Obituaries

Nov 9, 2019

L. Lavonne Morgan, 82, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home with her daughters by her side.

She was born on May 5, 1937, in Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Furman and Nola (Hall) Johnson.

Lavonne is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Worrall and husband, Jim, Sharon Morgan...

Nov 8, 2019

Hubert Leon Woodcock, 86, of Atkinson passed gently from his earthly life Friday, November 8, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 8, 1933 in Pender County, the son of Allie Carr Woodcock, Sr. and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. In addition to his parents Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne DeBose...

Nov 6, 2019

James Aaron Lockamy, Jr., 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at NHRMC.

James was born on June 20, 1949, in Wilmington to the late James "Joe" Aaron Lockamy, Sr. and Betty Athelia (Summerlin) Lockamy. James, a life-long resident of Wilmington, worked in the floral industry for most of his life and took great...

Nov 6, 2019

Jeridith Paul Blanton, 44, of Teachey passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

He was born on August 21, 1975 in  New Hanover County, NC to Roy L. and Diane Blanton of Wallace.  Jeridith was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe and Sarah Blanton; maternal grandparents, Johnnie Clarence...

Nov 5, 2019

Michael "Mike" Eugene Colwell, 56, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

He was born on April 16, 1963 in Cumberland County, NC to Carolyn McClure Colwell of Wallace and the late Eugene Council Colwell.  Mike was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eugene Colwell, Asha Carr...

Nov 3, 2019

Dennis Lee Skipper, age 66, of Leland passed away November 3, 2019.

He was born to Herbert and Polly Skipper on March 11, 1953. Dennis was a member of Farmers Chapel Baptist Church in Leland and served Christ all his life. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved working on his farm, trucks and motorcycle. Dennis was beloved...

Nov 3, 2019

Phyllis Davis Hahn, age 80, of Burgaw and formerly of Castle Hayne passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, November 3, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 19, 1939 in Duplin County, one of eight children born to Guy and Mary Williams Davis.  Also remembered is her husband, Carroll Hahn who preceded...

Nov 3, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Cheryl Lynn O'Cull, entered eternal rest at her home in Rocky Point, NC, on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 68 while being loved and cared for by her beloved daughters. She was born October 14, 1951 in Kankakee, Illinois to William F. Worsham and Deloris McCraven...

Nov 2, 2019

Naoma Mobbs Woodcock, 94, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born February 11, 1925 in Marshall County, Alabama, one of thirteen children born to Jonathan Monroe Mobbs and Bessie Hipp Mobbs. Also lovingly remembered is her beloved husband, Neil Marcus Woodcock who preceded Naoma...

Nov 1, 2019

Martha Dail Tingley, age 100, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthy life Friday, November 1, 2019 at Accordius Health.

She was born June 25, 1919 in Magnolia, the daughter of the late Leslie Daniel Dail, Sr. and Delilah Cooper Dail. Also remembered is her husband, Egbert Tingley who preceded Martha in death.

Martha is...

Oct 29, 2019

Roland B. Utterbaugh, age 101, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away October 29, 2019.

Roland was born to George and Flora Utterbaugh in Baltimore, Maryland.

Roland was a student and athlete. He played football for Baltimore City College when they won the championship title in 1938 against Polytechnic Institute, one of the oldest public-school rivalries...

Oct 24, 2019

Cecile Lucille Roberts, age 80, of Leland passed away on October 24, 2019. She was a sweet and gentle spirit who believed Jesus was always with her.

Cecile was born October 5, 1939 to the late Cecil and Jessie (Blizzard) Mays. She worked for Phar-Mor Cosmetics for twelve years. She loved watching her soap operas, the Hallmark...

Oct 23, 2019

Thomas Edward Gergar, 72, of Hampstead and formerly of Freemansburg, PA, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 19, 1947 in Northampton, PA, the son of the late Frank Gergar and Jane Blear Gergar.

Survivors include a brother, Frank Gergar; and longtime faithful friend and caregiver,...

Oct 22, 2019

John Alva Murray, 64, of Wallace passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on June 1, 1955 in Pender County; the son of the late William Ivey Murray and Evelyn Hester Clark Murray Dail.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Bettie Mae Brinson Murray; brother, Benjamin Franklin Murray; sister, Ella Kay...

Oct 21, 2019

Jimmy Lee Wilson, Age 85, of Wilmington, formerly of Lexington, NC, passed away October 21, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He was born, July 9, 1934 to the late Grady Lee Wilson and Ethel "Mama Sue" (Cope) Wilson.

Jim started working when he was seventeen, laying ceramic tile for his Uncle. This was the beginning...

Oct 21, 2019

Elwood Ehrle Sauer, 88, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1931, in Passaic, New Jersey to the late William H. and Katherine (Ehrle) Sauer.

Elwood, an US Army veteran who served during the Korean War, previously owned the George L. Ehrle Nursery in Englishtown,...

Oct 20, 2019

Mildred Doreen Davis, 67, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Born on November 12, 1951 in Lenoir County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Sanderson Davis. Doreen was also predeceased by her brother, Tommie Davis.

Doreen was a member of the...

Oct 20, 2019

Terry Lynn Ferrell, a kind, gentle and loved lady has entered her eternal rest at the age of 41, which is way too soon. She was born in Charleston, SC, on July 14, 1978 and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a courageous 12 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Oct 18, 2019

Dennis Dalton Davis, 71, of Kelly departed this earth on wings of his angel on Friday, October 18, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 21, 1948 in Cumberland County, the son of the late, Jerry Lee Davis and Leatrice Matthews Phillips. Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Reynolds and...

Oct 16, 2019

Alexander Ray Matthews, age 33, of Willard, left this earthly life for his eternal rest after a courageous battle with heart disease.

He was born on April 6, 1986 in Wilmington, NC and was the son of Dennis Matthews, Sr. (Louise Chadwick) of Willard and Diane Pittman Nazworth of Rose Hill.

Surviving, in addition to...