All Obituaries

Vera Catherine Savage Clark, of Teachey, a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 76. She was born on November 25, 1942 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Clifton and Mildred Stroud Savage.  She was also predeceased by her daughter, Karen Clark Davis and her siblings, David Savage, George Savage, James Savage, Charles Savage and William Savage. Surviving is her best friend and devoted...

     David Tyler III, age  51, of Rocky Point left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.       David was born January 22, 1968 in Wilmington and  passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home.      Left to cherish his memory are his parents, David Junior Tyler and Sue Lail Tyler; sons, Dalton Pender and Jordan Tyler; daughter, Jenna Tyler; love of his life for 19 years, Latressa Whitt,...

      Eileen Marie Betters LaMoy, age 90, passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home.      Daughter of the late Philip L. Betters and Anne Buist Betters, Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Robert T. LaMoy, Sr. and her brother, Robert L. Betters, Sr.      Eileen was a dedicated wife and mother to her five children. She took great pride in each of them. Born and raised in the...

     Livvie Rooks Lewis, 92, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Friday evening, September 13, 2019 in the Champions Assisted Living in the Davis Community  where  she was loved and lovingly cared for.         She was born October 17, 1926 in Atkinson, the daughter of the late Luther Jones Rooks and Livvie Corbett Rooks. Livvie was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brown in 1954. She later married...

      A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Nancy Jean Rose of Burgaw and formerly of Ripley, WV, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born February 9, 1937 in Charleston, WV to Leo and Nellie Haynes Harrison.      In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Darius Rose; and sisters, Freda Hancock, Jackie Cobb, and June Godbey.      Nancy is survived by...

Annie Evelyn Rooks, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019. She was born May 6, 1939 in Wilmington, NC to the late Thomas and Alverta Rooks. Left to remember her are her sons, Wayne Spooner and his wife Bobbie and Brian Spooner; daughter Nita Edwards and her husband Bruce; sister, Julia Blanton; and grandchildren, Zachary Zarynoff and Abigail Zarynoff. A private inurnment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Elkana Kent Brown, Jr. age 76, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.       He was born on July 26, 1943 in Duplin County; the son of the late Elkana Kent and Bertie Francis Montford Brown Register.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Clifton Brown and his special uncle and aunt, Billy and Cynthia Montford.     Mr. Brown proudly served in the US Navy for almost 5...

Elizabeth Jones, 80, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, August 31, 2019.  She was at DaySprings Assisted Living of Wallace.  Born on November 6, 1938 in Jones County, NC, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Garfield and Alice Pike Jones.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Horace Edward Jones, Sr.; her son, Horace E. Jones, Jr. and brother, Richard Jones. Surviving is her devoted daughter,  Mary Ann Jarman and husband, Billy...

      Nancy Louise Thompson Willetts, 54, of Burgaw and formerly of Fayetteville, a loving mom, wife and daughter who fought her battles, but was always able to stay true to her faith passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2019 on the wings of her angels.      She was born January 14, 1965 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Mary Powers James and the late Robert Daniel Thompson. Also remembered is her sister, Selina Thompson who preceded Nancy in...

Stephen Craig Boomer, age 57, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019, at NHRMC. He was born October 22, 1961, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Morris Monroe Boomer and Betty (Peterson) Boomer. Stephen served in the United States Air Force. After he left the military, he made many friends throughout the Wilmington and Fayetteville areas. He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Betty Edge; companion,...