Recent Obituaries

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.

Apr 19, 2022

Evelyn Grace Pace of Rose Hill, NC passed from her earthly life on the early morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2022 while at home.  Born on April 16, 1950, she is the daughter of the late Meta Marie Hunter Cottle and Willliam Earl Cottle, Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter—Ashley Marapese and her brother—Jeffrey Lynn...

Apr 16, 2022

Mildred Brinson Hussey, age 91 of Wallace, NC, peacefully passed away at her home on April 16, 2022, six months after the death of her husband William L. "Bill" Hussey.  She was born on June 12, 1930, and was the third of seven children born to Alton and Estelle Hunter Brinson of Beulaville.  She is preceded in death by...

Apr 8, 2022

Berton Wayman Eason, Jr. of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life on Friday, April 8, 2022 while at home.  Born on November 2, 1929, he is the son of the late Edna Mae Taylor Eason and Berton Wayman Eason, Sr. of Harnett County.  Also preceding him in death are his first wife--Doris Pauline Eason; siblings--Edward Eason, John Eason,...

Apr 7, 2022

Stephen Anthony Watkins, Sr. of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life on the early morning of Thursday, April 7, 2022, while at home.  Born on August 26, 1973, he is the son of Mildred Bradshaw and the late Eugene Franklin Watkins.  He was also preceded in death by infant daughter—Ashley Watkins.

Left to cherish his memory...

Apr 5, 2022

Elizabeth Teachey Blair, age 96, passed from her earthly life on April 5, 2022, while at her home in Wallace, NC.

Elizabeth was born January 22, 1926, in Duplin County, NC to the late Roscoe Teachey and Ivey Evelyn Cook Teachey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband James Seaborn Blair Jr, MD,...

Apr 5, 2022

Charles Faison Knowles of Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on May 15, 1934, he is the son of the late Raymond Faison and Susan Flossie Benton Knowles.  Also preceding him in death are brothers—Clifton Knowles of Wallace, Alvin Knowles of Wallace, and...