In Loving Memory of Anthony Shannon Arp
The Whiteville community is grieving the tragic and sudden loss of Anthony Shannon Arp, a 44-year-old resident of Bolton, whose life was taken in a devastating single-vehicle crash on Monday, December 15. His passing has sent waves of sorrow through the hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him, leaving behind a silence that words can scarcely fill.
According to the Whiteville Police Department, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on westbound Highway 74/76. Investigators reported that Mr. Arp was driving a blue Honda Accord at a high rate of speed when the vehicle over-corrected and crashed. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Anthony was found and tragically pronounced dead. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
While the circumstances of the crash are still part of the official record, those details do little to define the man Anthony was or the life he lived. At 44 years old, he was in the midst of his journey—carrying hopes, responsibilities, relationships, and memories that mattered deeply to those around him. His life was more than a moment in time; it was a collection of shared experiences, laughter, struggles, and love that will now be remembered with aching hearts.
Anthony was known to his loved ones as someone who had a presence that could be felt, whether through conversation, companionship, or simply being there when it mattered most. His sudden loss is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly everything can change without warning.
In a statement released following the crash, the Whiteville Police Department expressed its heartfelt condolences, asking the community to keep Mr. Arp’s family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this unimaginable loss. That sentiment has been echoed throughout the community, as friends, neighbors, and strangers alike pause to reflect and mourn.
As Anthony Shannon Arp is laid to rest in memory, may those who loved him find comfort in the moments they shared and strength in one another. May his life be honored not by the tragedy of his passing, but by the love he gave and the memories he leaves behind.
Rest peacefully, Anthony Shannon Arp. You will be remembered, and you will be missed. 🕊️