Recent Obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

Marshall Nelson Williams, Sr. of Wallace, NC passed away Tuesday afternoon at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC with his family by his side. He was 64 years old. Born July 19, 1959, in Burgaw, he was the son of the late J.C. and Linda Bell Williams.

A beloved follower of Jesus Christ, Marshall spent much...

Nov 3, 2023

Frances Horvat Minshew of Wilmington, NC, peacefully departed her earthly life on the early morning of Friday, November 3, 2023 while at home.  Born on March 8, 1927, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dusek Horvat.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--William R. "Snag" Minshew; son--Michael J. Minshew; twins--Roak and Ann Minshew; and...

Oct 31, 2023

Robert Turner Rivenbark Sr. of Wallace, N.C. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Turner was born March 10, 1940, in Wallace, N.C.  to the late Horace Rivenbark Sr. and Mary Fulton Rivenbark. He graduated from Wallace Rose Hill High School in 1958 and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Graduating from UNC...

Oct 30, 2023

Arnold Roy Ellison of Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on the morning of Monday, October 30, 2023, while at home.  Born on October 8, 1940, he is the son of the late Clarence Alfred and Mary Deutsch Ellison.  He is also preceded in death by siblings—Karen Ellison and Bobby Ellison.

Left to cherish his memory are...

Oct 29, 2023

Mr. Toney Ray Neu of Rose Hill, NC departed his earthly life on Sunday, October 29, 2023 while at home.  No services are planned immediately.

Oct 25, 2023

Nicholas James Schirillo, Jr. of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life, to join his longtime partner Marty Saunders, on Wednesday, October, 25, 2023 while at home.   Born in Bridgeport (CT) on September 10, 1961, he is the son of the late Nicholas James Schirillo, Sr. and Pasqualina Bruno Schirillo.  Also preceding him in death is a brother—James Anthony...

Oct 18, 2023

Sandra Ann Bryant of Harrells, NC, passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, while at ECU Healthcare of Kenansville.  Born on January 17, 1974, she is the daughter of Sam Rabon, Sr. and Judi Martin Lee.  She is preceded in death by her husband Clifton Jack Bryant, Sr.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Oct 13, 2023

Vanessa Ann Ward age 50, 1973-2023 of Wallace, NC. passed away peacefully on October 13th with her Mom and Dad by her side after a courage battle with ovarian cancer. Vanessa was born in Beverly, MA and grew up in Marblehead, MA. She spent the last 15 years in Wallace, NC. Vanessa graduated from Marblehead high school and Indian...

Oct 11, 2023

Stacey Floyd Hunter of Chinquapin, NC, passed from his earthly life on October 11, 2023 while at home.  Born on May 5, 1956, he is the son of the late Elton French Hunter, Sr. and Virginia Floyd Hunter.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Deborah Holmes Hunter; and siblings—Elton Hunter, Jr. and wife Anne of Chinquapin,...

Oct 1, 2023

Earl Ronald Beasley, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, NC passed away at his home on Sunday, October 1, 2023, while surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Warsaw, NC; he was preceded in death by his father, Earl McDonald Beasley.  He is survived by his wife, Debra Scott Beasley, and his mother,...

Sep 30, 2023

James Edward Cottle of Castle Hayne, NC, departed his earthly life on the afternoon of Saturday, September 30, 2023, while at home. Born on August 19, 1959, he is the son of the late William Earl and Meta Marie Hunter Cottle. He was also preceded in death by a son -- Bret Michael Gable; wife -- Penny Sue Gable;...

Sep 9, 2023

Gary Glenn Boone of Magnolia, NC, passed from his earthly life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, while at Lower Care Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on March 23, 1960, he is the son of the late Elbert Ray and Louise Stroud Boone.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Doris Dixon and Elbert Kenneth "Buck" Boone.

Sep 7, 2023

Joseph Cleveland Herring III went to meet his heavenly father surrounded by his family September 7, 2023 after a brief illness.  J was born in Duplin County on June 16, 1952 to Joseph Cleveland Herring, Jr. and Ellen Fussell Herring.

J grew up playing football, going to Topsail Island, surfing, and traveling. He joined the Army after...

Sep 4, 2023

Norman Ellis Hatchell (Norm) born on March 30, 1943, from Rose Hill, NC passed suddenly on September 4th, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.  He was the son of the late John Bryant and Ruth Edwards Hatchell and was preceded in death by 7 siblings.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of...

Aug 15, 2023

Debra Kay Gavin Stokes of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the late evening of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, while at The Magnolia in Clinton, NC.  Born on March 10, 1955, she is the daughter of the late Thelma Hood Williams and Henry Lee Gavin II.  Also preceding her in death is...

Aug 1, 2023

Emma Jean Greene Hanchey of Ocean Isle Beach, and formerly of Wallace, NC, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on the early morning of Tuesday, August 1, 2023, while at McLeod Health Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC.  Born on July 10, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Robert Edwin and Inez Yarbough Greene.  She...

Jul 18, 2023

Rose Elenor Simpson Rivenbark of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the late afternoon of Tuesday, July 18, 2023 while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on December 18, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Thomas Atkins and Ida Mae Brinson Simpson.  She is also...

Jul 9, 2023

Allen Dearl Pierce of Willard, NC, departed his earthly life on Sunday, July 9, 2023, while at Wallace Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.  Born on June 24, 1943, he is the son of the late Almer and Irene Henderson Pierce.  Also preceding him in death are his wife--Gloria Jean Slack; a granddaughter—Tiffany Nicole Spell; and siblings—Thurman Pierce and James Earl...

Jul 8, 2023

Lois Edgerton, whose love has guided and inspired three generations, died July 8, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. She was 92.

Born on Feb. 14, 1931, to Stephen Almond and Carmen Kirby Herring, Lois Carmen grew up with her brother, Gene Kirby in rural Duplin County, NC. She met Thomas Colston Edgerton in Wallace, NC and they were...

Jul 7, 2023

Ray Bryant Cavenaugh of the Northeast community of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023, while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on May 5, 1943, he is the son of the late Isaiah Tobe and Florence Cavenaugh Cavenaugh.  Also preceding him in death are...