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Annie Kathryn ColeFair Bluff, NC


Mrs. Annie Kathryn Vance Cole, age 91, passed away June 9, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville, NC, following a brief illness.Mrs. Cole, born September 23, 1932, in Fair Bluff, NC, was the daughter of the late Lillian Bartley Vance and the late Thomas David Vance. Annie Kathryn was a graduate of Fair Bluff High School and furthered her education at Flora McDonald College. She married the love of her life, Garlen Lester Cole, on September 24, 1950, and they enjoyed...

Mrs. Annie Kathryn Vance Cole, age 91, passed away June 9, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville, NC, following a brief illness.Mrs. Cole, born September 23, 1932, in Fair...

Dr. Ray ThigpenWhiteville, NC


Dr. F. Ray Thigpen of Whiteville, NC passed away on June 2, 2024 at the age of 77 peacefully at his home.He was born on July 8,1946 in Fair Bluff, NC, to the late Wilton Thigpen Sr. and the late Pheatress Thigpen. After he graduated from Fair Bluff High School in 1964, he went on to study chemistry at UNC. Once he graduated with a degree in Chemistry, he started his first job at Anson County High School teaching chemistry. There he met his first wife and the mother of his...

Dr. F. Ray Thigpen of Whiteville, NC passed away on June 2, 2024 at the age of 77 peacefully at his home.He was born on July 8,1946 in Fair Bluff, NC, to the late Wilton Thigpen Sr. and...

Jax PridgenNichols, SC


Jax Pridgen, age 3 months, of Nichols, SC, died Sunday, June 2, 2024 at home. Born February 8, 2024 in New Hanover County, he was the son of Jamie Pridgen of Leland, NC.Also surviving are: Uncle and aunt, Brent and Britney Causey of Nichols, SC, cousins, Brentlee Causey and Preston Kelly of Nichols, SC, Grandparents, Michele Kelly of Carvers Creek, NC, and James and Jennifer Pridgen of Wilmington, NC, extended family, Craig and Allison Hutchinson of Nichols, SC, Travis Causey of Nichols,...

Jax Pridgen, age 3 months, of Nichols, SC, died Sunday, June 2, 2024 at home. Born February 8, 2024 in New Hanover County, he was the son of Jamie Pridgen of Leland, NC.Also surviving are: Uncle...

Clyde AndersonTabor City, NC


Clyde “Shorty” Anderson72, of Tabor City, NC passed away Tuesday,May28, 2024at his home. He was bornDecember 3,1951inHorryCounty,SC, thesonof the lateClyde Anderson and the late Sarah Anderson.Left to cherish hismemory is hiswifeof37years,Marcia Soles Andersonof the home; twosons,Clyde Steven Anderson(Stephanie) of Conway, SC andMichael...

Clyde “Shorty” Anderson72, of Tabor City, NC passed away Tuesday,May28, 2024at his home. He was bornDecember...

Willard SmallFair Bluff, NC


Willard Davis Small, age 99, died Thursday, May 23, 2024 surrounded by those he loved. He was the son of the late Maxcey Dalton Small and Lillian Davis Small. Willard is also predeceased by his wife Ruth Cribbs Small. He is survived by his children, David Small (Sandra) of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Jerri S. Vaughan of Lexington, Ky. Also surviving are three grandchildren; Andrea Altman (Terry) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Franklin Vaughan of Lexington, Ky, and Hampton Vaughan of Lexington,...

Willard Davis Small, age 99, died Thursday, May 23, 2024 surrounded by those he loved. He was the son of the late Maxcey Dalton Small and Lillian Davis Small. Willard is also predeceased by his...

Bonnie MearesCerro Gordo, NC


Bonnie Meares, age 72 of Cerro Gordo, NC, died Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the Premier Living and Rehab Center, Lake Waccamaw, NC. Born March 17,1952 in Marion County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Earl Read and the late Grace Read.She is survived by her husband, John Meares of the home; three sons, Jimmy Powell of Tabor City, NC, Elec Powell of Fair Banks, Alaska, and Kevin (Terri) Hood of Leonardtown, Md. Bonnie is also survived by three sisters; Dot Glasco*ck (Danny) of Fair Bluff,...

Bonnie Meares, age 72 of Cerro Gordo, NC, died Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the Premier Living and Rehab Center, Lake Waccamaw, NC. Born March 17,1952 in Marion County, SC, she was the daughter of...

Deborah SolesTabor City, NC


Deborah Ann Soles 73, of Tabor City, NC passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 in the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surround by her family. She was born May 14,1950 in Columbus County, NC, the daughter of the late Annie Blake Wright and the late Doctor Franklin "Cedo" Wright.Deborah married the love of her life, Michael Wayne Soles on August 17,1969. She had a love for people and plants. You could find her chatting with friends or tending the flowers in her yard on...

Deborah Ann Soles 73, of Tabor City, NC passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 in the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surround by her family. She was born May 14,1950 in Columbus County, NC,...

Amoret FloydBroomfield, CO


Amoret Rogers Floyd, born March 24, 1939 in Fair Bluff, NC., died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home in Broomfield, CO.She was the daughter of the late J.C. Rogers and the late Pauline Rogers and the widow of the late Vic Floyd.Amoret is survived by her children: Matt Floyd (Marian) of Broomfield, CO. and Russ Floyd (Sharon) of Longmont, CO. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Taylor Floyd (Lauren), Abby Floyd Daniels (Alex), Logan Floyd (Allison), Parker Floyd (Stefany),...

Amoret Rogers Floyd, born March 24, 1939 in Fair Bluff, NC., died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home in Broomfield, CO.She was the daughter of the late J.C. Rogers and the late Pauline...

Robert FlemingStone Mountain, GA.


Robert Woodrow (Bob) Fleming, a resident of the Park Springs Retirement Community in Stone Mountain, Ga, passed away on June 27, 2017. Born January 20, 1939, in Canton, NC, Bob was the son of Woodrow Fleming of Abbeville, Al and Pearl Martha Chason of Cairo, GA. Bob is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Floyd Fleming; daughter, Stacey Anne Pro of Clayton, NC; son, Gregory Fleming of Hollywood, FL; grandchildren Erin, Kyle, and Ryan; and sister, Frances Ann Pearson of Warminster,...

Robert Woodrow (Bob) Fleming, a resident of the Park Springs Retirement Community in Stone Mountain, Ga, passed away on June 27, 2017. Born January 20, 1939, in Canton, NC, Bob was the son...

Peggy GraingerNichols, SC/Myrtle Beach, SC


Mrs. Peggy Grainger, age 88, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC after a brief illness.She was born in Horry County on February 17,1936, to the late Arthur Duncan and the late Vennie Buffkin Duncan.Peggy was a graduate of Green Sea High School, as well as Limestone College.She loved to garden, especially her beautiful flowers which included Azaleas, red and white roses, and Camellias. She will be forever missed by all her family...

Mrs. Peggy Grainger, age 88, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC after a brief illness.She was born in Horry County on February 17,1936,...

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