Recent Obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

Donald Wayne Coley of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Friday, November 24, 2023, while at home.  Born on August 7, 1961, in Fairfax (VA), he is the son of the late Ernest and Beulah Ruth Melton Coley.

Left to cherish his memory are his children—Donnie Wayne Coley II of Wallace and Michelle Lynn Coley...

Nov 20, 2022

Wilameta Barr Currie, of Wallace, departed her life on earth on Sunday, November 20, 2022 while at Day Spring of Wallace.  Born on November 4, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Willie Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Barefoot Barr.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Charles Franklin Currie; and siblings—Ethelene Brock, Rita Marshburn, and Geradine Caison....

Nov 13, 2022

Kim Rivenbark Brinson of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life on the early morning of November 13, 2022, while at home.  Born on March 9, 1957, she is the daughter of the late William Ellis "Red" and Verna Adelle Brown Rivenbark.  She is also preceded in death by a brother—William "Rusty" Ellis Rivenbark, Jr. and a nephew—Adam Young.

Nov 9, 2022

Richard Clem Paul, 77, of North Charleston, SC, husband of Rebecca "Becky" Bunnell Paul, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.

A gathering for family and friends will be held Friday afternoon, February 3, 2023, from 1 o'clock until 2:30 at Pagett Funeral and Cremation Services. Graveside services will...

Nov 8, 2022

James Harold Little of Pink Hill departed his earthly life on November 8, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born on April 15,1956, in Oswego, New York, he is the son of the late James Edward and Jeanette Harrington Little.

Left to cherish his memory are his soul mate -- Kimberly Bradshaw Harvell; children -- James...

Oct 3, 2022

Harmon Pierce, 86, of Hickory, NC formerly of Sneads Ferry, NC and Wallace, NC graduated from this life and went home to heaven on October 3rd, 2022.  Harmon was born on February 24, 1936 to the late Afton and Hettie Brown Pierce and was the oldest of four children.  In addition to his late parents, he was preceded in...

Sep 29, 2022

Bruce Simmons, age 64, of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, September 29, 2022 while at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.  Born in Cumberland County on June 16, 1958, he is the son of the late Exum Ward Simmons, Sr. and Lena Belle Raynor Simmons.  Also preceding him in death is a sister—Anita Simmons Boykin....

Sep 16, 2022

Remona Jean Brown Arsenault of Jacksonville, NC departed from her earthly life at midday on Friday, September 16, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington, NC.  Born on November 21, 1944, in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd George "Bud" and Maggie Irene Mobley Brown.  Also preceding her in death are siblings—Lynwood...

Sep 13, 2022

William Paul Powell, Jr. of Surf City, NC passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 while at home.  Born on June 27, 1947, he is the son of the late William Paul Powell, Sr. and Dollie Mae Duff Powell of Lenoir County.

Left to cherish his memory are several cousins—Kay Powell Bradsher, Teresa Powell...

Sep 5, 2022

James Malcolm Hall, Jr , 83, husband of Lois Sykes Hall, passed away September 5, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Jim was born on November 11, 1938 in Watha, NC , son of James Malcolm and Louise Wooten Hall. He was a graduate of Burgaw High School (1957 and on the All State high school basketball team) ,East...

Aug 15, 2022

Helen Margurite Engeron Sloan, age 98, of Wallace, passed from her earthly life on the evening of Monday, August 15, 2022, while a resident of Brian Center of Wallace.  Born on July 9, 1924, she is the daughter of the late Harry Joseph and Matilia Boudreaux Engeron.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—Williiam Hunter Sloan; daughter—Carolyn Ann...

Aug 2, 2022

James Elton Earp, age 65, of Warsaw, NC, passed from his earthly life on August 2, 2022 while at Vidant Greenville Hospital.  He was born on March 31, 1957.

He is survived by his loving family, Kristina, his precious sister Sylvia, and his heartbeats, Trevor Earp, Mickayla Canady, Angelene Earp and Jamie Still.  He was a hardworking...

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, Anna Rae Johnson Murray peacefully entered Heaven with her family by her side.   Having contended with dementia for several years, her quick smile, grace, beauty, and kindness remained throughout her days.

Born on June 30, 1936, in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late...

Jul 17, 2022

James Jeffery Gore, 39, of Wilmington, NC passed from his earthly life on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  He was born on January 4, 1983 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  He is preceded in death by his mother—Deborah McCumbee; sister—Kayla Lee Richie; and grandfather—Donald Lee Gore.

Left to cherish his memory are his uncle who raised him—Jeffery Lee Gore...

Jun 27, 2022

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Ditch Newkirk of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life on the evening of Monday, June 27, 2022 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC.  Born on July 7, 1929, she is the daughter of the late George Richard and Elizabeth Phipps Ditch.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Joseph Whitfield Newkirk; son—Joseph...

Jun 24, 2022

Norwood Karroll Teachey of Surf City, NC passed on to his eternal heavenly home on Friday, June 24 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care after several years of declining health.

Karroll was born in Wallace, NC on May 25, 1939 to Woodrow Wilson Teachey and Thelma Grady Teachey.  He is survived by his wife and devoted care...

Jun 15, 2022

Winnie Mae Giddens Martel of Asheville, NC and formerly of Willard, passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Wednesday, June 15, 2022 while in Carolina Pines at Asheville, NC.  Born on May 17, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Bruce Oliver and Nancy Jane Rivenbark Giddens.  Also preceding her in death are sisters—Bertha Giddens,...

Jun 13, 2022

Laverne Brock Blanton, 83, of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Monday, June 13, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on July 9, 1938, she is the daughter of the late Preston Earl and Mary Elizabeth Giddeons Brock.  She is also preceded in death by her husbands—Preston...

Jun 4, 2022

Sybil Grey Rivenbark Dale of Wilmington, (formerly of Wallace) passed from her earthly life during the late evening of Saturday, June 4, 2022 while at Novant Hospital of Wilmington.  Born on January 6, 1942, she is the daughter of the late George Alex and Radie Groves Rivenbark.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Ted Dale; daughter—Lori Moore;...

Jun 2, 2022

John Alfred Stallings III of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on the early morning of Thursday, June 2, 2022 while at home.  Born November 11, 1942, he is the son of  John Alfred Stallings Jr. and the late Dorothy Pierce Stallings.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn.

Left to cherish his memory...