Area Obituaries

1937 – 2025      It is with great sadness that our beloved Elizabeth Cartrette Branson of Chadbourn departed this earth peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Good Friday, April 18, after an extended battle with dementia. She was 87.      Elizabeth was born June 27, 1937 to the late Jesse and Bessie Cartrette.      She…

1954 – 2025      Linda Ward Bryant of Green Sea passed away on Thursday, April 17, in her sister’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was 70.      Born Aug. 17, 1954 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Junior Ward and Evelyn Thomas Long Ward.      In addition to her parents, she…

1948 – 2025      Sherry Buffkin Tesauro of Cocoa Beach, Florida, born June2, 1948 in Tabor City, left us on April 13, after a six month battle with cancer.      She was proceeded in death by her husband, William ‘Bill’ Tesauro; her son, Michael Tesauro; her parents, Earlie and Julia Waddell Buffkin; two brothers, Roger and Wayland…

In Loving Memory of Marion Louise Stanley Sibbett August 2, 1944 – April 16, 2025      Marion Louise Stanley Sibbett of Nakina entered her heavenly home on April 16, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and community.      She was the daughter of the late…

1965 – 2025      Oran Hugie Long Jr. of Loris died Tuesday, April 15, surrounded by his family. He was 59.      Born in New Hanover County, he was the son of Oran Hugie Long Sr. and Shirley Britt.      In addition to his mother he is survived by one son, Michael Oree Long of Whiteville; a daughter,…

1962 – 2025      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Ann Fairfax on April 12 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was 63.      Nancy was born Jan. 10, 1962, and was the daughter of Hazel Cox Williams of Nakina, and the late Timothy Wade Fairfax Sr.…

1970 – 2025      Jennifer Cordelia Mishoe of Loris died Monday April 7. She was 54.      Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of Barbara Ann Faulk Stocks of Little River and the late Jessie Layden Gore.      In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Justin Dewayne Mishoe (Cassandra) of Loris; and…

1985 – 2025      Brandon Forrest Soles of Loris passed away on Sunday, April 6, at his home. He was 39.      Born May 7, 1985, in Loris, he was the son of the late Covell Soles and the late Regina Norris Soles Doyle.      Mr. Soles worked as a grounds man with a tree cutting service and…

1951 – 2025      Jan Austin Johnson of Loris passed away on Saturday, April 5, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 73.      Born Sept. 5, 1951, in Mullins, he was the son of Doris Clemons Johnson and the late Maryland Johnson.      Mr. Johnson was a farmer and loved working in his garden.…

1966 – 2025      Malcolm Todd Campbell of Loris passed away on Friday, April 4, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 58.      Born April 20, 1966, in High Point, he was the son of Malcolm and Sandy Campbell.      Todd served his country with courage, honor, and dignity in the United States Navy.…