All Obituaries

The world has lost a Hero. Johnny L Vann Jr departed this world on July 14th, 2019. Johnny was a fun-loving man outspoken man. He lived his life for his family. He was born October 26, 1983 to Johnny Vann Sr, and Gloria Davenport who preceded him earlier in death. He leaves behind his wife Dawn L Vann, his children Shanya, Kierstyn, Jo’el, Ja’Juan, Jayden, Zyaire, and Tamera. His Grandmother Ira Dell Henry, and Father Johnny Vann Sr. Brothers Jenard, Charles, and Lamont. Sisters...

Charles Scarborough, affectionately know as "Tom" age 70, of the Deep Bottom community in Wallace, NC passed Thursday, July 4, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Tom was the husband of Nellie Mitchell Scarborough.  Tom was a fun loving, kindhearted and giving person who never missed an opportunity to make you laugh.  Tom will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

 James L. Thompson (affectionately known as “Snook”) was born August 20, 1950 to the late Aldon E. Thompson and Phyllis Holmes Thompson. He gained his heavenly wings Friday afternoon June 28, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Snook was the baby boy of the family. Six of his siblings preceded him in death Evelyn Wooten, Pearl Sharpless, Janice Thompson Wright, Aldon “Ray” Thompson, Janita Brown, John Harvey, and Katie James Watkins. James Lewis received...

George Howard Jr., age 62 of 2312 Indian Dr., Jacksonville died June 26, 2019. Big George as he was affectionately known in his neighborhood was fondly thought of by everyone that knew him.  Mamie Pridgen his loving spouse of 25 years preceded him in death in 2016.   George leaves to cherish his memories  a special daughter Tamara Johnson (Carl) of Houston, Texas.  Grandchildren: Milena, Samaya, Jacob, Amir, Jamire, Jalisa, Jyasia and Samaya. Two...

Za’Niyah Felton on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 12 peacefully submitted to the will of God at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC. She was a fun loving happy young girl who always managed to smile even through the most difficult challenge of her life…her battle with cancer. She was full of life, she loved bojangles, rapping, singing and most of all her cell phone. Niyah was super silly and she loved to dance. She loved her family and family gatherings but most of...

Annie Louise Smith, daughter of the late Hallie & Francine Johnson, and wife of Harry Lee Smith, died Sat, Jun 22, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Thurs, Jun 27, 2019, 6:00 pm at the Star of Bethlehem Disciple Church, 209 Shaw Rd, Wallace NC.  Louise, loving wife, mama, ma ma, sister, Aunt Weez, Mother Smith and friend will be sorely missed by her love ones. Annie was born to the late Hallie and Francine Johnson on October 19, 1937; child number three of what would become...

Bernice Morris McIntyre was born to the late James Morris and Corrine James Bush on July 7, 1946 in Jackson, Alabama. She departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at New Hanover Hospital, Wilmington, North Carolina. Bernice received her education in the Jackson, Alabama school system and graduated with honors. She later complete cosmetology school in 1966. Bernice accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age in her family home church in Jackson, Alabama. In 2007, she joined St....

 Sylvia Mae Williams Phillips 80 of Maple Hill, NC passed Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home. Funeral services will be 12 noon on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Webbtown Rd. in Maple Hill, NC. Burial will follow in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, May 31 from 5 until 7 at Nixon Lewis Funeral Home in Burgaw, NC. She was born in Onslow County to the late George and Clara Wooten Williams. Preceded Sylvia in death was her father, mother,...