All Obituaries

Franklin Lee "Trey" Creech, III, 24, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, February 4, 2023, due to a fatal auto accident. He was born on April 25, 1998, in Wilmington, NC; the son of Franklin “Frankie” Lee Creech II of Wallace and Ashley Jones Dail and husband, Greg of Harrells.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Ann Creech; maternal great-grandparents, Ken “Doc” and Jane Ayers; maternal great...

Kenneth Leverne Dail, 75, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday morning, February 4, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1947 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leslie and Mary Lee Henderson Dail.  Mr. Dail was also predeceased by his siblings, L.D. Dail, Lottie Lloyd, Joyce Pierce and Etta Pierce. He was a faithful member of The Church at Pin Hook.  Surviving to cherish his memory is the love of his life and wife of 20 years, Juanita Craft...

Edna Holloway Roy, 88, of Leland, NC passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born on August 27, 1934, in Darlington, SC to the late Woodrow and Maude (Blayton) Holloway. Edna was a member of Elah Baptist Church in Leland. During her life she was an active Girl Scout leader. She was past Worthy Matron of the Order of The Eastern Star of North Carolina (142 Goldenrod Chapter). She was instrumental in establishing...

Mary Gralak Garner, age 82, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1940, in New Hanover County, NC and was the daughter of the late Irving D. Gralak and the late Mary Oliver Gralak Savage.  Mary was also preceded in death by her son, David R. Williams, her sisters, Martha Ann Horne and Mary Lee Blunt and brother, Irving D. Gralak. She was a devoted member of Wallace First Assembly of God...

     It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Blackburn Highsmith at the age of 66. She passed into the glory of her Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023.      She was born August 8, 1956 in Rose Hill, the daughter of the late George Blackburn and Mary Mills Blackburn.     Janet is survived by her devoted husband, Al Highsmith; daughter and son-in-law, Ali and John-Mark Fussell; grandchildren, Ariel Fussell and Cannon...

     Mr. John William “Bill” Burns went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Bill was born in Wilmington, NC to William Francis “Frank” Burns and Doris Brown Burns on February 2, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents and his cherished sister, Bonnie, whom he affectionately called Tuter.      Bill is survived by his two sons and family, John “David” Burns (Kim), and James...

     A kind and spirited soul, a gracious and giving lady, Elizabeth “Lib” Pearsall passed from her earthly life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home at the age of 75. Her family and friends were with her surrounding her with love.      She was born July 7, 1947 in Nash County and was raised by her grandparents, Curt and Kit English, who she dearly loved.      Lib is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, William Hill...

     Kay Butler Bowden, 69, of Rocky Point flew without hesitation into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, January 29, 2023 at her home.      She was born October 23, 1953 in Wilmington, the daughter of Maurice Butler and Margaret Edwards Butler. In addition to her parents Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Butler.      Kay is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Roger Allen Bowden, Sr.; sons,...

Robert Casper Lewis, 80, of Warsaw, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  He was born on May 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York; the son of the late Casper and Mildred Howell Lewis.  Mr. Lewis was also preceded in death by his best friend and wife of 60 years, Sandra Burris Lewis who died September 21, 2022 and their son, Dennis Lewis. Surviving to cherish his memory are his devoted children, Joseph Lewis and wife, Denise of New York, Sean Lewis...

     Billy Mack Pender, age 65, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, January 27, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.      He was born August 4, 1957 in Wilmington, the son of  Artis Mack Pender and Mazzelie Brown Pender. In addition to his mother, Billy was preceded in death by his sister, Bobbi Pender.      In addition to his father Billy is survived by Donna Faye Johnson; son, Mark Dale Pender,...