Sue Ellis Jordan, 70, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. McKenzie Mortuary.

Suzanne Varey passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Woodstock General Hospital. She was born Nov. 7, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Charles and Annette Manwaring. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. worthingonfuneralhome.com. She is...

Bonnie Mae Jordan Jupina, 79, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

Maria Ann Fowler, 67, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home and is rejoicing in heaven. She was born April 9, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert Davis Sr. and Adelee Clewis Davis. She was preceded in death by, in addition to her...

Lewis “L.C.” Ransom Jr., 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. L.C. was born June 27, 1937, in Columbus County, to the late Lewis Cooper Ransom Sr. and Naomi Edwards Ransom. He was also preceded in death by his siblings,...

Timothy “Timm” Dale Pridgen, 59, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born Oct. 3, 1961, in Rock Hill, S.C., to Donald Jerry Pridgen Sr. and Marjorie Barnes Pridgen. Timm served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and then worked as...

Ann Brewer Bryan Blake, 82, entered into the presence of her Lord Monday, May 3, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Ann was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Bertie County, to the late John N. Bryan and Martha Anderson Josey Bryan. She...

Barry Lambert Housend, 65, went to be with his Lord Monday, May 3, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Barry was born Dec. 6, 1955, in Loris, S.C. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Wilson Housend. Barry was a member...

Joann Williams, 65, died Sunday, May 2, 2021. S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Fair Bluff.

Jenny Lynn Peery Mausgrover, 72, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home. Inman Ward Funeral Home.

Lester Bagley Valentine, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born Aug. 8, 1960, in Columbus County, to the late Howard Leon Valentine Jr. and Frances Ann Brewer Valentine. In addition to his parents, Lester was preceded in death by his brother,...

Quincie “Randy” Lorinza Stephens, 67, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at his residence. D&A Funeral Services, Inc., Chadbourn.

Kathryn McQueen, 72, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. S&L Funeral Home.

Julius Earl Shipman, 59, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Viewing will be held from 5–6 p.m. Friday in the Peoples Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at Campground Cemetery, 1309 Hwy. 701...

Hubert Roger Gore, 69, died Friday, April 30, 2021, at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris, S.C. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Marvis Mickley Jacobs, 84, formerly of Nakina, died Friday, April 30, 2021, at  Greenbrier Assisted Living. Inman Ward Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Eddie McNeil Gore, 74, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at his home. Born March 1, 1947, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Eddie Winston Gore and Ina Fipps Gore. He was a member and big supporter of the Red Devil and Stallion...

Edward Riley McLelland, 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Peak Resources Brookshire in Hillsborough. He was born Feb. 21, 1926, the son of the late James Barber McLelland and Lilly Potter McLelland and the husband of the...