Recent Obituaries

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.

Left behind to...

Apr 16, 2019

Richard Allan Woford of Wallace, NC passed from this life on the early morning of Tuesday, April 16, 2019 while at home.  Born on May 28, 1954, he was the son of James Purdom and Catherine Margie Morris Woford of Lebanon , Kentucky.  He was predeceased by his father--James Purdom Woford and a sister--Theresa Ellen Woford Gootee.

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Apr 14, 2019

Travis Gordon Gore of New Bern, and formerly of Pender County died on Sunday, April 14, 2019 while a resident of Pruitt Health Trent in New Bern.  He had been in declining health for a good while.  Born on December 11, 1963, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Gore, Sr. and Marie White Gore.

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Apr 12, 2019

Daisy G. Turner of Wallace, NC left her earthly home on April 12, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on May 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Si Valson and Lola Ward Garriss.  Also predeceasing her were her husband--Wilbur L. Turner; brothers—O. B. Garriss, Herbert Garriss, and Elvin Garriss;...

Apr 10, 2019

Carey Maurice James of Harrells, NC left his earthly life on the early morning of April 10, 2019 while a resident of Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on June 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Maurice Aticus and Sarah Margaret Evans James.  Also predeceasing him in 2018 was his wife of...

Apr 4, 2019

Francis Kea Berry (October 25, 1930 – April 4, 2019)

Under a beautiful Carolina blue sky, Francis (Frank) Kea Berry, of Southern Pines, passed away April 4, 2019, at his home after a long illness.

Frank was born on October 25, 1930, in Whiteville, NC to Reverend John W. and Lila Woodson Berry. He attended...

Mar 18, 2019

Nancy Mathews Walker of Willard, North Carolina passed away on March 18, 2019 at the age of 63.  Born in Duplin County, she was the daughter of Rovene Blanton Mathews and the late Arthur James Mathews.

She is survived by her husband--Jack Walker; her mother--Rovene Blanton Mathews of Leland, NC; a sister--Jane Mathews Powell of Leland, NC;...

Mar 8, 2019

Lottie Melvina Dail Lloyd of Rose Hill, NC, left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday night, March 8, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Born on September 18, 1929 in Duplin County, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary Lee Henderson Dail of Pin Hook. ...