Obituaries

Feb 24, 2020

Susie Harrell Jones, 85, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, February 24th, 2020 from DaySpring of Wallace.

She was born on June 18, 1934 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Jesse C. and Ada Wilson Jones.  She was also predeceased by her grandson, Chris Jones; great grandson,...

Feb 23, 2020

Margaret Barnhill Prosper, 88, of Castle Hayne, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1931, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Benjamin Faison Barnhill and Alma (Carter) Barnhill.

Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Guy William...

Feb 22, 2020

Kenneth Marvin Phelps, 73, of Wendell left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

He was born on August 20, 1946 in Portsmouth, VA; the son of the late Albert and Ozalia Clemmons Phelps.

Ken was an architect by trade but a lifelong learner at heart.  Ever a member of...

Feb 21, 2020

Ruth Hunter Ezzell, 95, of Garner and formerly of Wallace passed gently from her earthly life Friday, February 21, 2020 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.

She was born July 31, 1924 in Onslow County and moved as a child with her family to Wallace where she met and married Earl Ezzell in 1941. For many years Ruth...

Feb 17, 2020

Judy Ammons Sanderson, age 67, of Willard, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2020.

She was born on November 15, 1952 in Sampson County, NC; the daughter of the late Berry Carl and Lucille Register Ammons.  Also lovingly remembered are her predeceased son, Mark Layton; sister, Ella Grace Register; brother, David...

Feb 17, 2020

Zachary Graham Horrell, 33, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1987, in Wilmington, NC to Susan Cromartie and Charles Steven Horrell.

Zach enjoyed the outdoors and his job as a commercial fisherman. He was an excellent woodworker and loved the ocean. Zach adored his daughters, Harper and...

Feb 13, 2020

Gurine Margaret Kunigel, 86, of Hampstead passed gently from her earthy life on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born April 19, 1933 in Queens, New York and was the daughter of the late Frank Emerson Serviss and Frieda Emily Shields Serviss. Also remembered are her husband, Richard Kunigel; great...

Feb 10, 2020

Sheila Goff Martin, 54, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Monday, February 10, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1965 in Wilmington, the daughter of Patricia "Pat" Goff and the late Donald Lee Goff.  Despite her small stature, she was a pistol with a fiery tenacity and toughness that was unmatched. Growing up as...

Feb 10, 2020

Eleanor Everett Stephens, 87, of Burgaw, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.

She was born July 21, 1932 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John D. Everett II and Sarah Lockey Everett. Also remembered are her beloved husband, James "Jim" Stephens, Jr.; infant daughter, Sarah Susan Stephens; brother, John....

Feb 9, 2020

Warren Quinn "Steve" Blanton

Warren Quinn "Steve" Blanton, 76, of Wallace passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Wallace Gardens.

He was born March 25, 1943 in Pender County, the son of Ernest Taylor Blanton and Lacey William Rivenbark Blanton. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in...

Feb 8, 2020

Cal Ray Rogers, Sr., 57, of Burgaw, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1963, in Maryville, Tennessee to the late Franklin R. Rogers Jr. and Priscilla Mae (Ray) Rogers.

Cal and his family moved to North Carolina in 1976. Cal loved Nascar racing and watching football. Most of...

Feb 7, 2020

John Daniel Gurganus, 37, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born on January 20, 1983, in Newport News, Virginia to William Robert Gurganus and Louise Spain Gurganus.

In addition to his parents, Daniel is also survived by his wife, Jenny O'Brien Gurganus; his son, John Gaines Gurganus; his sister, Amanda...

Feb 5, 2020

Jeffrey Scott Saphara, 48, beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Jeff was born in Mount Kiscoe, New York on March 1, 1971 and passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Osterhout...

Feb 5, 2020

Josefina Villa, 64, of Willard Passed peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born January 15, 1956 in Mexico, the daughter of Refugio Villa and Perpetua Campos. In addition to her parents Josefina was preceded in death by beloved husband, Jose Luis Rodriguez Rivas in 2016.

Josefina is survived by her children,...

Feb 4, 2020

Margaret Christine Brown, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 26, 1931, in Pender County to the late Jacob Willetts and Mittie (Carroll) Willetts.

Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Zennie Ernest Brown, son...

Feb 4, 2020

Margery Burke Paylor passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on December 23, 1940, to the late Charles Thomas and Marguerite Powell Burke. She was also predeceased by her husband, George Edwin Paylor, Jr.; her son, George West Paylor; and her brother, Charles Pender Burke.

Feb 2, 2020

William "Bill" Dale Young, 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 24, 1953, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late William Robert Young and Peggy Ann Johnson Young. Bill was also preceded in death by his sister, Billie Ann Young....

Feb 2, 2020

Timothy "Timmy" Edward Watkins, 30, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his home.

He was born on December 7, 1989, in New Hanover County, North Carolina to Daniel Edward Watkins and Daisy Marley Carmine.

Timmy is survived by his sons, Benjamin Watkins and Chase Watkins; his daughters, Cheyenne Watkins...

Feb 1, 2020

Roselda Ileana Keller Sorber, age 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from the Laurels of Pender.

Born on January 20, 1928 in Schuylkill County,  Pennsylvania, Roselda was the last of five children that were born to the late Charles and Maude Bower Keller.  She was also predeceased...

Jan 31, 2020

Wanda Gail King, 69, of Craven County passed gently from her earthly life January

31, 2020 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Havelock.

She was born March 19, 1950 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late James Elmer and Fannie White King.

Gail is survived by her sister, Jo Lynn...