All Obituaries

  Mary Gooden Ward, 91, went home to be with her Lord after a short stay at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Mary was born May 23, 1931 to the late Walter Alden and Ruth Hayes Gooden. She was preceded in death by sisters Louise Maiden, Betsy Barfield, Frances Adams; brothers James Gooden and McAulay Gooden,grandson Michael H. Ward, and her husband of 72 years John M....

Mrs. Peggy Powell, age 72, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born May 7,1950 in Marion, SC, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Grace Powell.  Peggy is survived by a son, David Carr of the home, and a daughter, Lisa Hinkley also of the home. Also surviving is a brother, Frank Powell; sisters, Bonnie Meares, Helen Hammond, Dot Glascock, and Linda Bookhout. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3...

Mrs. Elwee Ellis, age 82, of Fair Bluff NC, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. She was born October 15, 1939 in Robeson County, NC, a daughter of the late Willie Bonnie Malcolm and Rettie (Barnes) Malcolm. Elwee is survived by her husband, Wilton Ellis and three children; Jeffery Ellis of Lumberton, NC; daughters, Carolyn Worthington of Cerro Gordo, NC; and Lisa (Andy) Turner of Fair Bluff, NC. She is also survived by grandchildren;...

Mrs. Judy F. Long, age 62, of Tabor City, died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Guerrero and a son John Long. Also surviving are three grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff.

Mr. Luke Rooks, age 18, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was the son of Adam Rooks of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Paige Nance of Little River, SC. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff.

Mrs. Betty Stone Williamson, age 78, died Friday, June, 10, 2022 in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House, Whiteville, NC. Born in Robeson County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Stone and Imajean Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Williamson, daughter Ashleigh Walling, and sister Stormy Stone. She is survived by one brother, Butch (Beverly) Stone of Kentucky; sisters Teddy Stone of Sanford, NC, Dixie Gurkin of Leland, NC,...

The world lost a great man on May 27th, 2022. Chip Singletary crossed over to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Florence, SC on December 4th, 1954. Chip was a resident of the small town of Fair Bluff, which he loved.  He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many. Chip was a devoted member and former deacon of Fair Bluff Baptist Church. He was a farmer, tree removal expert, and chainsaw master. His hobbies included camping, boating on the river, wood...

Mr. Preston R. Floyd, age 81, passed away  April 30, 2022 after a brief illness. He survived by two daughters; Prett Dudney and Penny Grissinger, also surviving is one son, Presley Floyd.  There will be no services at this time. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff.

Ms. Lisa K. Neely, age 57, died April, 29, 2022 in the Novant New Hanover Regional Hospital after an extended illness. No services are planned at this time. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff.

Mrs. Mary S. Dickerson, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born April,16, 1938 in Fair Bluff, NC, she was the daughter of the late Brooks D. Floyd and Leah Floyd. She is survived by two sons, Brooks Dickerson (MiRyuna) of Fair Bluff, NC and George (Karen) Dickerson of St. Pauls, NC.; two daughters, Karen (Neal) Vaughn of Margarettsville, NC, and Johanna Dickerson of Fair Bluff, NC. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 19...