Obituaries

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...

Jun 13, 2020

Deborah Denise Frink, age 52 of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Deborah was born on September 10, 1967, to the late Arthur and Evelyn Frink Lawrence.

A graveside service to celebrate Deborah's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 20,...

Jun 7, 2020

MARYLAND – Lieutenant Colonel Annie L. Lawrence, age 90 of Oxon Hill, Maryland and formerly of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 7, at the Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC.

Lieutenant Colonel Annie L. Lawrence was born on August 27, 1929, in Columbus County, to the late Horace & Mary Lawrence.

She...

May 24, 2020

Rossie Best, Jr., age 87 of Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday morning, May 24, 2020, at his home, with family by his side. Rossie was born on March 8, 1933, in Columbus County and was the son of the late Millie & Rossie Best Sr.

Graveside services for immediate family only will...

Apr 10, 2020

Dakwon Faulk and Laniya Powers of Chadbourn, announce the birth and death of their precious baby girl, Adriana Jeniah Faulk, who began resting in the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Belvue Cemetery. In addition to...

Apr 6, 2020

CHADBOURN-Rev. Jonita Williams, 67 of 1600 Boardway Road, Chadbourn, died Monday, April 6 at her home. A private service, for immediate family members only will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11, at D & A Funeral Home Chapel, 212 South Wilkes Street, Chadbourn. A private burial will follow at Belvue Cemetery, 1055 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Chadbourn. A drop-in viewing will be...

Mar 12, 2020

Odell Wooten Williamson, 76 of Chadbourn, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital, in Whiteville, NC. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 5333 Andrew Jackson Highway SW Chadbourn, North Carolina. Burial in Mt. Moriah Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, March...

Feb 6, 2020

Dwon "Munchie" Demontre Maultsby, 28 of Chadbourn, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Brunswick Waccamaw Association Building 600 Pine Log Road, Whiteville, NC. Viewing will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at D & A Funeral Home and...

Dec 18, 2019

Margree Shipman, 77, of Chadbourn died on December 18, 2019 at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems in Whiteville, NC. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 21st at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's Baptist Church in Evergreen, NC. Burial to follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019...

Nov 21, 2019

David Junior Mason, 68 died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 210 Old Stake Road, Chadbourn, NC. Burial will follow at Belvue Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm...

Oct 30, 2019

Darius Jerrod Allen, 27, of Durham died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Raleigh. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm at First Missionary Baptist Church, 505 South Wilkes Street, Chadbourn, NC. Burial will follow at Belvue Cemetery in Chadbourn. Visitation will be held one hour before service at the Church on Monday. He...

Oct 27, 2019

Ulysses Brinkley, 91 died on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home on Chadbourn. He was an Army Veteran. Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm at First Missionary Baptist Church, 305 South Wilkes Street, Chadbourn, NC. Burial will follow in the Belvue Cemetery with Military Rights. Visitation will be held one hour before...