All Obituaries

Minisha Qinta Gray was born on November 9th 1986 to Johnny Winfield and Minnie Gray. She departed this young life on Tuesday July 6th 2021. She received Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. Leo Stevenson, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She was an active member of the youth choir and the youth usher board until she moved away. In 2007 she was blessed with a beautiful baby boy Curtis Carnell Sidberry Jr. Curtis was her light and she often referred to him as her...

Baby Boy Ky'mani Ry'air Johnson entered into this world with a silent heart on Friday, July 2,  2021 at Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital Wilmington, North Carolina.  It is with heavy hearts his mother LaToya Kennedy and father Kenneth Johnson accept the will of God. Ky-mani was preceded in death by his Grandmother: Karen Johnson and Beloved Cousin: Braeden Newkirk. Ky-mani Ry’air leaves to cherish: Parents: LaToya Kennedy...

Reginald Dale Peterson was born on July 16, 1968, to Pazava Devane and the late Roger Peterson. He peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  “Reggie” as he was affectionately called, was educated in Bladen County Public Schools System and graduated from East Bladen High School. At an early age, he joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Kelly, NC. He was under watch care at Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Ivanhoe, NC. Reggie was...

Dale was born to the late Willie Martin, Sr and Everlue Martin on June 1, 1948, in Lexa, Arkansas. She was the twelfth of thirteen children who was born on the Lexa Family Farm. Although she was born on the farm she took no pleasure working on it. In 1969, she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she met the Love of Her Life of 51 Years, Edward Lee Barnhill. Dale along with her husband and children, the Barnhill’s, moved to Wallace, North Carolina in 2003 where she served with...

Ms. Lois Alfreda Wilder was born in Pender County on June 19, 1935, to the late Columbus Wilder and the late Carrie Wilder. She was called home to rest on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, North Carolina. Lois joined Newkirk Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and was faithful in attending all services. She was a dedicated member of the choir, Daughter of Zion, Missionary Department, as well as served as Mother of the church. Lois enjoyed singing for...

Evelyn Marie Alderman was born October 28, 1966 to Wanda Alderman. “Peaches” as family and friends fondly called her, spent her early years in Wallace and Warsaw, where she attended Douglas Elementary and James Kenan High School. At age 16 she moved with her mother to Sunnyvale, CA, where she continued her secondary education at Fremont High School, excelling in her classes and displaying her zeal for sport as a cheerleader. Her thirst for learning not yet quenched, Evelyn...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) Catherline Wright Murphy Newkirk entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Brian Center, Wallace, NC. Born in Pender County on July 19, 1945, she was second to the youngest of 11 children born to the late Wille Wright Sr. and Beulah Wright. She was predeceased...

Mangle "Bro" Horne Jr was born on September 5, 1942 to the late Mangle "Buddy" Horne Sr. and Annie Ruth King Horne in Duplin County. He departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Mangle was educated in the Duplin County Public School System. He was a jack of all trades. He loved working on cars and would collect them to drive, he loved watching his old western movies, boxing, and wrestling.  Mangle loved carpentry and fixing things with his hands,...

Shirley Holland was born June 18, 1939, in Beckley, WV to Odessa and J. Richard Boyd. Shirley was a woman who was loved by all who knew her. She was known in the community as the “The Flower Lady”, one who put her heart in every floral arrangement she made. She was a great Mother and seamstress who designed her daughter's clothes. In her early years, she was a girl scout leader to many young girls. Shirley was gifted with many creative talents, it seemed that everything...