All Obituaries

Ms. Hazel Ruth Brown Thomas “Red”, as she was fondly called, departed this life on Friday evening, January 11, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1955 to the late James Albert Hall “Buddy” and May Elizabeth Brown Boney. She was reared by the late Mr. & Mrs. James Roosevelt and Lottie Farrior Brown of Deep Bottom. “Red” was formally educated in the Duplin County Public School system. She attended James Sprunt Community College. She was united in holy...

Diego Carlos Camposeco age 26 was born to Prudencio Camposeco and Juana Carlos Perez on June 25, 1992 in Wilmington NC.  He is survived by his parents and his two sisters, Dayana Carlos Perez and Sabrina Carlos Perez.   Diego will be greatly missed.

Marcus Alexander Brown AKA Peanut, age 28 of Pink Hill, NC died suddenly on December 1, 2018. Marcus was a fun and loving son, brother and friend that loved to dress GQ.  Some of his favorite things to do were cooking on the grill, playing basketball and listening to music.   Precious memories will always be cherished by his grandparents Marie and Stacey of the home, his dad Tony Brown and wife Connie of Bladenboro, NC and his mom Annette...

Joyce Sherrod Walker 69, departed this life on November 24, 2018. Joyce was born to the late Ira Lee and Celestine Sherrod of Mt. Olive, NC. She was married to the late Charlie Rayfield Walker of the Walkertown community in Burgaw, NC. She was employed at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw as a nursing assistant.  Joyce was a loving person, always willing to help others.  She was a caretaker for children in the community.  She would go out of her way to help...

 Megan Kathleen Josling, 30, died suddenly on November 24, 2018. She was born July 16, 1988 in Wilmington, NC. She is preceded in death by her grandma, papa, stepfather, and cousin. She is survived by her beloved 14-month-old son Chase Brinson, the love of her life Chendric Brinson, her devoted mother Diana Montanez, father Donald Josling and many family members and friends. Megan was employed by House of Raeford in Teachey, NC. She was the greatest mother and daughter and...

    On Thursday, November 22, 2018, Mr. Sandy Lamar Griffin, Sr., loving Husband and Father of six children transitioned to be with the Lord at the age of 59. Sandy was born on January 25, 1959, to the late Samuel and Gloria Harris Griffin. He received his High School Diploma from John F. Kennedy High School. Sandy met and was married to his soulmate and best friend, Leslie McCall for over 32 years. Together they raised 3 Sons: Douglas, Roosevelt, Sandy, Jr. and 3 Daughters:...

Lossie Ray Lamb was born September 19, 1952, in Maple Hill, North Carolina to the late Vistula Lansing Lamb and Clifton Lamb. She was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Lossie received her formal education in the Pender County School System. She graduated from C.F. Pope High School. After graduation she worked at Pender Memorial Hospital Custodial Care, Camp LeJeune Food Services, and Child Care Services. She lived in Jacksonville, New Jersey, and back...

Robert Edward McCracken, 52 of Burgaw, NC is survived by his loving wife Sandra McCracken of the home. His mother Carolyn Chestnut and father Cecil Chestnut. Six Children: Gary (Sara), Stephen (Ashley), Renee, Stephanie (Efrain),  Danny Ray and Joshua (Savanna). Grandchildren:  Nicholas, Alexandra, Jayden, Kahlee, Elijah, Ian, Koby, Isaac, Shawn, Vella, Jaliegh, Adelyn, Kameron and Kinley.  Life Long Friend, Ethel Wise. Two Sisters-In-Law: Michelle...

Mr. Theaugres Antwan James (Petey) was born on February 28, 1976 to Lillie Sharpless James and the late Andrew Jackson James Jr. He departed this life on Monday August 13, 2018 at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune , NC. Theaugres known to all that loved and knew him as “Petey” received his education in the Pender County School system starting at Maple Hill Elementary School and he graduated from Pender High School class of 1995. Petey worked all of his life it seems; he began...