All Obituaries

Mr. Chris Wayne Dudley, age 69, passed away March, 27, 2023, after an extended illness. He was a retired sewing machine operator and staff member of the Robeson County school system. Chris is survived by a son; Chris Dudley Jr of Fairmont NC; a brother, Ronnie Dudley of Fairmont NC; and a grandson, Cayden Dudley of Fairmont, NC. He is predeceased by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. There will be no services at this time.   A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service.

Louise Strickland, 86, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her residence after an extended illness surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lottie Simmons and the widow of the late Ralph Strickland. She is survived by daughters; Sherry Brown of Cerro Gordo, NC., and Alison (Dennis) Rouse of Cerro Gordo, NC. Also, surviving are six grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, 4 great-great- grandchildren, and a sister; Irene Daniel of Beaverdam, NC. Louise...

Jimmy Dale Godwin, age 54 of Lewisville passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born May 26, 1968, in Loris, SC, to Jimmy Earl Godwin and Brenda Gore Godwin.  He is survived by his wife, Christine L. Godwin; two sons, Jarod and Jackson Godwin; his parents, Jimmy and Brenda Godwin; and brothers, Jamie and Jeff Godwin.  Jay, as he was known at home, was raised in Beaverdam, NC, before attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In Wilmington, Jay met his wife,...

Bonnie S. Worley, 75, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in Columbus County, a daughter of the late Dennis and Susie Strickland.  She is survived by one son, Moody Worley III of Cerro Gordo, NC;  a daughter, Tanya Lanier of Tabor City, NC; two sisters, Linda Strickland of Cerro Gordo NC and Tammy Lynn Strickland of Cerro Gordo NC; five grandchildren and two great-grand children. Bonnie was predeceased in death by her parents; husband,...

Mrs. Judie Waddell, 84, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Anderson Oaks Assisted Living. She was born in Bladen County, a daughter of the late Cecil Dennis and Lucile S. Dennis Bordeaux. She is also predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) Waddell Sr; daughter, Virginia (Ginny Lou) Waddell; and a sister, Cecile Anne Thompson. She is survived by her son Robert Allen (Mary B.) Waddell Jr of Fair Bluff, NC and two grandchildren; Mary Allen(Stuart) Small of Winterville, NC, and...

Mrs. Pearl Jonson age 95, of Iron Station, NC, formerly of Fair Bluff, NC, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in the Novant Health Center, Huntersville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Ed Hammond and Ruby Thompson. She is also predeceased by six brothers, one sister, and an infant son, Bruce Michael. Mrs. Johnson is survived by sisters; Evelyn Benton of Virginia Beach, VA, and Shelia Fields of Iron Station, NC. Also surviving are daughters Kathy McCrory( Will Stephens) of Orrum, NC;...

Mr. James Royals, age 66, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff.

Willadean Grainger, age 96, of Fair Bluff, NC, died Saturday, December 3, 2022, in the Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, Whiteville, NC. Born July 26, 1926, in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hobson and Rena Grainger and the widow of Rufus Lee Grainger. She is survived by a grandson, Chris Grainger; daughter-in-law Nancy Grainger, and Sister in law Virginia Grainger. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother,...

Nancy Carol Davis Nance, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC. She was a retired school teacher from the SC Dept of Education,  a member of Fair Bluff Baptist Church and Fair Bluff Eastern Star. Ms. Nance is preceded in death by her husband, David Leo Nance  and survived by her three children: David Nance (Debbie), Carol Malpass and Marie Dooley (Bill); 6 Grandchildren, Chad Nance (Katie), Crystal Johnson (Travis),...

Jacob O Brack Jr entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by the family he loved. He is celebrated by wife Carol Brack, son Jacob O Brack III (Karen) of Atlanta, daughter Patricia Brack and husband Matt of Indianapolis, as well as sisters Marie Peacock and Gertrude (Jan) Barnes of North Myrtle Beach, SC.  He is preceded into heaven by a son, James Edward Brack and parents, Jacob Brack and Margaret Brack. Jacob...