Obituaries

Jul 25, 2020

A kind and feisty soul, a gracious and loving lady, Ann Register Porter entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born June 27, 1926 in Wilmington  to Edward B. and Ann Griffith Register, living most of her wonderful life in the small community of Yamacraw in Currie.

In addition...

Jul 23, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Evans-Newman, 55, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday evening, July 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 14, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida; the daughter of Ralph M. and Sara Shelton Evans of Currie, NC.

Elizabeth was a servant.  She served the...

Jul 22, 2020

Bennett Kelly Bloodworth II passed the morning of July 22, 2020 with the comfort of his wife at their  home.  He was known by his friends and family as Benny.  Benny fought cancer with courage and bravery and left this world too soon.

Benny leaves behind his devoted wife, Renee Williamson Bloodworth and their son, Gordon Bennett...

Jul 13, 2020

Dr. James Matthew Weaver, 34, of Pender County beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

James was born in Columbus County on March 13, 1986 and passed from us on Monday, July 13, 2020.

James is survived by his parents R....

Jul 12, 2020

Melinda Ruth Corbett Butler, 55, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Sunday. July 12, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 25, 1964 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Willis Rudolph and Gertrude McLamb Corbett.  Also remembered is her beloved husband of 24 years, Joseph "Joe" Allen Butler, who preceded...

Jul 12, 2020

Hannah Isabelle James, 85, of LaVale, MD and formerly of Wallace, NC passed away on July 11, 2020 at UPMC-Western Maryland. She was born in Fairmont, WV to the late Albert & Martha Smith on February 3, 1935. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband Leonard; and three sons, Leonard, Chester, and Charles....

Jul 10, 2020

Dr. Shirley Davis Martin, 85, started her greatest adventure yet on July 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born May 19, 1935 in Rocky Point, NC, she was the oldest child of Olive and Clifton Davis. A devoted student, she graduated in 1953 from Dreher High School in Columbia, SC.

Shirley dreamed of being a nurse and...

Jul 9, 2020

Doris Harbaugh Newcomb, age 98, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 30, 1922 in Washington, D.C. to the late Charles David Harbaugh and Melba Jones Harbaugh.

Doris attended Washington School for Secretaries for two years. She worked for...

Jul 6, 2020

Jana Sue McKinney, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday on July 6, 2020 surrounded with love by her family.

The adopted daughter of Mary L. and Sgt. Wallace L. Locke Sr., both deceased, Jana grew up with her late brother Wally, Jr. in Wood River, IL, and attended Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL,...

Jul 4, 2020

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...

Jul 3, 2020

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...

Jul 3, 2020

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...

Jul 2, 2020

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,...

Jul 2, 2020

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...

Jun 28, 2020

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...

Jun 21, 2020

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...

Jun 19, 2020

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...

Jun 18, 2020

Ruby Dillard Corley, age 97, of Burgaw, NC, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1922, in Wake County, NC, to the late Pelic Bailey Dillard and Hattie O'Neal Dillard.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Billie C. Page (Wayne) of Rocky Point;...

Jun 18, 2020

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.

Jun 17, 2020

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Martha Johnson Rooks, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life at the age of 87 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 20, 1933 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Wesley Johnson and Ethel...