All Obituaries

     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 years at GE as a fuel bundle inspector, where his dedication and hard work earned him the respect of...

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 friends. Every morning, John went to Johnson’s Corner Grill to meet and have breakfast with his buddies. John was a bright light to many people and he will be dearly...

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 Helen Sanderson and Mary Kay James. Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband, Jacinto Morales Mora of the home; her son, Billy Ray Faircloth and wife Mary...

     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 brother.      With a heart full of adventure, he found solace in the serene moments spent fishing by the riverside...

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 Freemen; her husband, John E. Dunn, III; and her son, John E. Dunn, IV. Helen is survived by her daughter, Mary Susan Wyche and husband, Kenneth; grandson, Evan Dunn;...

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. A child of an Army Officer, Bruce lived and traveled around the world throughout his youth. Both personally and professionally, Bruce filled his life with activities...

     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 in death by his first wife, Margaret Louise Smith Davis; their two sons, Donald Davis and Mark Davis; sisters, Grace Paluck and Helen Murray;...

     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 parents Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Scott (Charlie), Oscar Frith, Jr. (Polly), and Kenneth Frith...

     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 is survived by his son, Adam Rivenbark and his wife, Tiffany; granddaughter, Vivienne...

Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel “Pete” and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was...