Annie Jacobs
Oct 19, 2026
Annie E. Jacobs peacefully departed this world on October 19, 2026, at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, NC.
Her life will be honored with a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 Pm at Lakes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Willard, NC, followed by her burial in the Jacobs Family Cemetery.
A walk through viewing will be...
Brenda Bernice Coleman
Oct 18, 2026
Brenda Bernice Coleman, born Brenda Bernice Bowen, passed away on October 18, 2026, at Corewell Health in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She was born on June 30, 1967, in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Brenda will be remembered as an outgoing, funny, loving, and caring woman who embodied everything a mother should be. She brought warmth to those around her and was known...
Charlene Nacole Bannerman
Oct 10, 2026
Charlene Nacole Bannerman, lovingly known as Shay Shay, was born on April 24, 1985, in Wilmington, North Carolina, and passed away on October 10, 2026, at her residence. Resilient despite her battle with diabetes, Charlene is remembered with deep love for the brightness of her spirit and the warmth she brought to those around her.
Shay Shay was a bubbly, happy...
Elijah Randolph Brown
Oct 20, 2026
Elijah Randolph "Randy" Brown entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was a beloved husband to Amanda S. Brown and a cherished father to their children: Krystal Brown-Skyles (Troy), Timothy Hobbs (Gwendolyn), Tonya Brown-McKvian (Theron), Kesha Brown (Mike), J.R. Brown (Adrienne), Hakeema Brown (Xavier), and Corey Lacewell (Sharon)....
Henry Bryant
Oct 15, 2026
Henry Carnell Bryant, age 78, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his residence in Bolton, NC.
Cherished by his devoted wife, Brenda Robinson Bryant, Henry leaves behind a loving family including his children, Jacquline Porter and Fredrick Bryant, granddaughter Alaya Bryant, and special grandson Tyran Boney. He is also survived by his siblings Larry D. Bryant,...
Gabriel Lamont Fullard
Oct 13, 2026
Gabriel Lamont Fullard, lovingly known as “Primo,” passed away on October 13, 2026, in Rocky Point, North Carolina. He was born on January 2, 1985, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Gabriel will be remembered as a vibrant, unforgettable presence whose energy filled every room and whose spirit brought joy to the people around him.
Gabriel was truly the life of the party. He...
Oliver J Devone
Oct 10, 2026
Oliver J Devone "Buddy", born July 27, 1930, in Pender County, North Carolina, passed away on October 10, 2026, in Massachusetts. He lived a long life marked by steady work, devotion to family, and enduring ties to the place where his life began.
A graduate of Pender County Training School in Rocky Point, North Carolina, Mr. Devone carried the values of...
Mr. Charles Edward Mcallister
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Charles Edward Mcallister passed away on October 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was born on December 16, 1955, in Pender County, North Carolina.
Charles will be remembered as a friendly man whose presence was felt in the company of family and friends. He worked as a butcher at Wells Pork Products, a role that reflected his steady nature and...
Mr. Archie J Hansley, Sr
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Archie J Hansley, Sr., of Pender County, North Carolina, passed away at his home on October 8, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on July 13, 1950, in Pender County, he lived with steady purpose, quiet strength, and deep devotion to the people and places he loved.
Mr. Hansley built a life marked by work, faith, and family. He...
Mr. Lawrence Burns, Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
Mr. Lawrence Burns, Jr., born January 4, 1961, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
A truck driver by trade, Mr. Burns lived as a devoted family man whose charismatic and loving spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. He will be remembered not only...
Shirley Ann Brown
Oct 7, 2026
Shirley Hines Brown, beloved resident of Riegelwood, NC, peacefully passed away at the age of 70 on October 7, 2026, in Fayetteville, NC.
A heartfelt celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Graham Chapel AME Zion Church, Riegelwood. Shirley will be laid to rest in the church cemetery that holds cherished memories...
Mr. Miles Sterling Nixon
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. Miles Sterling Nixon passed away on October 5, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1978, in Tarrytown, New York, he lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to those around him. His passing is remembered in the words, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have...
Leroy Vann Hicks
Oct 5, 2026
Leroy Vann Hicks, age 86, of Greensboro, NC, and formerly of Rocky Point, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 5, 2026. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Sylvia White-Hicks, his children, Reggis Vann Hicks and Karen Vanessa Hicks, and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday,...
Mr. Johnnie Douglas Jackson, Jr
Sep 29, 2026
Mr. Johnnie Douglas Jackson, Jr. passed away on September 29, 2026, in Burgaw, North Carolina. He was born on August 15, 1968, in Whiteville, North Carolina, and will be remembered as a man who embraced life and brought warmth to those around him.
Johnnie was known for enjoying life and for the generous spirit he shared so freely with others. He...
Mrs. Irene Lamont
Sep 29, 2026
Mrs. Irene Lamont, born Irene Joseph on January 8, 1941, passed away on September 29, 2026, at her residence. She leaves behind a life centered on family, strength, and the steady presence of a true matriarch whose love reached across generations.
Mrs. Lamont will be remembered as a very active woman whose spirit helped shape the family around her. She had...
Gwen Newton
Sep 28, 2026
Gwen Newton, age 60, transitioned peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Jemika Newton (Tiffany), Kevin Newton, and Anthony Eakins; her cherished grandchildren, Jakell, Bri, and Zae; and her siblings, Sylvia Burton (Milton), Brenda Hayes (Kenny), Cynthia Thompson (Bennie), Carol Highsmith (Larry), Wendell Newton, Barry...
Mrs. Gladys Williams
Sep 19, 2026
Gladys Williams, born Gladys Corbett, entered eternal rest peacefully on September 19, 2026, in Kernersville, North Carolina, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 9, 1932, in Pender County, North Carolina. In her final days, Gladys was lovingly cared for at her son’s home in Kernersville surrounded by family while receiving home hospice. A woman of deep...
Annie Bell Smith
Sep 14, 2026
Annie Bell Smith, lovingly known as Candy, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born on December 29, 1943, in Pender County, North Carolina.
Mrs. Smith will be remembered as a woman who was blunt and loving all at the same time, a combination that made her presence unforgettable to those who knew her...
Willis Earl Brown
Sep 14, 2026
Willis Earl Brown, of Pender County, North Carolina, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born on July 10, 1950, in Pender County, a place that remained part of the story of his life.
Willis will be remembered as a funny man with the spirit of an old soul, someone whose...
Tina Marie Pickett
Sep 11, 2026
Tina Marie Pickett, born Tina Marie Jenkins, passed away on September 11, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on September 3, 1966, in Palm Beach County, Florida, to LeRoy Jenkins and Cynthia Jenkins Brown.
In 1988, Tina married Jerry Lee Pickett, Jr. of Pink Hill, North Carolina. From that union came two of her...