Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

Jerry Dale English, 65, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 8, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late David Daniel English and Faye Louise Brewer English. In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his son,...

Sep 21, 2019

Imogene Sinclair Owens, 78, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her home.

She was born June 14, 1941 in Robeson County, the daughter of the late James Sinclair and Avis Collins Sinclair. Also remembered is her daughter, Paula Rodriguez who preceded Imogene in death and grandson, Clay Rivenbark.

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Sep 21, 2019

James Richard Millis, Sr., age 75, of Hampstead, NC went to be with his heavenly Father, September 21, 2019.

He was born to the late Charles and Ruby Millis on July 22, 1944. James married the love of his life Linda Millis, and they were together for fifty-four years. He retired from American Crane. He was a...

Sep 21, 2019

Ervin Lee Wells, 77, of Watha passed gently from his earthly Saturday, September 21, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a  brief illness.

He was born May 16, 1942 in Pender County, the son of the late Daniel Bellamy Wells and Mertie Louise Wells. Also remembered is his beloved wife of 48 years, Charlotte Lucas...

Sep 18, 2019

Janice Faye Hanchey Gurgainous, age 57, of Rose Hill, left this life for her eternal rest on Wednesday September 18, 2019 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on August 3, 1962 in New Hanover County and was the daughter of Kathleen Pierce Hanchey of Wallace and the late Henry Hanchey.

Faye served as Director...

Sep 18, 2019

Howard Wright Cromartie, 81, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home.

Howard was born March 4, 1938 in Pender County, the son of the late Graham and Odessa Horrell Cromartie. Also lovingly remembered is his beloved wife of 51 years, Judy Hewitt Cromartie who preceded Howard in death in...

Sep 17, 2019

DEATH SEPARATES NOT!!!     IT UNITES.

Absent from the body, Present with the Lord.  II Corinthians  5:8

Vera Catherine Savage Clark, of Teachey, a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 76.

She was born on November 25, 1942 in...

Sep 17, 2019

David Tyler III, age 51, of Rocky Point left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

David was born January 22, 1968 in Wilmington and passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, David Junior Tyler and Sue...

Sep 14, 2019

Eileen Marie Betters LaMoy, age 90, passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home.

Daughter of the late Philip L. Betters and Anne Buist Betters, Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Robert T. LaMoy, Sr. and her brother, Robert L. Betters, Sr.

Eileen was a dedicated...

Sep 13, 2019

Livvie Rooks Lewis, 92, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Friday evening, September 13, 2019 in the Champions Assisted Living in the Davis Community  where  she was loved and lovingly cared for.

She was born October 17, 1926 in Atkinson, the daughter of the late Luther Jones Rooks and Livvie Corbett Rooks. Livvie was...

Sep 11, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Nancy Jean Rose of Burgaw and formerly of Ripley, WV, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born February 9, 1937 in Charleston, WV to Leo and Nellie Haynes Harrison.

In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in...

Sep 11, 2019

Annie Evelyn Rooks, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019.

She was born May 6, 1939 in Wilmington, NC to the late Thomas and Alverta Rooks.

Left to remember her are her sons, Wayne Spooner and his wife Bobbie and Brian Spooner; daughter Nita Edwards and her husband Bruce; sister, Julia...

Sep 4, 2019

Elkana Kent Brown, Jr. age 76, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

He was born on July 26, 1943 in Duplin County; the son of the late Elkana Kent and Bertie Francis Montford Brown Register.  He was also predeceased by his...

Aug 31, 2019

Elizabeth Jones, 80, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, August 31, 2019.  She was at DaySprings Assisted Living of Wallace.

Born on November 6, 1938 in Jones County, NC, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Garfield and Alice Pike Jones.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Horace...

Aug 27, 2019

Nancy Louise Thompson Willetts, 54, of Burgaw and formerly of Fayetteville, a loving mom, wife and daughter who fought her battles, but was always able to stay true to her faith passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2019 on the wings of her angels.

She was born January 14, 1965 in Cumberland County, the daughter...

Aug 26, 2019

Stephen Craig Boomer, age 57, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019, at NHRMC.

He was born October 22, 1961, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Morris Monroe Boomer and Betty (Peterson) Boomer. Stephen served in the United States Air Force. After he left the military, he made many friends throughout the Wilmington and...

Aug 24, 2019

Agnes Boiseau Smyth passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2019 in Wilmington, NC.  She was 95 years old.

Agnes, or as she preferred "Maggie," was born and raised in Washington, DC, a 3rd generation Washingtonian.

As a child of the Great Depression and World War II, she was strong, stubborn, independent and self-reliant.  She was...

Aug 22, 2019

A gracious and loving lady, Faye Housley Mantooth, has entered her eternal rest on Thursday, August 22, 2019 the age of 79.

She was born March 4, 1940 in McMinn County, TN to William Samuel Doyal Housley and Sarah Edna Morrow Housley. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband of fifty...

Aug 22, 2019

Elwood Larry Myrick, age 74, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

He was born on June 16, 1945 in Smithfield, NC; the son of the late Robert F. and Mildred Creech Myrick.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Robert Myrick.

Surviving is his wife...

Aug 21, 2019

Durwood Elbridge Bostic, Jr., 60, of Goldsboro and formerly of Atkinson passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 2, 1959 in Wilmington, the son of the late Durwood Elbridge and Margaret Catherine Butler Bostic. Also remember is his sister, Janice Marie Whitfield who preceded Durwood in death....