Obituaries

Mar 25, 2023

Lieutenant Colonel Willie Samuel Jacobs (Retired) , age 88, of Wilmington, quietly crossed the sands of time on Saturday, March 25, 2023 while in the comfort of his residence. He is the husband of Mrs. Annie K. Jacobs.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 1:00p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023 at New...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Cornelius Lamont Smith , age 33, of Watha, was peacefully added to Heaven's army on Saturday, March 25, 2023 while in the comfort of his residence. He is the son of Mrs. Wanda G. Smith and the late Mr. Lawrence Smith.

A Celebration of Life Service will convene at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, April 2,...

Mar 24, 2023

Ms. Reena Denise Beatty , age 59, of Currie, quietly entered into the eternal joy of the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023 while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center located in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is the mother of Mr. Stephen Beatty and the daughter of Mrs. Annie Lloyd Beatty and the late Mr....

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Warren Dale Graham, age 71, of Riegelwood, North Carolina transitioned into eternal rest peacefully on March 21, 2023 at his residence.

Celebration of life service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Graham Chapel AME Zion Church 458 East Arcadia Road Riegelwood, NC 28456. Interment will immediately follow in the Graham Chapel Church Cemetery....

Mar 19, 2023

Dr. Cynthia Miller Graham, age 71, of Raleigh, N.C., originally of Riegelwood, N.C., quietly departed this life and entered into celestial peace on Sunday, March 19, 2023 while at Duke University Hospital located in Durham, North Carolina. She is the mother of Ms. Kimberlea D. Graham.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 1:00p.m. on Friday, March 24,...

Mar 12, 2023

Mr. Angel Isaac Carmona, age 81, of Stantonsburg, NC, quietly departed this life and received his rest on Sunday, March 12, 2023 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors will convene at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at The...

Mar 9, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall James , age 88, of Burgaw, was added to Heaven's Garden on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Novant Health Pender Medical Center located in Burgaw, North Carolina. She is the daughter of the late Loftin and Mary Simpson Marshall and the mother of Deirdre K. James, Orlando E. James and Cedric T. James.

Mar 6, 2023

Ms. Annis Thalian Thomas , age 67, of Raleigh, NC, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Wake Med Hospital located in Raleigh, NC. She is the daughter of Mrs. Dancie M. Thomas and the late Mr. Rodney O. Thomas, Sr.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, March...

Mar 5, 2023

Mr. William Henry Johnson, Jr, affectionately known to many as "Momma June" peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence. He is survived by his Daughter, Shameka Jordan; Son, Tyrone Jordan; Sisters, Maxine Bannerman, Glenda Pridgen and Leona Pridgen.

Homegoing service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, March 11, 2023 at New Pike...

Mar 1, 2023

Ms. Rita DeVoria Hill Jacobs , age 63, of Burgaw, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will convene at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at The Chapel of Dunn Funeral Home -...

Feb 27, 2023

Mr. James F. McEachin, age 75, affectionately known as "Ironmine Jim", peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

Jim is survived by his girls, Tabitha McEachin, Patricia McEachin and Priscilla Graham; His Favorite Granddaughter, Imani Bishop; His Favorite Grandson, PJ Stephens; Favorite Son-in-law, Yogie;...

Feb 24, 2023

Mrs. Essie Mae Canady , age 87, of Rocky Point, gracefully departed this life and entered into the everlasting joy of the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023 while in the comfort of her residence.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 12:00Noon on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church - 325...

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Veronica Hollingsworth Boulware , age 78, of Charlotte, formerly of Harrells, quietly joined the Heavenly Host and received her rest on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 while in Concord, North Carolina.

A Homegoing Celebration will begin at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Roseville Missionary Baptist Church located on Highway 421 in Willard, North...

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Santiago Garcia Monserrate, age 61 affectionately known to many as "Chago", peacefully transition from labor to reward on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in the comfort of his residence with his family at his side. He is the husband of Mrs. Gwendolyn Lee Monserrate.

Celebration of an amazing life service will be held 1:00pm Sunday, February 26,...

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Charles Edward Jacobs, Sr. , age 84, of Hampstead, NC, peacefully joined Heaven's Army of Angels on Thursday, February, 16, 2023 while in Suffolk, Virginia.

A Celebration of Life Service will convene at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Manhollow Missionary Baptist Church - 55 Manhollow Church Rd Hampstead, NC 28443. Interment will...

Feb 14, 2023

Ms. Mary Alston, age 91, quietly crossed the celestial shores of time on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 while in Maryland.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church - 12401 US Highway 421 , Burgaw, NC. Interment will immediately follow in the Alston Family Cemetery located in...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. Julian William Fleming , age 68, of Riegelwood peacefully departed this life and was added to Heaven's Army on Monday, February 13, 2023 while at Novant Health New Hanvoer Regional Medical Center located in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is the husband of Mrs. Jessie Ennis Fleming.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 1:00p.m. on...

Feb 12, 2023

Mrs. Gussie M. Hunter, age 94 of Wilmington Was added to Heaven's Garden on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lifecare Center, Wilmington. She is the mother of Barbara Holmes and Merwin LeBlanc.

Homegoing celebration will be held 1:00pm Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 4925 New Centre Drive Wilmington,...

Feb 11, 2023

Mr. Richard Watkins, Jr. , age 74, of Maple Hill, laid down the burdens of this life and picked up eternal life on Saturday, February 11, 2023 while in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He is the husband of Mrs. Betty Harper Watkins.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Victory...

Feb 8, 2023

Mr. George Allen Deloach , of Burgaw, quietly crossed Heaven's celestial shore and received his rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center located in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is the brother of Doris Lloyd, Ester Devone and Juanita Jacobs.

A Homegoing Celebration will convene at 1:30p.m. on...