All Obituaries

     Gene Austin Wells, age 84, of Watha, a man of Christian faith, honor, and integrity  passed gently from his earthly life Monday, April 29, 2024.       He was born September 26, 1939 in Pender County, the son of Austin William Wells and Mae Hardison Wells. In addition to his parents Gene Austin was preceded in death by an infant son.      Gene Austin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kay Wells; daughter, Gina Wells...

Donald Bronson Van Slyke III, age 83, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, April 30, 2024.  Full obituary coming soon.

James Roy Croom, Jr., age 72, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead, NC. Full obituary coming soon.

     Robert Bayard Corbett, 74, of Wilmington, passed away early morning on Saturday, April 28, 2024.      He was born November 4, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of Bayard Zebulon Corbett and Lillian Hall Corbett.  In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his brother, John Wesley Corbett and nephew, Brian D. Corbett.      Robert is survived by his sisters, Brenda Corbett and Debra Peacock (Gary); brother, Greg...

Raymond Pierce, age 78, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1945, in Wilmington, NC; the son of the late William and Dollie Mills Pierce.  Mr. Pierce was also preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Ilene Pierce; his siblings, Willie Pierce, Earl Pierce, Leroy Pierce, Donald Pierce, Howard Pierce and Betty P. Parker. Ray was a member of Poston Baptist Church and often attended services at Wallace...

     William Shaw Corbett Sr., 79, a beloved husband, father and pillar of the community, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and service that touched countless lives. Born on August 30, 1944, in Wilmington, the son of Robert James Corbett Sr and Edna Shaw Corbett.      William’s professional journey spanned 34 years at GE as a fuel bundle inspector, where his dedication and hard work earned him the respect of...

John Allen McArtan, age 70, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1954 in Harnett County, NC to the late Ralph McArtan and Mary Alice Gurganious McArtan Lucas. John was an electrician for Pitt Electrical Company. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Every morning, John went to Johnson’s Corner Grill to meet and have breakfast with his buddies. John was a bright light to many people and he will be dearly...

Mary Marie Sanderson Morales, age 70, of Beulaville left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from ECU Health in Greenville.  She was born on June 2, 1953, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Harmon and Mary Ruth Brock Sanderson.  Mary was also predeceased by her sisters, Mary Helen Sanderson and Mary Kay James. Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband, Jacinto Morales Mora of the home; her son, Billy Ray Faircloth and wife Mary...

     In loving memory of Jerry Cox Fennell, 82, who peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born and raised in North Carolina the son of DeLeon Fennell and Nola Gurganous Fennell.      Jerry grew up on a farm, he cherished the simple joys of rural life, so much so that in 1972 he began farming with his brother.      With a heart full of adventure, he found solace in the serene moments spent fishing by the riverside...

Helen Susan Miller Dunn, age 95, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on the 24th day of April 2024. Helen was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Harold Frank Miller and Mary Susan Harris Miller on October 3, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Harold F. Miller, Jr.; her sister, Janice Miller Freemen; her husband, John E. Dunn, III; and her son, John E. Dunn, IV. Helen is survived by her daughter, Mary Susan Wyche and husband, Kenneth; grandson, Evan Dunn;...