All Obituaries

Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel “Pete” and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was...

Mickey Allen Sholar, 35, of Chinquapin, NC, passed away suddenly on Friday, the 12th of April, 2024. He was born in Duplin County at Duplin General Hospital on Thursday, the 26th of January, 1989, the youngest of three sons to Sebelia Gray Sholar and the late Donald Ray Sholar.  As soon as Mickey was brought home, he became the most precious baby in the household. His two other brothers, Anthony and Donnie, drug him around the house like a cabbage patch kid doll. Anthony saved him from...

Kay Trump Overby, 77, of Rocky Point, a beautiful Southern lady, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.      Kay was born September 4, 1946 in Harnett County, the daughter of Ruby Jackson Trump Mason. In addition to her parents Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Rev. Dwight Wayne Overby; daughter, Tracey Overby Garner; brother, Ricky Duane Trump; sister, Diane Lewis; and stepfathers, Frank Trump and Willard...

     Virginia Tiede passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 at age 94. She was a caring daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, wife, schoolteacher, neighbor, and kind friend.      Born and raised in Cumberland, Maryland, Ginger graduated from Allegheny High School, St. Mary’s College, and Frostburg State College. A first grade and kindergarten teacher, she taught in Bangor, ME, and Raleigh, NC. She raised her family and...

     William Kirk Wison III, age 74, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home.      He was born March 27, 1950 in Onslow County, the son of William Kirk Wilson, Jr. and Lucille Nellie Inman Wilson. In addition to his parents Kirk was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Sallee and twin siblings, Sherry Mitchell and Terry Wilson.      Kirk is survived by his son, Eric Wilson (Wendy);...

     In loving memory of Dorothy Marie Huber, 82, a cherished soul who passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Wilmington. Born on July 27, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Paul Edward Rendall and Dorothy Reeves Gephart.      Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Debbie Jewell (Joe), Michelle Striewski (Mike) and Dorothy Romanelli (Doug Lardi); grandchildren, Jessica DiMarco (Anthony), Michael Romanelli (Rosie) and Toni Striewski;...

      James Harvey Bond, 83, of Watha, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Harvey was born in Pender County on June 17, 1940, the son of William and Addie Bond.      Harvey was a man who truly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He had a deep love for country music, western movies and antique cars/trucks. In years past Harvey enjoyed hunting and fishing. His passion for these interests was infectious, and he could often be found sharing his favorite songs...

John Eathon Furr, age 58, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 as the result of a tragic worksite accident. He was born on January 18, 1966 in Moore County, NC to the late James William Furr and Nora Elizabeth James Furr. John was very good with his hands, making gun stocks and knives, and forging metal. He was also a self-made historian. God gave John a big heart. He was a family man who loved his family very much. John was a bright light to many people and he will be...

Josephine Victoria McKoy, age 88, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born on May 6, 1935 in Pender County, NC to the late James Elby Crews and Olive Caroline DeBois Crews. Josephine was a good cook who made the best biscuits. She was a bright light to many people, and she will be dearly missed. Josephine is survived by her sons, Harry Ray Campfield and Bob Pierce; daughter, Cindy Lloyd;...

     Sandra Lee Humphrey, 76, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly eternal home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home in Rocky Point.      She was born in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Charles Grant and Alice Irma Dobbelere Grant.      In addition to her parents Sandra was preceded in death by her daughter, Bridget Eileen Whitfield and grandson, Joel Grayson Stanford.      Sandra is...