Obituaries

May 9, 2019

Gordon Carl Davis, 69, of Wallace, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceCare Center in Wilmington.

Gordon was born on September 29, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late James C. and Dorothy M. (Medlin) Davis. His career took him and his family to Texas and then to Virginia where he retired...

May 7, 2019

Herbert Hanson Reaves, Jr., 84, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home.

He was born June 26, 1934 in New Hanover County, the son of the late Herbert Hanson Reaves, Sr. and Marie White Reaves. Herbert was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Reaves and brother,...

May 7, 2019

Jennifer "Jenny" Kay Taylor Rivenbark, 64, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.                                                                                                                    She was born on December 27, 1954 in Nash County, NC and was the daughter of the late Wallace Ray Taylor and Margaret Garris Davis.

She is survived by her loving husband, Allen Earl Rivenbark of...

May 5, 2019

David "Danny Boy" Daniel English Jr., 73, of Watha, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, May 5, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 6, 1946 in New Hanover County, one of 9 children born to David Daniel English and Faye Brewer English. In addition to...

May 5, 2019

Anne Wells Wolfe, age 86, went to be with her heavenly savior on May 5, 2019.

Anne was born November 5, 1932 to the late Henry and Daisy Wells. She was raised in Pender county, where she lived most of her life. She attended Burgaw Presbyterian church.

Anne had a master's in accounting from University...

May 2, 2019

Jacqueline Alice Bourque, age 71, of Hampstead, previously of New York, passed away May 2, 2019.

Jacqueline was born in Suffolk Co, NY to the late Henri and Leona Bourque.

Left to remember her are her son, Jack Shoemaker and wife Lori; her daughter, Laurie Mastrangelo and husband Michael; brother, William Potter and wife Diane;...

May 2, 2019

Ebbo B. "EB" Dixon, Jr., 74, of Wilmington passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born October 24, 1944 in Wilmington, the son of Ebbo B. Dixon, Sr. and Lucy Jones Dixon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings,...

May 1, 2019

William "Will" Lee Lewis, age 40, of Hampstead, NC passed away May 1, 2019.

He was born in Wilmington, NC to Russell Lee Lewis and Marcia Ann Lewis. He grew up in Carolina Beach and loved the beach.

Will was a loving son, husband, and father and had a kind and loving spirit that will...

Apr 29, 2019

Marion Edward Harrelson, Jr., 60, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 3, 1959 in Georgetown, SC, the son of the late Marion Edward Harrelson, Sr. and Billie Jo White Harrelson.

Marion is survived by his loving...

Apr 28, 2019

Iris Lauretta Pate Gurganious, 91, of Willard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, April 28, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with devoted family at her bedside.

She was born January 10, 1928 in Bladen County, one of 10 children born to Walter Herbert and Bertha Horrell Pate....

Apr 26, 2019

Robert G. (Bob) Page, Chief Warrant Officer (CW-4), Airborne Rigger, US Army, Retired, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on 26 April 2019 with family by his side.

Bob was born November 7, 1930 in Harrells, NC to Hallie and Eula Belle Page. He grew up in Harrells and attended Harrells High School.  It was...

Apr 24, 2019

Wanda Henderson Merritt, 53, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

She was born on May 27, 1965 in Duplin County; the daughter of Margaret Teachey Henderson of Wallace and the late Johnson Henderson. She was also predeceased by her brother, Brett Henderson.

Apr 22, 2019

Henry "Chip" A. Jordan, Jr., 77, of Burgaw died peacefully at home on Monday, April 22, 2019.

He was born February 14, 1942 in Sampson County, the son of Henry A. Jordan, Sr. and Ethel Cavenaugh Jordan; sibling of Jacqueline White and Olive Moore; step-son of  Luci Jordan; and step-daddy to Joy Whitley, all who predeceased Chip....

Apr 21, 2019

Daniel Shields, 66, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

He was born on July 18, 1952 in Sampson County.  He grew up in Pender County and was the son of the late Doris Blanton Tatum.  He was also predeceased by his devoted wife, Pam Bradshaw Shields.

Apr 20, 2019

Grover Cleveland Wells, Jr., age 67, of Rocky Point, passed away on April 20, 2019.

He was born May 29, 1951 to the late Grover Cleveland Wells, Sr. and Pauline Elizabeth Robbins Wells. Grover was raised and lived in South Carolina before moving to Rocky Point twenty years ago. He was an avid reader and loved to...

Apr 20, 2019

William "Billy" Morton, passed April 20, 2019 in Wilmington, NC.

He was born October 12, 1942 in Wilmington, NC to the late Adron and Dora Morton.

He served in the United States Army, was a Charter Member of the Sun Coast Cruisers, and retired as a Field Tax Auditor for the Employment Security Commission. Billy's...

Apr 19, 2019

Gene Buron Lanier, 80, of Burgaw died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center on Friday, April 19, 2019.

He was born May 20, 1938 in Pender County where he lived all of his life. Gene was the son of Amos Decatur Lanier and Hattie Batts Lanier Blanchard; sibling of Maxie Lanier, Merna Phillips, Millie Hester...

Apr 17, 2019

Billie Griffin Murray, 73, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center.

She was born on August 25, 1945 in Craven County; the daughter of the late William F. and Essie Marie Griffin. She was also predeceased by her best friend and husband...

Apr 12, 2019

Betty B. Andrews, 80, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceCare Center in Wilmington.

She was born on December 16, 1938, in Onslow County, NC, to the late James Alexander and Pauline (Hardison) Blake.

Betty is survived by her husband, Marion James Andrews, Sr.; son, Marion James Andrews,...

Apr 11, 2019

Larry Jack Powell, 78, of Leland, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Trinity Grove in Wilmington.

He was born in Eden, North Carolina on April 1, 1941, the son of the late Lonzey Powell and Nannie Cheschire Powell.

Larry was a United States Airforce veteran who served during Vietnam and continued to be...