Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Kimberly Collins Macias, 51, of Rocky Point beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.  She was born in Wilmington on October 29, 1969 and passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Kimberly is the daughter of Ralph Collins and Pamela Williams Collins.

Nov 17, 2020

Gary James Simpson, age 71, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 4, 1948 in Sikeston, MO to the late Walter James Charles Simpson and Mildred Lynn Simpson.

Gary moved to Wilmington, NC when he was eight years old....

Nov 16, 2020

Edward Valentine Carlton III, age 42, of Wilmington, NC left this earthly life unexpectedly and much too soon on Monday, November 16, 2020.

He was born on March 10, 1978 in Durham, NC to Virginia Carlton and the late Edward Valentine Carlton, Jr.

Edward was born and raised in Durham, NC and later moved to...

Nov 16, 2020

Judy Lane Mathews Mills, age 78, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, November 16, 2020.

She was born on October 13, 1942 in Sampson County, NC; the daughter of the late Ivey Richard and Margaret Bryant Mathews.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jane. M. Fann and brothers,...

Nov 15, 2020

Buford H. Light of Leland, formerly of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carmen Light; daughter, Sarah and son-in-law, Philip Palmer.  Mr. Light had two grandchildren, Parker and Preston.

Mr. Light served his country honorably in the US Army during the...

Nov 12, 2020

George Washington Peay, Jr., age 67, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 13, 1953 in Wilmington, NC to the late George and Thelma (Melvin) Peay.

George loved rigging boats and installing marine electronics. He enjoyed boating, fishing...

Nov 12, 2020

David Jefferson Woodcock, 75, of Rocky Point, beloved husband, loving daddy, granddaddy, and brother passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 16, 1944 in New Hanover County, the son of Dennis Jefferson and Evelyn Elizabeth Mahn Woodcock.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Nov 9, 2020

A kind and joyful soul, a gracious and loving lady, Bonita "Nita" Dale Brown, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life at the age of 73 on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville.

She was born March 5, 1947 in Wilmington to Ambrose and Tela Wrenn Dale, both who preceded Nita...

Nov 8, 2020

Martha Winberry Grainger passed away peacefully with family by her side Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Life Center, Wilmington, NC.

Martha lived a modest life of love and triumph.  She was born to Rena and William Frances Winberry August 22, 1926. At the age of three, she and her only surviving sibling, William Manley...

Nov 5, 2020

Ronald "P-Nut" Carl Gore, Jr., age 56, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 14, 1964 in Southport, NC to the late Ronald Carl Gore, Sr. and Sabine Wydra Gore.

Ron was a carpenter and an artist. He...

Nov 4, 2020

Joyce Mae Bloemers Milam, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 surrounded with love by her family at the home of her son, John.

She was born December 30, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Edward Stuart Bloemers and Mary Mae Ramelli Bloemers. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2020

ENGLISH VERSION

Luis Medina, age 82, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on  August 25, 1938 in Honduras to the late Manuel Gamez and Maria Medina.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Gregoria Gamez....

Oct 31, 2020

Douglas (Doug) Bryan Knowles, age 92, of Wrightsville Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 3, 1928 in Wallace, NC to the late Clifton J. Knowles and Wrennie Floyd Knowles.

As a teenager, Doug achieved the highest rank of Eagle...

Oct 26, 2020

Nellie Gray Whaley, 81, of Goldsboro left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020 from Wayne UNC HealthCare.

She was born on July 22, 1939 in Wayne County; the daughter of the late Marvin Lancaster and Essie Lane McNamara.  She was also predeceased by her husband and father of her children, J.C....

Oct 26, 2020

Raymond "Ray" Allen Teachey, 58, of Willard passed peacefully early Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center in Wilmington.

He was born August 17, 1962 in Wilmington, the son of Raymond Lee Teachey and Jane Howard Teachey, both who preceded Ray in death.

Ray is survived by his brothers, Michael...

Oct 24, 2020

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Geraldine Horrell Lennon, joined her beloved husband, Robert "Bob" Edison Lennon, Sr., in eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born July 27,1940, in Bladen County to Conrad and Emily Ruth Barnhill Horrell, living all of her wonderful adult life...

Oct 22, 2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF CHANGE OF LOCATION OF SERVICE BELOW.

Kathleen Pierce Hanchey, age 88, of the Northeast Community of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on May 5, 1932 in Wayne County to the late...

Oct 21, 2020

Harvel Alexander Horrell, Jr., 79, of Wilmington and formerly of Hampstead, a retired Captain with US Air, "flew west" Wednesday, October 21, 2020 while at the home of his daughter surrounded with love by his family.

He was born November 28, 1940 in Burgaw, the son of the late Harvel Alexander Horrell, Sr. and Ethel Mae Highsmith...

Oct 21, 2020

José Pérez Bautista, de 60 años, amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, tío, primo y fiel amigo falleció el miércoles 21 de octubre de 2020.

Nació el 1 de mayo de 1960 en Oaxaca, México, hijo de Prudencio Pérez y Ángela Bautista.  También precedieron a José en la muerte sus hermanos, Irma Pérez Bautista y Nicandro Pérez Bautista....

Oct 18, 2020

Jeffrey Wayne Rich, 59, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1960 in Duplin County and was one of eight children born to the late James Albert Rich and Carolen James Rich Cavenaugh.

Surviving is his wife, Rachel Potter...