Obituaries

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,...

Dec 18, 2017

Catherine Helen McKeithan, passed away in Bolivia, NC on Monday, December 18, 2017.

She was born in Brunswick county, where she lived her whole life. She worked for Dupont for forty years, before her retirement. She enjoyed spending her retirement years spoiling her cats and finding bargains in thrift stores. She was fascinated by dolphins.

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Dec 17, 2017

Leon Ray Potter, 79, of Kelly passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Silver Stream Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 8, 1938 in Bladen County, the son of the late Bill Henry and Erma Squires Potter. Leon is survived by his sister, Lottie Mae Potter; brothers, Carl Potter, Sr. (Sandra), Jerry...

Dec 15, 2017

George Washington Malpass, 97, of Burgaw and formerly of Duplin County passed from his earthly life on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Laurels of Pender. He was born May 11, 1920 in Duplin County, the son of the late Fred and Allie Nora Malpass. George is survived by his beloved wife, Margie Rivenbark Malpass; brother-in-law and caregiver, Abner Rivenbark...

Dec 13, 2017

Pauline Brock Moore, 74, of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Duplin Vidant Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1943 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Earl P. and Mary Giddeons Brock. Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter, Martha Elizabeth Moore. Pauline is survived by her beloved...

Dec 13, 2017

Nancy Jo Mathis, age 56, of Kenansville left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

She was born on December 15, 1960 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Ivey Johnson and Alice Dean Carter Mathis. She was also predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Mathis.

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Dec 13, 2017

Michael Gibson Sloan, age 29, beloved son and brother left this earth way too soon on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home in Hampstead, leaving a big hole in our hearts. He was born in Wilmington, NC on November 29, 1988; the son of Norman Sloan of Hampstead and Rita and Joey Brinkley of Teachey. Left to cherish...

Dec 13, 2017

Larry Leon Gurganus, Jr., age 54, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 1, 1963 in Pender County and was the son of Norma Padgett Gurganus of Willard and the late Larry Leon Gurganus, Sr.

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Dec 12, 2017

Sena Marie Teachey Wells, age 76, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on May 11, 1941 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Harry Ross and Helen Marie Mobley Teachey. She was also predeceased by...

Dec 10, 2017

Lillian Christine Whaley Hanchey, age 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born October 1, 1925 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late David Austin and Rena Wells Whaley. She was also predeceased by her loving husband, Horace F....