Obituaries

Jul 4, 2021

Cleveland Demond Gaddy, age 45 of Burke, VA and formerly of Chadbourn, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.   Cleveland was born on June 24, 1976, in Columbus County.

A walk-through viewing will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021, at D&A Funeral Services, Inc. Chapel, 212 South Wilkes Street, Chadbourn,...

May 26, 2021

Nettie Lee Frink, age 86 of Chadbourn and formerly of Brooklyn, New York, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. 

Nettie was born on November 29, 1934, to the late William Howard and Rena Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Mack “Blusie” Frink; son...

May 15, 2021

Titus Delathian Johnson, age 42, formerly of Chadbourn passed on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021, at D&A Funeral Home Chapel.

To cherish his memory, Titus leaves behind his parents, Sarah Johnson of Chadbourn and Jeremiah Samuel of Fairmont; two sisters, Shawanda...

Apr 29, 2021

Quincie "Randy" Lorinza Stephens, age 67 of Lumberton, entered into the joys of the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at this home.

Randy, as he was affectionately known, was born on July 25, 1953, in Columbus County, NC to the late John Stephens and Mary Brown Stephens.  

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

A graveside service with military honors will...

Apr 8, 2021

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...

Apr 7, 2021

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...

Apr 4, 2021

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.,...

Mar 28, 2021

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...

Feb 16, 2021

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...

Jan 9, 2021

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...

Jan 5, 2021

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...

Jan 1, 2021

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....

Dec 29, 2020

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...

Oct 31, 2020

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,...

Oct 15, 2020

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...

Sep 28, 2020

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...

Aug 20, 2020

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...

Jul 10, 2020

Jun 28, 2020

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,...

Jun 21, 2020

James Lenwood "Bubbie" Gause, age 64 of Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Magnolia Assisted Living & Memory Care in Clinton, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Belvue Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Ganus officiating.

A viewing will be held from 4:00...