Duplin Times

On January 24, 2023, the death angel winged his way to earth and took the soul of Ottis Lee King to be with God. He was born September 8, 1935, in Holly Ridge, NC to the late Reverend Lester King and Myrtie Shepard King. He had two sisters, Leatrice Elizabeth "Lea" Crews and Kathleen Joy "Kathy" Whaley, who preceded him in death. Mr. King graduated from Richlands High School and in 1957 attended Campbell Junior College where he received an associate degree. He pastored nuymerous churches throughout the years. He pastored Wells Chapel Baptist Church for 16 years and 2 months at which time he retired as full time pastorate. Throughout his ministry, Mr. King continued his education. He...

Bonnie Rivenbark Robinson, 74, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1948 in Wilmington, NC; the daughter of Inez Lanier Rivenbark and the late Derwood Hayes Rivenbark. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her brother, Dean Hayes Rivenbark. She grew up at Island Creek Baptist Church and later became a member of Mt Zion Presbyterian Church. Surviving in addition to her mother, is her devoted husband of 53 years and high school sweetheart, Mitchell "Mitch" Robinson of the home; daughter, Kelly Robinson Thomas and husband, Bryan of Wilmington; son, Jonathan Trent Robinson ...

Robert Lee Brown, Sr., age 77, of Penderlea, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2023 in loving care of his family. Bobby, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born at his home in Duplin County on August 31st, 1945, the son of the late Jonathan Marion and Theoria Brown. On July 9th, 1967, he married Donnie Belle Marks. In 1968, they welcomed a son, Robert Lee Brown, Jr. and a few years later, a daughter, Christian Marks Brown Hope. After graduating high school, Bobby enlisted in the Air Force, where he served for many years before returning home to North Carolina. Upon his return, he worked for the General Electric Corporation before...

Our Ahma entered the church triumphant in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 7, 2023. Helen was born December 30, 1926, in Duplin County. She was the middle girl of 3 daughters born to Ruth Brown. In addition to her mother, Helen was preceded in death by her two sisters, Aileen Brown Edwards, and Jessie Brown Gilmore. In the summer of 1942, at the age of 15, Helen took the bus from Beulaville to Wallace to find work. She rented a room at Ms. Sewell's house and found two jobs as a waitress: one at the White House Caf? in downtown Wallace, and the other at the Wallace Airport Diner. It was at the airport diner, she met Linwood Brinkley in August of 1942. They married two months...

LeRoy Wakefield Lee, 60 of Wallace, NC passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 at ECU Duplin Hospital. Born on October 11, 1962, he was preceded in death by his loving parents Tom and Bobbie Lee and brother Tommy. Left to cherish his memories is his brother Hughie. One of his special pastimes was to bask in the sun and enjoy one of his favorite cigars while enjoying the beautiful flowers. He was a member of the Wallace United Church. No Service is planned at this time.

Alice Brown Anders, 76, of Surf City left for her heavenly home December 30, 2022. Born September 28, 1946. She is the daughter of Florence & Thurman Brown who both preceded her in death along with her sister, Brenda F. Brown. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Joe Anders; her daughter, Michelle Quinn( Kim); grandson, Holden Quinn; Stepdaughter, Cindy West(Richard); Stepson, Gerald Anders(Terrie); Step grandchildren, Matthew West, Joseph West (Lauren), Miranda West, Haley Anders Sinclair (Reid), Jacob Anders; 5 great grandchildren along with extended family and many special friends. Alice was a friend to everyone she met. Many will recall fond memories of shopping with her...

Reba Marshburn English, 91, of Wallace, NC, left for her heavenly home on December 28, 2022. Born on December 12, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Peachie Ella Pearce Marshburn and Ashley Franklin Marshburn of Onslow County. Also preceding her in death are her husband Norwood J English, daughter Gwendolyn E. Jones, sisters Eula Mae Davis, Ruby Martin, Queenie Ruth Carrier, Mary Jane Edwards, and Maggie Marshburn. Left to cherish her memories are her children - Judy Rivenbark (David), Patsy Conway (Gerald), Beverly Hyatt (Michael); grandchildren - Tina Croom, Allen English (Kelly), Mandy Henderson (Jon), Sandy Turner (LH), Dave Rivenbark (Mandy), April Slaughter (Josh),...

Mr. Ralph Delmar Minchew, 80, of Wallace passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service beginning at 2pm at Wallace United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, at 3pm, at Wallace United Methodist Church, 303 S. College St, Wallace. Rev. Dr. Carey Carlberg will officiate. Entombment will follow at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. Born on Feb. 8, 1942, in Duplin County, Minchew was the son of the late J.B. and Elaine Bissette Minchew, and the widower of Jane Albritton Minchew and Joyce Murphy Minchew. He was a graduate of Wallace Rose Hill High...

Maurice Wilton Kelley, 50, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born on January 26, 1972, in New Hanover County; the son of Betty Teachey Kelley of Wallace and the late Reverend Larry Kelley. Maurice was also predeceased by is father-in-law, Curly Watkins. Maurice was a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School and a member of Northeast Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his best friend and wife of 25 years, Carol Watkins Kelley; sons, Briley Kelley (Haley) and Brailan Kelley, of Wallace; daughter, Brianna Kelley (Logan) of Wallace; brother, Richard "Ricky" T. Kelley (Teresa); sister, Susan K. Rivenbark...

Wilameta Barr Currie, of Wallace, departed her life on earth on Sunday, November 20, 2022 while at Day Spring of Wallace. Born on November 4, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Willie Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Barefoot Barr. She is also preceded in death by her husband?Charles Franklin Currie; and siblings?Ethelene Brock, Rita Marshburn, and Geradine Caison. Left to cherish her memory are her children?Charles Ray Currie and wife Anna of Gastonia, Debbie Hughes and husband Alan of Wilmington, and Keith Franklin Currie and wife Jenny of Clemmons; grandchildren?Ryan Currie of Gastonia, Beth Greenberg and husband Ben of Raleigh, Conor Hughes of Charlotte, Jeff Hughes of Wilmington, Andy...

Shella Jean Sykes Farrior, age 58, of Wallace, died October 13, 2022 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.Shella was born on August 22,1964 and was the daughter of the late James "Bud" Sykes, Sr. and Martha Jean Wells Sykes of Wallace. Shella was a member of the Harrells Christian Academy1982 graduating class. During her high school years, she enjoyed playing many sports - lettering in basketball, volleyball, and softball. During her sophomore year, she was named Female Athlete of the Year. In 1986, she graduated from Meredith College where she earned a BA in accounting and played on the softball team. After graduation, Shella worked in Wilmington for Lowrimore Warwick & Co. CPAs...

Harmon Pierce, 86, of Hickory, NC formerly of Sneads Ferry, NC and Wallace, NC graduated from this life and went home to heaven on October 3rd, 2022. Harmon was born on February 24, 1936 to the late Afton and Hettie Brown Pierce and was the oldest of four children. In addition to his late parents, he was preceded in death by loving wife of over 60 years, Elizabeth Stevenson Pierce and his daughter, Patricia Gwen Pierce and also his sisters, Vera Pierce Jones and Loretta Pierce Scholar and his only brother, Arden Pierce. He is survived by his only son, John Pierce and his wife, Gloria Sherrill Pierce and his two grandsons, Aaron Pierce and wife, Callie Pierce and Zachary Pierce. Harmon was...

Tammy Denise Rogers Maynor, 57, of Watha, won the battle with cancer on Sunday, October 2, 2022 when Jesus took her to her heavenly home. She was born on May 24, 1965 in Pender County and was the daughter of Linda Kay Batson Rivenbark of Harrells. Tammy was also preceded in death by her stepfather Jimmy W. Willoughby. Tammy attended Pender High School and later received her associate degree at Miller Mont Technical College. She was employed with Wilmington Surgical Care for many years. Being an avid basketball player, Tammy was recruited by Pat Summit at University of Tennessee and at Penn State. Surviving to cherish her memory, in addition to her mother, is her fianc? James Loyd...

Doris Lee Casteen Richardson, 98, of Wilmington left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1924 in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of the late Joshua Wright and Eva Letchworth Casteen. Doris was also predeceased by her husband, John Thomas Richardson; her daughters, Judy Marie Rogers, Eva Kathleen Outlaw and Linda R. Brock; her son, Larry M. Richardson and siblings, James Casteen, Inez Casteen, Etta Mae Lanier and Martha Boyette. Surviving are her devoted children, Carol R. Malaschak of Wilmington, Deborah R. Swartz and husband Louis of Wilmington and Harrell Thomas Richardson and wife Cathy of Holly Hill, SC. Doris was also...

Remona Jean Brown Arsenault of Jacksonville, NC departed from her earthly life at midday on Friday, September 16, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington, NC. Born on November 21, 1944, in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd George "Bud" and Maggie Irene Mobley Brown. Also preceding her in death are siblings?Lynwood Brown, Charles O. Brown, Vivian R. Brown, and Donald L. Brown. Left to cherish her memory are her children?Tammy Swinson Quinn of Willard, Richard A. "Dickie" Arsenault, Jr. of Hubert, and Nita A. Maready of Jacksonville; grandchildren?Brandy S. Lanier and husband Adrian Jr. of Beulaville, Ronnie J. Quinn Jr. of Potters Hill, Timothy J. "TJ"...

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Tanner, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patsy is the second of seven children born to the late Charlie Amos Tanner, Sr. and Kathleen Brewer Tanner of Wallace, NC. In addition to her deceased parents, Patsy is also predeceased by her brothers CA Tanner, Jr. and Butch Tanner. Patsy was born December 6, 1939, in Moorseville, NC then later moved to Red Springs, NC before settling in Wallace, NC. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Teachey and husband Bud, son Jimmy Batts and wife Donna, and daughter Tana Herring and husband James; seven grandchildren, Brennon Teachey and wife Mallory, Braxton Teachey and...

On August 1, 2022, by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, Anna Rae Johnson Murray peacefully entered Heaven with her family by her side. Having contended with dementia for several years, her quick smile, grace, beauty, and kindness remained throughout her days. Born on June 30, 1936, in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Ray and Anna Williams Matthews Johnson. Also, preceding her in death are her husband Elwyn Grey Murray, Jr., granddaughter Elizabeth Murray Case, and grandson Johnson Murray McMahon. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings: Brenda Hightower of Helena, AL, and Joe Johnson of Rose Hill and her four children: Laura Rae Case (fianc? Ken...

Axon Deuland Sholar, 82, of Deep Bottom Community, Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on May 6, 1940 in Duplin County, NC; the son of the late Elmer and Bertha Raynor Sholar. Mr. Sholar was also predeceased by his brother Earl Sholar and sister Dorothy Horne. Mr. Sholar served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a member and deacon of Oak Dale Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where he also served as adult Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and numerous other capacities of the church. Deuland was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Ditch Newkirk of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life on the evening of Monday, June 27, 2022 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC. Born on July 7, 1929, she is the daughter of the late George Richard and Elizabeth Phipps Ditch. She is also preceded in death by her husband?Joseph Whitfield Newkirk; son?Joseph Michael Newkirk; and siblings?George Ditch, Bill Ditch, Alice Jean Gaydosh, and Jack Ditch. Left to cherish her memory are her son?George Whitfield "Bud" Newkirk and wife Lori of Magnolia and their children Walker Whitfield Newkirk of Magnolia and Thomas Joseph Newkirk of Magnolia; daughter-in-law?Martha Jane Powell (wife of her son Joseph...

Norwood Karroll Teachey of Surf City, NC passed on to his eternal heavenly home on Friday, June 24 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care after several years of declining health. Karroll was born in Wallace, NC on May 25, 1939 to Woodrow Wilson Teachey and Thelma Grady Teachey. He is survived by his wife and devoted care giver, Judith Carr Teachey; Sons Mike Teachey (Mary Fran) of Raleigh and Jack Teachey of Hampstead; Six grandchildren whom he adored and who affectionately called him "Poppy Bear" are Zach Teachey (Kayleigh) of Charlotte, Caroline Luciani (Anthony) of Raleigh, Luke Teachey (Allie) of Raleigh, Cal Teachey of Hampstead, Michaela Teachey of Raleigh and Emma Kate Teachey of Hampstead;...

Phyllis Jane Harrell Rouse (84, born July 25, 1937) of Rose Hill, NC, passed away peacefully May 24th at her home in Winter Garden, FL. She was surrounded by family and loving friends. She is the daughter of the Thedford Thaddeus, and Lucy Selma Batts Harrell. Preceding her in death is her devoted husband of 52 years, Christopher Columbus (C.C.) Rouse and her son, Christopher (Chris) Harrell Rouse and her brother, Harry Guynn Harrell, of Goldsboro. She leaves behind with cherished memories, her daughter, Jane Rouse Woodruff and son-in-law, Robert Howard Woodruff of Windermere, FL. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren, Jonathan Rouse Woodruff (wife Hannah, and their son, her great...