Sue Annette Smith

Sue Annette Smith
November 8, 1945
September 22, 2023

Graveside Service
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
2:00PM
Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill

Winnabow, NC

Sue Annette Smith, age 77, died on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Wilmington. She is preceeded in death by her husband Thomas Ivey Smith and daughter Kristy Smith Sanderson.

Annette is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Ann Disieno and husband Mike of Winnabow; son-in-law, Norwood Sanderson of Lyman; and two grandchildren, Kayla Tyndall and Brooke Tyndall and their father Jimmy Tyndall.

Richard Loys Van Natta

Richard Loys Van Natta
September 29, 1951
September 16, 2023

Memorial Services will be announced
at a later date.

Beulaville, NC

Richard “Rick” Loys Van Natta, age 71, died Saturday, September 16, 2023 in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Mr. Van Natta is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Van Natta.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine J. Van Natta of Beulaville; son, Eric Van Natta of WI; sisters, Cathy Farahani of IL, Lori Gaffney of IL; and brother Alan Van Natta of IL.

Walter Daniel Reed

Walter “Walt” Daniel Reed
January 12, 1954
September 6, 2023

Services will be private.

Beulaville, NC

Walter “Walt” Daniel Reed, age 69, died on September 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents B.W. “Dan” Reed and M. Louise Reed and his beloved dog Rex.

Walt was an exterminator in the Seattle metro area for many years.  He retired into his RV where he traveled for a while before settling in a place he really liked.  He was honest and generous, and he will be missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his sister, Teresa I. Reed of Overland Park, KS; niece Ali Edson; nephew, Jason Downing; and several cousins.

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.