All Obituaries

Davy Alford Sholar of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, while at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on February 27, 1948, he is the son of the late Sigford and Ioma Hunter Sholar.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Peggy Brinkley Sholar; brother—Nathan Sholar; and granddog—Caydee. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters—Debbie Fussell (Carl) of Wallace, Gwen Rivenbark (Skeeter) of Wallace;...

Dorothy Mae Estella Bennett Moore of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on Saturday, April 6, 2024, while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital. Born on January 24, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Willie Eugene and Beaulah Frances Johnson Bennett. Left to cherish her memory are her children-Angelene Robinson and husband Quincy of Rocky Mount (NC), Tony Bennett and wife Debbie of Wallace, and Frances Moore and Randolph Newkirk of Rose Hill; grandchildren— Michelle Wallace of...

Mr. James Milton “Jimmie” Cavenaugh of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, while at Wallace Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on February 10, 1943, he is the son of the late RC and Frankie Louise Hanchey.  Left to cherish his memory is his wife—Judy White Cavenaugh; children—James Henry Cavenaugh (Kathryn ) of Kenansville, Alice Faye Cavenaugh Stone of Wallace, Amy Beth Cavenaugh of Wallace, Abby Marie Cavenaugh of...

Lila Belle Wells Cashwell of Magnolia, and formerly of Willard, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on March 5, 2024, while at ECU Healthcare in Greenville, NC.  Born on August 31, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Ranford Glendon and Margie Jane Mobley Wells.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—James T. Cashwell; daughter—Cynthia (Jamie) Lanier; great granddaughter—Krista Ellen Smith; brother—Ranford Wells Jr.; sisters—Ruby...

Thomas Benton McNeil of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Monday, March 4, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.  Born on April 6, 1942, he is the son of the late James Burnice and Eunice Virginia Giddeons McNeil.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Betsy Ann Watson of Boling Green (KY), Virginia Pernell Pate of Willard, and Penny Brinson of Wallace. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty five years—Ruth Blanton McNeil of...

Caleb Joseph McGlohon II transitioned to his heavenly home, February 24, 2024. He was born March 13, 1927, in Pitt County, where his family was tobacco farmers for many decades. In 1936, due to the Great Depression, his family became one of the original settlers on the Penderlea Homestead Project. He liked to tell about the day he shook hands with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, when she visited Penderlea. This made a great impression on a nine-year-old boy. Joe is predeceased by his parents...

Mildo Noel Velasquez Velasquez of Willard, NC departed his earthly life on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Born on March 17, 1992, he is the son of Jesus Emanuel Valesquez Lopez and Margarita Celestine Velasquez Diaz of Guatemala. Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Roxana Marisol Gonzalez Diaz; children—Derly Velasquez Gonzalez and Yuleni Velasquez Gonzalez; and eight brothers and sisters.  Mildo was a good husband, father, son, and brother who was the extremely kind...

Mina Marie Hatchell Baker of Rose Hill, NC, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.  Born on June 17, 1935, she is the daughter of the late John Bryant and Ruth Elizabeth Edwards Hatchell.  She is also preceded in death by her late husband Bennie Baker; siblings--Durwood Hatchell, Raeford Hatchell, Johnny Bryant Hatchell, Norman Hatchell, Ruth Phillips, Betty Starnes, Adell Hatchell Edwards, Ozell Wells, and Naomi Thompson. Left to cherish her memory are her...

Darryl Thomas Lloyd of Pink Hill and formerly of Pin Hook passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 while at home.  Born on August 26, 1963, he is the son of the late Orland Thomas and Lottie Melvina Dail Lloyd. He is also preceded in death by a brother—John Lucas Lloyd; paternal grandparents—Leslie and Mary Lee Dail; paternal grandparents—Henry Thomas and Julia Lloyd; and grandchildren—Kenneth Lee Ballard and Braden Hernandez. Left to cherish...

Amanda Jane Mathews Powell of Leland, and formerly of Wallace, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, while at Novant Health--New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on July 18, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Arthur James and Rovene Blanton Mathews.  Also preceding her in death is a sister--Nancy Mathews Walker.  Left to cherish her memory is her brother--James Thomas Mathews of Virginia Beach (VA). Jane or "Cokey", as she was known,...