Recent Obituaries

Jun 22, 2024

Paul Aaron Pittman, 88, of Teachey, NC, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on the evening of June 22, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on July 21, 1935, he is the son of the late Riley Webster and Lula Jane Turner Pittman.  He is also preceded in death by his...

Jun 16, 2024

Buren Uriah Brinkley, Jr. of Watha, NC, departed his earthly life on the early morning of Sunday, June 16, 2024 while in Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on July 2, 1945, he is the son of the late Buren Uriah Brinkley, Sr. and Early Eileen Carter Brinkley.  Also preceding him in death are sisters—Faye and Peggy.

May 31, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Pierce,81, of Pin Hook left her earthly home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Elizabeth was born on June 22,1942 to the late Leslie and Mary Lee Dail.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Pierce as well as three sisters and two brothers.  She is survived by her only...

May 22, 2024

Betty Chestnutt Payne, of Warsaw and formerly of Marshall, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, while at home. She is the daughter of the late Hubert Scott and Gertrude Elizabeth West Rouse. She is also preceded in death by two husbands, Norwood Connell Chestnutt and John Randolph Payne, a son, Larry Deane Chestnutt, and siblings Grace...

Apr 29, 2024

Marian Anne Proctor Kornegay transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on April 29, 2024, while at home in Teachey, NC. Born in Rocky Mount (NC) she is the daughter of the late Offie Lee and Mary Katherine Stanford Proctor. Also preceding her in death are children – Ronnie Powell and Joe William Powell, Jr.; siblings- Danny...

Apr 25, 2024

Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, while a resident of Wallace Health and Rehabilitation.   Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 12, 1948, he is the son of the late Bernard and Neta McMillan Pistner.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Jo Ellen Herring Pistner; son—Michael Deane Pistner; and...

Apr 19, 2024

Judi Faye Griffin Baker passed from her earthly life on the late afternoon of April 19, 2024 while a resident of the Gardens of Rose Hill.  Born on August 5, 1944, she is the daughter of the late Willie Oswill and Macy Alice Clemmons Griffin.  She is also preceded in death by her sister—Geneva Kirby.

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Apr 10, 2024

Davy Alford Sholar of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, while at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on February 27, 1948, he is the son of the late Sigford and Ioma Hunter Sholar.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Peggy Brinkley Sholar; brother—Nathan Sholar; and granddog—Caydee.

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Apr 6, 2024

Dorothy Mae Estella Bennett Moore of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on Saturday, April 6, 2024, while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital. Born on January 24, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Willie Eugene and Beaulah Frances Johnson Bennett.

Left to cherish her memory are her children-Angelene Robinson and husband Quincy of...

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. James Milton "Jimmie" Cavenaugh of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, while at Wallace Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on February 10, 1943, he is the son of the late RC and Frankie Louise Hanchey.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife—Judy White Cavenaugh; children—James Henry Cavenaugh (Kathryn ) of...

Mar 5, 2024

Lila Belle Wells Cashwell of Magnolia, and formerly of Willard, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on March 5, 2024, while at ECU Healthcare in Greenville, NC.  Born on August 31, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Ranford Glendon and Margie Jane Mobley Wells.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—James T. Cashwell; daughter—Cynthia...

Mar 4, 2024

Thomas Benton McNeil of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Monday, March 4, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.  Born on April 6, 1942, he is the son of the late James Burnice and Eunice Virginia Giddeons McNeil.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Betsy Ann Watson of Boling Green (KY), Virginia Pernell Pate...

Feb 24, 2024

Caleb Joseph McGlohon II transitioned to his heavenly home, February 24, 2024. He was born March 13, 1927, in Pitt County, where his family was tobacco farmers for many decades. In 1936, due to the Great Depression, his family became one of the original settlers on the Penderlea Homestead Project. He liked to tell about the day he shook...

Feb 18, 2024

Mildo Noel Velasquez Velasquez of Willard, NC departed his earthly life on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Born on March 17, 1992, he is the son of Jesus Emanuel Valesquez Lopez and Margarita Celestine Velasquez Diaz of Guatemala.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Roxana Marisol Gonzalez Diaz; children—Derly Velasquez Gonzalez and Yuleni Velasquez Gonzalez; and eight...

Feb 14, 2024

Darryl Thomas Lloyd of Pink Hill and formerly of Pin Hook passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 while at home.  Born on August 26, 1963, he is the son of the late Orland Thomas and Lottie Melvina Dail Lloyd. He is also preceded in death by a brother—John Lucas Lloyd; paternal grandparents—Leslie and Mary Lee...

Feb 14, 2024

Mina Marie Hatchell Baker of Rose Hill, NC, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.  Born on June 17, 1935, she is the daughter of the late John Bryant and Ruth Elizabeth Edwards Hatchell.  She is also preceded in death by her late husband Bennie Baker; siblings--Durwood Hatchell, Raeford Hatchell, Johnny Bryant Hatchell, Norman Hatchell, Ruth Phillips,...

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee "Robbie" Hedgpeth, Jr. of Penderlea, departed his earthly life on Sunday, January 28, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on January 29, 1941, he is the son of the late Robert Lee Hedgpeth, Sr. and Mattie Lou Pardon Hedgpeth.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—JoAnn Carr and William "Bill"...

Jan 17, 2024

Alice Ray Mills Murray of Wallace, NC, passed peacefully on January 17, 2024, while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.  Born on December 31, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Joseph Zachariah and Viola Narcissus English Mills.  She was affectionately known as "Doe" to family and friends.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five...

Jan 6, 2024

Arnold Clifford Marshburn of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Saturday, January 6, 2024, while at home.  Born October 24, 1940, he is the son of the late Parlie Clifford and Lila Bell Davis Marshburn.  He is also preceded in death by a son—Arnold Clifford Marshburn, Jr. and brothers—Delbert, Ellis, and E. J. Marshburn.

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Jan 6, 2024

Mr. John Alfred Stallings, Jr, age 100, of Teachey, NC, passed from his earthly life on the early morning of January 6, 2024, while at home.  Born on December 20, 1923, he is the son of the late John Alfred and Lillie Belle Blanton Stallings.  Also preceding him in death are his wife--Dorothy Pierce Stallings; a son—John Alfred Stallings...