All Obituaries

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...

Linda Korioth “Nonnie” Thompson, 87, of Wallace, NC, went to her Lord on Jan 11th, 2020 following a brief illness at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Holmes Thompson.  She is the daughter of the late John Frank and Lorene Schick Korioth of Sherman, TX.  Siblings Johnny Korioth, Charles Korioth, Mamie Epting, Patricia Breedlove, Gregory Korioth, Henry Korioth, Anna Catherine Stroope, Roger Korioth,...

Michael Dean Pistner of  Wallace, NC left his earthly home on Friday, January 10, 2020 while at Vidant Hospital of Greenville.  Born on November 3, 1966, he is the son of Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace and the late Jo Ellen Herring Pistner. Left to cherish his memory are his father--Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace; brother--Joseph Patrick Pistner and wife Deborah of New Milford, CT; sister--Amy Michelle Darboe of Wallace. Dean grew up in Washington state and attended college...

William Earl "Red" Sanderson of Chinquapin, NC departed his earthly life on Monday, December 30, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on June 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Delbert and Virginia King Sanderson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife--Pricilla Louise Hall Sanderson; sister--Helen Sanderson; and brothers--Jarvis and Jessie Sanderson.  Left to cherish his memory are his children--Connie Sholar and husband Tim of...

Bobby Harvell of Wallace, NC left this earthly life on Saturday morning, December 14, 2019 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville.  Born on September 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert Henry and Annie Moore Harvell.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Inez Moore Harvell; wife—Elizabeth Harvell; son—Mitchell Cavenaugh; son-in-law—Rayond E. Bradshaw. Left behind to cherish his memory are children—Taffy Harvell Horne and husband...