Obituaries

Jan 15, 2018

Bobby Gene Hatcher, age 79, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2018.

He was born on March 22, 1938 in Duplin County where he lived all his life. He was one of 14 children of the late Willie L. and Barbara Lanier Hatcher. Bobby was also predeceased by his...

Jan 11, 2018

Dawn Rebecca Poss passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 11th, in Leland, NC. She was born and raised in Maryland before moving to Leland. Dawn was a compassionate, caring, kind-hearted and loving mother who made family her first priority. She touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Dawn was passionate about her career...

Jan 9, 2018

Harvey Benjamin Horrell, 69, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 22, 1948 in Bladen County, one of seven children born to Lawerence McCrae Horrell and Sadie Bell Hudson Horrell. Also remembered are his sisters, Hazel Elizabeth H. Williams, Janice Elizabeth...

Jan 9, 2018

Robert Edison Lennon, Sr., 79, of Delco passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born December 4, 1938 in Wilmington, the son of the late James Edison Lennon and Lydia McGowan Lennon. Also remembered is their son, Robert Edison "Eddie" Lennon, Jr., who preceded Bob in death....

Jan 8, 2018

John Kelly Faircloth, Sr, age 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on January 8, 2018 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 27, 1933 in Harnett County and was the son of the late Seavy and Alwin DeVane Faircloth. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife...

Jan 6, 2018

Kathleen Ann Deacy Murphy, age 95, of Wallace and formerly of New York passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Day Spring Assisted Living in Wallace, NC.

She was born on February 10, 1922 in New York City, NY and was one of 10 children of the late Michael J. and Bridget McNulty Deacy. She was...

Jan 5, 2018

Theodore Rufus "Bo" Rouse, Jr., 77, of Rose Hill, left this life for his eternal rest on Friday, January 5, 2018 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on December 6, 1940 in New Hanover County, NC; son of the late Theodore Rufus Rouse, Sr. and Sara Cox Newton Rouse.

Mr. Rouse was owner and...

Jan 4, 2018

Cathy Ann Baker Brown, 67, of Teachey has passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from this life to her eternal rest after a long and difficult illness.

She was born on February 22, 1950 in Duplin County and was the daughter of Inez Midgett Baker of Teachey and the late Anson Lee Baker.

Cathy...

Jan 3, 2018

Brett Lee Henderson, age 35, of Atlanta, Ga and formerly of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

He was born on November 17, 1982 in New Hanover County and was the son of Margaret Teachey Henderson of Wallace and the late Curtis Johnson...

Jan 1, 2018

Max Canady Teachey, age 85, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 1, 2018 from his residence.

He was born on December 12, 1932 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Matthew Newton and Annie Jane Mills Teachey. He was also predeceased by his wife of 43 years,...

Jan 1, 2018

Rachel Lee Blanton Croom, 85, of Wallace passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Vidant Duplin Hospital She was born October 18, 1932 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Earnest Blanton and Lacy Rivenbark Blanton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Paul Croom and son, Richard Croom. Rachel is...

Dec 31, 2017

Sybil Sullivan Walker, 89, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Davis Health Care Center. She was born December 20, 1928 in Whitley County, KY, the daughter of the late E. L. and Myrtle Ellison Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Foster Walker, Sr. Sybil is survived by...

Dec 30, 2017

David James Anders IV, 74, of Wilmington passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born March 8, 1943 in Wilmington, the son of the late David James Anders III and Dixie Baker Anders Scott. Jimmy is survived by his brother, Alton T. Anders (Patsy); sisters, Judy...

Dec 29, 2017

Magdaleno Bonilla Zapata, age 62, of Harrells left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2017. As he departed this life he was surrounded by his devoted famiy and friends.

Magdaleno was born on March 20, 1955 in Olanchito, Honduras and was the son of the late Juan Bonilla and Berta Olivia Zapata....

Dec 29, 2017

Annie Mae Wallace, 95, of Atkinson beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born August 15, 1922 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Alexander and Flora Kelly Hargrove. Also remembered is her beloved husband, Tommy Wallace; son, Thomas Hargrove "Spunky" Wallace; five sisters; and...

Dec 27, 2017

Our patriarch, Robert "Bobby" Earl Hinson, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 67 years, Margie "Farrow" Hinson; three sons, Robert Earl Hinson Jr., Charles Thomas Hinson, Sr., and Donald Ray Hinson, Sr. (Donna); ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and...

Dec 25, 2017

Mrs. Josephine Jarrett fell asleep December 25th and is awaiting the return of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A wife to MSGT Edward W. Jarrett, Sr. (USMC retired), she was a stay at home mom of three sons and one daughter. Known to most as Jo, she was always thought of as a loving and caring person and...

Dec 25, 2017

William Horace Rackley, age 80, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, December 25, 2017.

He was born on February 18, 1937 in New Hanover County and was the son of the late John William and Verdie DeBose Rackley. He was also predeceased by his brother, Wayne Rackley, sister, Alene Fender and...

Dec 25, 2017

Billy Deleon Goff, age 64, of Wallace passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro, NC.

He was born on December 16, 1954 in Wayne County and was the son of the late Lester and Agnes Walston Goff. He was also predeceased by his wife, Susan Rivenbark Goff; his sister Nancy...

Dec 22, 2017

Robert "Bobby" Linwood Justice, of Wrightsboro, NC , passed away December 22, 2017.

He was born in New Hanover, NC to the late Leander and Louise Justice on July 2, 1931.

Robert served his country with honor in the United States Navy. He worked for twenty-seven years at B&W. He loved being out in nature,...