All Obituaries

Mr. Alrice "Chip" Barnes, age 74, formally of Lake Waccamaw NC, now of Calabash, NC, passed away at the Brunswick Health & Rehab Center in Ash, NC after a lengthy illness. Born December 9, 1951 in Robeson County, NC, he was the son of the late Alrice Barnes, Sr and the late Myrtle Fisher Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Barnes of the home, daughter, Miranda Rooks (Justin) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, and a grandson, Trent Rooks of North Myrtle Beach, SC. There are ...

Ms. Joyce Ann Nobles, age 75, died March 4, 2026 in the UNC Health Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton, NC after a brief illness. She is survived by one cousin, Patsy Floyd of Chadbourn, NC. There will be no services at this time. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff.  

Sadie Walters, age 89, of Supply, NC (formerly of Fairmont, NC), passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her daughter's home in Supply, NC. She went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sadie looked forward to the day when she would be in His presence where she would fall down and worship Him. As devoted, wife and mother, she radiated joy as her family grew each generation. She loved all her babies. With strength and determination, she embraced life and all of its ...

Thelma Richardson, age 89, went to be with the Lord on January, 28, 2026 in Raleigh, NC, where she had been residing with her son and daughter-in-law. She was born in Columbus County, NC on July 21,1936 to the late Velton Strickland and the late Ruth Edwards Strickland. Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Richardson, and a great-grandson, Camren Wade Hansen. She is survived by her son, Charles Lindsey Richardson (Darlene) of Raleigh, NC; sister, Alice Lois Strickland ...

Geraldine C. "Geri" Reid, age 78, of Fair Bluff, NC, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at McLeod Health Loris, Loris, SC.     Born May 31, 1947, in Bronx, NY, Geri was the daughter of the late Frederick Leonard and Maureen Elizabeth (Herrmann) Thek. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William H. "Wink" Reid, in 2023.     She was an accounts payable clerk for Wallenpaupack Area School District until her retirement.   Over ...

  Eunice Williamson Enzor, 93, of Floyds died December 21 at The Pines of Florence of natural causes. Born September 30, 1932 to Robert B. Williamson and Eunice Alford Williamson.She was predeceased by her husband, Luther Lane Enzor, her sister Jeanne Williamson Shelley and her brother Robert “Buddy” Williamson, Jr. She is survived by her son, ScottEnzor, his wife, Betsy, and her grandson, Christopher.  Eunice was ...

Denise Booth, 56, of Chadbourn passed away peacefully Saturday, December, 6, 2025 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Whiteville, NC. She was born in 1969 in Columbus County to Khonia Tyree and the late Cynthia Tyree. Denise is also predeceased by a son, Joshua Tyree. In addition to her father, Denise is survived by two sons; Clayton Tyree (Kelsey Lee) of Cerro Gordo, and Andrew (Alex) Tyree of Fair Bluff; a daughter, Whitney Walters of Chadbourn; a sister, Shelby (John) Fuhr, of ...

Franklin Lester Drew, 92, of Fair Bluff, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 19, 2025.   Lester was born on August 4, 1933 in Duford, SC to the late Robert and Golda Drew. He grew up on his family farm and after graduating high school began working for a shipyard inNorfolk, Virginia. Shortly after, he was called to serve in the army for two years and remained in the reserve for 6 more. After his service, Lester ...

  Frank Horne, 88, of Fair Bluff, NC, passed away on August, 20, 2025 peacefully at his home. He was the son of the late James M. Horne and the late Hallie Hardin Horne. Frank was the founder and leader of Frank Horne Construction, Inc for 56 years. He was known for his generosity, strong work ethic, and one-of-a-kind personality. A father figure to many, he was always willing to help those in need. He faithfully severed on numerous boards in leadership roles within his community, ...

Spruell Randolph (Randy) Britt of Fair Bluff, North Carolina who was born on January 24,1947, died August 11,2025. He was the son of the late Spruell and Annie Page Britt. Randy is survived by his wife, Jane Page Britt; son, John Pate (Leigh Ann) of Marietta, NC; daughter Weatherly Cook (Ross) of Chapel Hill, NC; brother Johnny Britt (Jeanne) of Whiteville, NC.; two sisters, Betty Inman (Robbie), and JoAnn Hitzemann of Fort Mill, SC. Also surviving are grandchildren; Anna Pate Jenkins ...