All Obituaries

Sidney Lewis Yopp, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1957 in Norfolk, VA to Barbara Elaine Cooper Yopp and the late Abbott Dallam Yopp, Jr. Sidney was a very funny man and enjoyed being around people. He liked spending time fishing and shooting pool. Sidney was loved by his family and friends, who will miss him very much. In addition to his mother, Sidney is survived by his sons, Jacob and James (Emily); daughters, Kari, Sydney,...

Elviin Thomas "Button" Rooks, Jr., of Wallace, left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, May 7, 2021 from Vidant Medical in Greenville. He was born on July 8, 1950 in Duplin County, the son of the late Elvin Thomas "PeeWee" Rooks, Sr. and Rebecca "Becky" Wood Rooks.   Surviving to cherish his memory is the apple of his eye, his daughter, Kelsey Rooks of Oak Island; his devoted sister, Sue Keene and husband, Wayne of...

William Patrick "Pat" Jackson, age 59, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday May 7, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.   He was born on December 22, 1961 in Pender County and was the son of Marion F. and Rae Teachey Wood of Willard.  He ws predeceased by his brother, Randy Jackson and his maternal grandparents, Herman and Minnie Teachey.   Pat proudly served his country in the North Carolina National Guard for many...

Donald Rozelle Padgett, age 88, of Watha passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.   He was born on July 18, 1932 in Pender County and was the son of the late Gilbert and Catharine Teachey Padgett.  Mr. Padgett was also predceded in death by his brothers, Larry Padgett and Ricky Padgett and his sister, Bobbie P. Marshburn. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.   Surviving to cherish...

Evelyn Doris Rogers Stallings, age 86, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from her home. She was born on August 8, 1934 in Duplin County, NC and was the last of 11 siblings born to the late Kirby and Dolly Mobley Rogers.  She is also predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Cameron Lee Stallings; her daughter, Carol Lee Mobley; her son, Ricky Glenn Stallings; her siblings, Louise Detez,...

Mary Darlene Hanson, 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 19, 1939, in Chico, California, to the late Thomas E. Jackson and Rosa Lee Jackson. Mary is survived by her son, James Daniel Dyches Jr. (Mavis) of Dallas, Pennsylvania, daughter, Lori Darlene Roberts (Eddie Jay Elleman) of Wilmington, NC, son, Albert Alan Dyches (Gina) of Jackson, SC, daughter and loving caregiver, Lisa D. Greenwood of Wilmington,...

     Bernadine "Deanie" Kay Hornbeck, 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life at home with family surrounding her with love.      She was born March 6, 1944 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of William Harold Snyder and Carol Seabolt Snyder. In addition to her parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by her grandson, Kenneth “Kenny” Copen.      Bernadine is survived by her son,...

Jean Braxton Cole, 94, formerly of Kinston, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born April 25, 1927 in Pitt County, NC to the late Walter Thurman Braxton and Martha Moye Braxton. Jean was a member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church in Wilmington, NC. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Kinston, NC. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a bright light to many...

Graham Devern Howard, age 80, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.  He was born on Janaury 10, 1941 in Pender County and was the son of the late Lonnie C. and Letha Crews Howard.  He is also predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Futrell Lewis, and his siblings, J.D. Howard, Shirley H. Mobley and Donna Herring.  Mr. Howard attended Wells Chapel Baptist Church.  Survivng is his best friend and...

      A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Lucille Lanier, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born January 12, 1930 to Alexander Moir Flinchum and Josie Priddy Flinchum, living most of her wonderful life in Burgaw.      In addition to her parents, Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie J. Lanier, Sr.; son, Thomas Capps III; and daughter, Karen Lanier.      Lou is...