Johnny Mitchell Norris: Whiteville

1952 – 2026

     Johnny Mitchell Norris of Whiteville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in his home. He was 73.

     Born March 7, 1952 in Horry County, he was the son of the late J.D. Norris and Mary Elizabeth Hardwick Norris.

     He is survived by two daughters, Tara Watts of Tabor City and Johnnie Michelle Cartrette (Randy) of Whiteville; a brother, Jimmy Norris of Tabor City; four sisters, Margaret Leclair (Bob) of High Point, Carolyn Sellers of Whiteville, Faye Fowler of Wilmington, and Linda Gore (Joey) of Tabor City; one grandson, Nick Watts (Sarah); six great grandchildren; and fur grandbaby Mollie Anna.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Williams Norris; one daughter, Selena Sue Smith; a granddaughter, Amy Jo Watts; two brothers, Hallie Norris and Brooks Norris; and a sister, Pamela Renee Norris.

     Funeral services were planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, in the Inman Ward Funeral Home Chapel, burial following in Myrtle Green Cemetery.

     Family planned to receive friends during the hour preceding services in the chapel.

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