Recent Obituaries

Jul 22, 2021

Leslie James "Buddy" Brock of Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on the early morning of Thursday, July 22, 2021 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on August  26, 1939 in Pender County, he is the son of the late Preston Earl and Mary Elizabeth Giddeons Brock.  He is also preceded in death by his...

Jul 20, 2021

Alice Faye Spence Wadsworth of Watha, NC passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 while in UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston.  Born on October 31, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Theodore R. and Fannie Mae Everette Spence.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Robert Lee Wadsworth, Jr. and a sister—Hilda Mealy....

Jul 11, 2021

Margaret Jones Stallings, age 90, of Surf City, formerly of Wallace, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home on Topsail Island.

She was born to the late Joe and Alma Jones in Fountaintown, on March 14, 1931. She graduated from Chinquapin High School in 1949 and lived on the family farm until September 20, 1950,...

Jul 8, 2021

Peggy Glenda Brinkley Sholar departed her earthly life on Thursday, July 8, 2021 while at home.  Born on December 16, 1946 in Duplin County, NC, she is the daughter of the late Buren Uriah Brinkley, Sr. and Elene Carter Brinkley.  Also preceding her in death is a sister—Faye McLamb.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband—Davy...

Jun 25, 2021

Mrs. Maude Stuart Forlaw departed her earthly life to her heavenly home on the afternoon of Friday, June 25, 2021 while at Croatan Village Assisted Living in New Bern, NC.  Born in Wake County on July 16, 1927, she is the daughter of the late John Cleveland and Elsie Auman Stuart.  She is also preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2021

Christine Brock Hardison Madison of Fayetteville, NC passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, while at home.

She is survived by a son, Rivers Elwood Hardison, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC and a daughter Kim Sue Deck of Redding, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Joshua Hardison of Warsaw, N.C., a granddaughter Amber C.J. Hardison of Warsaw, Terri...

Jun 4, 2021

Milton Stanley Wells of Wallace, NC died on June 4, 2021 while at home.  Born on March 24, 1943 in Pender County, he was the son of the late William David Wells, Sr and Myrtle Cleo New Wells of Pender County.  He was predeceased by his wife - Catherine Parker Wells and his brother - Roy Lee Wells.

May 31, 2021

Jennifer Erin Benton Minter of Wilmington, formerly of Wallace departed her earthly life during the afternoon of May 31, 2021 while at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.  Born in New Hanover County on May 17, 1977, she is the daughter of Theresa Carolyn Brooks Elias and the late Thomas Wayne Benton.  She is also predeceased by her maternal...

May 22, 2021

Frederick Michael "Fred" Weber of Wallace passed from this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021 while at home.  He was born on March 13, 1958 in St Paul, Minnesota and was preceded in death by his wife--Mary; father--Gene; and grandparents--Fritz and Kay Rascher

Surviving to cherish his memory are his mother--Pat Weber; brother--Tim Weber and wife Pam...

May 19, 2021

Pamela Skipper Knowles of Rose Hill departed her earthly life on the afternoon of May 19, 2021. Born on October 5, 1963, she is the daughter of Carolyn Skipper and the late Morris Ray Skipper. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter - Kayleigh Allen and sister-in-law Tara Skipper.

Left to cherish her memory are...

May 18, 2021

Donald "David" Henderson, 67, of Wallace, NC passed away from his earthly life into his heavenly home on May 18, 2021. Born on January 2, 1954 in Pender County to Hazel Lanier Henderson and the late Andrew Jackson Henderson. Also preceding him in death is his son - Tyde Daniel Henderson.

Left to cherish his memory are...

May 17, 2021

Gordon Stanley Youmans, age 84, of Magnolia, passed away May 17, 2021, while at Kenansville Health and Rehab.

Gordon was born December 1, 1936 in Michigan. He was the son of the late Victor Wayne Youmans and Ethel Mae Pixley Youmans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne Youmans and...

May 16, 2021

Charles Dewitt McGowen, Jr., 89, began his journey to eternal life Sunday, May 16, 2021.  Born in Pender County to the late, Charles D McGowen, Sr. and Ruth Sheffield McGowen, he is predeceased by one sister, Margaret Jane Jones. Surviving him are his wife of 66 years, Marie Wells McGowen, sons Charles Dewitt McGowen III (Suzette) of Plano, TX,...

May 5, 2021

Helen Cavenaugh Padgett Saylor, 86 of Wallace,  passed away May 5th 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Duplin County on May 19, 1934, Helen was the daughter of the late J. Buel and Eula Dell Hobbs Cavenaugh.   She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James J. Padgett, a son, Keith...

May 2, 2021

Gladys Esperanza Oviedo, original de la Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba. Nació el Febrero 7, 1937. Le sobreviven 2 hijos varones Jonás Fajardo Oviedo y Joel Toca Oviedo y 1 hija Gladys James (Toca Oviedo) juntos a 7 nietos y 4 bisnietos. Bautizada y dedicada como fiel y leal Testigo de Jehová desde Mayo 25, 1947. A la edad...

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Arthur Carroll "AC" Kenan of Wallace departed his earthly life in the early morning of April 25, 2021 while at home.  Born on August 7, 1925 in Duplin County, he is the son of the late Arthur McKinley and Ethel Ann Cottle Kenan.  He is also preceded in death by his wife—Mary Elizabeth Wilson Kenan; children—Sandy Rivenbark, infant...

Apr 15, 2021

Brenda Hall Chester of Magnolia, NC departed her earthly home on the early morning of Thursday, April 15, 2021 while at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.  Born in Duplin County on August 3, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Gordon McCoy Hall and Leona (Catherine) Brock Hall.  Also preceding her in death are her son—Danny Glenn...

Apr 8, 2021

Brennan Lee Scott of Wilmington, NC passed from this life on Thursday, April 8, 2921 while at home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life is set for Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Willard Missionary Baptist Church (45 Willard Railroad Street--Willard, NC) with visitation at 10:00 a.m.  Officiating will be the Reverend David...

Apr 3, 2021

Howard Earl "Pops"Johnson of Kinston, NC passed from his earthly life on the evening of Saturday, April 3, 2021 while at Vidant Regional Hospital in Greenville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Cumberland County on February 1, 1944, he is the son of the late Wilbur Earl and Muriel Doris Williams Johnson.  Also preceding him in death...

Mar 22, 2021

Rovene "Duck" Blanton Mathews passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 while a patient at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on May 22, 1926 in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Bradley Thomas and Nancy Jane Dail Blanton.  Also preceding her in death is her husband--Arthur James Mathews; daughter--Nancy M. Walker; siblings--Harvey...