Recent Obituaries

Aug 24, 2019

James Donald "Jamie" Hollingsworth, Jr of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 while at home.  Jamie was born on February 26, 1964 to James Donald Hollingsworth, Sr. and Louvenia Batts Hollingsworth.  He was predeceased by his father.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving mother--Louvenia B. Hollingsworth of Wallace;...

Aug 9, 2019

Crystal Wells Johnson of Rose Hill, NC departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on the early morning of August 9, 2019 while at Davis Health Care in Wilmington, NC.  Born on February 2, 1931 in Teachey, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Wells Sr. and Mary Caroline Wells, both of whom predeceased her.  ...

Aug 8, 2019

Annie Ruth Piner of Wallace left her earthly home on the early morning of August 8, 2019 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Wallace, NC.  Born on February 28, 1934, she is the daughter of Orby and Annie Caison Padgett of Pender County.  She is also predeceased by her husband—Leon James Piner; sons—Kenneth Piner and Randy Piner; and...

Aug 7, 2019

Arlene B. Price of Jacksonville, NC passed from this life on the evening of August 7, 2019 while at home.  Born May 26, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Wayne Lee and Rosevelle Carter Batts.  She was also predeceased by her husband of fifty-six years--Emory Belmont Price; daughter--Sheila Denise Price; and siblings--Winfred Batts, Eunice Gurganus,  Geneva Smith,...

Jul 19, 2019

James David "Jamie" Brock of Rose Hill, NC departed his earthly home for his heavenly peace on the early morning of Friday, July 19, 2019 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born December 19, 1943, he was the son of the late James William and Vivian Louise Brown Brock of Duplin County.  He is also...

Jul 9, 2019

June Potter Blalock of Wallace, NC died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Vidant Medial Center in Greenville, NC. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace, NC conducted by Dr. Phillip Gladden. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Wallace...

Jul 4, 2019

Joseph Andrew Houston, Sr of Teachey, NC left his earthly home on Thursday, July 4, 2019 while at Vidant Hospital of Greenville, NC.  Born July 28, 1946, he is the son of the late Harvey Andrew and Martha Mae Brock Houston.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son--Joseph Houston, Jr ; granddaughter--Lexie Sage Houston ;...

Jul 1, 2019

Gwendolyn English Jones of Wallace passed from her earthly life to her heavenly one on Monday, July 1, 2019, while at home. Born on May 6, 1965, she was the daughter of Reba Marshburn English and the late Norwood J English of Wallace, NC.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter -- Beth Jones Lavin and...

Jun 28, 2019

Life is much like a camping adventure--it has a beginning and an ending. On the morning of September 13, 1966 Steven Bryan Wilson began his adventure in life's great park. He was the son of Nancy Grady Wilson and the late Snodie Bond Wilson. His early years were spent with the usual childhood activities. Always a lover of God's...

Jun 25, 2019

Blenda Faye Brinkley McLamb of Willard passed quietly from her earthly life during the morning of Tuesday, June 25, 2019 while at home.  Born January 22, 1944, she is the daughter of the late Burean Uriah and Eileen Carter Brinkley.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband--Coke Gabriel Mclamb; son--Robbie McLamb and wife Monica of Willard;...

Jun 23, 2019

Leslie Henry Knowles of Teachey, NC left his earthly home on Sunday, June 23, 2019 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born December 1, 1944, he was the son of the late Willie Henry and Mary Arlene Robinson Knowles of Rose Hill. Also preceding him in death are his son—Leslie "Sam" Henry Knowles, II; brother—Robert "Bobby" Knowles; sisters—Nellie...

Jun 15, 2019

Marvin "Mac" Gardner of Lumberton left his earthly home for his eternal home during the early morning of Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.  Born in Carroll County, VA on December 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Marvin Matthew Gardner, Sr. and Sarah Ellen Pratt Gardner.  He was also preceded...

Jun 11, 2019

Barbara Hall Rivenbark of Wallace departed her earthly life for her eternal heavenly home during the morning of June 11, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on July 15, 1941, she is the daughter of Gaitha Deburnia Hall and Annie Pearsall Hall.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband--Robert Turner...

Jun 11, 2019

Henry L. Mobley ,67,of Beulaville passed from this earthly life during the morning of June 11, 2019 while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.  He was born on January 31, 1952 to the late Albert Harris ad Ruby Pickett Mobley of Duplin County.  He was also predeceased by a niece--Rena Newlin.

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May 17, 2019

Lucy Jane Turner, 76, of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Friday, May 17, 2019, while at home in the Gardens of Rose Hill.  Born on October 28, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Joseph Otto and Clara Alice Kellum Turner.  She was also predeceased by her special friend Norwood...

May 11, 2019

Douglas Rooks Murphy of Wallace, North Carolina left his earthly home on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2019 while a resident of North Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wilmington.  Born March 17, 1935, he was the son of the late James Repton and Lila Selma Rooks Murphy.  Also predeceasing him are his wife--Patricia Ann Murphy and brothers--Jimmy...

May 5, 2019

Gracie Hall Cavenaugh departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on Sunday, May 5, 2019, while at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, NC.  Born on June 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy "Roy" Hall, Sr. and Flora Amelia Wrench Hall.  She was also predeceased by  her husband of sixty-seven years, Julious R. "J.R."...

Apr 24, 2019

Betty Piner McGlohon went to be with her heavenly father on April 24, 2019, where she was surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Sally English Piner and Archie Henry Piner.  Betty is predeceased by three sisters and their husbands--Louise Southerland (Jim) of Chinquapin, NC; Mildred McPherson (Red) of Colonial Heights, VA and Pearl Courtney...

Apr 18, 2019

Barbara Jane Shivar of Kinston, NC left her earthly life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 while at Caswell Center of Kinston.  Born on March 1, 1947,she is the daughter of the late John Ray and Lola Mae Brown Shivar.  She was also predeceased by her brother--Billy Shivar.

Left to cherish her memory are siblings--Debbie Sorg and husband...

Apr 17, 2019

Sarah Yvonne Boone Merritt of Magnolia, NC departed her earthly life on the evening of April 17, 2019 while at home.  Born on September 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Hall Boone and Martha Ann Ezzell Boone.  Also predeceasing her was her husband--Tom Watson Merritt and a son--Thomas Jefferson Merritt.

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