John Joseph Southern

John “Jackie” Joseph Southern
August 16, 1941
August 3, 2023

Celebration of Life
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
1:00 PM
Lighthouse Baptist Church
2531 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540

Richlands, NC 

Jackie Southern, beloved brother and friend, age 81, went to meet his heavenly Father on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Wallace Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after a long illness.  Jackie excelled at any sport he played.  He loved sports of any kind all of his life.  Most of his classmates considered him their hero.  Jackie is a die hard Tarheel and Packers fan.  Jackie surely will be missed by everyone, but knowing he is at peace will give us comfort and strength.  

A celebration of Jackie’s life and celebration of his birthday will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Jacksonville.  Officiating will be Phil Shepard and Michael Shivar.   

He is preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Estelle Southern. 

Jackie is survived by sons, Dennis Southern (Meredith) of Fayetteville, James Southern of TN; sisters Pat Shivar (James) of Jacksonville, Debbie Scott (Randy) of Chinquapin; 3 grandchildren; niece Dusty Scott; and nephews, Jimmy Shivar, Michael Shivar, Mark Scott, and Patrick Scott.

The family has requested no flowers, just your presence will be a blessing.  Please donate to your local church in his honor and continue to keep his family in your prayers.

Deborah Regina Williams

Deborah Regina Williams
July 22, 1949
July 21, 2023

All services will be private

Beulaville, NC

Deborah Regina Williams, age 73, died Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Warsaw Nursing and Rehab Center. She is preceded in death by her husband Randall “Randy” K. Williams.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Simmons and wife Stephanie of Beulaville; brother Joseph Charles Johnson of Arkansas; and two grandchildren, Caleb Simmons, and Colby Simmons.

Delwood Lanier

Delwood Lanier
July 11, 1947
June 20, 2023

Visitation
Friday, June 23, 2023
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville

Entombment Service
Saturday, June 24, 2023
11:00 AM
Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill

Potters Hill, NC

Delwood Lanier, age 75, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.  He is preceded in death by his son, Bradley Scott Lanier; parents, Walter and Bessie Lanier; sisters Faye Jones, Marie Lanier; and brother Harold Lanier.

Mr. Lanier is survived by his wife, Patricia Jones Lanier of Potters Hill; daughter, Ashley Lanier-Tucker and husband Jason of Wilmington; sister, Jackie Sloan and husband Terry of Chinquapin; brothers, Hilton Lanier and wife Pauline of Chinquapin, Gerald Lanier and wife Sue of Chinquapin, Carlton Lanier and wife Marissa of Beulaville; and three grandchildren, Bradley Julianna, and Matthew.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made any of the following:
Bradley Scott Lanier Scholarship Fund
Lenoir Community college Foundation
P.O. Box 188
Kinston, NC  28502-0188

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
1414 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC  28401
lifecare.org/donate

Potters Hill Advent Christian Church
For the Capital Fund
984 Church Rd.
Pink Hill, NC  28572

Juanita Whaley Thigpen

Juanita Whaley Thigpen
August 18, 1948
May 25, 2023

Funeral Service
Friday, May 26, 2023
7:00 PM followed by visitation
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville

Graveside Service
Saturday, May 27, 2023
2:00 PM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Beulaville, NC

Juanita Whaley Thigpen, age 74, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home. Mrs. Thigpen is survived by her husband W. D. Thigpen of Beulaville; daughter, Denita Pierce and husband Jonathan of Beulaville; son, Daniel Thigpen and wife Amanda of Beulaville; sisters, Virginia Ball of Beulaville, Annette Cavanaugh of Richlands; brother, Walter Whaley, Jr. of Beulaville; four grandchildren, Anita Lanier and husband Gerren, Star Cuff and husband John, Colt Pierce and wife Olivia, Chloe Thigpen; and five great grandchildren, Gavin Lanier, Harper Thigpen, Hudson Cuff, Hazel Cuff, and Hudson Pierce.

Frederick Andrew Murray, Jr.

Frederick Andrew Murray, Jr.
July 10, 1970
May 9, 2023

Services will be private.

Beulaville, NC

Frederick Andrew Murray, Jr., age 52, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca King Murray.

Fred is survived by his wife, James Lou Murray of Beulaville; daughters, Sarah Diane Murray of Greenville, Madison Danielle Murray of Clayton; and his father, Frederick Andrew Murray and wife Kathe of Garner.