All Obituaries

Della Mae Brigman Covington, 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born on April 28, 1938 in Columbia, SC and was the daughter of the late Carl and Lessie Stein Brigman.  Mrs. Covington is also predeceased by her husband, James Covington and her brother, Pete Brigman.  Surviving to cherish her memory is her devoted children, Robert Covington and partner, Greg Firestone of Wallace and Vicky Dawkins and friend Angie Steelman of...

     Jerry Wayne Zurcher, 72, of Turkey, NC, passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the home of his brother with caring family at his bedside.      He was born in Hemingway, SC, the son of Leman and Carlean Little Zurcher. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his only sister, Barbara White.      Wayne is survived by his brothers, Spencer Zurcher, Dale Zurcher, and Shelton Zurcher...

      A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Pearline Lewis Newton, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born December 17, 1938 in Pender County to Robert and Reba Deal Lewis, living most all of her wonderful life in the small community of Willard.      In addition to her parents Pearline was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd Stephen Newton in 2016.      Pearline is survived...

     Ivey James Blackburn, 93, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home with family and much love following a full and blessed life.      He was born August 9, 1928 in Sampson County, one of eight children born to George and Flonnie Mae Ivey Blackburn. In addition to his parents, Ivey was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Shirley Lanier Blackburn; his daughter, Shiela Blackburn Cowan;...

Catherine Louise Bass, age 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born on April 3, 1934 in Burgaw, NC to the late Thomas Tate Bowden and Olga Mizerak Bowden. Catherine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who lived her life for her family. She was a bright light to many people and will be dearly missed. Catherine is survived by her daughters, Debbie Douglass (Earl),...

Mary Frances Moore, age 77, of Clinton, NC passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Southwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, NC. She was born on January 11, 1945 in Pender County, NC to the late Shellmon Hughes, Sr. and Lillian Andrews Hughes. Mary is survived by her daughter, Norann Hughes Young; son, Billy Joe Moore; brothers, Shellmon Hughes, Jr. and Ronnie Martin Hughes; sister, Brenda Hughes Starling; and grandchild, Jake Thomas Register. Mary was preceded in death by...

     Valerie Diane Cowls Govig, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.      She was born September 4, 1934 in Portland, OR, the daughter of Thomas Ewart Cowls and Charlene Endicott Cowls and was the apple of their eye. In addition to her parents Valerie was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Emerson Govig.      Valerie is...

     Myrna Glenn Patterson, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and God’s faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2022.      She was born October 1, 1942 in Brownwood, TX, the daughter of Albert H. Bierman and Bulah Cooper Bierman. In addition to her parents Myna was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Patterson; and brother, Richard Leroy...

Ricky Lee Hyde, age 33, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1989 in Charlotte, NC to Tamera (Veit) Creel  and Carson David Hyde. Ricky, my beautiful son, was all about the love. He loved hard and lived his life out loud! He always said live your life!, and he did just that! He will truly be missed by so many people he has touched. In addition to his parents, Ricky is also survived by his love, Megan Fournier; his grandparents, Mark...

     John Houston Sanders, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle and friend entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born March 18, 1935 in Wilmington to Jacob Atwood Sanders and Hazel Futch Sanders, living all of his full and blessed life in Hampstead.      In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, John Houston “Bubba” Sanders, Jr.; brother, Allen Ray Sanders; and...