Obituaries

May 2, 2024

James Franklin Futrell, 58, of Kenansville passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was born on June 3, 1965, in Duplin County; the son of Carl Futrell, Sr. of Rose Hill and Anna Brown Casto of Beulaville. James was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl "Bo" Futrell,...

May 2, 2024

Charles Ray Boney, age 85, of Chinquapin left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was born on April 21, 1939, in Sampson County; the son of the late Charlie and Alma Herring Boney. Charles was also preceded in death by his sons Terry Heath and Tommy Heath; his sister Geraldine...

May 2, 2024

Kenneth Jacob Wilson, Sr. passed away on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in Boardman, Ohio to the late Nels Jacob (Vilgotson) Wilson and Melvina Carlson Wilson.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane "Mimi" Paulino Wilson, sisters Dorothy Loveland and Gloria Snyder, and brother...

May 2, 2024

Jackie Sandlin, Sr., age 78, of Leland, NC passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow, NC.

He was born on June 13, 1945 in Onslow County, NC to the late Lance Sandlin and Rillie Leary Sandlin.

Jackie was an amazing cook who enjoyed watching dirt track racing. He...

Apr 30, 2024

Marco Tulio Vallecillo, age 63, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

He was born on November 4, 1960 in Honduras to Miguel Puerto and Dora Vallecillo.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife Deyci Rosales; his children, Marvin Vallecillo and wife Alexa of...

Apr 29, 2024

Gene Austin Wells, age 84, of Watha, a man of Christian faith, honor, and integrity  passed gently from his earthly life Monday, April 29, 2024.

He was born September 26, 1939 in Pender County, the son of Austin William Wells and Mae Hardison Wells. In addition to his parents Gene Austin was preceded in death by an...

Apr 29, 2024

Charles Neal Combs, 57, of Wallace passed from this world on Monday, April 29, 2024.

He was born in 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest of 5 siblings, to the late Charles William and Juanita Greene Combs. The family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when Neal was two years old, and he enjoyed a wonderful childhood there.

Apr 29, 2024

James Roy Croom, Jr. (Jimmy), 72 of Currie, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 29 at Woodbury Wellness Center.

His Father, James Croom; Mother, Edith Croom; Daughter, Pam; and Son, James Thomas (Bubba) preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Leslie (George), Amy (Heath), Kandy (Britton) and Haley;...

Apr 29, 2024

Donald Bronson Van Slyke III (83) of Wilmington, North Carolina passed from this life peacefully at his son's home on April 29, 2024.  Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Donald Bronson Van Slyke II and Eleanor Wagoner on July 4, 1940, in Albany, New York.  Those who interacted with Don were uplifted by infectious smile and he...

Apr 28, 2024

Roland Robert Galer, age 33 years, beloved husband, son, brother, daddy, grandson, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Roland was born April 30, 1990 in Washington, DC and passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home.

Left to cherish his memory are...

Apr 28, 2024

Robert Bayard Corbett, 74, of Wilmington, passed away early morning on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

He was born November 4, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of Bayard Zebulon Corbett and Lillian Hall Corbett.  In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his brother, John Wesley Corbett and nephew, Brian D. Corbett.

Robert...

Apr 27, 2024

Raymond Pierce, age 78, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

He was born on May 21, 1945, in Wilmington, NC; the son of the late William and Dollie Mills Pierce.  Mr. Pierce was also preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Ilene Pierce;...

Apr 25, 2024

William Shaw Corbett Sr., 79, a beloved husband, father and pillar of the community, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and service that touched countless lives. Born on August 30, 1944, in Wilmington, the son of Robert James Corbett Sr and Edna Shaw Corbett.

William's professional journey spanned 34...

Apr 25, 2024

John Allen McArtan, age 70, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

He was born on February 11, 1954 in Harnett County, NC to the late Ralph McArtan and Mary Alice Gurganious McArtan Lucas.

John was an electrician for Pitt Electrical Company. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and...

Apr 24, 2024

Helen Susan Miller Dunn, age 95, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on the 24th day of April 2024.

Helen was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Harold Frank Miller and Mary Susan Harris Miller on October 3, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Harold F. Miller, Jr.; her sister, Janice Miller...

Apr 24, 2024

Bruce Thomas Falls Jr. passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Susan, his sister Jan, his two daughters Sharyn and Diana, and his five grandchildren: Nathan, Lauren, Juliette, Graham, and Zane.

Bruce was born in Grant's Pass, Oregon in 1946 to Bruce and Donna Falls....

Apr 24, 2024

In loving memory of Jerry Cox Fennell, 82, who peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born and raised in North Carolina the son of DeLeon Fennell and Nola Gurganous Fennell.

Jerry grew up on a farm, he cherished the simple joys of rural life, so much so that in 1972 he began farming with his...

Apr 24, 2024

Mary Marie Sanderson Morales, age 70, of Beulaville left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from ECU Health in Greenville.

She was born on June 2, 1953, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Harmon and Mary Ruth Brock Sanderson.  Mary was also predeceased by her sisters, Mary...

Apr 21, 2024

Shirley Ann Frith Miller, age 89, a wonderful Christian lady who lived a fruitful, loving life passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home surrounded with love by family.

She was born March 16, 1935 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of Oscar Frith and Rosa Evans Frith. In addition to her...

Apr 20, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Hugh Rivenbark, age 62, of Watha passed from his earthly life Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home.

He was born January 7, 1962 in Pender County, the son of Woodley William Rivenbark and Louise Wells Rivenbark. In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Godwin.

Bobby...