Obituaries

Feb 9, 2020

Warren Quinn "Steve" Blanton

Warren Quinn "Steve" Blanton, 76, of Wallace passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Wallace Gardens.

He was born March 25, 1943 in Pender County, the son of Ernest Taylor Blanton and Lacey William Rivenbark Blanton. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in...

Feb 8, 2020

Cal Ray Rogers, Sr., 57, of Burgaw, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1963, in Maryville, Tennessee to the late Franklin R. Rogers Jr. and Priscilla Mae (Ray) Rogers.

Cal and his family moved to North Carolina in 1976. Cal loved Nascar racing and watching football. Most of...

Feb 7, 2020

John Daniel Gurganus, 37, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born on January 20, 1983, in Newport News, Virginia to William Robert Gurganus and Louise Spain Gurganus.

In addition to his parents, Daniel is also survived by his wife, Jenny O'Brien Gurganus; his son, John Gaines Gurganus; his sister, Amanda...

Feb 5, 2020

Jeffrey Scott Saphara, 48, beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Jeff was born in Mount Kiscoe, New York on March 1, 1971 and passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Osterhout...

Feb 5, 2020

Josefina Villa, 64, of Willard Passed peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born January 15, 1956 in Mexico, the daughter of Refugio Villa and Perpetua Campos. In addition to her parents Josefina was preceded in death by beloved husband, Jose Luis Rodriguez Rivas in 2016.

Josefina is survived by her children,...

Feb 4, 2020

Margaret Christine Brown, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 26, 1931, in Pender County to the late Jacob Willetts and Mittie (Carroll) Willetts.

Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Zennie Ernest Brown, son...

Feb 4, 2020

Margery Burke Paylor passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on December 23, 1940, to the late Charles Thomas and Marguerite Powell Burke. She was also predeceased by her husband, George Edwin Paylor, Jr.; her son, George West Paylor; and her brother, Charles Pender Burke.

Feb 2, 2020

William "Bill" Dale Young, 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 24, 1953, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late William Robert Young and Peggy Ann Johnson Young. Bill was also preceded in death by his sister, Billie Ann Young....

Feb 2, 2020

Timothy "Timmy" Edward Watkins, 30, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his home.

He was born on December 7, 1989, in New Hanover County, North Carolina to Daniel Edward Watkins and Daisy Marley Carmine.

Timmy is survived by his sons, Benjamin Watkins and Chase Watkins; his daughters, Cheyenne Watkins...

Feb 1, 2020

Roselda Ileana Keller Sorber, age 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from the Laurels of Pender.

Born on January 20, 1928 in Schuylkill County,  Pennsylvania, Roselda was the last of five children that were born to the late Charles and Maude Bower Keller.  She was also predeceased...

Jan 31, 2020

Wanda Gail King, 69, of Craven County passed gently from her earthly life January

31, 2020 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Havelock.

She was born March 19, 1950 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late James Elmer and Fannie White King.

Gail is survived by her sister, Jo Lynn...

Jan 30, 2020

Diane Hocutt Carter, 76, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

She was born in Wilmington, NC, to the late Roland B. Hocutt and Grace Cook Hocutt. Diane was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Carter.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie...

Jan 29, 2020

Sherrill Dean Ridenhour, a kind, gentle and loved lady has entered her eternal rest at the age of 72. She was born June 21, 1947 in Columbus County, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove with family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

Jan 28, 2020

Grace Marie Raby Maxwell, 92, of Carolina Beach, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC. She was born on October 22, 1927 in Franklin, North Carolina to the late Charles Dana and Ella Reeves Raby. She joins her late husband of 68 years, Robert Lee Maxwell, in heaven. Grace was...

Jan 28, 2020

Tamara Fay McDowell, 46, of Currie beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

She was born January 4, 1974 in Wilmington and passed away on January 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Alexander "Alex" McDowell; father, Vernon E. McDowell; and...

Jan 27, 2020

Harry "Mo" Walter Maxfield, 61, of Wilmington, passed away on January 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 27, 1958, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to the late Harry Walter Maxfield, Jr. and the late Emily (Morse) Maxfield.

Mo was a stock trader and an avid sports fan. He loved...

Jan 26, 2020

Joseph S. Sheridan, 64, of Wilmington, NC passed away January 26, 2020 at NHRMC after suffering a heart attack.

Joe was born January 18, 1956 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Clement and Helen (McDonough) Sheridan. Joe married Renee Klug Mastny on December 29, 1986. Joe grew up in Cold Springs Harbor, NY. He attended Sullivan...

Jan 25, 2020

Jimmy Dean Brown, age 59, of Hampstead, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was born on April 14, 1960, in Duplin County to James Arnold Brown Jr. and Dorothy Casteen Brown.

Jimmy was predeceased by his wife, Kristen Dawn Brown; his father, James Arnold Brown Jr., and his brother; Gregory Allen Brown.

Jimmy...

Jan 25, 2020

Tony Weston Martin, 79, of Currie passed from his earthly life Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 19, 1940 in Pender County, the son of the late Truman Weston and Annie Malpass Martin. He was preceded in death by his step-son, Michael George.

Tony is survived by his wife, Shelley...

Jan 22, 2020

Linda Williams Harris, 76, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1943 in Currie, NC, daughter of the late George Whitley and Edith "Edie" Porter Williams.

Linda is survived by her husband, Landon A. Harris; sister, Sally Miller; niece, Melissa Miller; nephew, Patrick Miller; great niece, Angelique House and great nephew, Austin...