Recent Obituaries

Feb 10, 2022

Grace Casey Knowles of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life during the late evening of Thursday, February 10, 2022, while at home.  Born on December 11, 1928, she is the daughter of the late William Benjamin and Mattie Roberts Casey.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—Alvin Carr Knowles; grandson—Thomas Dewayne Francis; great granddaughter—Kayleigh L. Allen; four...

Feb 2, 2022

Richard "Daniel" Brown of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on the early evening of Wednesday, February 2, 2022, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on October 18, 1973 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, he is the son of Jamesa Jean "Mimi" Powell and the late Richard Leighton Brown.   Also preceding him in death are his...

Jan 30, 2022

Raymond Allen Teachey, Jr of Rose Hill, NC passed from his earthly life in the early afternoon of Sunday, January 30, 2022 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Born in New Hanover County on April 9, 1961, he is the son of Lynda Brinkley Hollingsworth and the late Raymond Allen Teachey, Sr. Also preceding him in...

Jan 30, 2022

Michele Marie Bérubé Horne, age 65, of Willard, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Michele was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late André Bérubé and Mary Giddings. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Graham Currie Horne.

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Jan 30, 2022

Gloria Ann Farnsworth Seaborn, age 92, of Wallace, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022, while at Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born in Oklahoma to the late George Morris Farnsworth and Rosemarie Farnsworth. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her first husband, Martin Zehring, her second husband, William Seaborn; and...

Jan 30, 2022

Kelly David Brooks, Jr. of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life on the morning of Sunday, January 30, 2022, while at the home of his daughter in Lumberton, NC.  Born on September 14, 1941, in Onslow County, he is the son of the late Gladys Parker Brooks and Kelly David Brooks, Sr.  Also preceding him in death are...

Jan 12, 2022

David Franklin Savage of Beulaville, NC, departed his earthly life during the early evening of Wednesday, January 12, 2022, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on December 17, 1952, he is the son of the late Carl Fusan and Syble Ellen Vernon Savage.  Also preceding him in death are maternal grandparents—Jesse and Mary Vernon and...

Jan 10, 2022

Grace Sanderson Farrior 91, died January 10, 2022 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

Mrs. Farrior was born February 23, 1930 in Magnolia, NC. Her parents were Walter James and Nellie Rackley Sanderson; her father a WWI veteran and farmer, her mother a teacher. Her childhood was happy, filled with family all around on the farm.

She...

Jan 10, 2022

Malissa Carol Rackley Zehring of Rose Hill, NC passed from her earthly life on the morning of Monday, January 10, 2022 while at home.  Born on August 31, 1966, she is the daughter of Joyce Ann Rackley of Willard and the late Preston Carroll Rackley.  She is also preceded in death by her father-in-law—William Seaborn.

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Jan 8, 2022

Virginia Ruth Hall King of Wallace departed her earthly life and entered her heavenly home during the early morning of Saturday, January 8, 2022 while at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.  Born on September 7, 1929, she is the daughter of the late Louise Wooten and James Malcolm Hall, Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her...

Jan 7, 2022

Leroy Young of Teachey, NC passed from his earthly life and entered his heavenly home during the early evening of Friday, January 7, 2022 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on April 5, 1932, he is the son of the late Leroy and Mary Savage Young.  He is also preceded in death by...

Jan 2, 2022

Leslie Kelso "Kelsie" Smith of Rose Hill, NC departed her earthly life on the evening of Sunday, January 2, 2022.  Born on December 25, 1987, she is the daughter of Deeanna Robinson Mott and the late Raymond Earl Smith, Jr.  Also preceding her in death are her grandparents—Leslie "Buddy" and Linda Richardson Brock; grandfather—Raymond Earl Smith, Sr.; and grandparents—Jack...

Jan 2, 2022

Nancy Turner Lanier, 80, of Rose Hill, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Mrs. Lanier was born on August 20, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Harry K. Turner and Mildred R. Turner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Murray...

Jan 1, 2022

Nell Dean Brown of Kinston passed from her earthly life during the evening hours of Saturday, January 1, 2022, while at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC.  Born on April 1, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Russell and Nellie Irene Brown.  She is also preceded in death by siblings--Homer Brown, Robert "Bobby" Brown, Mary Catherine...

Dec 22, 2021

Mrs. Lucille Moore Bryant, 87, of Teachey, NC passed from her earthly life into her heavenly life at midday on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.  Born on January 28, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Aaron and Nellie Louzinna Simmons Moore.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Wilbert Lee...

Dec 13, 2021

Harold Dean Benton of Teachey, NC departed his earthly life at about midday on Monday, December 13, 2021, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC. Born in Duplin County on December 14, 1942, he is the son of the late William Thomas and Louise Whaley Benton. Also preceding him in death are siblings— Hubert Benton, Roy Benton, Jim...

Dec 6, 2021

Mrs. Judith Ann Moody of Harrells departed from her earthly life during the late afternoon of Monday, December 6, 2021, while at Wake Medical Hospital of Raleigh.  Born on June 4, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Royall Pearson and Minnie Eliza Register Johnson.  Also preceding her in death are several sisters and brothers whom she loved...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Doris Christine Teachey, 98, of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life during the late afternoon of Saturday, November 20, 2021 while at the Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, NC.  Born on June 17, 1923, she is the daughter of the late Clarence Russell and Minnie Idella Rivenbark Basden Bryan.  She is also preceded in death by her...

Nov 17, 2021

Edith Ann Johnson Carter of Harrells, NC departed her loving family and friends early morning on November 17, 2021.  Residing in Sampson County, Ann passed away in her sleep at her beloved home, personally considered her "happy place".  Ann passed at the family farm where she was born December 28, 1941 to Virginia R. Johnson and Harvey E. Johnson....

Nov 14, 2021

.Clayton James Bryant, Sr., 80, of Rose Hill, NC passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home during the early morning hours of Sunday, November 14, 2021 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on March 2, 1941, he is the son of the late John Cleveland and Mary Tula Knowles Bryant.  Also preceding him in death...