Recent Obituaries

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.

Left to...

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...

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...