The Obituary Section

Frances Mial "Mikie" Wall

, North Carolina

Frances Mial Mikie Wall age 80 passed away at her home at Lake Waccamaw NC on Wednesday May 13 2026. A beloved friend neighbor and family member Mikie will be missed deeply. Mikie was born in Huntsville AL but her roots were pure North Carolina. She spent her early childhood in Wilmington NC and went to high school in Whiteville NC where she made lifelong friends. She attended East Carolina College in Greenville before completing her degree at UNCChapel Hill. She was in the first class of female journalism majors and was honored as the outstanding senior woman journalist. Mikie spent her entire career in the tourism industry. For more than 20 years she ran the family business The Moore Tours as a tour operator with her aunt Fannie Wall Moore. Mikie Fannie and other family members traveled across the U.S Canada Mexico and Europe. Mikie was elected president of…

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Priscilla Evans

, North Carolina

FAIR BLUFF NCPriscilla Delane Gillis Evans 79 of Fair Bluff NC died Tuesday May 12 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro NC. The funeral will be 1200 Noon Tuesday May 19 at Butler Branch Baptist Church 246 Carver Circle Fair Bluff NC by Pastor Timothy Patrick. Burial will be in the Evergreen Community Cemetery. Surviving are her son Ulysses Ray Evans of Charlotte NC daughter Angela Evans of Raleigh NC sister Helen Johnson of Baltimore MD. FAIR BLUFF NCPriscilla Delane Gillis Evans 79 of Fair Bluff NC died Tuesday May 12 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro NC. The funeral will be 1200 Noon Tuesday May 19 at Butler Branch Baptist Church 246 Carver Circle Fair Bluff NC by Pastor Timothy Patrick. Burial will be in the Evergreen Community C

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Debra Stephens

, North Carolina

FAYETTEVILLE NCDebra Gail Smith Stephens 67 of Fayetteville NC died Wednesday May 13 2026 in Chadbourn NC. The funeral will be 1100 AM Friday May 22 at New Mount Zion Baptist Church 1980 Millpond Road Whiteville NC. Burial will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Surviving are her sisters Gwendolyn Smith of Baltimore MD and Julia Curry of Elizabeth City NC brother Robert Ballard of Fayetteville NC. FAYETTEVILLE NCDebra Gail Smith Stephens 67 of Fayetteville NC died Wednesday May 13 2026 in Chadbourn NC. The funeral will be 1100 AM Friday May 22 at New Mount Zion Baptist Church 1980 Millpond Road Whiteville NC. Burial will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery.

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Chasten Lee Nobles

, North Carolina

April 14, 1999

Chasten Chase Lee Nobles age 27 of Tabor City NC passed away on Thursday May 14 2026. Born April 15 1999 in Columbus County NC he was the son of the late Kelly Nobles and Mary Susanne Martin Nobles. He is survived by his grandparents Bobby Martin and Mary Lois Nealey Martin of Tabor City NC four uncles Gary Cartrette Kathy of Tabor City NC Richard Jenrette of Tabor City NC Kevin Nobles Kathy of Tabor City NC and Barry Fowler of Loris SC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents Bobby and Selma Nobles and his aunt Cindy Fowler.

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Ira "Bill" Edwards

, North Carolina

Ira "Bill" William Edwards death notice and obituary, Thursday May 14, 2026. Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor City, LLC. Tabor City, NC 28463

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Vickie Hardie

, North Carolina

Services are incomplete and will be announced later by Inman Ward Funeral Home Crematory of Tabor City.

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Helen Graham

, North Carolina

love and mercy showing Christs love to each person she met. Her life is a testimony of Jesus Yes and I will rejoice for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance and it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not whether by life or by death. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 11821

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Linda Gayle Carter

, North Carolina

Linda Gayle (Fipps) Carter death notice and obituary, Thursday May 14, 2026. Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor City, LLC. Tabor City, NC 28463

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Judith Greene

, North Carolina

Judith Carolyn (Smith) Greene death notice and obituary, Wednesday May 13, 2026. Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor City, LLC. Tabor City, NC 28463

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Anita Hewett

, North Carolina

Anita Helene (Flynn) Hewett death notice and obituary, Tuesday May 12, 2026. Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor City, LLC. Tabor City, NC 28463

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Larry Van Dyke

, North Carolina

Born on June 21 1956 in Los Angeles CA Larry lived a life marked by service dedication and love for his family and community. A proud graduate of Hunter Huss High School and Gaston College Larry went on to serve his country with distinction in the United States Navy. During his military career he earned numerous honors including the Navy Expeditionary Medal National Defense Ribbon Sea Service Deployment Ribbon First Good Conduct Award and Antarctic Service Medal. His work with aviation teams took him around the globea journey he cherished deeply. Larrys commitment to service extended beyond his military career. He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter with the Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department in Bessemer City North Carolina. His contributions to the department reflected his unwavering desire to help others and give back to his community. In his younger years Larry found joy in singing with the choir at First Assembly…

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Doris Gore

, North Carolina

Doris Carolyn Strickland Gore 91 of Tabor City passed away Tuesday May 12 2026 in her home. Born in Columbus County she was the daughter of the late Fred Strickland Sr. and Grace Hardie Strickland. She was known as "the Christmas Lady". She loved Christmas and would decorate multiple trees during Christmas time. She is survived by one daughter Ginger Gore Lake Waccamaw and one son Nickey Gore Wendy of Tabor City Four grandchildren Cameron Byrd Blake Byrd Savannah Gore Nye Chase Gore three Great grandchildren Haiden Byrd Braxton Byrd and Saylor Nye. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee "Bobby" Gore two brothers Henry Strickland and Fred Strickland Jr. two sisters Margaret Strickland and Katherine Deloch. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 16 2026 at 1100 AM in the Iron Hill Baptist Church 22247 Peacock Rd Tabor City with…

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Joyce Price

, North Carolina

May 16, 2026

Joyce Inman Price 77 of Sarasota Florida and formerly of the Pleasant Hill Community in Whiteville passed away on May 17 2026 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice Florida. Joyce was born on November 19 1948 daughter of the lateSamuel Albert Inman and Evie Mae Thorpe Inman. Joyce Inman Price 77 of Sarasota Florida and formerly of the Pleasant Hill Community in Whiteville passed away on May 17 2026 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice Florida. Joyce was born on November 19 1948 daughter of the lateSamuel Albert Inman and Evie Mae Thorpe Inman. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joyce Inman Price.

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Helen "Frankie" Gore

, North Carolina

Helen Frances Frankie Pierce Gore 70 of Whiteville passed away on Sunday evening May 17 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House. Frankie as we lovingly known was born on July 17 1955 daughter of the late Malcolm A. Pierce and Faye Smith Pierce. Graveside services will be conducted at 1100 a.m. on Thursday May 21 2026 at the Pierce Cemetery Hallsboro. Visitation will be held from 600800 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn. The surviving family includes her son Roy Dillon Gore Blair siblings Malcolm Buddy Pierce Avonda of Whiteville grandchildren Brooklyn Melany Gore Roy Dale Gore Beau Malcolm Gore and Renee Dean Gore nieces Angie Reaves Matt and Denise Ward Keith. Helen Frances Frankie Pierce Gore 70 of Whiteville passed away on Sunday evening May 17 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House. Frankie as we lovingly known was born…

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Otis Johnny Gurkin

, North Carolina

May 13, 2026

Otis Cecil Johnny Gurkin 76 of Leland passed away on May 14 2026 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A native of Whiteville Johnny was the son of the late Otis Cecil Gurkin and Melba Skipper Gurkin. He was also preceded in death by a sister Deborah Gurkin. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life which will be held at 330 p.m. on Sunday May 31 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home. Otis Cecil Johnny Gurkin 76 of Leland passed away on May 14 2026 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A native of Whiteville Johnny was the son of the late Otis Cecil Gurkin and Melba Skipper Gurkin. He was also preceded in death by a sister Deborah Gurkin.

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Patricia Sellers

, North Carolina

Patricia Juanita Sellers age 65 of Whiteville passed away peacefully at home and went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Charles Sellers who preceded her in death. Patricia was born on October 7 1960 in New Hanover County North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Bunn Franklin Register and Letha Mae Etheridge. Patricia was a graduate of Nakina High School Class of 1978 and devoted her life to being a loving homemaker faithful wife caring mother loving motherinlaw and treasured grandmother. A devoted member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Patricia loved the Lord deeply and faithfully served Him throughout her life. She was a true prayer warrior with an unfailing faith in the Lord trusting Him through every season of life. Known for her humble kind and meek spirit Patricia touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her love for Jesus her family…

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Mona Fields

, North Carolina

Mona Leressa Fields 61 of Chadbourn died on Tuesday May 12 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House. She is survived by her children Doug Jones and Kala Kristy Johnson four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren halfbrother Robert Baxter Adair host of loving nieces and nephews. Mona Leressa Fields 61 of Chadbourn died on Tuesday May 12 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House. She is survived by her children Doug Jones and Kala Kristy Johnson four grandchildren and six greatgrandch You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mona Leressa Fields.

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