Recent Obituaries

Mar 3, 2020

Lillian "Jiji" Rivenbark Romanak of Wilmington, NC, passed from this life on Tuesday night, March 3, 2020 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center.  Born in Pender County on August 8, 1924,she was the daughter of the late William Owen and Maggie Murray Rivenbark.  Also preceding her in death are her husband of seventy-one years--Edward  J. "Edwin" Romanak;...

Feb 14, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Pierce of Hickory, NC formerly of Sneads Ferry and Wallace, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Born September 21, 1934 in Martin County, she was the oldest of four children born to the late George Washington and Mary Lee Ollie Roebuck Stevenson.  In addition to her...

Feb 9, 2020

Shirley Faye Hooker Carraway of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life early Sunday morning, February 9, 2020 while at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on July 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John Steven and Celithia  Hazel Patterson Hooker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Luther Edward Carraway;...

Feb 6, 2020

Leroy Robert Woodlief of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Thursday, February 6, 2020 while at DaySpring of Wallace, NC.  Born January 19, 1940, he was the son of the late Lee Roy "Jack" and Elaine Gordon Smith Woodlief.  He was also preceded in death by his sister—Jeannette Yvonne Woodlief Patterson; niece—Reba Jacquelyn "Jackie" Stone; nephew—David Whitney Stone;...

Feb 4, 2020

Elizabeth was born on March 4, 1974 in Dekalb County, GA to Earl Franklin Brinkley, Sr and Linda Walker Brinkley. She graduated from Rockdale County High School Class of 1992 in Conyers, Ga. and then attended Meredith College. There, she found her love for business and fashion and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 majoring in...

Jan 17, 2020

Thomas Wayne Benton of Teachey, NC departed his earthly life on Friday, January 17, 2020 while at home.  Born on October 1, 1952, he was the son of the late William Hubert and Doris Lee Young Benton of Duplin County, NC.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter--Jennifer Benton Minter and husband Eric of Wilmington;...

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...