Obituaries

Aug 18, 2019

Barbara Ann Eisley, age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully Sunday, August 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Stanley and Mary Margaret Mashakas. Barbara's life revolved around her family. She loved watching her sons play ball, spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, playing computer games, and...

Aug 16, 2019

Curly Van Buren Watkins, age 74, of Wallace passed from his earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019.

He was born on January 17, 1945 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leonard Van Buren and Edna Evelyn Hatcher Watkins.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Mary Evelyn Watkins...

Aug 14, 2019

Rose Mary Lewis Tovar, 61, of Rocky Point and formerly of Texas passed from her earthly life Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Wilmington, NC, the daughter of the late Thomas Webb Lewis and Betty Jane Lee Lewis. Also remembered is one grandson who preceded Rose in death.

Rose is...

Aug 13, 2019

Terry Adrian Ange, age 70, of Rocky Point went to his heavenly home, August 13, 2019.

He was born February 28, 1949 to the late Russell and Viola Ange. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. After he left the military, he worked at International Paper in Riegelwood for over 28 years....

Aug 12, 2019

Melissa English Benton, age 48, of Watha, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, August 12, 2019.

She was born on January 20, 1971 in Fort Sills, OK and was the daughter of Virginia "Ginger" Padgett Spearman and husband, Joe of Mountain City, Tennessee and the late Robert English.

Surviving, in...

Aug 10, 2019

Ottis Shannon Maready, 46,  of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2019 due to injuries from an auto accident in Duplin County.

Born on October 5, 1972 in Cobb County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Mary Simmons Raffield.

Shannon proudly served his state and community...

Aug 7, 2019

Boyce Alfred Blume, 91, of Burgaw passed from his earthly home Wednesday, August 7,  2019 at Lower Cape Hospice Care Center.

He was born April 18, 1928 in Starr, SC and was the son of the late Ira and Rosa Lee Whitley Blume. Also remembered are his wife of 65 years, Hazel Hall Blume; son and daughter-in-law,...

Aug 7, 2019

Louise Rich English, 94, of Burgaw and formerly of Wallace, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

She was born on October 27, 1924 in Pender County; the daughter of the late Jim and Nancy Ellen Mills Rich.  She was also predeceased by...

Aug 5, 2019

Gracie Anderson, age 67, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Ashe, NC, passed away August 5, 2019.

She was born January 20, 1952 in Brunswick County to the late Fredrick and Lula King. Gracie was a giving person who loved going out to eat seafood. Her passions were shopping, working in her yard, flowers, and reading her Bible....

Jul 30, 2019

John Dixon "JD" Bowden, 63, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home.

JD was born October 23, 1955 in Pender County, the son of Maggie Horne Bowden Puckett and the late Joseph Linwood Bowden.

He is survived by his mother, Maggie Puckett and her husband,...

Jul 28, 2019

Clarence Lloyd Nunalee, 94, of Castle Hayne passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born October 2, 1924 in Pender County, the son of the late Mack Lloyd and Pauline Jackson Nunalee. Also remembered is his son, William Nunalee, who preceded Lloyd in death.

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Jul 27, 2019

Sheila Jean Faircloth, age 67, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday July 27, 2019.

She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on March 26, 1952 to the late Dennis and Barbara Stutler. Sheila met the love of her life Clyde E. Faircloth Jr. when she was sixteen. They were together for many happy years, prior to Clyde's...

Jul 27, 2019

JoAnn Cole, of Wallace, a kind, gracious and loving lady entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 68.

She was born on February 11, 1951 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Cole and the late Jeanette James Piner.  She was also predeceased by her...

Jul 26, 2019

Monroe- Mr. Durwood E. Murray, passed away on July the 26th, 2019 at Pruitthealth of Monroe.

He was born in Pender County, NC on March the 17th, 1931 to the late Bernice Edward and Katie Viola Brown Murray.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives. His first wife of 54 years,...

Jul 24, 2019

Ruby Woodcock Reaves, 90, of Rocky Point passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born April 26, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Allie Carr and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Pender Earl Reaves; son, Pender Earl "Buddy"...

Jul 24, 2019

Marcia Blanton Buckner, 79, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

She was born July 6, 1940 in Onslow County and was the daughter of the late John Forrest and Lucy Atkinson Blanton. Marcia was also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Charles Edward Buckner and her...

Jul 22, 2019

Edward David Coburn, 81, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life Monday, July 22, 2019  at his home.

He was born October 11, 1937 in Newport Vermont, the son of the late Lyle and Florence LaPlante Coburn. Also remembered is Peggy and Ed's infant son, Michael, who died at three months of age.

Edward is...

Jul 22, 2019

Jamie Allen Andrews, 46, of Rocky Point, beloved husband, daddy, son, grandson, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Jamie was born in Lenior County, NC on December 12, 1972 and passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Katrina;...

Jul 19, 2019

James " Bear" Rivenbark, 72, of Willard was born in Wilmington on January 15, 1947 and passed peacefully on July 19, 2019 after a wonderful day of fishing with his brother, Edward.

He retired from General Electric Company. Throughout his life he enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball and spoiling his grandchildren.

Jimmy is survived by his...

Jul 19, 2019

Kay Janet Johnson Jordan, age 79, of Atkinson passed away on Friday , July 19, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born January 4, 1940 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ethel Woodcock Johnson. Also remembered is her husband of 57 years, John "Johnny" Burns...