All Obituaries

Ann Lanier Sholar, age 77, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from ECU Duplin Health. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Rodney and Minnie Jones Lanier.  Mrs. Sholar was predeceased by her devoted husband of 57 years, Axon Deuland Sholar on July 12, 2022 and her sister Jeanette Bradshaw.  Mrs. Sholar was a member of Oak Dale Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where she served as Ladies...

     Daryl William Bryan, age 50, of Rocky Point left his earthly life on Monday, June 5, 2023 which was much too soon. He was a native of Rocky Point in Pender County born January 4, 1973.     He is survived by his loving parents, Willie A. and L. Ann Bryan; daughter, Sarah Kaitlyn Bryan; sons, Dylan Spencer Bryan and William Lee Bryan; granddaughter, Serenity; and many friends all who loved Daryl.      Daryl graduated from Topsail...

     Cornelius “Neil” Bryan Whitehurst, age 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him.      He was born February 1, 1946 in Bethel, NC. Neil was one of four children born to Robert Staton Whitehurst and Etta Faye Whitehurst. He was predeceased by his parents and three sisters; Barbara Ewart, Patricia Whitehurst and Beth...

     Eury Bryant Dyson, age 92, of Lake Creek Community, Ivanhoe, passed  peacefully from this life to his heavenly home June 4, 2023.      He was born on January 17, 1931 at the home of his parents Dock King Dyson and Mary Edna Horrell Dyson in Ivanhoe. Also remembered are his wife of 58 years Eula Lee Dyson; brothers, Dock King Dyson Jr. and Bryan Vance Dyson, all who preceded Eury in death.      Eury is survived by his...

     Leo Graham Vereen, age 93, an incredibly talented man filled with foresight vision left his earthly life Sunday, June 4, 2023 to join his beloved wife, Carol, in their eternal rest.      He was born May 12, 1930 in Wilmington, the son of Charles M. Vereen and Margaret Stephens Vereen. In addition to his parents Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Kelly Vereen; sisters, Gertrude Connor, Mamie Rosiere; and brothers, Charles, Artis, and Robert...

William Earl Strickland, age 50, of Willard left this earthly life way to soon, for his eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born on February 6, 1973, in Pender County and was the son of Lloyd Strickland, Sr, and Kathy Sheffield Strickland of Wallace. Surviving in addition to his parents, is his loving wife of 25 years, Christina Kohne Strickland of the home; his brothers, Lloyd Strickland, Jr. and wife Wendy of Sneads Ferry, Christopher John Strickland and wife Angela of Rose Hill...

     Brenda Davenport Rivenbark died peacefully at New Hanover Regional Hospital on June 3, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 27, 1940, in Robersonville, North Carolina, to the late Christine and Ervin Davenport.       From the tobacco fields of Martin County to the halls of Duke University, Brenda’s unrelenting thirst for knowledge propelled her to a life of great joy in sharing her love and passion for learning. She...

Emily “Diane” Hufham, 76, of Wilmington, went to be her Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Diane was born on October 2, 1946 to the late Bobby Hewlett and Emily (Johnson) Hewlett. Diane was a member of Oleander United Methodist Church where she loved to sing in the choir. She also loved to crochet but, she could sew anything including clothes. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family and teaching her grandkids how to swim at...

     Robert Allen “Rock” Tompkins, of Rocky Point, passed away from his earthly life on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the age of 82. He suffered heart failure following a cardiac procedure while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      Rock was born at the home of his parents on May 13, 1941, in Pender County and was the son of James William and Lena Wells Smith Tompkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Mattie Jean James Wilkins, age 85, of Colfax, NC and formerly of Wilmington, NC left this earthly life on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for her eternal rest and to be forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on July 25, 1937, in Wayne County, NC, the daughter of the late Raleigh Z. James and Thelma Grady James Thomas.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ken L. Wilkins, Sr. and her siblings, Margie James and Norwood James. Surviving to cherish her memory are...