Recent Obituaries

Dec 4, 2023

Gladys Irene Palmeter Sikes of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on Monday, December 4, 2023 while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born in Georgetown (SC) on September 15, 1929, she is the daughter of the late James Robert and Addie Roberts Palmeter.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Lee Montague...

Nov 30, 2023

Amanda Jane Mathews Powell of Leland, and formerly of Wallace, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, while at Novant Health--New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on July 18, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Arthur James and Rovene Blanton Mathews.  Also preceding her in death is a sister--Nancy Mathews Walker.  Left to cherish her...

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Lillian Matthews Wood of Teachey, NC, passed from her earthly life on November 29, 2023 while at ECU Healthcare in Kenansville.  Born on May 24, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Algie and Lillie Williams Matthews of Bladen County, NC.  She was also preceded in death by siblings--Dorothy Moore, William Matthews, Waylon Matthews, Susan Scronce, Sarah...

Nov 23, 2023

Homemaker, college graduate at 55, then a business manager, and always a woman of the faith; her heart never far from the sea. Long-time Rose Hill and Topsail Island, NC resident; she made friends everywhere, never forgot them, nor they her.

Born Sept. 5, 1928, in Catlettsburg, KY, and passed peacefully at age 95 on November 23,...

Nov 10, 2023

Infant Victoria Aracely Matute passed from her earthly life on November 10, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  She is the daughter of Heather Ann Hannah and Hector Flores Matute.  No services are planned at this time.

Nov 9, 2023

Chloe Johnson Rivenbark, age 76, of LaGrange, Georgia, departed her earthly life on early Thursday morning, November 9, 2023 while at home. Born August 31, 1947, she was the daughter of the late S O and Edith Fussell Johnson of Rose Hill, North Carolina.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, Phil Rivenbark;...

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Joyce Kaler of Wallace, North Carolina, departed her earthly life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  No services are planned at present.

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...