Recent Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Judith Blake Wallace went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, just five days shy of her 85th birthday. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Judy was born January 14th, 1940, the eldest child of Thomas Posey and Clydia Callihan Blake in...

Jan 6, 2025

Ronald Allan Smith passed away on January 4, 2025, at Novant Health following a brief illness.  He was the beloved son of Judy H. Hartz, who survives him, and Jimmie W. Smith, deceased.  He was born on July 20, 1966, in Washington, DC.  He is also survived by his sister, Joni S. Sydes, brother, Richard L. Smith, nephew, Cavin...

Jan 6, 2025

Edward Earl "Pete" Padgett of Willard went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 6, 2024, with his wife by his side at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on March 23, 1946, he is the son of the late Earl Matrue and Gertrude Maready Padgett.  Also preceding him in death are sisters—Norma...

Jan 2, 2025

Annette Ennis Fountain of Willard, NC passed from her earthly life in the early morning of January 2, 2025 while in the care of Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on March 29, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Colin and Gladys Estelle Blanton.  Also preceding her in death are a sister—Brenda Blanton James;...

Dec 12, 2024

Donald Parker Brooks of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life to eternal glory on Thursday, December 12, 2024, while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center.  Born on Feb 20, 1944, he is the son of the late Kelly David Brooks, Sr. and Gladys Parker Brooks.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Dorothy Brooks Driggers, Kelly David...

Dec 11, 2024

Margaret Delores Pierce Lanier of Pin Hook passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest in the early morning of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, while a resident of Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on December 23, 1939, she is the daughter of the late Jasper Quincy and Cornelia Viola Merritt Lanier.  Also preceding...

Dec 6, 2024

Terry Gene English, of Wallace, passed from his earthly life into his heavenly home on December 6, 2024. Terry was born on November 27, 1957, to the late James Edward English and Mary Mobley Hall and husband Ben Hall, Jr.    He was also preceded in death by a sister Janice Marie Caison. Surviving to cherish his memory are his...

Dec 4, 2024

Terry Allen "Bud" Hanchey, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born March 30, 1946, in Duplin County, North Carolina; the son of the late Robert J. Hanchey, Sr. and Crodie Elizabeth Hanchey. Terry was preceded in death by brothers Robert J Hanchey, Jr. and Billy Hanchey. Surviving are his sisters Robbie English, Erlene Moore,...

Dec 4, 2024

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Helen Mobley Southerland entered eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born July 10, 1930, to Dennie Mobley and Ella Brown, living most of her wonderful life in Duplin and Pender Counties and most recently in Florida.

In addition to...

Nov 30, 2024

Rinda Kay Brinkley Willard passed from her earthly life during the early evening of July 19, 2025, while at home.  Born on August 6, 1949, she is the daughter of the late Buren Uriah Brinkley Sr. and Elene Carter Brinkley.  She was also preceded in death by her husband—Bruce Carroll Willard; sisters—Blenda Faye McLamb and Peggy Glenda Sholar; and...

Nov 30, 2024

Joseph Leonard Wallace, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the afternoon hours of July 16, 2025. He passed away peacefully in the home he loved surrounded by family.

He was born on December 09, 1935, in the Duplin County town of Teachey, the only child of Joseph Leonard Wallace, Sr. and...

Nov 30, 2024

Betty Marie Owens Brown of Wallace, NC, departed her earthly life on the early morning of November 30, 2024, while in ECU Health Duplin Hospital.  Born on November 21, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Virgil Hyatt and Hazel Ennis Owens.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—John Dandy Brown.

Left to cherish...

Oct 30, 2024

James Madison Myers II of Garner, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, while at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.  Born on June 13, 1941, he is the son of the late James Madison Myers I and Mildred Kathleen Rowe Myers Best.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons—James Madison Myers III and wife Veronica...

Oct 4, 2024

Anita Graham Fussell Cottle, 92, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  She was born in Rose Hill, NC to Henry Graham and Emily Arlene Fussell.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Kay Cottle Wells.

Left to cherish her memory...

Sep 19, 2024

George Bell, 76 of The Philippines passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his home. George was born in Wythe County, Virginia on December 23, 1947, to the late George Chester Bell and Cordelia (Poindexter). He attended school in Wytheville, Virginia and Rising Sun, Maryland.

George joined the United States Navy in 1965 where he made a...

Sep 9, 2024

Carrie Mae Whaley Hedgpeth passed from her earthly life on Monday, September 9, 2024, while a resident of the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on April 13, 1943, she is the daughter of the late James Edward Whaley, Sr. and Tiffine Hardison Whaley.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Robert Lee Hedgpeth,...

Sep 8, 2024

Ronald Lane Jones of Willard, NC, passed away on September 8, 2024, at his home.  Born on July 8, 1945, he is the son of the late Horace and Emma Grey Page Jones.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Mickey Jones and Archie Allen Jones.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Jane Jones of Elizabethtown; children—Rodney...

Aug 31, 2024

Greta Maria Storck Peoples of Rose Hill, NC, a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on the evening of August 31, 2024, while a resident at The Gardens of Rose Hill.

Born in Ludwigshafen, Germany on April 10, 1931, Greta was the daughter of the late Hugo and Marie Hilcher Storck and affectionately known...

Aug 18, 2024

Janice Marie English Caison of Teachey, NC, departed her earthly life on Sunday, August 18, 2024 while at home.  Born on November 28, 1954, she is the daughter of the late James Edward English and Mary Elizabeth Mobley Hall.

Left to cherish her memory are her life partner—Gary Micheal Caison; siblings—Kenneth Edward English (Wilma) of Indiana, Terry...

Aug 12, 2024

William Paul Newmons, 77, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, while a resident of South Point Rehabilitation in Durham, NC.  Born on July 20, 1947, he is the son of the late Nathan Paul and Sally Christine Wiley Newmons.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter—Rebecca Newmons and siblings—Edward Earl Newmons and Kenneth Wayne Newmons and...