All Obituaries

Russell McAlister, age 84 of the St. John Community in Chadbourn, entered into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home. Russell was born on October 28, 1936, in Columbus County.  He was the son of the late Alonza and Arletha Frink McAlister.  He was also preceded in death by one sister, Helen Johnson and three brothers, Alonza, Edward, and Authur McAlister. A memorial service with Military Funeral Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,...

Clarence Frink, age 86 of Chadbourn, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville.  Clarence was born on February 8, 1934, in Columbus County to the late John Jack Frink and Cleo Oliver.  To cherish his memory, Clarence leaves behind three daughters: Anna H. Tucker and husband, Barry, of Raleigh, NC, Shelvia Murray and husband, Walter, of Whiteville, NC and Tasha Wright of New York; one son:...

Edward Hamer, Sr., age 85 of Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Columbus County to the late Dolroe and Lillian Lewis Hamer. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Evergreen Community Cemetery, 1574 Old Hwy 74 Evergreen, North Carolina; Rev. Virgil H. Reaves will officiate. A walk-through viewing will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on...

Mr. Timothy Waddell Oliver, age 65, of Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at his home. Timothy was born on April 24, 1955, in Columbus County, to the late Emmit Rozier and Ruby Mae Oliver. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Evergreen Community Cemetery with Dr. Nathaniel Scott officiating. A walk-through viewing will be held from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 3, 2021,...

Joe Samuel “Sammy” Kelly, age 65 of Chadbourn, slipped into eternity on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, North Carolina.  Sammy, as he was affectionately known, was born on May 1, 1955. He was the son of the late Alexander and Mary Graham Kelly. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles Kelly, Albert Kelly, and Woodrow Graham. A graveside service commemorating Sammy’s life will be conducted at...

James Cecil Gowans, Sr. age 72 of Rowland, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.  A memorial service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at D&A Funeral Services Chapel, 212 South Wilkes Street, Chadbourn with Dr. James Scott officiating. A private burial will follow.  A walk-through viewing will be held from 3:00-4:45 p.m prior to the service on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at D&A...

John L. Epps, Jr., age 77 of the Sandhill community in Whiteville, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. He was born on June 26, 1943, in Columbus County to the late John and Estelle Epps, Sr. A graveside service will be held conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Sandhill Baptist Cemetery, 15580 Twisted Hickory Road, Bladenboro, North Carolina with...

Matthew 25:21 KJV ...Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Barbara Jean Brigman McClellan, age 73 of Chadbourn, entered into the presence of her Lord on Thursday evening, August 20, 2020, at her residence.  Barbara was born on March 12, 1947, in Dillon County, South Carolina, to the late Paul Charles Brigman and Katrina Davis Brigman. She was...

Perry Mason, age 57, of the Grist Community in Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home, with his beloved wife and family at his side.  Perry was born on December 29, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Stonewall Mason and Mary Brown Stephens of Chadbourn.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Mt. Moriah Memorial Gardens in Chadbourn, Pastor Rico Chestnut.  Pastor...

Arlene McClelland McRae, also affectionately known as “Tip” was born on April 28, 1936 in Columbus County, North Carolina.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, North Carolina.  A walk-through viewing will be held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2020, at D&A Funeral Services Chapel. A graveside service to celebrate Arlene’s life will follow at Belvue...