All Obituaries 

Ash, NC Norbit Carlyle, age 91, of Ash, NC, died Thursday, May 2, 2024 in his home.  Born April 29, 1933 in Scotland County, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence Carlisle and Emma Turbeville Carlisle. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Elfleta Ward Carlyle of the home; two sons, John Francis Carlyle (Charlotte) of Johns Creek, GA, and Brian Keith Carlyle (Tabatha) of Jacksonville, FL; one daughter, Kathleen Mills (Eldred) of Jacksonville, FL;...

Fayetteville, NC Joseph Patrick Straussner, age 67, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC.  Born March 17, 1957 in Cambria Heights, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Straussner and Mary Currie Straussner. He is survived by two brothers, James C. Straussner of Spring Hill, and Thomas A. Straussner of Oceanside, CA. No services will be held.   A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tabor City, NC Mrs. Madge Renee Jordan Spivey, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born on July 20, 1950, in Marion, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clifton A. Jordan and the late Madge Edwards Kirby Jordan. Survivors include her son, Matthew Spivey of Castle Hayne, NC and brother, Kirby Jordan of Florence, SC. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Elwood Spivey. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM at Spivey Cemetery on Friday,...

Green Sea, SC  Kevin Norman Fowler age 58, died Wednesday April 24, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC.   Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late Norman Eldred Fowler and Lois Pearl Suggs Fowler.  He is survived by one daughter, Kenza Airel Fowler of Chadbourn, NC.  A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Myrtle Green Cemetery.   A service of Inman Ward Funeral...

Whiteville, NC Mrs. Letha Mae Norris James, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on August 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Leon Norris and the late Jenny Lee Spivey Norris.  Mrs. James is survived by her four sons, Teinne James (Pamela) of Whiteville, NC, Gleon James (Rochelle) of Whiteville, NC, Lewis D. James of California, and Ryan James (Tracy) of Welcome, NC; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild on the...

Tabor City, NC  Tommy Kent Spivey, age 80, died on April 23, 2024.  Tommy was a lifelong resident of Tabor City, NC, the son of the late H. Cliff and Ruby H. Spivey.   He was a farmer, and this was his passion his entire life. Tommy also worked at Tabor City Foods cannery for five years as a young man. Later, Tommy enjoyed his time working at the Columbus County Tax Office for 26 years, where he measured real estate county-wide, and when in the office, was a welcoming...

Mauldin, SC Willie Isra Buff Jr. age 88, of Mauldin, SC, died Saturday, April 20th, 2024, in St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC. Born in Maiden, NC, he was the son of the late Willie Isra Buff and Ida Dameron Buff. He is survived by his wife, Ruthene Fowler Clemons Buff of Mauldin, SC; two daughters, Kimberly B. Davis of Greenville, SC and Tracie B. Carpin (Victor) of Greenville, SC, one stepson, Gregory Lee Clemons of Tabor City, NC; two brothers Bobby Joe Buff and Ralph Buff and one...

Robert “Brent” Watson, 43, of Sunset Beach, NC, departed from this world on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Grand Strand Medical Center. Born on November 18, 1980, in High Point, NC, he was the cherished son of Dennis (Lori) Watson of Randleman, NC and Dana Watson of Gibsonville, NC. As part of the class of ’99, Brent attended Trinity High School, in Trinity, NC. Following his education, he delved into the realm of digital x-ray technology, igniting a career journey that led...

Loris, SC Brian Thomas Renshaw, age 49, of Loris, SC, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in his home.  Born June 24, 1974 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Kathleen Ward Graham of Loris, SC. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Iraq War. In addition to his mother, he is survived by four sons, Christian M. Picalo of Delaware, Kyle A. Renshaw of Ohio, David L. Renshaw of Loris, SC, and Jonah Renshaw of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Kensley Picalo and...

Green Sea, SC “Oh, what a beautiful morning!” It is with a mix of sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Amelia "Millie" Hope Higgins Price, who peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 17, 2024, comforted by the love of her family. Born in Green Mountain, North Carolina, Amelia was the beloved daughter of Lester and Maude Higgins. A proud 1959 graduate of North Carroll High School, Millie embraced change throughout...