Obituaries

May 6, 2022

Martha Ann Stewart Wilder, 79, of Oxford Rd., Henderson, died peacefully at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

 

Mrs. Wilder was the mother-in law of Bobby McIntyre, funeral director with Briggs-Candor Funeral Home.

Born in Vance County on December 9, 1942, Mrs. Wilder was the daughter of Henry and Pearl Woodlief...

Mar 24, 2022

Mark Madison Vickers, 60 gained his angel wings after battling a rare infectious disease on March 24, 2022 surrounded by his family. Mark was born August 21, 1961 to Hugh and Joan Vickers in Madison, Indiana.  Mark graduated from Earlham College, Richmond, IN; Duke Divinity, Durham, NC; and Fayetteville Community College, Fayetteville, NC. Mark began his call to ministry early...

Mar 13, 2022

 

Michael Eugene Gubista (aka Mr. Wonderful), age 67 of Wilmington, NC, went to shake things up in heaven on March 13, 2022. He was born in Kings County, New York the son of Audrey Kouzens and the late Joseph Gubista.

Mike grew up in the garden spot of Brooklyn, NY, one of seven children in a loving family full...

Feb 26, 2022

William "Bill" Aaron, age 86, of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Bill was born May 31, 1935 in Salisbury, North Carolina. To Gerald & Virginia (Cauble) Aaron.

Bill is survived by his spouse, Jenny Aaron; his sons Randy Aaron; Bill Aaron Jr.; Jerry Aaron; Joseph Aaron.

A visitation for Bill will...

Feb 20, 2022

Danny Lynn Turnage, age 69, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 26, at 11:00 A.M. at

King’s Cross Roads Original Free Will Baptist Church by Rev. Bruce Jones.  Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Farmville.

Those who would like to pay their respects...

Dec 11, 2021

Emmett Thornton Presley passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on December 11, 2021. Emmett was born on November 17, 2021. During his 23 days on this Earth, Emmett drew people closer to Christ through their incessant prayers for his healing. He touched countless lives and was deeply loved by family and friends.

Funeral Services...

Dec 3, 2021

Robert Elton Parrish, founder of Parrish Funeral Home, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 3rd at the age of 93.  Elton was born in Johnston County on March 13, 1928 to the late Robert Ennis Parrish and Viola Sasser Parrish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Hartley Parrish; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Gagne Parrish; siblings,...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert Louis Wilkerson, 86, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Annie Penn Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, November 15, 2021, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. The burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, November 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at...

Oct 8, 2021

Obituary of James Edgar "Eddie" Pugh

James Edgar “Eddie” Pugh, age 68 died Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Central United Methodist Church, 300 South Main Street, Asheboro with Dr Mark J. Key, Rev Tim Pheagin, and Dr. J. F. Howard, Sr....

Sep 15, 2021

Clarence Edward Hales Jr, 76, of Wilmington, NC beloved husband, father, son and friend to all passed away on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Clarence will always be remembered for living his life in the service of others. He was always there to provide a meal to those in need or give...

Aug 21, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Scott Thompson, 76, of Havelock, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Cherry Point Baptist Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Steve Epperson, Dr. Michael Schwalm, and Rev. Mike Scott. A private interment will...

Aug 20, 2021

Andrew David York, 62, of Duxbury passed away on August 20, 2021. The son of Alden York and Sandra Morrell (Kinney) Andrew is survived by his wife Mary Jane York of Duxbury. Son Samuel David York of Bangkok, Thailand, daughter Brandy Osterblom and her husband Dave of Fort Fairfield, Maine, his grandchildren Brendan and Brianna Osterblon of Fort Fairfield,...

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Tommy H. Wheeling, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021.

Tommy was born February 15, 1949, in Wilkes County to Raymond and Martha Wheeling.  One of eleven children, Tommy grew up with his large family in the Ardmore area of Winston-Salem.  He graduated from Reynolds High School and was a member of Ardmore Baptist...

Jun 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Jay John Fairbanks, 62, of Cape Carteret, who passed away on the evening of Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington. Arrangements are incomplete. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral...

May 28, 2021

SAM A. TWIFORD JR of Elizabeth City, NC died May 28, 2021 at the age of 77. A retired funeral director, he was the former co-owner of Twiford Funeral Homes and was president of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association in 1989. A graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, he taught at the Gupton Jones School of Mortuary Science for several years and became dean of...

Mar 5, 2021

Mr. Donald Morris Wilkerson, 81, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. A service in celebration of Don’s life in the Resurrection of our Lord will be held on Wednesday, March 10th at 2 PM with family in attendance and all others invited to join via livestream at www.stpaulsepiscopal.com. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Pinewood Memorial Park....

Jan 10, 2021

Rev. Gary W. Jennings, age 73, went home to be with the lord Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a hard battle with Covid-19. He was born to the late Carl and Martha Jennings in Sullivan Co. Tennessee on April 27, 1947. Rev. Jennings accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was 9 years old, started preaching...

Dec 3, 2020

Aberdeen, NC- Knox Van Buren "Van" Matthews, Jr., age 83, died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Seven Lakes Memory Care after a long battle with cancer and dementia. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 PM Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Bethesda Cemetery with Rev. David Burroughs officiating. The family will receive friends at Boles Funeral Home in...

Oct 31, 2020

Mr. Charles R. “Charlie” Moore, III, age 69, left this life and headed off on the next great adventure as promised in the Scriptures on October 31 st , 2020. Born on May 15 th , 1951, he was the son of the late Charles R. Moore, Jr. and the late Edna Walter Moore. Charlie was a public servant,...

Oct 7, 2020

GREENSBORO, NC – Dorothy Monteith Shytle, 95, died October 7, 2020 at Spring Arbor of Greensboro. Dorothy was born in Gastonia, NC on July 8, 1925 to the late Hampton & Isabell Monteith and soon moved with her family to her mountain home in Murphy, NC. She often shared with family and friends the experiences of growing up in...