All Obituaries

Beverly Ann Corne, 63, of Carolina Beach, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. She was born on August 2, 1956, in Thomasville, North Carolina, to Julia Faye (Yarborough) Furr and the late Lester Thorton Corne, Sr. Beverly, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, cared deeply about her family. She was very proud of her military accomplishments in the US Air National Guard. Bev loved hummingbirds, peacocks, shopping, and playing...

Edward J. Braks, 77, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at home in the presence of Fran, his wife of fifty-six years. Edward battled cancer for the past four years. Born in Yonkers, New York, on October 15, 1942 to Edward and Martha Reynolds Braks, Edward graduated from Roosevelt High School and Manhattan College. He married his long-time sweetheart, Frances Ward on June 27, 1964. They moved to Connecticut in 1977 and Rhode Island in 1990 before...

     Katie Rae Carter Clark, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Friday, July 3, 2020 at Pender Memorial Hospital.      She was born September 8, 1942 in Pender County the daughter of the late Willie Ray Carter and Elizabeth Blizzard Carter. Also remembered is her brother, Stanley Carter who preceded Katie in death.      Katie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Oliver H. Clark; daughters, Elizabeth...

      A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Laura Gurganious Bishop entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born September 1, 1934 in Pender County to Cleveland and Effie Mae Costin Gurganious. In addition to her parents Laura was preceded in death by her cousins, LuCindia Gurganious, Alma Gurganious, and Pearl Brown.      Laura is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Eugene Bishop; daughters, Cheryl...

Danny Lee Surcy, age 66, of Wallace died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. He was born September 28, 1953 in Lenoir County and was the son of Helen Brown Cottle of Wallace and the late John David Surcy, Sr.   Surviving in addition to his mother, Helen, are his daughter, Allison Surcy Gibson and her husband, Tracy of Wallace; grandsons, Joseph Orellana and wife, Meg, Brandon Maldonado and wife, Bell and Danny Maldonado and fiancé, Lourdes;...

      Merle Jordan Ferguson, age 71, of Burgaw, passed unexpectedly from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      She was born July 28, 1948 in St. Charles County, MD, to Laura Frances Bland McKoy. In addition to her mother, Merle was predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Taylor Walker; daughter-in-law, Vicky Valade Jordan; and all her grandparents.       Merle is...

     Christopher Duane Stewart, 23, of Wilmington, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.       Christopher was born in Wilmington on July 13, 1996.  His life on earth was ended on Friday, March 27, 2020.       He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Judy Wells B. Davis and Donald R. Bradshaw and paternal grandmother,...

     Lisa Wright Price, age 52, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her home.      She was born October 26, 1967 in Hopewell, VA, the daughter of Rosa Emory Noll and the late David Franklin Wright.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Victor Brown.      In addition to her mother she is survived by her children, Morgan Price, Meghan Padgett and husband, Nick, twins, Caleb Price and Sydni...

  Robert "Bob" Walter Molleck, age 90, of Canton, Illinois and Wallace, North Carolina, passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1930 in Newton, Iowa; the son of the late Walter and Edith Townsend Molleck. Mr. Molleck was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Robert Molleck; brother, David Molleck and sister, Betty Molleck.  Mr. Molleck proudly served his country in...

James Earl “PeeWee” Blanton, age 84, of Wallace, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born July 1, 1935 in Duplin County, the son of the late Walter James and Lillie Mae Bowen Blanton.  He was also predeceased by his son, Jimmy Blanton and sister, Judy Blanton Chestnutt. James Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was active in the US National Guard for 5 years and served in the army for 3 years. He...