All Obituaries

Linda Deloris " Lorsey" Jackson, age 61, of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Lorsey, as she was affectionately known, was born on March 27, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Fred Jackson and Mary Snowden.  A graveside service commemorating Lorsey’s life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Belvue Cemetry, 1055...

Lonnie Gene "Buck" Inman, age 71, of Chadbourn peacefully slipped into eternity on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Buck, as he was affectionately known, was born on July 15, 1949. He was the son of the late Lonnie, Sr. and Louivan Dennis Inman. He was preceded in death by two sons Lonnie Shaquan Inman and Jardene Williams; brothers Bobby Inman and James Inman; and sisters Mary Alice Williams...

Annie E. Best, age 85 of Chadbourn, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her home, with family by her side. A walk-through viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at D&A Funeral Services Chapel, 212 South Wilkes Street, Chadbourn. Graveside services will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the H & C Best Family Cemetery, 692 McMillian Road, Whiteville.  Annie leaves...

DaKwon Maurice "DaeDae" Faulk, age 19 of Chadbourn slipped into eternity on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his residence. DaeDae as he was affectionately known, was born on September 5, 2001.  THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.  A graveside service celebrating DaeDae’s life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Belvue Cemetery, 1055 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Chadbourn with Pastor Ricky Mason officiating.  Surviving...

Willie Joe Walls of Chadbourn entered into the presence of the Lord on February 16 at Brookdale Senior Living in Durham. He was 96. Born Oct. 28, 1926, to Dillie E Walls and Hollie Faulk, Mr. Walls was reared in the Grist Community of Chadbourn, served in the U.S. Army after graduating high school, earned a Master’s Degree from NC A&T University and taught agriculture at the high school level. After working for the NC Department of Public Instruction, Mr. Walls returned to...

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...