Obituaries

Apr 17, 2020

Kylie Nicole Fisher, 15, of Burgaw beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

She was born August 25, 2004, in Wilmington and was in the tenth grade at Pender High School.

Kylie is survived by her parents, Adam Tramaine and Christina Newcomb...

Apr 16, 2020

Cecil Howard Bilderback, age 72, of Wallace left this earthly life on Thursday, April 16, 2020 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on January 7, 1948 in Springfield, Arkansas to the late Cecil W. and Mable Charlotte White Bilderback. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Dale Bilderback and Gene...

Apr 16, 2020

Earl Holmes Murphy, age 88, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

He was born on September 15, 1931 in Onslow County; the son of the late Jesse Holmes and Ora Mae Hollis Murphy.

Earl served his country in the US National Guard and was a...

Apr 13, 2020

Raymond Edward Creech, Jr., age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away Monday, April 13, 2020.

He was born on June 27, 1942 in Kinston, NC to the late Raymond Edward Creech, Sr. and Helen Pate Creech.

Raymond spent his life in Wilmington and had a love for cars and racing at a very early age....

Apr 10, 2020

Robert Lee Ricks, 60, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Friday, April 10, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 16, 1960 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the son of the late Arthur Ricks, Jr. and Sarah Estelle Franklin Ricks.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Kara Ricks (Austen...

Apr 10, 2020

Madison Marie DeVries, age 20, of Hampstead, NC passed away Friday, April 10, 2020.

She was born on June 29, 1999 in Baltimore County, MD to John Oliver DeVries and Georgiana Marie (Behm) DeVries.

Madison was an accomplished scholar and athlete in both high school and college. At Topsail High School, she was Valedictorian, a...

Apr 9, 2020

Henry Clifton Allsbrook, Jr., born in Scotland Neck, NC on July 9, 1929 to Clifton and Lucy Bradshaw Allsbrook, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Rocky Point, NC, at home with family.

"HC" as he was called by those who knew him, was a resident of Atlantic Beach, NC where he was an active member of...

Apr 5, 2020

J B Ramsey, 83, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, April 5, 2020 at NorthChase Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born November 26, 1936 in Pender County, the son of the late Bruce and Blanch Pierce Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elwood Richardson Ramsey.

J B is survived...

Apr 3, 2020

Mildred Long Bradshaw, age 87, of Rose Hill passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, April 3, 2020 from her residence.

She was born on March 3, 1933 in Bladen County; the daughter of the late Gordan Bradley and Ruth Anders Long.  Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Thaddeus "Teeny" Bradshaw; her daughter, Pam...

Apr 1, 2020

Ruby Carolyn Rogers Heyer, age 87, of Rose Hill passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on May 30, 1932 in Sampson County, NC and was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mary Swinson Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Heyer and her siblings,...

Apr 1, 2020

Stanley Benjamin Gelbhaar, "Coach G",age 69, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

He was born on May 17, 1950 in Newport News, VA and was the son of the late Paul and Wilma Brinkley Gelbhaar.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Vann Gelbhaar.

Stanley graduated...

Mar 30, 2020

Ellen Ann Mobley Heath, age 81, of Wallace passed away peacefully at home in her sleep to her heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2020.

She was born on March 26, 1939 in Duplin County to the late Jimmy and Annie Ruth Rivenbark Mobley.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband,...

Mar 30, 2020

Greggory Alexander "Alex" Henderson, 24, of Maple Hill, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and good friend departed his earthly life unexpectedly early Monday morning, March 30, 2020.

He was born August 12, 1995 in Wilmington and was the son of Greggory Henderson and Gloria Gail Henderson.

In addition to his parents Alex is survived...

Mar 29, 2020

Donald "Don" Wayne Jones, 69, of Watha, passed from his earthly life on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 27, 1950 in Pender County, the son of Norma Newton Jones of Wilmington and the late Wesley Ellis Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Jones Davis.

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Mar 28, 2020

Dorothy Bishop Bland, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born March 10, 1932 in Magnolia and was the daughter of the late Owen Smith Bishop and Idell Dixon Bishop. Also remembered is her husband, Cecil R. Bland, Sr. and brother, James Riley Bishop...

Mar 27, 2020

Christopher Duane Stewart, 23, of Wilmington, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Christopher was born in Wilmington on July 13, 1996.  His life on earth was ended on Friday, March 27, 2020.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents,...

Mar 27, 2020

Janice Grey Brown Foley, 68, of Rose Hill passed into the glory of our Lord and Savior's care on Friday, March 27, 2020 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on June 22, 1951 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Cavenaugh Brown.  She was also predeceased by her...

Mar 23, 2020

Annie Louise Hope Benton, age 75, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2020 from her home in Wallace.

She was born on October 15, 1944 in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late W.J. and Katie Turner Hope. She was also predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Donald...

Mar 23, 2020

Clara Willetts Parker, 84, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, March 23, 2020 in The Breakers at Davis Health Care Center in Wilmington.

She was born May 30, 1935 in Southport, NC, the youngest of eight children born to  Adrian L. and Flossie Outlaw Willetts. She is also preceded in death by her...

Mar 23, 2020

David Hughes Griffin, Jr., 78, of Coppell, TX and formerly of Nashville, NC passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020.

He was born February 9, 1942 in Rocky Mount, NC; the son of the late David Hughes Griffin and Margie Guill Griffin.

David was a graduate of Nashville High School, where he was a football...