Obituaries

Oct 16, 2019

Carolyn Horrell Mintz, 61, of Harrells left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 24, 1958 in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Harvey Henry Horrell, Sr. and Lillie Grace Merritt Horrell.

Carolyn was a dedicated member of...

Oct 15, 2019

Alice Berlene Rackley Boney (aka Mom) 86, entered Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, October 15th.

Mom was the daughter of the late Walter Jackson Rackley Sr. and Ruby Rivenbark Rackley. Also remembered is her husband of 34 years Clarence "Joshie" Boney; siblings W.J. Rackley Jr. and Serene Rackley, special family friend Sandra Gurganious, all who preceded her in...

Oct 15, 2019

Shirley Horrell Harvell, 82, of Atkinson beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, October 15, 2019 surrounded with lots of love from her family.

She was born in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Arthur Hayes and Willie Mae Barnhill Horrell. Also remembered are her siblings, Sudie Mae Horrell,...

Oct 14, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Carol Kelly Vereen, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born March 14, 1935 in Bladen County to Sinclair Kelly and Hattie Russ Kelly Merrell and grew up in the small community of Kelly.

In addition to her parents...

Oct 14, 2019

Reynold "Haji" Micah Heera, 56, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceLifeCare Center in Wilmington.

He was born in Trinidad on August 28, 1963 to Percy Heera and Bernadine Ramsundar.

After moving to New York as a young teenager, he met and married his wife of 33...

Oct 10, 2019

Mary Alice Kelly Corbett, 89, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, October 10, 2019 at her home.

She was born August 12, 1930 in Sampson County, the daughter of John W. Kelly, Sr. and Gaynell Matthews Kelly. Also remembered is her husband, Thurman Corbett; siblings, William Kelly, Jr., Haywood Kelly, Pearlie Kelly, Carrie Kelly,...

Oct 10, 2019

Dorothy Mae Long Squires, 85, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

She was born November 26, 1933 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late John Kelly Long and Mary Elizabeth Hudson Long. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Steve Squires; brothers, Billy...

Oct 10, 2019

Michael Charles George, 49, of Currie left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

He was born February 13, 1970 in Guilford County and passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Remembered is Michael's father, Charles Jennings George, Jr.; grandparents, Donald and Minnie Thornton...

Oct 6, 2019

Adolfo Reyes Carias, age 58, of Wallace died Sunday, October 6, 2019 due to an auto accident.

He was born on January 31, 1961 in Honduras and was the son of Heycilio Reyes and Crescencia Carias.

Surviving is his wife, Elman Cruz Martinez of Wallace; daughters, Bailey Dayanna Carias of Wallace and Meily Evelyn Carias...

Oct 6, 2019

Billy Hayes, age 74, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from The Gardens of Rose Hill.

He was born on April 19, 1945 in Columbus County and was the son of the late Neal and Martha Jane Bailey Hayes.  He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Irene...

Oct 5, 2019

Edwin Stanley Lorek, 73, of Castle Hayne passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born May 23, 1946 in Wilmington, the son of John Andrew and Louise Rose Trzepacz Lorek. In addition to his parents, Edwin was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Laura Lorek and brother,...

Oct 4, 2019

Thomas Glenwood Allen, Jr., age 55, of Burgaw, beloved son, husband, father, granddaddy, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Tom was born in Pitt County on February 13, 1964.  He passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home.

Tom is survived by...

Oct 3, 2019

Kathy Darlene Little, age 67, of Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away on October 3, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington..

She was born to the late Gilbert Robinson and Zella Wade Keenan.

She was preceeded in death by her sister, Sandy Robinson and brother, Bill Robertson

Left to remember her...

Oct 1, 2019

Jean Stiver Ferguson, 92, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

She was born October 29, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harry E. and Muriel Margaret Lint Stiver. In addition to her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Ferguson....

Sep 29, 2019

Kathy Jane Faircloth, 62, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home

She was born September 4, 1957 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late Bobby Gene and Lillie Earle "Sue" Lewis Faircloth.

Kathy is survived by her children, Marcia Woodcock (Jeff), David Vernon (Shannon), Crystal Faircloth and Timothy...

Sep 27, 2019

Susan Wilkins Lanning, age 99, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, September 27, 2019 after living a long and blessed life.

She was born July 24, 1920 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late James D. and Mary Rawls Wilkins. Also remembered is her beloved husband, Carlton Dixon Lanning who died in...

Sep 27, 2019

Dorothy Mae Merritt Blanton, age 86, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born on November 11, 1932 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late John Henry Merritt and Hattie Myrah Murray Merritt Nichols.  Also lovingly remembered...

Sep 25, 2019

Brenda Mae Ladison Bevins, age 60, of Maple Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston.

Brenda was born on May 4, 1959 in St. Lawrence County, New York; the daughter of George Henry and Gloria Jean Butterfield Ladison of New York....

Sep 24, 2019

Pearl Marie Inman, age 76, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2019. She is healed and whole with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born July 8, 1943, in Wilmington, to the late William B. and Fannie (Gore) Potter.

Marie is survived by her husband, Dan Eldridge Inman;...

Sep 23, 2019

Margaret Hiles Courtney of Brunswick County, NC, was escorted by angels to her heavenly home on September 23, 2019, at the age of 82.  She loved the Lord and while visiting, you could hear her talking with Him in the days before she gently passed away. "Be still, and know that I am God", Psalm 46:10 was one of...