Obituaries

Sep 2, 2020

Dr. William Raymond Price Senior (Bobby) 76 years old of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on the evening of September 2, 2020.

He was born on July 1, 1944 in Goldsboro, NC.

Bobby was married to his high school sweetheart and soulmate Barbara James Price of Wallace, NC for 55 years; their family includes son William...

Sep 2, 2020

Robert "Buck" Jake Williams, age 80, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on May 26, 1940 in Columbus County, NC to the late James and Gladys (Reeves) Williams.

Robert was a member of the NRA and the Elks Club....

Sep 1, 2020

Troy Lee Ferrell, Jr., 51, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born August 11, 1969 in Jones County and was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lee Ferrell, Sr.

Troy is survived by his wife, Cyndi Seymour Ferrell; son, Dewayne Ferrell; granddaughter, Everleigh...

Aug 28, 2020

Mary Frances Hobbs, age of 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away on August 28, 2020, at her home with her family by her side.

Mary Frances was born July 2, 1934 in Rose Hill, NC to Armand Marion and Mary Casteen Usher. In addition to her parents, Mary Frances was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie...

Aug 27, 2020

Olivia Grace Coleman of Wilmington, NC passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the young age of 31. She was born on July 22, 1989 in Wilmington, NC to Wesley and Frances (Avery) Coleman and left her earthly life on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Olivia will always be remembered for her great sense of humor, quick...

Aug 25, 2020

We lost our sweet, loving, kindhearted Jalen C Woods.  He left this world unexpectedly on August 25, 2020. He resided in Rocky Point, NC, but hometown is good old Sanford, NC.

Born July 14, 1993 in Chapel Hill, NC, the son of Monica Yarborough of Durham NC and Calvin Chesney of Fayetteville, NC. He was raised beautifully...

Aug 25, 2020

Alfredo Sabillon', age 91, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from the Brian Center.

He was born on December 15, 1928 in Honduras and was the son of the late Marcos Ferrera and Ercillia Sabillon'.

Mr. Sabillon' is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Lopez Sabillon'...

Aug 24, 2020

Ronald "Ronnie" Brown, 75, of White Lake and formerly of Wallace, NC died on Monday evening, August 24, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on December 29, 1944 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Norman and Eva Batchelor Brown.

Ronnie served numerous families for 35 years with Jefferson-Pilot Insurance.  After...

Aug 22, 2020

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Martha Ellen Vernon, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born December 24, 1936 to Jesse Ransom Blanton and Zadie Ezzell Blanton, living most of her life in Bladen and Pender Counties.

She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 19, 2020

Priscilla Rogers, age 51, of Burgaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on July 13, 1969 in Maryville, TN to the late Franklin Raymond Rogers and Priscilla Mae Ray Rogers.

Priscilla loved to draw, and write in journals. She enjoyed photography...

Aug 18, 2020

Vicki Lynn Peshoff, 71, of Hastings, NE and formerly of Kelly, NC passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home in Hastings.

She was born July 23, 1949 in Hastings, NE to Robert Dean and Marian Margaret Brown Gay. In addition to her parents Vicki was preceded in death by her step-father, Earnest J. Jordan and...

Aug 15, 2020

Timothy John Regan, age 36, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020.

He was born on June 6, 1984 and was the beloved and devoted son of Ronald and Diane Regan of Fairview, NC.

Tim was the loving brother of Melissa Regan, Jennifer Regan and Sean Regan. He is also survived by...

Aug 15, 2020

Waitus Carroll "W.C." English, Jr. of 1154 Ed Cowan Road, Burgaw, NC passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 24, 1939 in Duplin County, NC to Waitus C. English, Sr. and Morie Lee Norris English. W.C. grew up in Bowdens, NC and was in the first...

Aug 14, 2020

Catherine Johnson Jones, age 93, of Wallace has fought the fight, kept the faith and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as of Friday, August 14, 2020.

She was born on December 12, 1926 in Duplin County. She was one of 10 children born to Jack and Nursie Reeves Johnson.  Catherine...

Aug 14, 2020

Nicholas "Nick" Sam Vdovich, 78, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life August 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 4, 1941 in Pender County, the son of the late Sam and Mary Balko Vdovich.

Nick is survived by his sister, Stella Gluszczak of Canada.

He was retired from NC Department...

Aug 13, 2020

Jordan Christopher Lunsford of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life at the young age of 28 leaving a huge sadness in the hearts of his beloved family and many friends. He was born July 30, 1992 in Wilmington and passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

He is survived by his mother, Susie Rooks Lunsford; brother,...

Aug 13, 2020

Patricia Ann Camposanto, age 92, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on January 24, 1928 in Norwich, CT to the late Leroy Miner and Christina (Tringe) Miner.

Patricia spent most of her life in Wilmington, NC, raising her family of...

Aug 13, 2020

Emma Estelle Johnson, age 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on February 17, 1936 in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Ocy Bradley and Alice Longsworth Sessoms Johnson.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Ira Rudolph Johnson; her...

Aug 13, 2020

Craig Benjamin Gray, age 61, of Wallace and the Pink Hook Community left this earthly life for his eternal rest on August 13, 2020.

He was born on July 13, 1959 in Duplin County and was the son of the late William "Bill" and Nelma Casteen Gray.

Mr. Gray attended the Church at Pin Hook...

Aug 11, 2020

Luby Fields Jones, 74, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 27, 1945, in Kinston, one of four children born to Anthony Fields Jones and Essie Dail Stroud Jones. Also lovingly remembered is his son, Rodney Jones who preceded Luby...