Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Edward Kusnierz, age 66, resident of River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 26, 1959, in Lawrence, Pennsylvania; the son of Antoinette Rzepka Kusnierz of Greensburg, PA and the late Edward F. Kusnierz.  He was...

Nov 22, 2025

Harvey Arnold Sholar, 74 of Rose Hill began his walk with the Lord on November 22, 2025, at Cedar Cove Memory Care, after battling dementia for almost five years.

Harvey was born on September 14, 1951, in Duplin County, to the late Edward Sholar and Frances Raynor Sholar. He...

Nov 21, 2025

Alton Thomas Moore, 73, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 9, 1952, in Little Washington, North Carolina, to the late Macon Edward Moore and the late Mary Bridgeman Moore.

Alton was a...

Nov 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Teachey Watson, 84, of Watha, North Carolina passed from this life to her new eternal home in Heaven.

She was born on February 9, 1941, in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Elbert and Thelma Marshburn Teachey.  Gloria was also preceded in death by her husband...

Nov 20, 2025

Shirley Fay Wilkins Stokley, 84, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 5, 1941, in Wilmington to the late Robert S. and Odie (King) Wilkins.

Shirley was a devoted member of Gibson Avenue Baptist church and will be missed...

Nov 19, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Ray Moore, 63, passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

He was born January 6, 1962 in Pender County, the son of Ethel Casto Mattison and the late Oliverson Moore, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his daughter, Chloe Rae Moore; son, Jamie Ray...

Nov 17, 2025

Ethel "Mae" Carter, age 99, of Hampstead, North Carolina, died Monday, November 17, 2025, in Liberty Commons, Whiteville, North Carolina.

She was born April 17, 1926, in Wallace, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Austin Atkinson and Myrtle Carr Atkinson.  In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death...

Nov 16, 2025

Annie Louise Lewis, 82, passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, November 16, 2025.

She was born August 3, 1943 in Pender County, the daughter of James Oscar Lewis and Lillie Norris Lewis. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Blanton and sisters, Martha Lou Deal and Lillie...

Nov 16, 2025

Barbara Ann Willis Murphy passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Burgaw NC at the age of 86, surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 8, 1939, in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to parents Reverend Henry Leslie Willis and Nanni Frances Javotte Dent Willis, Barbara lived a life of beauty, laughter, and love.

Barbara's...

Nov 15, 2025

Jeffrey James Isaksen, 38, of Surf City, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at home following a short illness.

He was born on February 23, 1987, in Queens, New York, to the late Wayne and Meta (Graham) Isaksen.

Jeffrey had a passion for golf and was a golf professional who graduated from...

Nov 14, 2025

Betty Carol Huggins Arnette, 81, of Leland, NC, gently passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by many friends and family on the days prior to her passing.

She was born on July 22, 1944, in Lumberton, NC to the late George Ross Huggins Jr, of High Point, NC and...

Nov 13, 2025

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, a time that will not be forgotten, JR Bonham fought his last fight, took his final race, and took his last long walk home with his family close at hand when the Lord called him home.

JR is survived by his wife Frances of 38 years; his son Josh; beloved daughter-in-law, Leah...

Nov 13, 2025

Linda Sue Ingle Wright, age 79, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

She was born on January 1, 1946, in Joplin, Missouri; the daughter of the late Virgil and Margaret Ingle.  Linda was also preceded in death by her son David Leard and sisters Maggie...

Nov 12, 2025

Barbara Jean Simmons, 55, of Hampstead, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

She was born on March 27, 1970, in Allentown, PA, to the late Raymond C. Keeler Jr. and the late Marie Keeler.

Barbara was a devoted and loving mother and wife. She was involved in recreational basketball and enrolled at ECU to...

Nov 10, 2025

Mary Susan "Sue" Knowles Cottle left her earthly home for her home in Heaven peacefully surrounded by her family on November 10, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1934, to Marvin and Berta Mae Knowles.

Mama was raised in the Corinth Church community of Teachey and attended Rose Hill School...

Nov 10, 2025

Elizabeth Carroll Ransom, 72, of Delco, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at North Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wilmington.

She was born on February 22, 1953, to the late Homer Carroll Walker, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth (Skipper) Walker.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Renee Ransom; sister-in-law, Georgina...

Nov 7, 2025

With deep love and profound respect, we annnounce the passing of Arlita Fiala Hopkins on Friday, November 7, 2025.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was born on September 23, 1946, in Linn County, Iowa, where she grew up.  She graduated from La Salle High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...

Nov 4, 2025

Christine Holland born Christmas Day, 1937 in Duplin County, and went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William 'Billy' Holland and brothers, Cecil, H.D., and Mac Southerland.  She was the daughter of the late Henry and Wren...

Nov 2, 2025

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Jenette Rivenbark Baucom entered into the Glory of her Lord on the Lord's Day, Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the age of 93.

She was born September 3, 1932 in Pender County, one of eight children born to James Anthony Rivenbark and Ola Lee Wells...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary "Dolly" Becker, 98, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington.

She was born on February 4, 1927, in Manhattan, New York to the late Santo DiPietro and the late Mary Gene DiPietro.

Dolly was fortunate to have many friends from...