Recent Obituaries

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....

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...