Obituaries

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...

Apr 19, 2024

Thomas Green Davis, age 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Burgaw, NC passed away peacefully from his earthly life Friday, April 19, 2024, in LaBelle, FL.

He was born October 14, 1932, in Castle Hayne, the son of Cain Huey Davis and Vivian Landen Davis. TG had outlived all his family as he was preceded...

Apr 18, 2024

Joseph Andrew High, 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. Sadly, our beloved "Captain Andy," passed away too early and his presence will be greatly missed. Andy was born February 14, 1961 in Rock Hill, SC.

He was renowned for his passion for fishing and cherished every aspect of it. His cooking was unparalleled....

Apr 18, 2024

John Thomas "Tommy" Hale , age 72, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 4, 1951 in Pender County, the son of William Edward Hale and Annie Mae Wright Hale. In addition to his parents Tommy was preceded in...

Apr 17, 2024

Bernard "Barney" Harold McWilliams, born November 15, 1941, left this world suddenly and unexpectedly before dawn on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Barney brought joy to all who knew him with his wit and sense of humor and touched the lives of countless people with his music....

Apr 12, 2024

Mickey Allen Sholar, 35, of Chinquapin, NC, passed away suddenly on Friday, the 12th of April, 2024. He was born in Duplin County at Duplin General Hospital on Thursday, the 26th of January, 1989, the youngest of three sons to Sebelia Gray Sholar and the late Donald Ray Sholar.

As soon as Mickey was brought home, he...

Apr 11, 2024

Kay Trump Overby, 77, of Rocky Point, a beautiful Southern lady, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.

Kay was born September 4, 1946 in Harnett County, the daughter of Ruby Jackson Trump Mason. In addition to her parents Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Rev. Dwight Wayne Overby;...

Apr 10, 2024

Virginia Tiede passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 at age 94. She was a caring daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, wife, schoolteacher, neighbor, and kind friend.

Born and raised in Cumberland, Maryland, Ginger graduated from Allegheny High School, St. Mary's College, and Frostburg State College. A first grade and kindergarten teacher, she taught in Bangor,...