Obituaries

Jul 27, 2022

Robert Edward Wells, 77, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, and loyal friend passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home with his family.

He was born April 1, 1945 in Pender County the son of Freeman and Lillie Wells. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Wells....

Jul 27, 2022

Harlee Bryson Horrell, Jr, age 75, of Wallace, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

He was born on January 21, 1947 in Wilmington, NC to the late Harlee Bryson and Addie Mae Horrell.

He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Bryson is survived by...

Jul 26, 2022

Wanda Jean Sneeden Bolton, of Rocky Point passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2022 at the age of 71. She was born February 18, 1951 in Wilmington to Kenneth and Lillian Sneeden.

In addition to her father Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benny Bolton and brother, Tim Sneeden.

Wanda is...

Jul 25, 2022

Sarah Griffin Harvell of Penderlea, N.C. passed away July 25, 2022 at the age of 92 at Pender Memorial Hospital.  The family would like to thank the staff for the kind and compassionate care given to her.  A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

She was born on February 3, 1930 in Snowhill, Greene...

Jul 22, 2022

Brandon Tyler Jones, age 21, of Teachey left this earthly life way too soon on Friday, July 22, 2022.

He was born on February 15, 2001, in Duplin County; the son of Billie Jo "BJ" Roberson Jones of Teachey and the late Christopher "Chris" Jones.

Brandon was a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School.

Jul 20, 2022

Alma Ruth Garris Padgett, age 80, of Watha, left this earthly life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, for her eternal home where she will forever be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born on November 18, 1941, in Pender County, NC.; the daughter of the late Bernice Warren and Lena...

Jul 19, 2022

Ralph Edwards Collins, 81, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 14, 1941 in High Shoals, Gaston County, NC, one of eleven children born to Ray Collins and Susan Hall Collins. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Collins...

Jul 17, 2022

Madison Chandler Howard, 27, of Willard beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and cousin left our world and our family way too soon, Sunday, July 17, 2022.

He was born August 18, 1994 in Duplin County, the son of Albert James Phillips and Cynthia Gail Howard.

Chandler is survived by his parents, Albert James Phillips and...

Jul 16, 2022

Roger Herbert Hermanson, 89, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 16, 2022, two days before his 90th birthday. He was the son of Herbert and Doris Hermanson, and brother of Carol, growing up in Jamestown, NY. Roger never knew his father, who unexpectedly passed away in 1933, and he was raised in part by his grandparents,...

Jul 15, 2022

Melinda Lucille Willetts Swinson, 54, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend and Christian missionary was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2022.

She was born September 28, 1967 in Wilmington, the daughter of Jearleen Horrell Willetts and the late William Sidbury Willetts. In addition to her father Melinda was...

Jul 14, 2022

Walter Joseph Franzen, age 76, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

He was born on May 13, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Franz Walter Franzen and Margaret Ward Franzen.

Walter was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After his service, he earned a bachelor's degree...

Jul 12, 2022

Axon Deuland Sholar, 82, of Deep Bottom Community, Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on May 6, 1940 in Duplin County, NC; the son of the late Elmer and Bertha Raynor Sholar. ...

Jul 10, 2022

Monty Dale Tyler, 69, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, July 10, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 27, 1952 in Loris, SC, the son of David Carl Tyler, Sr. and Juanita Watson Tyler. In addition to his parents Dale was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora...

Jul 9, 2022

But first, CHEE CHONG!!!

Franklin Delano Griffin, 88, of Wilmington, passed from his earthly life Saturday, July 9, 2022, after living a long and full life. He was born May 7, 1934, in Honolulu, NC, the only son of the late William A. and Grace Witherington Griffin. He was also preceded by his wife of 50 years,...

Jul 8, 2022

James Morrison Sholar, 78, of Wallace left this earthly life on Friday, July 8, 2022, for his eternal home to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on October 14, 1943, in Duplin County; the son of the late James Carroll and Ida Glenn Raynor Sholar.

Morrison was a charter...

Jul 5, 2022

Jerry Wayne James, 75, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 while being lovingly cared for by his beloved family.

He was born March 1, 1947 in New Hanover County to Henry Loyd James and Veatta Mills James. In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his...

Jul 5, 2022

Charles Daniel Rowe, 76, of Wallace and formerly of Pender County passed from his earthly life Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

He was born October 22, 1945 in Pender County, the son of John Douglas Rowe and Frances Malpass Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 5, 2022

Bobby Chadwick, 70, of Willard passed from his earthly life Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Pender County the son of  William Lawrence Chadwick and Elizabeth Hardison Chadwick. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by wife, Evelyn Dudley Chadwick; and his brother, Ronald Chadwick.

Bobby is...

Jul 4, 2022

Armenius Pigford, age 93, of Willard, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, July 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 12, 1928 in Pender County; the son of the late Kenneith D. and Susan Knowles Pigford.  Mr. Pigford was also predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth Pigford, Donald Pigford,...

Jul 3, 2022

Judy Ann Rouse Jones, 67, of Rose Hill passed away unexpectantly Sunday, July 3, 2022, following extensive heart surgery.

She was born on May 3, 1955, in Statesville, NC; the daughter of the late Chester Joseph and Helen Ann Griffin Rouse.  Judy was predeceased by her grandson, William Thomas "T.J" Mattox.

Surviving is her best...