Recent Obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

Our Ahma entered the church triumphant in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Helen was born December 30, 1926, in Duplin County. She was the middle girl of 3 daughters born to Ruth Brown. In addition to her mother, Helen was preceded in death by her two sisters, Aileen Brown Edwards, and Jessie Brown...

Jan 3, 2023

Julie Ann Bradham Harper of Wilmington, NC passed peacefully from her earthly life while at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born August 14, 1957, she is the daughter of Nancy Marie Simmons and the late David Navarro Bradham.

Left to cherish her memory are her mother- Nancy Marie Simmons of Wilmington; son- Joseph L. Garriss and...

Jan 3, 2023

John Dandy "Dan" Brown of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 while in Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born May 25, 1947, he is the son of the late John D. and Rebecca Blanton Brown.  Also preceding him in death is a brother—Douglas Foy Brown.

Left to cherish his memory...

Jan 1, 2023

LeRoy Wakefield Lee, 60 of Wallace, NC passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 at ECU Duplin Hospital. Born on October 11, 1962, he was preceded in death by his loving parents Tom and Bobbie Lee and brother Tommy. Left to cherish his memories is his brother Hughie.

One of his special pastimes was to bask in...

Dec 30, 2022

Alice Brown Anders, 76, of Surf City left for her heavenly home December 30, 2022. Born September 28, 1946. She is the daughter of Florence & Thurman Brown who both preceded her in death along with her sister, Brenda F. Brown. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Joe Anders; her daughter, Michelle Quinn( Kim); grandson, Holden Quinn;...

Dec 29, 2022

Pamela Sue Kennedy Mobley of Beulaville, NC departed her earthly life on December 29, 2022 at ECU Duplin Medical Center.  Born on July 12, 1956, she is the daughter of the late Archie Horace and Willie Aline Padgett Kennedy.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Henry L. Mobley and a brother—Archie Kennedy.

Left to cherish...

Dec 28, 2022

Merrimon LeGrand Gravely gracefully departed December 28, 2022 at the glorious age of 100.  She transitioned peacefully with family by her side.  Born in her great aunt's home in downtown Greensboro, NC, Merrimon was a lifelong resident of the city until relocating to Eastern NC in 2013.  She was witness to much during her 100 years, embraced life with...

Dec 28, 2022

Reba Marshburn English, 91, of Wallace, NC, left for her heavenly home on December 28, 2022.  Born on December 12, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Peachie Ella Pearce Marshburn and Ashley Franklin Marshburn of Onslow County.  Also preceding her in death are her husband Norwood J English, daughter Gwendolyn E. Jones, sisters Eula Mae Davis, Ruby...

Dec 27, 2022

Henrietta Gaylor Tucker Kissner of Magnolia, NC, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, while at home.  Born on November 8, 1934, she is the daughter of the late James Preston and Henrietta Gaylor Tucker.  Her mother died while giving birth to her and she was raised by the late Marvin and...

Dec 11, 2022

Sybil Denise Jones of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on the late afternoon of Sunday, December 11, 2022 while at home.  Born on July 1, 1959, she is the daughter of the late Clifton Oliver and Esther Pearl Stroud Jones.  Also preceding her in death is a son—Derrick Alan Jones.

Left to cherish her memory...

Dec 6, 2022

Davis Roe Ballard, currently of Wallace, passed from his earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, December 6, 2022, while at Wallace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallace, NC.  Born on September 20, 1944, he is the son of the late Harold "Hal" Ballard and Janet Smith Ballard.  Also preceding him in death is a brother—Robert "Bob" Ballard.

Dec 3, 2022

Mr. Ralph Delmar Minchew, 80, of Wallace passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service beginning at 2pm at Wallace United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, at 3pm, at Wallace United...

Dec 2, 2022

Mary Ann Sasser of Rose Hill left for her heavenly home December 2, 2022 while at home.  Born on November 9, 1936, she is the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Juanita White Simmons.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Marion Sasser; stepmother--Alma Simmons; and stepdaughter--Ann Sasser.

Left to cherish her memory are her children--Randy...

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....