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News from the African American perspective without fear or favor EBONEE SPEARS Wilmington Police are continuing their search for VOLUME 94/NO. 16 APRIL 22, 2021-APRIL 28, 2021 $1.00 30 year old Ebonee Spears of Wilmington. The local Crimestoppers organization has joined with the Wilmington Police Department in offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information on Ebonee's whereabouts. If you know where Spears may be, call Wilmington Police GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY at (910) 343-3600 or use Text-a-Tip. Chauvin verdict OOUUTTside is a moment Looking IN in history as OUR VOICE President Biden, others say “We can't stop here” DEREK CHAUVIN

ATTY. AL MCSURELY BY HAMIL R. HARRIS one of George Floyd's brothers who spoke during a rience every day." FOR TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM Minneapolis press conference after the verdict was But there was much talk about it being a new day, GUEST EDITORIAL announced. The press conference was attended by in talking to regular people in communities across family members, their lawyer Ben Crump and a host the country, the joy in the wake of the Chauvin ver- The conviction of Minneapolis Police Officer of Civil Rights leaders that included Rev. Al dict was muted by political realities in terms of what “HOW CHAUVIN Derek Chauvin of all charges in the murder of Sharpton, Rev.Jesse Jackson and Marc Morial, pres- will change in their world. AND CREW ALMOST George Floyd has sparked an outburst of joy from ident of the National Urban League. "We still face racism every day in the Black com- his family and Civil Rights veterans to the President In his comments, Philonise Floyd cast the jury's munity," said Nikky Brown, a behavioral therapist GOT AWAY WITH of the United States, who sees the verdict as the verdict in the context of generations of African from Baltimore. "Here in Baltimore, we are in the MURDER” beginning of a new chapter in American history. Americans who were killed but never had a day in post-traumatic error of Freddie Gray and we have BY After a three-week trial, more than 40 witnesses, court. never reached resolution. There is still a fresh and 11 hours of jury deliberation, Chauvin was "Emmett Till was the first George Floyd. We ought wound that has not healed." ATTY. AL MCSURELY found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree to always understand that we have to march, we have Brown added, "I am happy that there was a guilty PAGE 4 murder, and second-degree manslaughter. to protest. I am not just fighting for George, I am verdict; however Black people are guilty every day President Biden said in a live statement to the fighting for everyone in the world. 'Today we are able just by the color of our skin." nation that the verdict sent a message that justice to breathe again." Sylvia Ward, a retired banker from Los Angeles, can be achieved when police officers fail to serve peo- Less than an hour after Chauvin was convicted by "What he did was cruel and unspeakable, and he BRUNSWICK ple with respect and dignity. a jury that included 6 whites and 4 blacks, he was should get the maximum amount of time. I remem- "But it is not enough," the President said. "We handcuffed and walked out of Minneapolis court- ber when the officers were charged in the Rodney COUNTY can't stop here." Biden continued, "In order to deliv- room, people gathered outside the store where Floyd King incident, and they were acquitted, and people er real change and reform, we can and we must do was killed, as well as at intersections where other tried to burn L.A. down." more to reduce the likelihood that tragedies like this people died at the hands of police officers across the Ward, who has four children and 17 grandchil- will ever happen and occur again; to ensure that US. dren, said, "We can't afford to have this officer get- Black and brown people or anyone - so they don't fear President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala ting a light sentence because it is about police offi- the interactions with law enforcement, that they Harris talked to the family by phone after the verdict cers being held accountable when it comes to how don't have to wake up knowing that they can lose was rendered and then both addressed the nation they treat Black and Latinos in our community." their very life in the course of just living their life. from the White House about the significance of this Gloria Ann Smith, a retired college administrator They don't have to worry about whether their sons moment in history and how . from Houston, said, "It is hard to say that justice was or daughters will come home after a grocery store "Today we feel a sigh of relief, l it can't take away served. I am thankful that Chauvin didn't get off. In run or just walking down the street or driving their the pain," Harris told the country."A measure of jus- terms of punishment because he has no prior con- car or playing in the park or just sleeping at home." tice isn't the same as equal justice. This verdict victions that he will serve a maximum of 12 years in But some question whether there would have brings us a step closer, and the fact is we still have prison." been a trial had it not been for a 9:29 second video of work to do, we still must reform the system." Smith concluded, "My brother works in Chauvin's knee on Floyd's neck, shot by a 17-year-old In his remarks Biden said George Floyd "was Phoenix on the night shift, and he has been bystander, Darnella Frazier. Frazier captured the murdered in the full light of day and it ripped the stopped by the police many times…My concern is May 25, 2020 incident during a trip to a neighbor- blinders off for the whole world to see systemic that police misconduct is not going to end. The hood store. racism...that is a stain on our nation's soul. This is only thing that made a difference, in this case, "It has been a long journey," said Philonise Floyd, BERNEST HEWETT the pain and exhaustion that Black Americans expe- was the video." MONUMENTS North Carolina joins the nation

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Last week, here In Brunswick murder case guilty verdict County, there was a ceremony After over three weeks of testimony, which was supposed to be a rep- BY CASH MICHAELS a Minneapolis jury Tuesday took just resentation of unity and free- OF THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL ten hours, over two days this week, to dom. There were monuments find that former police officer, Derek erected at the courthouse and a With George Floyd being a native of Chauvin, was guilty of one count of speech made before the press. Fayetteville; his sister, Bridget cur- second degree unintentional murder This whole affair could have rently living in Hoke County; and the (which carries up to 40 years in been a great ceremony if it had Floyd family attorney, Attorney prison), one count of third degree been for real inclusion and not Benjamin Crump hailing from murder, and one count of second- just political intent. If you want Robeson County, there was no ques- degree manslaughter. this to be for all people, then tion that leaders here were both make your actions in office show delighted and encouraged by Please see N.C. JOINS this, Brunswick County doesn't Tuesday's dramatic verdict from GEORGE FLOYD DEREK CHAUVIN have equal representation on the Minnesota. Page 2 county commissioners board or school board. When committees are comprised of members of The Wilmington Journal is still partially operating from a remote area. these boards, most of the time they don't represent the commu- Our building has much damage and some of our equipment is still inoperable. nity from where they come. Please continue to bear with us as we work to return to normalcy. Please see BRUNSWICK/Page 2 The Staff and Management of The Wilmington Journal

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STATE BRIEFS incumbent Sen. Richard years, Durham Police Chief a city twice the size of College, saying, "The presi- STATE BRIEFS Burr. Robinson, a Black Cerelyn "C.J." Davis has Durham, with four times as dent and I are ready to keep Republican who has taken decided to move to many officers. going and we are not going ISSN 0049-7649 the political world by storm Memphis, Tennessee to to take it slow. And we are AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER with his meteoric rise in take the top cop post there. VICE PRESIDENT not going to take it one step Dedicated to R.S. Jervay, just two years, threatened The mayor there says Chief HARRIS VISITS NORTH at a time - nope. We are Founder of R.S. Jervay Printers, 1901 and T.C. Jervay, Sr., to overshadow other Davis is the "right person" CAROLINA going to take a giant leap Founder of The Wilmington Republican candidates for to lead this department in [GREENSBORO] Vice into the future." The Biden Journal, An offspring of N. C. 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General proposed law, Senate Bill 514, That means school staffers Assembly which restricted represent "garden variety" acts Assembly and warns that would prevent doctors from and administrators would be public bathroom use by of discrimination which are many of them violate basic performing gender confirma- under pressure to expose LGBTQ citizens. being promoted as the unfortu- Shawn Jervay Thatch civil rights by which all Chief Operating Officer tion surgery on transgender young people they feel are not Major corporations threat- nate thinking of the people of Mary Alice Jervay Thatch American citizens should patients under 21. The bill is behaving like their apparent ened not to do business in North Carolina," Attorney Publisher//Editor abide and respect. controversial because it would genders. North Carolina as a result and Joyner says. "Even if this Johanna Thatch Briggs "I don't know how anyone classify adults between 18 and The bill, formally called the soon, after much pressure, law- thinking exists, to act on it in Assistant Editor can think our state or federal 21 as minors, the only state in Youth Health Protection Act, is makers backed down and this manner is forbidden by George Miles constitutions can allow the Copy Editor//Circulation the nation to do so. sponsored by three Republican rescinded much of the law. our constitution, and it is Cash Michaels enactment of legislation Young people, age 18 and state senators, and one of at Attorney Irving Joyner, who embarrassing that these meas- Reporter/Editorial Staff which would deny medical over, are normally and legally least over 192 anti-LGBTQ bills has led many of the NC ures are even being considered John Davis appropriate healthcare and considered in North Carolina that have been filed across the NAACP's recent civil rights by members of the North Photographer the right to participate in to be adults, able to join the mil- country in GOP-majority state court battles, feels that N. 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Member of North Carolina Black Publishers Association courageous jury opposed the have work to do. Before the Floyd or the countless thou- (NC-6), of Greensboro, echoed N.C. JOINS blue code, bad policing, and entire nation, fellow officers sands lost to state-sanctioned the sentiment. "George Floyd's Continued from Page 1 refused to be intimidated by took the stand in this trial and violence, it means the millions murder is a devastating BRUNSWICK White supremacy. I pray the testified that their colleague of Americans struggling, fight- tragedy that sparked a national Chauvin, who was led away ripple effects of the verdict did not protect and serve but ing to breathe free, are closer to movement, with millions of Continued from Page 1 in handcuffs, will be sentenced reached in Minnesota today abused power and killed living in a just, beloved com- Americans demanding justice. in 8 weeks or more. reverberate across America in George Floyd. We must meet munity," Adams said. George Floyd can never return When persons are chosen for "The unanimous decision by a consistent causal sequence this public act of justice and "However, in spite of today's home to his family and loved committee service, they need the 12 jurors of guilty on all that transforms all future ver- accountability with federal leg- verdict, our work continues. ones, so justice can never fully to express honest opinions, three counts is a sign," said a dicts. Let justice roll on like a islation that will hold officers The Senate must pass the be done, but today's guilty ver- honest thoughts on how to spokesperson for the NC river and let justice breathe." of the law accountable in every George Floyd Justice in dict is a measure of accounta- build this county and their NAACP."It is a sign that justice Rev. Spearman's predeces- state, and we must continue to Policing Act to ensure that no bility," Manning said in a state- communities, not people who requires each of us to keep the sor, The Reverend Dr. William work in every community to other father, mother, son, ment. Next, the Senate must don't know about the commu- faith. George Floyd, a son of Barber, co-chair of the Poor shift public investment from daughter, aunt, uncle, sister, pass the George Floyd Justice nity or who are looking only Fayetteville, N. C….gave his life People's Campaign, said in over policing poor, Black and brother or loved one again dies in Policing Act to make mean- for a way to get their names to send a sign all over the world reaction, "Today's rendering of brown communities to ensur- at the hands of the police with- ingful changes to policing in out into the public so that that the American system of three guilty verdicts in the trial ing restorative justice and equi- out accountability. Without America and to re-affirm that they can run for office. justice can work." of Derek Chauvin is an impor- ty for all people." passing the bill that bears his Black Lives Matter." We have a problem here In NC NAACP president, The tant public act of accountabili- From Capitol Hill, name, true justice for George Furthermore, former N. C. Brunswick County which Reverend Dr. T. Anthony ty, but any verdict on a charge Congresswoman Alma Adams Floyd and countless other vic- senator, Senator Erica Smith, needs to be addressed by our Spearman, later added, of less than first degree mur- (D-NC-12) weighed in. "Justice tims still remains to be served." currently a Democratic candi- elected officials, but it seems "Justice itself was on trial, and der, a charge that Chauvin did was served today, and while Rep. Adams's Democratic date for the U. S. Senate in 2022, that they don't want to sit we watched a rarity occur. A not face, is a sign that we still that will not bring back George colleague, Rep. Kathy Manning also joined the many in voicing down at the table and face her support. "I'm thinking these problems and talk about the literal millions of about them. When there are Black men and women who've monuments which are sup- been murdered, who were posed to stand for what's lynched and slaughtered with right and true, it's like the disregard, and never had their South losing the Civil War day in court, let alone a just rul- and then putting up statues ing," said Smith in a statement. everywhere to remind people "I'm thankful for accountabili- of a war that destroyed ty, and I'm still mourning the homes and families all over death of George Floyd. For him the South and North. If we and his family, there can never are to change things and be true justice." make America great, we Remarks of praise for the should not repeat the mis- Chauvin verdict also came takes of the past. If we want from former President Barack to talk about justice, right- Obama, President Joe Biden eousness, unity, peace and, and Vice President Kamala most of all, God's grace, let's Harris, national NAACP presi- sit down at the table and dent, Derrick Coleman, and begin the talks that will build civil rights leaders, The Brunswick County for all its Reverend Al Sharpton and The citizens, Whites, Blacks, Reverend Jesse Jackson. Hispanics, farmers, long- Editor's note: Next week , shoremen, domestic workers, Attorney Eric Ellison, of teachers, retirees, vacation- Winston Salem, younger broth- ers, etc., - all, not one or two! er of Minnesota Attorney Your movement will last for General Keith Ellison, who life. oversaw the prosecution of Bernest Hewett is Derek Chauvin, will give his President Emeritus of the thoughts about the job his Brunswick County Chapter brother did. of the NAACP. Thursday, April 22, 2021 3 OICES 4 V Thursday, April 22, 2021

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OUR VOICE GUEST EDITORIAL Angry Old White Civil Rights Lawyer Not Tired Yet MATTERS OF OPINION How Chauvin and crew almost got away with murder George Floyd minus video equals Treyvon Martin

he Minneapolis Police Department released this OFFI- (TriceEdneyWire.com) As we celebrate, we must Justice was not served. has been convicted of murder CIAL Statement, within minutes after Off. Derek ask ourselves if this was jus- On September 6, 2018 off while thousands of American T Chauvin murdered George Floyd cold-heartedly knee- he trial is over. tice or accountability? Justice duty Dallas Police officer police officers are trained in ing him in the neck for 9:29 minutes: Former Minneapolis is a fair and moral process Amber Guyger mistakenly anti-community oppression Man Dies After Medical Incident During Police Interaction T Police officer Derek within a system of law in burst into the apartment of tactics by Israeli police offi- May 25, 2020 (MINNEAPOLIS) On Monday evening, shortly Chauvin has been convicted on which every person receives her unarmed neighbor Mr. cers. American police depart- after 8:00 pm, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department all three charges in the murder his/ her/it's due from the sys- Botham Jean and murdered ments take military grade responded to the 3700 block of Chicago Avenue South on a report of Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. tem. Accountability is the obli- him. He was watching televi- weaponry and equipment of a forgery in progress. Officers were advised that the suspect Chauvin faces up to 40 years in gation or willingness to accept sion and eating a bowl of vanil- from our own government in was sitting on top of a blue car and appeared to be under the influ- prison for sec- responsibility or to account for la ice cream in his own living order "to protect and serve". ence. ond-degree one's actions. Derek Chauvin room. Guyger claimed that she From this, communities of Two officers arrived and located the suspect, a male believed to murder, up to murdered George Floyd. He entered the apartment think- color are supposed to receive be in his 40s, in his car. He was ordered to step 25 years for took away the one thing most ing it was her own and thought justice? from his car. After he got out, he physically resis- third-degree precious to Mr. Floyd and his Mr. Jean was a burglar. She The trial is over, but our ted officers. Officers were able to get the suspect murder and family, his life. Chauvin took was convicted of murder and nightmare is not. Mr. George into handcuffs and noted he appeared to be suf- up to 10 years him away from his family, sentenced to 10 years in prison Perry Floyd, Jr. can reset in fering medical distress. Officers called for an for second- friends and loved ones. That even though the prosecutor peace and in power but where ambulance. He was transported to Hennepin degree can never be returned and requested that she be sen- would we be right now without County Medical Center by ambulance where manslaughter. with that, justice can never be tenced to 28-years. Beyond the those 9:29 seconds of video? It he died a short time later. At no time were Dr. Wilmer Minnesota served. The system has held travesty of the murder, it was would have been Chauvin's weapons of any type used by anyone involved Leon law allows Chauvin accountable and for unfortunate for Mr. Jean that word and the communities in this incident. these sen- that fact we are appreciative, there was no video of the respect for the police against a Al The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal tences to be and we celebrate. ordeal. She is eligible for dead African American man McSurely Apprehension has been called in to investigate served concur- As we celebrate this success, parole after serving 5 years of and a crowd. Chauvin wins, this incident at the request of the Minneapolis rently if the judge so allows. It we must always remember her sentence. Mr. Jean is gone and we lose; again. It is not a Police Department. No officers were injured is expected that Chauvin will that this is just one success in forever. Justice was not served. new day in America, but it is a in the incident. Body worn cameras were on and activated be sentenced in approximately the struggle for social justice, I have heard a few commen- good day. George Floyd minus during this incident. The GO number associated with this 10 days. equality, and fairness in police tators refer to Chauvin's guilty video equals Treyvon Martin, case is 20-140629. This is an especially impor- reform. The unjust system verdict as a turning point, a and countless others. Say their * * * tant time. A time for reflection, remains the same. Where "new day" in America. I believe names! Ms. DARNELLA FRAZIER, a rising Minneapolis high jubilation, and celebration. would we be without the 9:29 that is a bit optimistic. Yes, offi- Dr. Wilmer Leon is the school senior with a steady hand, a warm heart, and a sense The Floyd family won the civil seconds of that horrendous cers from the Minneapolis Producer/ Host of the nation- of history, focused her smartphone camera on Chauvin's lawsuit, and the state won the video of Chauvin choking the Police Department broke rank ally broadcast call-in talk depraved face, his nonchalant hand in his pocket, and his criminal suit. Seeing former life out of Mr. Floyd? and the "thin blue line" and tes- radio program "Inside the crew to turn the MPD's routine cover-up statement into a pack officer Chauvin led from the On February 26, 2012 George tified against a fellow officer. Issues with Leon," on of lies. courtroom in handcuffs by his Zimmerman fatally shot and This is still the exception not SiriusXM Satellite radio chan- When the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) learned former colleagues was a won- murdered 17-year-old Trayvon the rule. Yes, a jury found nel 126. Go to www.wilmer- Darnella had posted her 'Bystander Video' on her face book derful sight. The Floyd family Martin. Zimmerman was Chauvin guilty of murdering leon.com or email: page, which immediately went viral, the MPD quickly backed is now able breath. The coun- charged with second-degree an African American man [email protected]. off the official statement. try can now exhale. Crowds are murder and found not guilty. while performing his duties. www.twitter.com/drwleon We will leave it to others to do a complete timeline of the cheering at the conviction of Beyond the travesty of the This is still the exception not and Dr. Leon's Prescription at MPD's Cover Story, which the MPD dropped like a hot potato Chauvin not cursing the sys- murder, it was unfortunate for the rule. Facebook.com © 2021 after checking out the Bystander Video' on Face Book. For tem for another anticipated young Mr. Martin that there The trial is over, but our InfoWave Communications, now, let us consider how important the First Official failure. was no video of the ordeal. nightmare is not. One bad cop LLC. Report and Narrative of a historical crime has become, in the national epidemic of police involved homicides. The first Official who gets his (sic) " Spin" or "Narrative" on TV,and the Solving The Race Issue In America internet, has tremendous power over the search for Truth that begins the minute the public learns about a questionable use of deadly force has occurred. Every historical injury or America - the Killing Field death has a narrative or theme to it. e were taught accountable for the assault "More than 73 percent of at the hands of police over the The public wants to know whether the Instant Replay film that the term on Rodney King by those who lynchings in the post-Civil War last few years, the results are on the Giant Screens confirms or overturns the call on the "Killing Field" were supposed to protect and period occurred in the revealing: field. W applied to mass killings in serve. Southern states. According to *According to a CBS news What if Ms. Frazier had not had the guts and wisdom to Cambodia during the era of History shows that the Equal Justice Initiative, report of September 10, 2020, film the murder? Many of us believe she should get an the Vietnam War. The Khmer America has long been a 4,084 African Americans were 164 black people were killed Academy Award for her Courage and Skill. Many believe she Rouge regime - the killing field for black lynched between 1877 and 1950 by police in the first 8 months should get a Scholarship for a Master in Arts Degree at a top Communist Party - killed and Americans. in the South. (Lynching in of 2020. University in a City that has one of the best film industry and buried mil- From the birth of this America: Confronting the *According to The University in the South. What do you think, Wilmington? lions of citi- nation through the end of the Legacy of Racial Terror Washington Post article Att. McSurely worked in the Civil Rights Movement from zens. civil war, white Americans (Report) (3rd ed.). Montgomery, updated April 17, 2021, 982 1960 to 1968, when his family's home was dynamited in The trial had absolute authority over Alabama: Equal Justice people have been shot and Eastern Kentucky. Margaret Herring and he were charged of George the life and death of black Initiative.) killed by police in the last with overthrowing the Government of Kentucky by building Floyd's mur- Americans. The US Supreme This "official" number of year. Black people are killed moral fusion alliances with Appalachian coal miners and derer Court in the Dred Scott deci- lynchings is very conservative by police at twice the rate of Black voters. He became a lawyer after 15 years of appren- reminds the sion 60 U.S. (19 How.) 393 since many lynchings of black white people. Yet black people ticeship to Bill Kunstler, Arthur Kinoy, and Morton Stavis world that (1857) essentially ruled that a Americans were never report- make up only 13% of the U. S. while they fought off charges of sedition and contempt. He black men black American had no ed. Lynchings were often led by Population. earned his law degree from NCCU Law School and has been Dr. and women rights that the US Courts are upstanding, prominent As the jury deliberates in suing racist institutions ever since. He has worked closely may be killed bound to respect. Christian white men who had the trial of George Floyd's with his friend, Bishop William J. Barber II. Five years ago, Herbert with impuni- In other words, life and black men and women hung killer, the names of other he married O'Linda Watkins, President of Moore County Harris ty by some of death of black Americans from trees, their bodies black people who died at the NAACP Branch. those who was at the whims and fancies burned, mutilated, and dis- hands of police comes to are supposed to protect and of the white Americans in membered-often on hot Sunday mind. Where is the justice for serve. The defendant's attor- power. afternoons, after church and them? ney is asking the jurors and God only knows how many prayer…. America is a killing field the world to ignore their eyes black men and women have Lynching in America was a for the many black people Tell them you and close their ears as wit- been killed from the birth of ritual of interracial social who died at the hands of nesses to this crime against this nation through the end of control and sadistic sport police - among them: George humanity. the Civil War. A slave who rather than simply a punish- Floyd, Michael Brown, Eric Many citizens fear that the would not be broken was at the ment for a crime." Garner, Duante Wright, cancer of racism and hate is peril of being killed. One who Based on the above figures, Breonna Taylor, Philando read it in deep in the soul of America was disrespectful, or unruly,or a black person was hung Castile, Sandra Bland, and the hearts of some attempted to run away could be every 9 days for 73 years from Freddie Gray, Tamir Wright, Americans. This concern is killed at will of his master. 1877 through 1950. For black and a list too long to include very real. When a slaves' so-called bad Americans, on the issue of in this writing. We remember the filmed behavior outweighs his or her hanging - America has indeed Where does this all lead? THE beating of Rodney King in property value to the master, been a killing field. Will America continue to California. Police officers consequences could be deadly. Consider the murders of be a killing field for black men beat Rodney King with night To the slave master, a slave was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and women? sticks, kicked him, punched property, not requiring respect Medgar Evers, Emmett Till, Will the jury in the case him while he was helpless on as a human being. Viola Liuzzo, James Chaney, against George Floyd's killer the ground. The jurors in the There is extensive documen- Andrew Goodman, Michael accept the shallow, hollow WILMINGTON Rodney King case acquitted tation on the number of black Schwerner, and other freedom attempts by the defense to three of the officers and men and women who were fighters - known and explain the unexplainable? could not reach a verdict on hanged by white people in unknown. To these victims of Will these jurors deny the the fourth officer. They chose America. Quoting from pages racism and hate, America is a to close their eyes and ears to 12 - 13 of "Solving The Race killing field. HARRIS JOURNAL the truth and facts shown in Issue In America" (www.solv- When we consider the long the video. No one was held ingtheraceissue.com): list of black people who died continued on page 5 Thursday, April 22, 2021 OPINION 5 My daddy CRAZY FAITH MINISTRIES (TriceEdneyWire.com) the love, trust, faith, concern, al expertise to refute the demonic proportion. We AAmmeerriiccaa''ss lliinnggeerriinngg,, and pride that child could ridiculous supposition that must realize that many 'out y Daddy!" are muster. George Floyd was, in some there' support Chauvin and immovable white supremacy two words When Gianna said to absurd way, responsible for see George Floyd as human am uncomfortable as we enter into the jury deliberation "M which, Candidate Biden with the his own death. rubbish who was correctly phase of the George Floyd trial. arguably, identify the second pure faith of a child, "My We have learned that prin- discarded. We cannot accept I most important person in the Daddy's going to change the cipled compassion still exists. this type of thinking or allow Although some say the evidence is compelling and means life of a child. Sometimes he world," she knew it and she Those by-standers who gath- it to manifest in the conduct the case is a "slam-dunk," they are forgetting that there have is the most important. For meant it. Candidate Biden ered in unity to offer direct of Chauvin 'wannabes.' OUR been others cases - too many to mention - where the evidence many, "Daddy" is the first knew it, too. True to the protestation against an obvi- LIVES DO MATTER!!! was also "compelling." word spoken and, from all of utterances ous act of cruelty and brutal- The trial of Derek Chauvin Remember Rodney King. Remember how his brutal beating my discussions on the matter, of an inno- ity demonstrated, by word is not over. The jury has not by police officers was caught on tape, and how those officers brings great joy to the person cent child, and deed, that there is no 'cor- rendered a verdict. Much of were acquitted of wrongdoing. called by that name. From all George rectness' in silent suffering or the world anxiously awaits At the core of my discomfort is a general distrust of the visuals we have seen, George Floyd, or at ignoring injustice. the outcome. Both sides of American justice system. It has rarely been concerned with Floyd took great delight and least the We have learned a lesson of the case must be completed, making sure Black people get justice. Our lives pleasure in Fatherhood. manner of character and accountability. and the jury must then decide have not mattered precisely because at the core Candidate Joe Biden met his death Police Chief Medaria who, in fact, is responsible for of those in law enforcement and in the justice George Floyd's family and and the Arradondo, and those in the the death of George Floyd. system is a belief that Black people are not his, then, six-year-old daugh- rightful administration he leads, have Essentially, they must decide fully human. As an example, Kehinde Andrews ter, Gianna, on June 8, 2020, Dr. E. Faye attention made the determination that if the allegation of passing a noted in his book The New Age of Empire that one day before his burial. Williams given to it, honesty and justice mean far counterfeit $20 note is suffi- one of the world's most respected thinkers, Biden was impressed with is changing more than a nebulous "Blue ciently criminal to deserve Immanuel Kant, believed that Black people the conversation he had with the world Wall of Silence." By refusing the death penalty immediate- were "incapable of being fully and rationally Gianna and touched by the before our eyes. We who con- to support the misdeeds of a ly administered without ben- Rev. Susan human." love she expressed for her sume the details of the former officer, they set a new efit of judge or jury. K. Smith Attached to this widespread undercurrent of father. We know that to be Chauvin Trial, if we are gen- national standard for manag- We are a little more than belief of the non-humanness of Black people is true because Candidate Biden uinely receptive to the truth, ing police misconduct. We two months away from the belief that Black people are inherently bad, told us so. I can only imagine will learn many lessons from can only pray that others see Father's Day. I take pride in and that whatever treatment we get from law that the loving way that she it. the strength in his decision confirming for Gianna that enforcement is justified. The criminalization of Black people spoke of her father touched For many, we are learning and model their conduct her Daddy HAS changed the began during the days of slavery and was perpetuated during him to the core at a common long overdue lessons on the accordingly. world! Reconstruction. Black people could be and were arrested for point of understanding. subject of human physiology. The lesson that continues Dr. E. Faye Williams is any reason so that our labor could be tapped and used to build Biden is a father and has Our high school in its crystal clarity is that President of the National the American Empire. heard the word "Daddy," or biology/health teachers there are those among us Congress of Black Women So, there is no reassurance for me that the jury in the Floyd "Dad," or "Father" uttered would be proud! Most of us whose human callousness and host of "Wake Up and trial will bring back a guilty verdict. Even as his trial has gone from the mouth of a child - are just grateful that others and disregard for the lives of Stay Woke" on WPFW-89.3 on, white police officers have continued their assault on his child - expressing all of have acquired the profession- people of color reaches FM. unarmed people, mostly Black: Adam Toledo, US Army Lieutenant Caron Nazario and Duante Wright are the names that have most recently saturated news cycles. It feels sometimes like the killing of Black and brown people is an offshoot of the paranoia carried by many whites that If neither justice, nor mercy, then what will save us? America has become and is continuing to become too brown. White opposition to immigration - not just in this country but (TriceEdneyWire.com) Writing and speaking are Like so many Black mercy at the core of all police all over the world - is largely due to a resentment of the vast what I do, they are how I Americans, I am beyond weary, recruitment, training, and numbers of brown people spilling out of their countries into am completely baffled. I preach, teach, calm, comfort, but I know we won't give up in practice. In fact, I would countries where citizens would prefer that they just go away - cannot understand why learn, share, protest. Words the fight for racial equality. We place them at the core of and stay away. I Black people continue to have always been my weapon of must pick ourselves up once every aspect of public life, White supremacy thinking has produced a monster. The peo- be killed without every single choice in my personal battle more - we've been doing it for from education to health and ple who adhere to its tenets seem incapable as well as unwill- American demanding that all against the injustice I witness four hundred years, now, we social care to government. ing to admit that all human beings have worth. If the truth be police officers across the coun- every day. know the routine - and unite, But for now, for Black told, white supremacist thinking is as much a feature of sex- try just stop it. Stop killing But today, demonstrate, appeal for action, America at least, these two ism and classism as well, although we don't talk about it as Black people! Can we not col- words fail me. campaign for reform. We must most basic and essential of much. White supremacists believe in the supremacy of white lectively insist that those who I look at pic- hope that this time might be principles both feel far men of means. They pull in poor white people so as to prevent have sworn to protect us focus tures of two the last time that we have to removed from our present the possibility of them joining with Black and brown people in on public safety first, and law more trauma- stand up and declare that Black reality. the fight for human dignity, equity, and economic parity. They enforcement second? And why, tized families people have souls too. We must No matter what I've done rest on their whiteness to guide them, but are resentful - as why, do these police officers' of Black citi- demand, again, that our lives over the last several days, I they have always been - when they see or feel that Black and minds not equate Black bodies zens slain by not be at risk of being snatched find that I am repeatedly brown people are getting too much attention, and that the gains with the inalienable right to Dr. Keith police offi- away when we are simply driv- drawn back to that image of Magee of Black and brown people means a loss for whites. live? Who accidentally shoots cers, weeping ing our cars, sleeping in our the families of George Floyd So, they have a vested interest in helping to keep the influ- another person? Who doesn't together out- own beds, or walking out of a and Daunte Wright in ence and presence of Black people at bay. If Derek Chauvin is think at least twice about their side a court- grocery store. All we ask is to Minneapolis, united by their acquitted, neither I nor the Black community will be sur- own actions while kneeling on room in the snow and words be safe to just be humans, grief, their arms around each prised; it will be yet another hit to spirits that have already a dying man's neck? utterly fail me. Where is the being. other's shoulders. And while been bleeding because of continued hits on our spirits and As the trial of Derek justice? What does justice even In my Christian faith, God the ideals of justice and emotions. It's been hundreds of years of assault, and we have Chauvin moves into its final mean anymore? Even if justice holds us to a high standard. mercy seem agonizingly out borne the lash of the whip of white supremacy while yet hold- stages, and we await its out- is seen to be done, just this Justice, as in many religions, of my reach for now, I can ing on and keeping on. come with trepidation, I sat once, or maybe even twice, how is one of the central tenants, feel another word imprinting But our backs are tattered, even as masses of angry and down today to write about jus- will it heal this unimaginable but it does not exist in isola- itself on my brain and on my resentful white mobs rise up, willing to inflict more lashes as tice. I am constantly striving to pain, the pain of two families, tion - it goes hand in hand heart, and I know it is the they work to overturn this democracy, which they blame for sharpen my awareness and of a whole community, of a with mercy. The Bible only true solution, the one the progress Black people have made in spite of their perpetu- comprehension of the subject. I whole people? Of a whole, describes Micah imagining that God values more highly al violence and unfairness. have recently published a book wounded nation? the Lord telling His chosen than all other things. Love In 1831, sociologist, historian and political theorist Alexis entitled Prophetic Justice. I am We have so many questions, people exactly what He Keith Magee is a public deTocqueville visited America to study our prisons and our the founder and director of the but who will answer us? Who requires of them: '… to do theologian, public intellectu- democracy. While he found much about our democracy to Social Justice Institute, and a will speak up? I usually reserve justly, and to love mercy, and al, political advisor and praise, he found the relationship between Black and white peo- Professor of Social Justice. I my most imploring, desperate to walk humbly with thy social justice scholar. He is ple deeply troubling and said that the prejudice between the have spent many years study- questions for God. Now, when I God," according to Micah 6:8 Chair and Professor of Social two groups was "immovable." ing and seeking not just the sit still within myself to seek (New King James Version). Justice at Newcastle He was right. Black people have made progress, but the bat- divine justice of God, but understanding, He refers me to While justice means to be fair University and Senior Fellow tle for full humanity in this country has always involved and earthly justice in all its forms - His children and tells me to and equitable, mercy is to be in Culture and Justice at the included violence meted out by angry white people. Mobs of racial justice, social justice, cli- look into their hearts. How can kind and forgiving. Together, University College London. angry white men, which have almost included members of law mate justice, gender justice … we peer into the hearts of mur- they exhort us to care about He is the author of "Prophet enforcement and the justice system, have attacked Black peo- The list of the areas of our derers? Yet that which should the suffering of those who Justice: Essays and ple with impunity and have largely gotten away with it. The lives in which equity still be invisible, it appears, is being are the victims of failing and Reflections on Race, Religion mobs get their victories and then retreat for a bit, but they have seems a distant dream goes on made visible by endless demon- broken systems. If I could, I and Politics," released never disappeared. and on. strations of vehement hate. would place justice and January 2021. It feels like we are at a critical flashpoint. We would do well to strategize what we will do and how we will do it should a man named Derek Chauvin walks free. The immovable preju- TO BE EQUAL dice of white America sits with us all, and hovers over us. Again. © Copyright Susan K Smith. Please consider purchasing my Black business leaders are energizing corporate America on voting rights latest book, With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America. (TriceEdneyWire.com) the former CEO of American lots for the candidates of our appalling as the proposals to Express; Kenneth Frazier, choice. restrict voting are, even more n the long arc of the CEO of Merck & Co.; former For American democracy alarming are the proposals to nation's history of Xerox Holdings Corp. CEO to work for any of us, we that seek to disregard the MORIAL the right to vote. It's to pub- licly and directly oppose any I racially-motivated Ursula Burns, and William must ensure the right to vote results of elections entirely. Continued from this page voter suppression, 2021 will M. Lewis Jr., chairman of for all of us. A bill pending in Arizona discriminatory legislation stand as a clear and distinct investment banking at We all should feel a respon- would allow the state legisla- and all measures designed to moment that changed every- Lazard, sibility to defend the right to ture to overturn the results of limit any individual's ability thing that came after. hundreds of vote and to oppose any dis- a presidential election, even values statement about valuing to vote." Whether it will symbolize corporate criminatory legislation or after the count is formally their employees has to stand In a historic act of solidar- the demise of such suppres- executives measures that restrict or pre- certified by the governor and with our statement," Ursula ity,hundreds of corporations sion - or its shameful signed an vent any eligible voter from secretary of state - and even Burns told CBS News. did just that. Whether states entrenchment - remains to be open letter having an equal and fair after Congress counts the "Because their employees - will heed their call isn't clear. seen. opposing opportunity to cast a ballot. state's electors. Black, White, Hispanic, women But it will be remembered as Certainly, racially-motivat- voting lim- Voting is the lifeblood of Kenneth Chenault, - literally are going to be affect- a moment when standing on ed voter suppression is noth- its that ran democracy and we call upon Kenneth Frazier, Ursula ed by this type of suppression." the sidelines was - at long last ing new. The right of Black as a two- all Americans to join us in Burns and William M. Lewis Kenneth Chenault told -- no longer an option. men to vote wasn't even con- Marc page adver- taking a nonpartisan stand Jr. - all trailblazers in their CNN, "What we're calling on “Marc Morial is stitutionally-protected for Morial tisement in for this most basic and funda- industries - are longtime corporations to do is not just President/CEO of the National the first 94 years of the the New mental right of all advocates for corporate say they believe strongly in Urban League. nation's existence, and the York Times, Americans. social responsibility and terrorist regime of Jim Crow Wall Street Journal and other The CEOs and other top civic engagement. In a prel- blocked most Black citizens publications Wednesday. executives of 300 companies, ude to Wednesday's state- in the South from voting for The powerful - and deeply along with law firms, non- ment, they organized a full- HARRIS abundant blessings? Or are we the killing field the next 95 years. patriotic - statement reads, profit leaders, academics and page advertisement in the Continued from page 4 But the surge of restrictive very simply: celebrities, signed their New York Times on March 31, in which truth, justice, and voting laws that began after A government of the peo- names to the letter. headlined "Memo to humanity are buried? the Supreme Court gutted the ple, by the people. "These are not political Corporate America: The truth of what their eyes have America can send a pow- Voting Rights Act with its A beautifully American issues," Kenneth Frazier told Fierce Urgency is Now," that seen, and their ears have erful message to the world 2013 decision in Shelby ideal, but a reality denied to the New York Times "These was signed by 72 Black execu- heard and let George Floyd's that crimes against humani- County v. Holder became a many for much of this are the issues that we were tives. killer go free? ty will be punished. tsunami in the backlash to nation's history. taught in civics." "We think now that corpo- Or will these jurors watch, The jury is out. the historic Black voter As Americans, we know The statement does not rate America, Black hear, and feel the suffering The world is watching. turnout in 2020. that in our democracy, we address specific states' elec- Americans for sure, but any- and death of George Floyd - Time will tell who we real- The long-overdue moment should not expect to agree on tion legislation. Since the one who has values in their so vividly shown in the trial? ly are as a nation. for corporate America to take everything. However, regard- election, state legislators in corporation that talk about Will they see it for what it is - Learn more about "Solving a stand is upon us. And it has less of our political affilia- 47 have introduced a shock- diversity, equity and inclu- the murder of another black The Race Issue In America" been brought about by its tions, we believe the very ing 361 voter suppression sion, any company that has a man on a killing field in and contactDr. Herbert (H J) most influential Black mem- foundation of our electoral bills. The total represents an Minneapolis. Harris at: www.solvingthera- bers. process rests upon the ability increase of 108, or 43 percent, MORIAL Is America truly the city ceissue.com. Email: Led by Kenneth Chenault, of each of us to cast our bal- just in the last month. As on hill endowed with God's [email protected] Continued on this page m Phone: 800-570-4009. 6 COMMUNITY Thursday, April 22, 2021

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The University of North Wilmington's history of the Office of the Arts' cuss it and be truthful about childhood home. Coulter, who North Carolina and the start Carolina Wilmington is work- racial violence," said Fidias "Artivism For Social Change" it. Only then will we be able to is based in Raleigh, NC, is a of Jim Crow laws in the state. ing on public artwork to high- Reyes, director of arts initiative, a collaborative develop a path forward." recipient of the Jo Ann Additional information is light the core belief that engagement in the UNCW series of arts events and pro- Artist Dare Coulter's pri- Williams Artist Fellowship available via a guide com- Black lives matter. Award- Office of the Arts. grams. mary subject matter is work and was named an African piled by UNCW's Randall winning sculptor, artist and The commemorative art- "This installation is an that highlights Black joy. Her American Cultural Festival Library. illustrator Dare Coulter has work has been developed with opportunity for UNCW to most recent work includes a Emerging Artist in 2015. She The proposed artwork will been commissioned to create student and community express its values: that we are 200-foot mural of black cow- was also honored in 2019 by be between 11 and 13 feet tall, the piece. input, with installation an institution that cares boys in Greensboro, NC, and Gov. Roy Cooper for contribu- which includes a four-foot "The goal of the project is planned for June 2021. The about equity and inclusion," a commission of a painting of tions to the arts and cultural base, and made of half-inch to use art as a tool for social project is a collaboration Reyes said. "Art sheds a light Nina Simone by the National heritage landscape of North AR500 steel and bulletproof change; to emphasize aware- between the Office of the on issues that are thorny and Trust for Historic Carolina. acrylic. It will be erected on ness about race, identity and Arts, the Office of uncomfortable, such as sys- Preservation for a successful "My focus on Black people green space near the the Black experience; and to Institutional Diversity and temic racism. Racism exists, fundraiser to generate funds and our stories in my art- Commons pond east of the increase awareness of Inclusion, and a component of but we can confront it, dis- to restore the late singer's work aligns with the effort of amphitheater. so many Black creatives to "Interacting with this tell our stories as we know piece, and in the space that it them to be," said Coulter. will be in, will do so many Artists' proposals were things - the core of which is reviewed by the Office of the to honor and celebrate the Arts, the Coalition of Black notion that we are still stand- Student Leaders and select ing," said Coulter. UNCW Black faculty and "Symbolically and intention- staff members, who then ally, this piece is made to be named Coulter to lead the unbreakable and mendable project. in the event that it becomes "Her proposal was thought- damaged. Black people ful and focused on collabora- around the world are stand- tion. She illustrated a strong ing strong in the face of grasp of Wilmington's histo- adversity, and they're doing ry and was able to incorpo- the work to fix the fractures rate that into her vision. The that have been created in mockup of the artwork their wholeness by things included imagery from recent that they cannot control. protests and references to the That is commendable. That is massacre of 1898," Reyes said. what I want to honor." "Apart from her exceptional After the design is final- artistic vision, Dare is an ized, it will be fabricated by energetic, thoughtful artist Lite Brite Neon, a custom whose passion for celebrating neon and lighting shop in Black culture is infectious New York. The company's and instrumental to the suc- work includes a bullet-proof cess of this project." design to protect the Emmett On Nov. 10, 1898, members Till memorial marker in of the Democratic Party Tallahatchie County, orchestrated a white Mississippi, near the site supremacist political cam- where Till's body was recov- paign that resulted in the vio- ered from the river in 1955. lent overthrow of the biracial "We're grateful for the government in Wilmington. opportunity to be working on The Wilmington Massacre, this project with Dare and the only successful coup d'é- hope that this helps with tat in the history of the healing and transforming the United States, decimated pain many have and continue Black political and economic to endure into actionable power and marked a turning transformation towards jus- point in the post- tice and healing," said Matt Reconstruction South that Dilling, the owner of Lite changed race relations in Brite Neon Studio.

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Edward Bosier cousin sister Mary Adger of tion of Ms. Boney's life was held on Ministers from various countries mother, Esther Brown of In Memory Of Baltimore, MD, nephew Thomas W. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at around the world. Her travels Wilmington; siblings, Louise Salley Edward Bosier was born May 26, Sledge, Jr. of High Point, NC, niece Macedonia Missionary Baptist include North America, South of Wilmington, Lucille Jacobs 1940 in Wilmington, North Braeyon Terry-Connor (Frank) Church. Interment followed at America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. (Warren) of Rocky Point, Mae Ellen Carolina. He was the youngest son Randallstown, MD, godson Antwan Greenlawn Memorial Park. She served on local, state, and Johnson (Dave) of Wrightsboro, of Jaret and Gabrella Bosier and Rabb of Detroit, MI, godson Andre Her love and memories will national school nutrition associa- Billy Brown (Elise) of Wilmington the youngest grandson. Edward's Rabb (Kenitha) of Detroit, MI, god- remain in the heart of her son, tion boards as well as industry and Frederick Brown (Shelia) of purpose in life was to serve God, his daughter Asha B. Ennett of Adam Boney (Shawna) of Durham; boards. In 2012 she was invited to Leland and a host of other relatives family and to give selflessly of him- Wilmington, NC, goddaughter sisters, June Dixon of Germany the White House to meet with the and friends. Services entrusted to self. LaToya Lively of Detroit, MI, fami- and Brenda Gant of Henderson; White House Chef on a Michele Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, Edward was baptized at St. ly friend Carolyn Davis of Detrioit, brother, Eric Dixon (Elaine) of Obama project to reduce childhood Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share Stephen A.M.E. Church in MI; God grandchildren and a host Raleigh; granddaughter, Nia Boney obesity. memories and condolences with Wilmington, North Carolina where of nieces, nephews and other fami- and a host of other relatives and Finally,and for some 20 years she the family at www.davisfuneral- he attended Sunday School. ly members and friends. Services friends. Services entrusted to served as the liturgical team leader homenc.com. Edward attended elementary entrusted to Adkins-Drain Funeral Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, for the Langley Air Forces Base school in Wilmington, North Service, 515 South 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share Chapel Service Programs. Mary A. Tyson Carolina and graduated within 3 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401. memories and condolences with Currently, she serves as the Parish years from Williston Senior High Condolences may be shared at the family at www.davisfuneral- Council Chair for the Mary A. Tyson, age 77, of Mrs. Ezmas School. After graduation he went www.adkinsdrainfuneralservice.c homenc.com. Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Wilmington, passed away Marscine Carmichael on to receive his Bachelor of om. Church in Wallace, North Carolina. Thursday,April 15, 2021. Science from North Carolina Julia R. Bryant Services entrusted to Davis Public viewing 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 Today,Thursday,April 22, Central University (scholarship) in Minnie A. Cobb Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2021, it was 33 years ago, our Information Technology and a Julia R. Bryant, age 73, of Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share Davis Funeral Home, 901 S 5th Ave., Masters in Mathematics from the Minnie A. Cobb, age 64, of Wallace, passed away Friday, April memories and condolences with Wilmington, NC 28401. Walk- mother, grandmother, great University of Michigan. He Leland, passed away Saturday, 9, 2021. the family at www.davisfuneral- through only (NO grandmother and great great received a Certificate in Bible April 3, 2021. A celebration of Ms. A celebration of Mrs. Bryant's homenc.com. LINGERING/GATHERING). A grandmother saw the Angel Studies in Detroit, Michigan. Cobb's life was held on Saturday, life was held on Tuesday, April 20, graveside service will be held at 1:00 in her hospital room During the early years after com- April 10, 2021 at Davis Funeral 2021 at Transfiguration of Jesus Doris M. Belton p.m. on Friday,April 23, 2021 at Pine speaking softly saying 'You pleting his master's he taught at col- Home. Interment followed at Catholic Church in Wallace, NC . Forest Cemetery. have labored hard and there lege for a period of time. Summerville A.M.E. Zion Church Interment followed at Doris M. Belton, age 82, of ***Kindly note that for the pro- will not be a cure for you on After approximately 30 years, Cemetery. Greenlawn Memorial Park. Bolivia, passed away Monday,April tection of all in attendance, current Earth, so close your eyes and Edward retired from the National Her love and memories will Julia Redding Bryant, daughter 12, 2021. A celebration of Mrs. health and safety protocols are in Bank of Detroit (now Chase Bank) remain in the heart of her children, of the late Charles McArthur Belton's life will be conducted at place where masks and social dis- come to the land of no more where he joined his other family DeAngela Cobb and Michael Cobb Redding, and the late Geneva Jones 11:00 AM on Saturday,April 17, 2021 tancing are required. pain or suffering, come on members in the retirement club. both of Leland; siblings, Johnny Redding departed this life on April at Davis Funeral Home, 1705 Her love and memories will home to get your reward'. Edward traveled with his brief- Cobb of Leland, Esther Lyons and 9, 2021. She was born in Durham, Southport Supply Rd SE, Bolivia, remain in the hearts of her chil- case like an executive to see his fam- Mable Dubar both of Bolton, Zack North Carolina, the oldest child and NC 28422. Interment followed at dren, Wanda Y. Tyson, John L. The years have come and ily,absolutely no one was surprised Cobb and Rodney Cobb both of with five siblings: (1) Iris Moore, (2) Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Tyson, Jr. (Geraldine) and Tyronne gone, but the memories of the if either he rang the doorbell or Wilmington and Theresa Cobbs of Jeanette Redding, (3) Helen Church Cemetery,2100 Zion Hill Rd. B. Tyson all of Wilmington; sib- life you lived has always been used his key, late at night or early Florida, 2 grandchildren and a host Redding, (4) Kenneth Charles SE, Bolivia, NC 28422. lings, Joyce A. Gayfield of Castle present with us. You taught us morning, or called to say I am at the of other relatives and friends. Redding, and (5) Clayton Aubry Her love and memories will Hayne, Ella Mae Nelson, Minnie door to check on someone or for a Services entrusted to Davis Redding (Janice). remain in the hearts of her sisters, Prentice and Rosa Hooper all of to love and obey your Savior, function/event. If he heard any- Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, Julia graduated from Hillside Shirley Bernard of Bolivia, Agnes Wilmington, 10 grandchildren, 3 be kind and share the burdens thing that was important he would Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share High School in 1965. As an academ- Avant (Conwell) of Shallotte and great-grandchildren and a host of of others and walk with heads call you directly and he could hold a memories and condolences with ically ambitious young lady she Mildred Goodman (Samuel) of other relatives and friends. high and always remain a secret. He was very smart. If you the family at www.davisfuneral- enrolled at Bennett College in Bolivia and a host of nieces and Services entrusted to Davis family.We will always asked him about something, he homenc.com. Greensboro, North Carolina where nephews. Services entrusted to Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, remember the smiles, laugh- would research the topic until he she earned her baccalaureate Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share ter, kind words that were was comfortable with the informa- Westra A. Brown degree. It was here that she met Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share memories and condolences with apart of your daily living. tion. He knew the family tree and James Kenneth Bryant, a student memories and condolences with the family at www.davisfuneral- somehow he knew even when Westra A. Brown, age 64, of and an Army ROTC Cadet from the family at www.davisfuneral- homenc.com. someone's last name was Adger or Durham, formerly of Supply, North Carolina Agricultural and homenc.com. Please know that while you Bosier if they were truly part of passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Technical State University in Alexander Pearson are now with our ancestors, our roots. So, when Edward spoke, A graveside service was held on Greensboro, North Carolina. On Willie J. Brown, Jr. just remember that the love folks listened. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Calvary July 5, 1969 they were united in Alexander Pearson Funeral and guidance that you gave to Edward lived and retired in Memorial Cemetery, 800 N 11th St., marriage and have been insepara- Willie J. Brown, Jr., age 66, of services were held on Thursday, us during your lifetime, will Detroit until 2018 at which time he Wilmington, NC 28401. ble ever since. They have one son, Leland, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2021 at the Willie L. Shaw lived on in us until we meet moved to High Point, North Her love and memories will Dr. James Kenneth Bryant II (Amy) April 14, 2021. A graveside service Jr. Memorial Chapel. again. Carolina. He was a faithful mem- remain in the heart of her husband, and three grandsons, James was held on Sunday,April 18, 2021 at Alexander Pearson Jr., age 69, of ber of Ebenezer African Methodist Michael Brown of the home; son, Kenneth Bryant III, John Rys Mt. Calvary AME Church Wilmington, North Carolina, peace- Episcopal Church of Detroit since Steven Brown of Sanford; mother, Triplett Bryant, and Jason Miles Cemetery,Navassa. May you forever rest in October 10, 1982 under the leader- Gladys Bellamy of Supply; brother, Bryant, His love and memories will Please see peace!! ship of Rev. Robert Thomas, Jr. and Alfred Bellamy of Supply, 1 grand- Over the years Julia earned her remain in the heart of his wife, Sorrowfullly submitted, OBITUARIES/Page 9 continued his dedicated service child and a host of other relatives master's degree from Kansas State Vernita Williams of the home; The Family through the pastorate of the cur- and friends. Services entrusted to University,and her Doctoral Degree rent pastor Rev. Dr. Mickarl D. Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, from the University of Maryland. Thomas, Sr., where he was a Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share Julia's professional work life Steward Emeritus, member of the memories and condolences with includes teaching at the following Finance Committee, Lay the family at www.davisfuneral- universities: (1) Kansas State Organization, Men's Usher Board, homenc.com. University (KSU) in Manhattan, Sick and Shut In Ministry, Men's Kansas (2) Tuskegee Institute in Day Committee, Sunday School, WC Riles Tuskegee, Alabama, (3) University and Bible School teacher. He would of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, open the church building every WC Riles, age 72, of Wilmington, Alabama, (4) University of Sunday at 5:30 am for service and passed away Wednesday, April 7, Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama then for bible study and he ensured 2021. A celebration of Mr. Riles' life (UAB), (5) University of Maryland the building was clean. Edward was held on Saturday,April 17, 2021 at College Park, Maryland, (6) would do outreach by ensuring that at Davis Funeral Home. Norfolk State University, in the senior church members His love and memories will Norfolk, Virginia, and (7) Hampton received communion. When he saw remain in the heart of his wife, University in Hampton, Virginia. a need he provided. Katrina Riles of the home; chil- Additionally, and for 20 years Julia The role he cherished the most dren, Cornell Riles and Keia Riles served as the Director of Nutrition was helping raise his niece both of Baltimore, MD, Tynia Riles Services in the Hampton, Virginia Braeyon, nephew Thomas, godsons of New Jersey, Kayah Holloway Public School system. Antwan and Andre and goddaugh- (Shawn) and Ronald Davis In the year of 2011/2012 Julia ter LaToya, and helping many chil- (Nekeshia) both of Wilmington; sib- Bryant was named the School dren in school. Teaching his god- lings, Ashley Nichalson (Leonard) Division Administrator of the Year sons to drive and helping his god- of Baltimore, MD and Felicia for Hampton City Schools in daughter in school made him Williams of New Jersey and a host Hampton Virginia where she happy. of grandchildren, great-grandchil- served as the Director of School In addition to his parents, he was dren, other relatives and friends. Nutrition Services and responsible preceded in death by his aunt Services entrusted to Davis for 33 production kitchens, four Mamie Oliver, sister Catherine Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave, satellite feeding sites, and four Bosier, sister cousin Geneva Wilmington, NC 28401. Please share Subway Franchises'. Fennell, brother cousin/best friend memories and condolences with In addition to her duties in the Hoover B. Adger, Sr. and many the family at www.davisfuneral- Hampton City School System she other relatives and friends. homenc.com. served as President of the Virginia Edward leaves to cherish his State School Nutrition Association, memories, his sister Doretha Allison P. Boney and as a Member of the Global Sledge of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Child Nutrition Foundation where cousin sister Mazie Brailsford of Allison P. Boney, age 67, of she has conducted numerous nutri- Sumter, SC, cousin sister Myrtle Wilmington, passed away tion workshops for Education, Taylor of Baltimore, MD and Wednesday,April 7, 2021. A celebra- Agriculture, and Health Service

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Samuel Drain, Jr. Connie Drain Green and Allene Drain Funeral Director In Memoriam Thursday, April 22, 2021 OBITUARY/RELIGION 9

TELL SOMEBODY “Eyes on the Prize”

"I press toward the mark of the gospel!" the Lord must not cease, not- it! He embraced endurance and Christ his Saviour. He you. Don't be moved by dis- the prize of the high calling of He understood distraction ing that for this reason the while continuing to follow knew he had something that tractions. In case you have God in Christ Jesus." so well that he prioritized the workers in Christ were con- Christ Jesus. He pressed. He the world didn't give him and lost focus temporarily, ask Phillipians 3:14 need for focus. His first hand stantly under attack. He pursued. He progressed that the world couldn't take God to forgive you, then get experience in peril and perse- admonished them to beware under pressure and despite away. His eyes was on the back in the race, and do what cution uniquely qualified of dogs, beware of evil work- the odds that were against prize! God has called you to do! Prize - Something offered as a him to men- ers, beware of the concision, him, he went forward. His He was a marked man. He When Jesus returns, excuses reward for excellence or supe- tor and moti- but do not focus on them. He life was an open book. Yes, he knew he was called by God to just won't do. Keep your eyes riority vate many of reminded them of who they had a past. He was not preach the gospel. He made on the prize! Tell Something worth striving for the servants were and why their lives were ashamed to embrace his pres- his calling and election sure. Somebody!!! Press - To advance eagerly; to of the Lord. in jeopardy. He said in ent, and he knew he had a His steps were ordered by the "Mrs. Sylvia B. Hooper is a go forward He warned Phillipians 3:3, "For we are future! He had many reasons Lord. He kept the faith, by native Wilmingtonian, mar- Focus - A center of interest or be-lievers the circumcision, which wor- to quit. He had several oppor- keeping his focus on the ried to Pastor Johnson A. activity not to be ship God in the spirit, and tunities to give up. He chose "prize" ( promised reward) of Hooper. Pastor of Faith "terrified by rejoice in Christ Jesus, and to hang in there because his the high calling of God in Outreach COGIC, he Apostle Paul is Sylvia your ad-ver- have no confidence in the eyes were not focused on his Christ Jesus. He had a fixed Jacksonville, N.C. She has a recorded in biblical Hooper saries". For flesh." Don't allow trials and enemies and his foes. He was heart and a made up mind. heart for women's ministry , T history as one of the unto you it is tests to stop your worship or not blind to the reality of liv- "But he that endureth to the starting with young women most fervent and foremost given in the to block your praise.' Keep ing for Christ in a hate filled end, the same shall be saved." and girls ages 12 - 18, and defenders of the Gospel of behalf of Christ, not only to your eyes on the prize! world. He was not deterred by Mark 13;13b also branching out to women Jesus Christ. He came to the believe on him, but also to Apostle Paul lived the life the threat of danger and There is a lot going on in of all ages. Her life's mission conclusion that in order to suffer for his sake;" He told he preached about. He was potential bodily harm. He the world today. Don't get includes the desire to rescue gain the victory,he was going them to "work out your own genuine and sincere in giv- was human and he did not caught up in the chaos! the perishing, comfort the to have to stay focused on salvation." He told them to ing first hand advice. He said enjoy being beaten and Servant of the Lord, don't be dying, and save the lost all in Christ! He said at one point, keep their eyes on the prize! "I press" toward the mark. It stoned, but he continued to distracted by what you see the name of Jesus to the glory "I am set for the defense of Paul knew that the work of wasn't easy, but it was worth rejoice in the Lord his God and hear going on all around of God the Father.

A WORD FROM THE LORD “The Significance of the Lord’s Supper” aul seldom referred quivers. He frets at his own the Lord's Supper, He said, must remember this: The of the Lord's Supper. sin (not someone else sins), to any of Jesus' indifference. He begins to "This do in remembrance of Lord's Supper provides unity 4. Does verse 20 imply that our need for forgiveness, and P earthly ministry make excuses, rationalizes, me" (Luke 22:19). And Paul for a divided church. Here we it is possible to eat and drink God's mercy. This is the time other than His death and res- and finally takes an active says in 1 Corin. 11:26, For as are reminded that the Son of the emblems of Christ body for personal confession, for urrection. The only words of stand against the church. He often as ye eat this bread, and God died for us while we and have no communion rededication, and for renew- Jesus that Paul quoted are in or she is dead spiritually'. drink this cup, ye do shew were sinners. He came to with Christ? Christ's pres- al of our personal covenant Acts 20:35 and those in You know how easy it is to the Lord's death till he come. bring us peace with Him and ence at the Lord's table is not in Christ. today's lesson text involving forget things you wish to In Phil. 3:13-14, Paul with each other through the to be placed in the material 9. Is the act of partaking of the instituting of the Lord's remember. Sometimes we writes, "abut this one things I blood of His cross. emblems, but in spirit. these emblems also symbol- Supper. Before any of the have to jot do, forgetting those things Let's take this passage of Hatreds and evil motivations ic? Yes. In the act of taking gospels were written Paul down on a which are behind… I press Scripture as mirror and destroy our fellowship with these emblems into our- apparently received the pad, things to toward the mark for the prize examine ourselves to redress Him. selves, we symbolize our information about the Lord's remember. of the high calling of God in our lives according to the 5. What really is the signif- desire to take into our very Supper by a direct revelation A profes- Christ Jesus." Word of God: icance of the bread in the lives the Christ they repre- from Christ. This under- sor once said It is a must to remember 1. What was the coming Lord's Supper? It is the sym- sent. scores the importance of the that if we Christ in His appointed way together referred to in verse bol (tangible representation 10. What is the relation- supper in the thought of our didn't have a because we are "looking for 17? This refers to the fellow- of an intangible reality) of ship between the Lord's Lord and in the life of His "forgettery," that blessed hope, and the ship meals held by the Jesus' body given for us. Supper and the unity of the Church. what a bur- glorious appearing of the church, during which the There is no greater evidence church? (ISSL)The unity of Someone said, "take a Rev. den we would great God and our Savior Lord's Supper was observed. of His love for us. the church is based in our glowing coal from the fire, Naconiel be to our- Jesus Christ" (Tit. 2:13). 2. Why did the apostle Paul 6. What should be the focus common faith in Jesus lay it aside, and watch it. Fullwood selves! We O God our heavenly feel that their coming togeth- of our thinking as we par- Christ. First Corinthians 10- Slowly it dims, turns grey, gain so much Father, in Jesus Name we er for this meal was 'for the take of the bread? Our 17 teaches that the Lord's then black. It is dead. Take a information come through grace, We worse'? They had disregard- thoughts should center on supper is the expression of leaf from a tree, lay it aside, in a lifetime remember that as Jesus was ed the basic considerations Calvary in an effort to re-cre- this unity. These elements and watch it. Slowly the that we couldn't retain it all. dying on the Cross He prayed of Christian grace and pro- ate the event in our mind, we take to eat and drink, rep- color fades, the leaf goes God has provided us with for the forgiveness of His priety (vv. 20-21). The benefit heart and dwell on the truth resent the body and blood of limp, then it curls and dries. a "memory" as well as a "for- murderers and also thought of the Lord's Supper was lost that His suffering there was Jesus Christ that was shed to It is dead. Take a fish out of gettery." There are some to consider and pardon the in such an atmosphere of caused by His love for us. redeem us from the curse the lake, lay it aside, and things we are to remember penitent thief. At the table of strife and confusion. 7. What is the significance and they that take of the watch it. Frantically it twists and some we want to forget. remembrance, Father, help 3. Obviously their behav- of the cup? The cup is the Lord Supper unworthily and struggles weaken, the We are told to "remember us to be challenged to love ior and conduct desecrate symbolic witness of the new eateth and drinketh damna- movements become less the words of the Lord Jesus, those for whom our Lord the Lord's Supper, but why covenant between God and tion to themselves, not dis- vital, the gills work more how he said, It is more died. Take hatred from us does Paul refer again to divi- man. This covenant provides cerning the Lord's body. slowly, it quivers, and then blessed to give than to through the thought of the siveness and factionalism in forgiveness of sin freely by Amen. lies still. It is dead. receive" (Acts 20:35). cross. As Jesus forgave and this connection? Among God's grace through faith in Reverend Naconiel Take a child of God and We are to "remember the cared, even on the cross, may other things, the Lord's the Christ who makes atone- Fullwood currently the pas- carefully allow him to be sep- poor" (Gal. 2:10). We are to we be inspired to forsake all Supper is an expression of ment for us in His death. tor of MRDRC Ministries arated from the body- from "remember that Jesus thoughts of revenge and ill unity of the body of Christ. 8. What should be the focus (Mircle, Restoration, worship, fellowship, prayer, Christ… was raised from the will and let Jesus' grace fill The party spirit that rup- of our thinking as we par- Deliverance, Revival Center and the Lord's table. dead" (2 Tim. 2:8) our lives with concern for all tures this unity makes a take of the cup? Our Ministries Inc.) located in Gradually his conscience And when Jesus instituted men lost in sin. Amen. You mockery of this dimension thoughts should be on our Wilmington, NC.

OBITUARIES and the Philadelphia Eagles helping others and being a hood. She wrote for many artist them the importance of kindness Funeral Home. Football Team. resource for any one in need. As and musicians, and even opened and empathy. She has touched Continued from Page 8 In addition to his parents, a young adult, she spent most of her home to them as a hub for cre- many people and made the most Robert Lee Boney, Jr. Alexander was preceded in death her time running "Little Smiles ation. They'd write and produce of her life while she was here. by his son, Brian Walker; his Daycare", where she was a light music for various projects, and She will be deeply missed and Robert Lee Boney, Jr., died fully passed away on April 9, 2021. granddaughter, Latifah Davis, for many children. Gwen used bounce ideas off each other. She never forgotten. Her brother, April 16, 2021. Funeral service at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare and his sister, Mary Brown. music to teach and engage with provided a safe space for artists Brian M. Troy preceded her in will be held 12:00 noon on (Hospice) Center, after a difficult Alexander leaves to cherish them and treated them as her to be themselves while also death. She leaves to cherish her Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the battle with Alzheimer's. very fond memories: his wife, own when they were in her care. strengthening their craft. She memories: her son, Marshall Willie L. Shaw Jr. Memorial Alexander was born on July 9, Artina Pearson; his sons, Byron She also loved getting involved in also loved to perform. Hackett of Charlotte, NC; daugh- Chapel. Visitation will be 30 min- 1951 to the late Alexander and Antoine Pearson of Atlanta, GA, the community and organizing Throughout her life she was in ter, Mayshayla McDowell "Sarah" utes prior to the service on Katie Person of Wilmington, and Ramon Cook of Wilmington, events. Gwen even helped sanc- various groups, bands, and of Charlotte, NC and son, Lavell Thursday. A Service of John H. North Carolina. Alexander was NC; granddaughter, Brandi tion a playground for her neigh- choirs. Her most successful was A. Moore of Charlotte, NC; her Shaw's Son Funeral Home. educated in the New Hanover Walker; his sister, Elease Brown borhood, so the children had a "Southside Drive". They played parents, Willie Troy, Sr. and County School System. He (Billy) of Wilmington, NC and a safe place to play. Gwen enlisted in venues all around the country Bobbie Troy of Wilmington, NC; Christopher Michael Jeffrey attended Williston Senior High host of nieces, nephews and in the US Army and served her and she became a Nashville sister, NaTasha Troy of School for his Sophomore and other relatives and friends. A country for four years. As her recording artist. She met Wilmington, NC; niece, India Christopher Michael Jeffrey Junior year and graduated from Service of John H. Shaw's Son goals shifted in life, the theme of Grammy Award winning musi- Troy; two nephews, Tyrell Troy died April 17, 2021. A memorial John T. Hoggard High School in Funeral Home. service and care followed. She cians who assisted her in the cre- and Terrance Troy all of service will be held at a later date. 1969. He attended North Carolina became a medical assistant ation of their music. She had the Wilmington, NC and her best A Service of John H. Shaw's Son A&T State University in Gwendolyn Byas Hackett where she would be a saving opportunity to live out her pas- friend since childhood, Funeral Home. Greensboro, North Carolina for grace to many patients at clinics sion in full form. After the group Rondalind Hunter of Detroit, MI. two years. Alexander returned to Gwendolyn Byas Hackett died throughout the city. She always disbanded, she was always look- A Service of John H. Shaw's Son Donald Waddell Wilmington and gained employ- March 29, 2021. A memorial serv- made people smile and helped ing for that next band or group Funeral Home. ment with E.I. DuPont where he ice was held on Sunday, April 18, them feel more comfortable dur- because she was always driven by Donald Waddell died April 15, worked for 30 years until Dupont 2021 at the Mt. Calvary ing their visits. Although she music. Throughout this journey Michael Jerome Sampson 2021. Graveside service will be closed the doors. Shortly after Missionary Baptist Church. dedicated her life to acts of serv- her children were always by her held 11:00 a,m. on Saturday, April Alexander returned to the old Gwendolyn Yvonne Hackett, ice, she also made time for her side. She was a light and a role Michael Jerome Sampson died 24, 2021 at the John's Chapel DuPont site location to work with daughter of Willie Troy, Sr. and passion which was music. Since model for them. She raised them April 16, 2021. Graveside service Cemetery, Castle Hayne, NC. DAK of America Company for Bobbie Troy was born on August she was a child, music was her with grace, patience, and under- will be held 2:00 p.m. on Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m.- another 10 years. Alexander was 20, 1969. Gwen lived her life on passion. She wrote songs and standing. They learned that it's Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. A Service of passionate about photography, her terms and was not afraid to melodies from a young age and okay to go against the odds and Calvary Memorial Cemetery. A John H. Shaw's Son Funeral auto mechanics, dancing and follow her dreams. She also loved carried that through into adult- bet on yourself. She also taught Service of John H. Shaw's Son Home. loved music. He loved his family RECYCLE THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL BY SPREADING THE NEWS Thursday, April 22, 2021 10 THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL

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Johnson, NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Central Office on Wednesday April April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021 make defense to such pleading P.C. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 21, 2021 10:00 AM not later than forty(40) days 2803 Market Street NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Po Box 696 •Questions; E-mail to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA from first publication date and Wilmington, NC 28402 [email protected] no later than COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER The undersigned, having qualified as The undersigned, having qualified upon your failure to do so the April 30, 2021 by 2:00 PM Executrix of the estate of Antoinette as Administrator of the estate of party seeking service against M. Brechka, deceased, of the New April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 •Bid Opening: Tuesday, May 11, The undersigned, having qualified Minnie Clauson, deceased, of the you will apply to the court for Hanover County, North Carolina, does 2021 at 10:00 AM. as Executrix of the estate of New Hanover County, North the relief sought. NOTICE TO CREDITORS hereby notify all persons, firms and Carolina, does hereby notify all per- Joanne C. Carl (AKA Mary corporations having claims against the sons, firms and corporations having Joanne Church Carl), deceased, Having qualified as Administrator of The WHA does not discriminate estate to exhibit them to the under- claims against the estate to exhibit This the 8th day of April, 2021 of the New Hanover County, North the Estate of Jeremy Poston Owens based on race, sex, age, color, signed on or before the 8th day of them to the undersigned on or (20-E-1587), late of New Hanover national origin, religion, or disabil- Carolina, does hereby notify all July, 2021, or this notice will be plead- before the 15th day of July, Kiersten Petree Von Fricken County, North Carolina the under- ity in its employment opportuni- persons, firms and corporations ed in bar of their recovery. All persons, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded 3802 Portofino Court signed does hereby notify all persons, having claims against the estate to firms and corporations indebted to said in bar of their recovery. All per- ties, programs, services, or activi- exhibit them to the undersigned on Apt 206 firms and corporations having claims ties. estate please make immediate pay- sons, firms and corporations Wilmington, NC 28405 against the estate of said decedent to or before the 8th day of July, ment to the undersigned. indebted to said estate please make exhibit them to the undersigned at 2021, or this notice will be plead- immediate payment to the under- 701 Market Street, Wilmington, North WHA reserves the right to reject ed in bar of their recovery. All per- This the 8th day of April, 2021 signed. April 8, 15, 22,2021 Carolina, 28401 on or before July 8, any or all proposals and to waive sons, firms and corporations 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in informalities and or award to mul- indebted to said estate please Catherine Helgesen, Executrix This the 15th day of April, 2021 bar of their recovery. All persons, tiple vendors. make immediate payment to the 6400 Purple Martin Ct. firms and corporations indebted to the undersigned. Wilmington, NC 28411 Tanya Covington, Administrator said estate will please make immedi- April 15, 22, 2021 1909 Rockhill Rd. Attention ate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of April, 2021 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 Castle Hayne, NC 28429 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF This the 8th day of April, 2021. Lisa A. Carl, Executrix NOTICE TO CREDITORS April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 128 Windsor Place STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Noel Fox STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Chapel Hill, NC 27516 COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorneys Craige & Fox, PLLC COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA The undersigned, having qualified as Wilmington, NC 28401 IN THE DISTRICT COURT April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER JUVENILE SESSION Executor of the estate of Joseph Juric, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 deceased, of the New Hanover County, The undersigned, having qualified FILE NO. 19 JT 182 NOTICE TO CREDITORS and North Carolina, does hereby notify all as Executrix of the estate of Curtis STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND persons, firms and corporations having B. Ladner, deceased, of the New COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER DEBTORS claims against the estate to exhibit Hanover County, North Carolina, OF BEULAH FREDRICKSON IN THE MATTER OF: them to the undersigned on or before does hereby notify all persons, The undersigned, having qualified Government STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA T.R.P (DOB: 4/29/2019) the 8th day of July, 2021, or this firms and corporations having NEW HANOVER COUNTY as executor of the estate of Mary notice will be pleaded in bar of their claims against the estate to exhibit 21 E 519 Ellen Dowling, deceased, of the recovery. All persons, firms and corpo- them to the undersigned on or New Hanover County, North rations indebted to said estate please before the 15th day of July, TO: RESPONDENTS: All persons, firms and corporations Carolina, does hereby notify all make immediate payment to the 2021, or this notice will be pleaded Agencies having claims against Beulah TA'LAVONNE POLLARD- persons, firms and corporations undersigned. in bar of their recovery. All per- Fredrickson, deceased, are notified WILLIAMS, BIOLOGICAL having claims against the estate sons, firms and corporations to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, MOTHER AND ANY UNKNOWN to exhibit them to the under- This the 8th day of April, 2021 indebted to said estate please make When it comes to Resident Process Agent of the dece- BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF THE signed on or before the immediate payment to the under- dent's estate, on or before July 16, ABOVE CAPTIONED FEMALE 22nd day of July, 2021, or this Andrea Renee Fritz, Executor signed. 2021 at Post Office Box 598, CHILD BORN IN WILMING- notice will be pleaded in bar of 6208 Rowsley St. Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred Wilmington, NC 28409 This the 15th day of April, 2021 legal advertising, TON, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, their recovery. All persons, firms from their recovery. Debtors of the and corporations indebted to said NORTH CAROLINA TO decedent are asked to make immedi- estate please make immediate April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 Joan C. Coco, Executrix ate payment to the above-named TA'LAVONNE POLLARD- payment to the undersigned. 912 N. 7th St. The Resident Process Agent. WILLIAMS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Wilmington, NC 28401 This the 22nd day of April, 2021 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Estate of Beulah Fredrickson Take notice that a COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 Wilmington Journal c/o Mark I. Nunalee pleading seeking relief against James R. Dowling, Executor MARK I. NUNALEE PC The undersigned, having qualified as 11 Winfield Davis Dr. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF Attorney at Law you has been filed in the above- Executrix of the estate of Margaret Coram, NY 11727 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION P.O. Box 598 entitled action. The nature of McCall Mitchell, deceased, of the New STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA is qualified to meet all Hampstead NC 28443 the relief being sought is as fol- Hanover County, North Carolina, does April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021 910-270-4347 lows: hereby notify all persons, firms and COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER corporations having claims against the IN THE GENERAL COURT OF April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS estate to exhibit them to the under- JUSTICE your needs in Termination of all STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA parental rights you have to the signed on or before the 15th day of DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER July, 2021, or this notice will be plead- above-captioned minor child. COURT FILE NO: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ed in bar of their recovery. All persons, 21 CV 001000 accordance with COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER The undersigned, having qualified firms and corporations indebted to said You are required to as executor of the estate of estate please make immediate pay- The undersigned, having qualified make defense to such pleading Nicholas A. Caputo, deceased, ment to the undersigned. JOSEPH RICHARD North Carolina as Administrator of the estate of within forty (40) days following of the New Hanover County, North LUDWIG, II, PLAINTIFF Mrs. Mary Alice Green, deceased, April 15, 2021, which date is the Carolina, does hereby notify all This the 15th day of April, 2021 V. of the New Hanover County, North date of first publication of this persons, firms and corporations TIFFANY AMBER NANCE, Carolina, does hereby notify all per- Mary London Johnson, Executrix General Statute Notice. Upon your failure to do having claims against the estate DEFENDANT sons, firms and corporations having to exhibit them to the under- 418 Sheppard Rd. so, the party seeking service claims against the estate to exhibit signed on or before the 22nd day Wilmington, NC 28411 them to the undersigned on or against you will apply to the of July, 2021, or this notice will Take notice that a 1-597. before the 15th day of July, Court for the relief sought. You be pleaded in bar of their recov- April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 pleading seeking relief 2021, or this notice will be pleaded have the right to attend this ery. All persons, firms and corpo- against you has been filed in in bar of their recovery. All per- hearing and you have the right rations indebted to said estate NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the above-entitled action. The Notice to Creditors, sons, firms and corporations to be represented by counsel please make immediate payment COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER nature of the relief being indebted to said estate please make to the undersigned. immediate payment to the under- and can apply for court appoint- sought is an absolute divorce. signed. ed counsel. The undersigned, having qualified as This the 22nd day of April, 2021 Notice of Bids, Service Executor of the estate of Richard You are required to This the 15th day of April, 2021 Attorney Lyana Hunter Fleming Weaver, deceased, of the Denise Leuci, Executor make defense to such plead- was previously appointed to rep- New Hanover County, North Carolina, 311 Humphrey Drive ing not later than forty(40) Mr. Douglas E. Green, Administrator resent Ta'Lavonne Pollard- does hereby notify all persons, firms by Publication, Wilmington, NC 28411 and corporations having claims days from first publication 4736 Pineleaf Drive Williams, and she can be Charlotte, NC 28269 against the estate to exhibit them to date and upon your failure to reached at 320 Chestnut Street, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021 the undersigned on or before the 15th do so the party seeking serv- Divorce, Foreclosures, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 Wilmington, NC 28401 or (910) day of July, 2021, or this notice will 343-5400. NOTICE TO CREDITORS be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All ice against you will apply to NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA persons, firms and corporations the court for the relief STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA YOU ARE HEREBY COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER indebted to said estate please make sought. Notice of Sale, Etc. COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTIFIED THAT A HEARING ON immediate payment to the under- THE PETITION TO TERMINATE The undersigned, having qualified signed. This the 22nd day of April, The undersigned, having qualified YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS IS as Administrator of the estate of 2021 OUR PRICES ARE as Administrator of the estate of Allen James Ellis, Jr., deceased, This the 15th day of April, 2021 June Elizabeth Crook Leonard, SCHEDULED FOR June 7, 2021, of the New Hanover County, North deceased, of the New Hanover AT 9:30 A.M. or as soon there- Carolina, does hereby notify all Andrew Wilson Weaver, Executor Joseph Richard Ludwig, II COMPETITIVE! 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