Recent Obituaries

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...

Nov 13, 2021

Mrs. Elmer Oneal Chambers of Rose Hill departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on Saturday morning, November 13, 2021.

Oneal was a noble woman of strong faith and character, attributes she worked hard to instill in her family.

Oneal had a love for her Lord, reading the Bible as she was able, being...

Oct 30, 2021

Dora Joyce Carr Freeman, 95, of Willard, NC departed her earthly life on the early morning of Saturday, October 30, 2021 while at home.  Born April 17, 1926, she is the daughter of the late William Jacob and Gladys Pickett Carr.  She was also preceded in death by her husband—James Daniel Freeman and siblings—Thomas Bordeaux Carr, Dawson Boney Carr,...

Oct 28, 2021

William Lafayette "Bill" Hussey, 96, of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life at midday on Thursday, October, 28, 2021 while at home.  Born on March 30, 1925, he is the son of the late William Lafayette Hussey, Sr and Mildred Stark Hussey.  Also preceding him in death is his son—James Alton Hussey.

Left to cherish his...

Oct 16, 2021

Donna Marie Johnson of Wallace, NC, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on the morning of Saturday, October 16, 2021 while she was at home.  Born on September 16, 1965, she is the daughter of the Reverend James Wilson Johnson and Charlotte Smith Johnson.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents--Reverend James W. "Jimmy"...

Oct 9, 2021

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.  Also preceding her in death is her husband--Henry...

Oct 5, 2021

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;...

Oct 4, 2021

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...

Sep 22, 2021

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...

Sep 22, 2021

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...

Sep 19, 2021

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...

Sep 18, 2021

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...

Sep 17, 2021

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...

Sep 16, 2021

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...