Obituaries

Mar 4, 2020

Elbert Kenneth Boone, 65, of Magnolia passed from his earthly  life Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 4, 1954 in Duplin County, the son of Elbert Ray Boone and Louise Stroud Boone.

Elbert is survived by his wife, Sara J. Boone; daughter, Kelly Miranda (Dave) of Rose...

Mar 4, 2020

William "Bill" Woodrow Bland, age 97, of Wilmington, NC passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

He was born on September 9, 1922 in Raleigh, NC to the late Charlie and Rachel (Mitchell) Bland.

Bill was a long time and devoted member of Winter Park Baptist Church. He worked for 37 years as a sales representative...

Mar 4, 2020

Floyd William Varner, 89, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from his residence.

He was born on September 3, 1930 in Armstrong County in Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Charles and Merti Cauldwell Varner. He is also predeceased by his first wife and mother of...

Mar 4, 2020

Alice Lou Carter Sanderson, age 86, of Rose Hill, NC passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

Mrs. Sanderson was born on October 2, 1933 in Duplin County to the late Almon Hill Carter, Sr. and Alice Hussey Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ammie Ray Sanderson; sisters, Grace Hussey...

Mar 3, 2020

Louise Price Formisano, 91, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Bolivia.

She was born on March 12, 1928, in Selma, NC to the late Leonard Paudy Price and Nancy (Eason) Price.

Louise started out her corporate life as a Southern Bell Telephone Operator in Wilmington,...

Mar 2, 2020

Ruby Marie Knowles, 87, of Burgaw, N.C. left to meet her Heavenly Father on March the 2nd, 2020. Few people truly leave the world a better place than when they found it. Marie, "Ree" to her friends, was one of those people. She, along with her beloved husband Robert, "Rock", served Christ in the role of house parents for...

Mar 2, 2020

Bobby Grey Brown, 82, of Magnolia passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Brian Center of Wallace.

He was born on January 23, 1938 in New Hanover County; the son of Sallie Elizabeth Spell Brown of Magnolia and the late Otis David Brown.  Bobby was also predeceased by his brothers, Preston Brown, Roy Brown, Willis...

Feb 28, 2020

Donald Wayne Garner, 62, of Hampstead, NC, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born on January 3, 1958, in New Hanover County, NC to the late Zobie Dan Garner and Eula (Campfield) Garner. Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and...

Feb 27, 2020

Lowanna Ellery Henderson, 60, "Loddi" to all who knew and loved her passed from her earthly life Thursday, February 27, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 1, 1959 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of the late Maurice Ivan Ellery and Sara Elizabeth Smith Schrader.

Loddi is survived by her husband,...

Feb 26, 2020

Graham Brown Littleton, 79 of Burgaw, passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 17, 1940 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Edward Graham and Dorothy Susan Brown Littleton.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Charlene S. Littleton;...

Feb 25, 2020

Stanley Taylor Murray, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born November 18, 1946 in Pender County, the son of the late Reuben Taylor Murray and Beaula Johnson Murray. Also remembered is his brother, Fred Murray who preceded Stanley in death.

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....