Recent Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Remona Jean Brown Arsenault of Jacksonville, NC departed from her earthly life at midday on Friday, September 16, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington, NC.  Born on November 21, 1944, in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd George "Bud" and Maggie Irene Mobley Brown.  Also preceding her in death are siblings—Lynwood...

Sep 13, 2022

William Paul Powell, Jr. of Surf City, NC passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 while at home.  Born on June 27, 1947, he is the son of the late William Paul Powell, Sr. and Dollie Mae Duff Powell of Lenoir County.

Left to cherish his memory are several cousins—Kay Powell Bradsher, Teresa Powell...

Sep 5, 2022

James Malcolm Hall, Jr , 83, husband of Lois Sykes Hall, passed away September 5, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Jim was born on November 11, 1938 in Watha, NC , son of James Malcolm and Louise Wooten Hall. He was a graduate of Burgaw High School (1957 and on the All State high school basketball team) ,East...

Aug 15, 2022

Helen Margurite Engeron Sloan, age 98, of Wallace, passed from her earthly life on the evening of Monday, August 15, 2022, while a resident of Brian Center of Wallace.  Born on July 9, 1924, she is the daughter of the late Harry Joseph and Matilia Boudreaux Engeron.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—Williiam Hunter Sloan; daughter—Carolyn Ann...

Aug 2, 2022

James Elton Earp, age 65, of Warsaw, NC, passed from his earthly life on August 2, 2022 while at Vidant Greenville Hospital.  He was born on March 31, 1957.

He is survived by his loving family, Kristina, his precious sister Sylvia, and his heartbeats, Trevor Earp, Mickayla Canady, Angelene Earp and Jamie Still.  He was a hardworking...

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, Anna Rae Johnson Murray peacefully entered Heaven with her family by her side.   Having contended with dementia for several years, her quick smile, grace, beauty, and kindness remained throughout her days.

Born on June 30, 1936, in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late...

Jul 17, 2022

James Jeffery Gore, 39, of Wilmington, NC passed from his earthly life on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  He was born on January 4, 1983 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  He is preceded in death by his mother—Deborah McCumbee; sister—Kayla Lee Richie; and grandfather—Donald Lee Gore.

Left to cherish his memory are his uncle who raised him—Jeffery Lee Gore...

Jun 27, 2022

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Ditch Newkirk of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life on the evening of Monday, June 27, 2022 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC.  Born on July 7, 1929, she is the daughter of the late George Richard and Elizabeth Phipps Ditch.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Joseph Whitfield Newkirk; son—Joseph...

Jun 24, 2022

Norwood Karroll Teachey of Surf City, NC passed on to his eternal heavenly home on Friday, June 24 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care after several years of declining health.

Karroll was born in Wallace, NC on May 25, 1939 to Woodrow Wilson Teachey and Thelma Grady Teachey.  He is survived by his wife and devoted care...

Jun 15, 2022

Winnie Mae Giddens Martel of Asheville, NC and formerly of Willard, passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Wednesday, June 15, 2022 while in Carolina Pines at Asheville, NC.  Born on May 17, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Bruce Oliver and Nancy Jane Rivenbark Giddens.  Also preceding her in death are sisters—Bertha Giddens,...

Jun 13, 2022

Laverne Brock Blanton, 83, of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Monday, June 13, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on July 9, 1938, she is the daughter of the late Preston Earl and Mary Elizabeth Giddeons Brock.  She is also preceded in death by her husbands—Preston...

Jun 4, 2022

Sybil Grey Rivenbark Dale of Wilmington, (formerly of Wallace) passed from her earthly life during the late evening of Saturday, June 4, 2022 while at Novant Hospital of Wilmington.  Born on January 6, 1942, she is the daughter of the late George Alex and Radie Groves Rivenbark.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Ted Dale; daughter—Lori Moore;...

Jun 2, 2022

John Alfred Stallings III of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on the early morning of Thursday, June 2, 2022 while at home.  Born November 11, 1942, he is the son of  John Alfred Stallings Jr. and the late Dorothy Pierce Stallings.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn.

Left to cherish his memory...

Jun 1, 2022

Ronnie Stephen Johnson of Eastover, NC, passed from his earthly life during the morning hours of Wednesday, June 1, 2022, while at home.  Born on March 5, 1953, he is the son of the late Ivey Lee and Hazel Pearl Maxwell Johnson.  Also preceding him in death are a son—Brandon Herrington; and siblings—Jerry Allen Johnson and Patricia Johnson Rogers....

May 26, 2022

Wanda Marie Johnston Pickett of Rose Hill, NC passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 26, 2022, while at home.  Born on February 26, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Marvin and Rentha Johnston.  Also preceding her in death are her first husband—Edmund Jenkins and her second husband—Jackie Pickett; siblings--Mary Esta Peck,...

May 25, 2022

Kimberly Welborn aged 61 passed away on the 25th of May, 2022. After a brief illness, she was called to the arms of her Heavenly Father. Kim was born on December 19, 1960 to Virginia (Doodie) Bell Vickers and Glenn Welborn of Ramseur, NC. When Kim was six years of age, the family moved to Carolina Beach, seeking a...

May 24, 2022

Phyllis Jane Harrell Rouse (84, born July 25, 1937) of Rose Hill, NC, passed away peacefully May 24th at her home in Winter Garden, FL.  She was surrounded by family and loving friends.  She is the daughter of the Thedford Thaddeus, and Lucy Selma Batts Harrell. Preceding her in death is her devoted husband of 52 years, Christopher Columbus...

May 9, 2022

Verlie Joyce Quinn Wells of Wallace, NC transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the early morning of Monday, May 9, 2022, while at The Gardens of Rose Hill, with family very near.  She was born on October 31, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Elzie and Beulah Batts Quinn.  Also preceding her in...

May 1, 2022

Marion Randolph Johnson, Sr, of Teachey, North Carolina departed his earthly life at midday on Sunday, May 1, 2022, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville.  Born in Horry County, SC on February 14, 1941, he is the son of the late Oscar M. and Eula V. Smith Johnson.  He is also preceded in death by his wife--Jacqueline Faith...

Apr 24, 2022

Virginia Jean Blackney of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life at midmorning of Sunday, April 24, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.