Mr. Ollie Blackwell, Jr., 58, of Whiteville, entered peacefully into his heavenly home Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 28, 1962, in Greenville County, SC. He was preceded in death by his father, Ollie Blackwell, Sr. and a sister, Charmaine Cartret. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Lisa Walker Blackwell; daughter, Leslie Strickland and husband, Jeremy of Cerro Gordo; two grandchildren, Owen Strickland and Maddie Strickland; sister, Patsy Dozier...

Mr. Christian Alexander Young, 27, of Chadbourn, passed Monday, September 17, 2020 at Grand Strand Medical Center.  He was born April 5, 1993 in Cabarrus County, NC the son of Eric Young and Connie Knowles Vaughn. He was employed with Norris Freight Service in Loris, SC. He is survived by his wife of six years, Brittany Lowery Young; four sons, Trenton Lowery Young, Brian Young, Jonathan Young and Jaxon Young all of the home; father, Eric Young; mother, Connie Knowles Vaughn and...

Nora Leigh Wayne, 75, of Lake Waccamaw passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 29, 1945 in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late Lathal Wayne and Kitty Council Wayne. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Kate Hildreth; son, Robert Bradford Hill, Jr.; granddaughter, Rebecca Grace Hildreth.  Due to the unique circumstances brought on by current health concerns, a private graveside service will be held. The family...

Mr. Daniel Aubrey Parnell, 35 of Whiteville passed on September 17, 2020 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 10, 1984  in Mecklenburg County.  He was a member of Peace Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Allison King Parnell; a son,  Jordan Parnell of the home; his parents, Stan Parnell and Marcia Hudson Parnell of Belmont; a brother, Brandon Parnell and wife, Jessica of Charlotte, a sister, Laura Lindsey of Charlotte; three nieces...

Mr. James Worth Dowless, Sr., 84, of Bolton, passed Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 16, 1936, in Columbus County, the son of the late Samuel Anderson Dowless and Gladys Nye Dowless. James was a Veteran who served in the United States Army for three years and the United States Air Force for four years.  He was employed with International Paper for twenty years and Lincoln Construction in Leland for twenty years. He was...

Ms. Tammy Juanita Spivey, 49, of Whiteville, passed Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Columbus Regional Healtcare System.  She was born September 29, 1970, in Columbus County, the daughter of  Lela Spivey Ruiz-Rosario and the late, Archie Edward Spivey. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Joseph Spivey. She is survived by three daughters, Krystlee Denise Spivey of Shallotte, Brianna Rose Cartret of Whiteville, Aryanna Nicole Cartret of Whiteville; two sons,...

Mrs. Neldra Barefoot 86, of Whiteville went to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Novant Medical Center, Bolivia. She was born in Brunswick County, December 26, 1933 the daughter of the late Grady Vernon Smith and Leatha Simmons Smith.   She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.  She retired from National Spinning after 35 years. She is survived by her son, Donald Barefoot and wife, Mary of Wilmington; her daughter, Martha Bennett and husband, Darryl...

Anna Galloway 64, of Chadbourn passed on Sept. 12, 2020 at her home.  She was born October 16, 1955 in Riverside County, CA the daughter of the late Raymond G. Holquinn and Annie Porter Holquinn.   She was formerly employed as a scout and counselor with Wagon Train,  a youth rehabilitation wilderness program. She is survived by two sisters, Carmen R. Watkinson of Wilmington and Frances H. Denny of Chadbourn. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister,...

Misty Gail Harris, 39, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Her memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday, September 14, 2020 at Peacock Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Buddy Seay. Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net

  Ms. Lourdes Ruiz-Varas 55, of Bladenboro passed on September 7, 2020 in Bladenboro.   Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net.       bladenboro pass o