Johnson Controls as a Fire Tech. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Anthony “Tony” Greene and wife, Karen of Hope Mills; aunt, Gina Poole of Fayetteville; uncles, Tony Baloni and wife, Bruna of Palm Coast, FL; nephews, Chris Greene,...

Robert Duff 64, of Whiteville passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  He was born February 5, 1955 in Duplin County, the son of the late Ed and Maggie Duff.   Mr. Duff owned and operated Automotive Glass Company.   He is survived by his wife, Marie Long Duff; a son, Lynn Duff and wife, Ashley of Whiteville; three brothers, Terry Duff and wife, Delane and Jimmy Duff and wife, Connie all of Wallace, Tommy Brown and wife Grace of...

MSGT Benjamin Vance Shope, 72 of Whiteville died, November 25, 2019 at UNC Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 15, 1947 in Clayton Georgia the son of the late Lake and Mildred Harrison Shope. He was a loving husband and father.  He was retired from the United States Air Force, Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC and Loris Hospital in Loris, SC.   He was preceded in death by his parents and son, William Lamar Shope. He is survived by his wife of 46 years,...