All Obituaries

Mrs. Audra Kathleen Hoover of Harrells, NC left her earthly life on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 while at her son's house in Clayton, NC.  Born in Berkley, WV on September 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Enoch H. and Bertha Dickens Stover.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Henry Thomas Hoover, Sr.; siblings--Charlotte Stover, Margaret Manley, and Clifford Stover. Left to cherish her memory are her son--Henry Thomas "Tommy" Hoover, Jr....

Jesse C. Savage, Jr. of Teachey, NC departed his earthly life early Friday morning, March 13, 2020 while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.  Born on March 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Jesse Cleveland and Fannie Register Savage.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Lela Fussell Savage and seven brothers and sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his children--Michael Savage and wife Della of Castle Hayne, Brenda Collins and husband James of Elkin,...

Ms. Ruth Grey Parker, well known resident of Rose Hill, passed from this life late Saturday night, March 7, 2020 while at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC.  Born on August 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Franklin and Lucy B. Parker of Rose Hill.  Also preceding her in death are sisters—Louise Farrior, Sandra Schineller, Ernestine Hoffmann, Judy Parker; brothers—Fred Parker, Durwood Parker, Jacob F. Parker Jr., Joseph Parker. Left to cherish her memory...

Lillian "Jiji" Rivenbark Romanak of Wilmington, NC, passed from this life on Tuesday night, March 3, 2020 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center.  Born in Pender County on August 8, 1924,she was the daughter of the late William Owen and Maggie Murray Rivenbark.  Also preceding her in death are her husband of seventy-one years--Edward  J. "Edwin" Romanak; sisters--Lola Rivenbark and Catherine Shepard; and brothers--William Ivey Rivenbark and Cleveland...

Helen Elizabeth Pierce of Hickory, NC formerly of Sneads Ferry and Wallace, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Born September 21, 1934 in Martin County, she was the oldest of four children born to the late George Washington and Mary Lee Ollie Roebuck Stevenson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Gwen Pierce and all of her siblings, George Stevenson, Haywood Stevenson, and Joyce...

Shirley Faye Hooker Carraway of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life early Sunday morning, February 9, 2020 while at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on July 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John Steven and Celithia  Hazel Patterson Hooker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Luther Edward Carraway; sister—Doris Morgan; brothers—Howard Hooker, Jerry Hooker, Perry Hooker, Bobby Hooker, and Jim “Totsy”...

Leroy Robert Woodlief of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Thursday, February 6, 2020 while at DaySpring of Wallace, NC.  Born January 19, 1940, he was the son of the late Lee Roy “Jack” and Elaine Gordon Smith Woodlief.  He was also preceded in death by his sister—Jeannette Yvonne Woodlief Patterson; niece—Reba Jacquelyn “Jackie” Stone; nephew—David Whitney Stone; brother-in-laws—Leon Whitney “Stoney” Stone and...

Elizabeth was born on March 4, 1974 in Dekalb County, GA to Earl Franklin Brinkley, Sr and Linda Walker Brinkley. She graduated from Rockdale County High School Class of 1992 in Conyers, Ga. and then attended Meredith College. There, she found her love for business and fashion and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 majoring in Business Administration and Clothing and Fashion Merchandising. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Jeremy Edwards, and their three kids, Jay,...

Thomas Wayne Benton of Teachey, NC departed his earthly life on Friday, January 17, 2020 while at home.  Born on October 1, 1952, he was the son of the late William Hubert and Doris Lee Young Benton of Duplin County, NC. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter--Jennifer Benton Minter and husband Eric of Wilmington; sister--Kathy Benton Wicker and husband Mack of Sanford, NC; brother--Keith Benton and wife Susan of Rocky Point; and special friend--Allanda Parrish of...

Miriam Hearn Tucker, age 86, of Teachey died Thursday, January 16th, 2020.         Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 20, 2020 at Teachey Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charles Love and Rev Philip Siebbeles officiating.  Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.             Mrs. Tucker is survived by two daughters, Diane Minshew of Winterville, NC and Gail Evans...