Duplin Times

Johnney Britt, 62, of Lumberton, NC, died Wednesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Robeson County on May 4, 1959. He was a 1977 Lumberton High School graduate and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing at UNC Pembroke in 1984. Following graduation, Johnney joined Southern National Bank in Lumberton, NC as an Auditor and was later promoted to Vice President of Accounting and Auditing. During this time, he also earned his MBA and decided to make a career change and became a schoolteacher from 2000-2019. He wanted to help children live up to their full potential and choose to become an educator. He loved teaching and loved his students. Johnney was...

Lynn Hall, 64, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on July 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynn served the communities of Indian River County as a Northwestern Mutual Financial Planner for over 30 years; taking care of many families. He is survived by his loving wife Caprice, his brothers and their families and his granddaughter, Kaylee. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Service July 31,2021 at Christ Church located at 667 20th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The United Way of Indian River County; which will be designated specifically to Children's Services; or to the Wounded Warrior...

Sandra Sue Elliott Corder, 83, wife of B. Darrell Corder, passed peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, the 6th of August. She was born in Winston Salem, NC on November 6, 1936. After graduating Davidson County Community College, she completed her Advanced Studies at the University of South Carolina. Throughout her life, Sandra served on numerous boards and committees. Her accolades include serving on the Board of Directors of the Baptist Courier for eight years, with time serving as the Vice-President and President. Throughout their marriage, Sandra traveled alongside her husband as he served the YMCA in Charleston, SC, Thomasville, NC, and Greenville, SC. Sandra taught...

Alice Faye Wheeler, 84, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020. Faye was born in Wallace, NC to William & Ruth Cavenaugh on September 18, 1935. She graduated from Wallace High School and married Allen Patrick "Pat" Wheeler on February 26, 1956 in Wallace, NC. Pat and Faye relocated with the Railroad in 1960 to Jacksonville. In addition to fulfilling her life's call to be a Pastor's wife, she worked for over 30 years at Underwood Jewelers (retired 2002), followed by brief part time work at Dillard's Department Store. Upon retiring from the pastorate, they were faithful members of North Jacksonville Baptist Church. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, a...