Brenda Faye Jones, age 75 of Willard, North Carolina, affectionately known as Faye, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2023, at The Laurels of Pender, in Burgaw, North Carolina. She was born on December 19, 1947, in Pender County, to the late John Robert Jones and Mary Liza Powers Jones. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, B. AlynBullock, also known as Brandi, transitioned home. She was the daughter of Matthew E. Allen and Dorothy Jones, beloved mother of Tonya Bullock and Vonya Belladonna, grandmother to Shandel Bullock (Fefe) and Nicholas Bunch (Alex), and Auntie/Mom to Adrienne and Arthur (Hubby) Bennett. B was a published author who was creative, eccentric, a tailor, a collector, a poet, and loved karaoke. She was fearless. She marched to the beat of her own drum. She will...

Michael Lewis Archuleta Jr., affectionately known as "Little Mike," was born on September 23, 2003, in New Hanover County. His life was tragically cut short on November 14, 2023, in Leland, North Carolina when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. Little Mike was a spirited, loving, and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. His infectious smile and genuine love for others made him a beloved figure in his community. Despite the challenges he faced in life, Little...

Delphine Scarborough Pickett, age 91 of Maple Hill, affectionately known as Delpha was Born on the 24th of September, 1932 in Duplin County, North Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of Ashley Scarborough and Martha Pickett Scarborough of the Deep Bottom Community in Wallace, NC.    Delpha's life journey came to a peaceful end on the 14th of November, 2023 at the Wilmington Novant Health Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  She was a woman whose life was...

Alfonza "Bread" Jeffers, a beloved figure in his community, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2023, in his hometown of Sampson County. Bread was born in Sampson County on August 31, 1950, to the late Hubert Jeffers and Mattie Chavis Jeffers, where he lived his entire life. Bread became an integral part of the local community and was well-known for his sharp mind, quick wit, and a heart that was always open to helping others. His vibrant personality and warm spirit will be...

Leroy Williamson was born on October 7, 1954, in Sampson County, to the late Fulton Lee Williamson and the late Elizabeth Williamson Hull. He passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional in Wilmington, NC. He attended Sampson County Schools and at an early age, he joined Andrews Chapel in Clinton NC.  On June 21, 2006, Leroy married the love of his life Gwendolyn Williamson, and resided in Burgaw, NC where he loved to cook. He always wore a beautiful...

Dee Jamaal Tramel was born June 26, 1981, to Wilhelmina Tramel and Dennis Tramel, in Philadelphia, PA. He peacefully transitioned on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Dee was reared in the Currie Community and he was baptized at an early age at Moore’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending church regularly until adulthood. Dee held several jobs during his journey, to name a few: Hercule in Wilmington, NC, Reese’s Cup Auto in Wilmington, NC, and many...

Jabari Eli McDonald was born on May 3rd, 2013, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC to Jasmine Carroll and Vann McDonald Jr. He was a loving grandson to Jamie Tate of Willard NC. God called him home on September 4th, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Jabari attended Malpass Corner School. He got along very well with his peers.  Everyone called him "BB or Bari". He loved to smile and laugh. He was so sweet and full...