All Obituaries

Mary Faye Southerland Mobley of Wilmington, NC departed her earthly life for her Eternal home late in the evening of Saturday, October 9, 2021, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on June 22, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Hercules and Lillian James Southerland. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter – Cindy Mobley Jarrett and husband Richard of Wilmington, NC; step-son – Michael Henry Anders and wife Robertina of Erlangen,...

Laura Jean Giddeons Johnson of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life during the evening of Tuesday, October 5, 2021 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville.  Born on May 18, 1932 in Pender County, she is the daughter of the late Leonard Cleveland Giddeons, Sr. and Clydia Elizabeth Rivenbark.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—John Washington Johnson; daughter—Brenda Bowen; four brothers and four sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her...

   A man who grew up in Kentucky, spent two years of his life serving his country in Vietnam, and then devoted 42 years and millions of miles to the trucking lifestyle that he loved so much finally took a well-deserved rest at the end of his life on Oct. 4, 2021. Stanley Willard Skidmore Sr. peacefully went home to be with the Lord, while his wife and two of his children were by his side early Monday evening at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  ...

Donald Mack Horrell of Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on May 13, 1941, he is the son of the late Harlee Bryson and Addie Mae Johnson Horrell.  Also preceding him in death are his brother—Wayne Horrell and his daughter—Sheila Horrell. Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Lois Annette Murray Horrell of the home; daughter—Melony Johnson;...

Dulan Adrian Wallace of Rose Hill, NC departed his earthly life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 while at home.  Born on August 15, 1934, he is the son of the late Adrian Halsa and Lela Ellen Blanton Wallace.  Also preceding him in death are granddaughter--Kimberly Ann Wallace; and siblings—Eleanor Brinkley and J. C. Wallace. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-six years—Mary Lillian Jobe Wallace of the home; sons—Robert Graham Wallace and wife Peggy...

Linda Gail Wheeler Hairr went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born in Wilmington, NC on March 10, 1951 to the late Winston Swindell Wheeler and Elsie Dean Hill. Linda’s smile and laughter could light up a room and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Mike Hairr of the home; son, Greg Whaley of Wallace; daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Chris Lehmann of Jacksonville; grandchildren,...

Rebecca Ann Smith Harrell of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life during the early morning hours of Saturday, September 18, 2021 while at Vidant Hospital in Greenville.  Born on August 29, 1949 in Sampson County, she is the daughter of the late Elwin Crumpler and Eunice Mae Robertson Smith.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter—Tracey Stalker and grandson—Preston Lee Stalker.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband—Jesse R. Harrell of the home;...

Mary Catherine Hardison was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother during her 76 years of life. She passed away peacefully Friday, September 17, 2021, to be with our Lord and Savior. The imprint Catherine left on our hearts, though, far exceeds the time that she was able to be with us in this life. Catherine’s family will remember her for her strength, determination, support, and love…among many other qualities. Family meant everything to Catherine, and, throughout her life,...

Kareene Elizabeth Lunsford Perry of Teachey, NC departed her earthly life on the evening of Thursday, September 16, 2021, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC, following a period of declining health.  Born in Alamance County on January 15, 1959, she is the daughter of the late John Henry and Bruce Ellen Watkins Lunsford.  Also preceding her in death is her brother--Johnny Lunsford. Left to cherish her memory are her husband--George Herbert Perry, Jr. of...

Stanley Carl "Stan" Maready of Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on Thursday, September 9, 2021 while at Vidant Hospital of Greenville, NC.  Born on April 27, 1957 in Germany, he is the son of Ruth Maria Marhofer Maready and the late Ruby C Maready.  He is also preceded in death by his brother--Steven Maready; niece--Amanda Chestnutt Rose; and nephews--James Chestnutt and Stephen Maready. Left to cherish his memory are his mother--Ruth Maria Marhofer...