All Obituaries

James David "Jamie" Brock of Rose Hill, NC departed his earthly home for his heavenly peace on the early morning of Friday, July 19, 2019 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born December 19, 1943, he was the son of the late James William and Vivian Louise Brown Brock of Duplin County.  He is also predeceased by brothers William Brock and Linwood Brock.  Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-six years--Doris Ann Bishop...

June Potter Blalock of Wallace, NC died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Vidant Medial Center in Greenville, NC. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace, NC conducted by Dr. Phillip Gladden. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Wallace Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr. Phillip Gladden. A reception will follow the services at Wallace Presbyterian Church in the Currie Hall. June was preceded in...

Joseph Andrew Houston, Sr of Teachey, NC left his earthly home on Thursday, July 4, 2019 while at Vidant Hospital of Greenville, NC.  Born July 28, 1946, he is the son of the late Harvey Andrew and Martha Mae Brock Houston.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son--Joseph Houston, Jr ; granddaughter--Lexie Sage Houston ; and grandson--Michael Brandon Houston. Left to cherish his memory are sons--Michael Houston and wife Denise of Lupton, MI and Melvin Houston of...

Gwendolyn English Jones of Wallace passed from her earthly life to her heavenly one on Monday, July 1, 2019, while at home. Born on May 6, 1965, she was the daughter of Reba Marshburn English and the late Norwood J English of Wallace, NC. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter -- Beth Jones Lavin and husband Mark of Apex, NC; mother -- Reba Marshburn English of Wallace; grandchildren -- Kennedy Lavin and Quinn Lavin of Apex; sisters -- Judy E. Rivenbark and husband David of Wallace,...

Life is much like a camping adventure--it has a beginning and an ending. On the morning of September 13, 1966 Steven Bryan Wilson began his adventure in life’s great park. He was the son of Nancy Grady Wilson and the late Snodie Bond Wilson. His early years were spent with the usual childhood activities. Always a lover of God’s great creation, he enjoyed the great outdoors, and spent much time on his grandparents’ farm. He loved playing in the dirt and mischievously...

Blenda Faye Brinkley McLamb of Willard passed quietly from her earthly life during the morning of Tuesday, June 25, 2019 while at home.  Born January 22, 1944, she is the daughter of the late Burean Uriah and Eileen Carter Brinkley.   Left to cherish her memory are her husband--Coke Gabriel Mclamb; son--Robbie McLamb and wife Monica of Willard; daughter--Amy Williamson and husband Toby of Clayton, NC; grandchildren--Joshua McLamb and wife Brittany of Willard, Courtney McLamb of...

Leslie Henry Knowles of Teachey, NC left his earthly home on Sunday, June 23, 2019 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born December 1, 1944, he was the son of the late Willie Henry and Mary Arlene Robinson Knowles of Rose Hill. Also preceding him in death are his son—Leslie "Sam" Henry Knowles, II; brother—Robert “Bobby” Knowles; sisters—Nellie K. Bateman and Betty Arlene Knowles. Left to cherish his memory are a son—Christopher Robert...

Marvin "Mac" Gardner of Lumberton left his earthly home for his eternal home during the early morning of Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.  Born in Carroll County, VA on December 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Marvin Matthew Gardner, Sr. and Sarah Ellen Pratt Gardner.  He was also preceded in death by a brother--Dennie Price Gardner. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife--Joyce Blanton Gardner;...

Barbara Hall Rivenbark of Wallace departed her earthly life for her eternal heavenly home during the morning of June 11, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on July 15, 1941, she is the daughter of Gaitha Deburnia Hall and Annie Pearsall Hall. Left to cherish her memory are her husband--Robert Turner Rivenbark, Sr; children--Robert Turner Rivenbark, Jr and wife Lesa of Lowell, NC and Shelly Rivenbark Hill and husband Lee of Cary, NC; grandchildren--Tyler...

Henry L. Mobley ,67,of Beulaville passed from this earthly life during the morning of June 11, 2019 while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.  He was born on January 31, 1952 to the late Albert Harris ad Ruby Pickett Mobley of Duplin County.  He was also predeceased by a niece--Rena Newlin. Mr. Mobley was a man with a quiet manner in his daily living and a great talent for mechanical issues which confront us in life.  In later life he...