Recent Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Miriam Hearn Tucker, age 86, of Teachey died Thursday, January 16th, 2020.         Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 20, 2020 at Teachey Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charles Love and Rev Philip Siebbeles officiating.  Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker is survived by two daughters, Diane Minshew of Winterville, NC and Gail Evans...

Jan 11, 2020

Linda Korioth "Nonnie" Thompson, 87, of Wallace, NC, went to her Lord on Jan 11th, 2020 following a brief illness at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Holmes Thompson.

She is the daughter of the late John Frank and Lorene Schick Korioth of...

Jan 10, 2020

Michael Dean Pistner of  Wallace, NC left his earthly home on Friday, January 10, 2020 while at Vidant Hospital of Greenville.  Born on November 3, 1966, he is the son of Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace and the late Jo Ellen Herring Pistner.

Left to cherish his memory are his father--Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace; brother--Joseph Patrick...

Dec 30, 2019

William Earl "Red" Sanderson of Chinquapin, NC departed his earthly life on Monday, December 30, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on June 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Delbert and Virginia King Sanderson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife--Pricilla Louise Hall Sanderson; sister--Helen Sanderson; and brothers--Jarvis and...

Dec 14, 2019

Bobby Harvell of Wallace, NC left this earthly life on Saturday morning, December 14, 2019 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville.  Born on September 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert Henry and Annie Moore Harvell.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Inez Moore Harvell; wife—Elizabeth Harvell; son—Mitchell Cavenaugh; son-in-law—Rayond E. Bradshaw.

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Dec 13, 2019

Johnnie Aticus James, 64, of Hampstead, NC left this world way too soon.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley M. James and dog Chloe, daughter Misty J. Steffee and husband Robert of Holy Ridge, two grandchildren, Matthew J. Steffee and Abigail E. Steffee, stepson, Dwayne Keene of Wallace and a sister, Carolyn James Jarrell of...

Dec 7, 2019

Robert Lelon Woodard Jr. of Wallace, NC passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.  Born on July 12, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert Lelon Woodard, Sr. and Helen Earle Corbett Woodard.  Also preceding him in death was his son—Robert Lelon Woodard III.

Survivors include his wife—Lydia...

Dec 7, 2019

Colwell Harder Smith, Jr., 92, of Wilmington and formerly of Wallace, departed his earthly home on Saturday, December 7, 2019 while at Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on April 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Colwell H. Smith, Sr and Ray Lavelle Sellers Smith.  Also preceding him in death are his wife--Patty...

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Powell Naylor departed her earthly life on Monday, March 30, 2020 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on June 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ellie James and Margie Matthews Powell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband--Elliott Naylor, Sr.; brothers--Graham H. Powell and James Arthur "Buddy"...

Nov 30, 2019

Mary Magdalene Boney Drew of Magnolia, NC, departed her earthly life on the early morning of November 30, 2019 while at the Gardens of Rose Hill.  Born on December 2, 1934, in Robeson County, she was the daughter of the late John Rhodes and Nannie Albertie George Boney.  She was also preceded in death by her husband--Leslie James Drew;...

Nov 24, 2019

Jeffery Wayne Boone of Rose Hill, NC, passed from his earthly life on Sunday, November 24, 2019 while at home.  Born in Sampson County on March 12, 1966, he was the son of the late Herbert Lawrence and Shelby Jean Batts Boone.  Also preceding him in death is a brother--Stephen Lawrence Boone.

Surviving are his wife--Tammy Gail...

Nov 22, 2019

Norwood Dee "Buddy" Boone of Wilmington, NC, departed his earthly life on Friday morning, November 22, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on May 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Norwood Dewitt Boone and Janie Parker Boone.  He was also preceded in death by special uncles—Lloyd Boone and wife...

Nov 11, 2019

Linwood Ray Carter crossed over to Glory on Monday, November 11, 2019.  He was born on January 15, 1943 to Edwin and Annie Carter.  He was the loving and devoted husband of fifty-eight years to his "Angel Baby" Carol Capps Carter, and "Daddy" of Phillip Ray Carter (Sandy) of Clayton, NC; Pamela Carter Lowery of Wallace, NC; and Rhonda...

Nov 6, 2019

Mrs. Imogene Skidmore Spotts of Wallace, North Carolina passed from her earthly life on November 6, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on December 5, 1939 in Bullett County, Kentucky, she is the daughter of the late Paul Garnet and Lena Adkins Wilcox Skidmore.  She was also preceded in death...

Nov 5, 2019

Dallas Earl Jones, Sr. 84, of Rose Hill, NC passed quietly from this life on the evening of Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born in Duplin County on September 1, 1935, he is the son of the late Dallas Frank and Carrie Elizabeth Maxwell Jones.  Also predeceasing him are his wife—Sarah Wheeler...

Nov 4, 2019

Donald Ray Houston, 75, of Teachey, NC, left his earthly life on Monday, November 4, 2019 unexpectedly.  Born in Duplin County on October 21, 1944, he is the son of the late Harvey Andrew and Martha May Brock Houston.  He is also predeceased by brothers—Joseph Houston, Roy Houston, and James Houston.

Left behind to cherish his memory...

Oct 22, 2019

Robert Gerald "Jerry" Rivenbark of Rose Hill departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 while at home.  Born on January 12, 1940 in Pender County, he was the son of the late Johnnie Fitzhugh and Dancy Woodcock Rivenbark.  He was also predeceased by a brother—Jimmy Allen Rivenbark.

Left to cherish his...

Oct 5, 2019

Mrs. Judith Carol Wells Holley of Teachey, North Carolina passed from this life to her eternal life on Saturday night, October 5, 2019 while at home.  Born on February 16, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Jacob Julius and Annie Doris Wells.  She is also predeceased by her husband—Jack Ray Holley; sister—Ann Byrd Sowers; and grandson—Battle David...

Sep 25, 2019

Barbara Gail Lanier Drew of Magnolia, NC left her earthly home for her eternal home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC.  Born on October 8, 1962, in Shreveport, LA, she is the daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Edna Foster Lanier.  She is also predeceased by a brother--Jerry Lanier.

Sep 24, 2019

Jo Ellen Herring Pistner of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 while at Brian Center of Wallace.  Born in Duplin County on July 16, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Joseph Cleveland Herring, Jr. and Ellen Wood Fussell Herring.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband--Michael Pistner; children--Michael Dean...