All Obituaries

Sandra Rhae Small Kiser, age 69, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born on August 9, 1952 in Rockingham County, NC to the late Berlon Kellum Small and Thelma Rhae Butler Small. Sandra was born and raised in Reidsville, NC. She was married to her loving husband, Randy Kiser, for 45 years. Sandra worked for the Law Offices of James B. Rivenbark for 51 years. She loved to read and enjoyed riding jet skis. Sandra took numerous jet skiing trips through rivers in...

Alice Marie Durham, 93, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, May 14, 2022, at her home. Marie was born April 26, 1929, in Wilkes County, the daughter of Edgar Hayes and Vertie Watts Hayes. In addition to her parents Marie was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Lovette; and brother, Eugene Hayes. Marie is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Billy Durham; daughter, Stephanie McClain; son, Stephen Durham and his wife, Carol; grandchildren, Brandon...

     Tommy Gregory Lewis, 60, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.      He was born October 10, 1961 in Columbus County, the son of James Hubert Lewis and Flora Belle Rasberry Lewis. In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby James Lewis, Jimmy Wayne Lewis and Jerry Rasberry.      Greg is survived by his sister, Janice...

    Betty Faye Chadwick Rivenbark, age 76 of Burgaw, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 12, 2022.      The youngest of six children, Betty was born April 17, 1946 in Pender County to the late Raymond Elbert and Mary Catherine Harris Chadwick in the Shelter Creek community. Betty was also preceded in death by her brother, Gene Chadwick.      Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Jerry Winford...

     Kimberly Ann Barnes Austin, 60, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. She was born May 2, 1962 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Leroy Barnes and Wilma Joann Fible Barnes.      Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 24 years, Donald Ray Austin; sons, Jeremy Hickman (Kathy) and Jason Hickman (Hollie); daughter, Jessica Hickman Spaugh (Jeffrey);...

     Suzanne Sue Cooper, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and God’s faithful servant passed peacefully Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center with Debbie and Randy at her side.      She was born July 23, 1940 in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of Albert William Sue, Jr. and Mary Malavarsic Sue. In addition to her parents Sue was preceded in death by her...

     Raeford Charles Horrell, 93, of Atkinson, dedicated family man, soldier, and police officer passed from his earthly life Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      He was born December 1, 1928 in Sampson County, the son of Daniel Raeford Horrell and Nellie Caswell Horrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Whitley and Nell Hackney; and brother, Carl...

     Kenneth Edens Johnson, Jr., 74, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Monday, April 11, 2022.      He was born October 9, 1947 in Duplin County, the son of Kenneth Edens Johnson, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth Robinson Johnson.      Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Tammy Robinson and her husband, Randy; granddaughter, Samantha Diaz and her husband, Manuel; great grandson, Nicolas Diaz; and sisters, Betsy Chestnut, Peggy...

Doris Virginia Horrell Futrell, 94, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022, from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born on April 25, 1928, in Duplin County, NC. She was one of twelve children that was born to the late Clint Morris and Virginia Smith Horrell.  Doris was also predeceased by her husband, Elwood Futrell and her daughter, Helen Pittman.   Being the last living child of Mr. and Mrs. Horrell, Doris was preceded in...

     Gloria Jean Pickett Brown, 80, passed gently from her earthly life Friday, May 6, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      She was born August 24, 1941, one fourteen children born to Luther Pickett and Nora Autry Pickett. In addition to her parents, ten siblings preceded Jean in death.      Gloria is survived by her beloved husband, Gene Brown; children, Kimberly Stump (Kermit), Gene Brown, Jr., Bobby Wade...