Obituaries

Nov 1, 2019

Martha Dail Tingley, age 100, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthy life Friday, November 1, 2019 at Accordius Health.

She was born June 25, 1919 in Magnolia, the daughter of the late Leslie Daniel Dail, Sr. and Delilah Cooper Dail. Also remembered is her husband, Egbert Tingley who preceded Martha in death.

Martha is...

Oct 29, 2019

Roland B. Utterbaugh, age 101, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away October 29, 2019.

Roland was born to George and Flora Utterbaugh in Baltimore, Maryland.

Roland was a student and athlete. He played football for Baltimore City College when they won the championship title in 1938 against Polytechnic Institute, one of the oldest public-school rivalries...

Oct 24, 2019

Cecile Lucille Roberts, age 80, of Leland passed away on October 24, 2019. She was a sweet and gentle spirit who believed Jesus was always with her.

Cecile was born October 5, 1939 to the late Cecil and Jessie (Blizzard) Mays. She worked for Phar-Mor Cosmetics for twelve years. She loved watching her soap operas, the Hallmark...

Oct 23, 2019

Thomas Edward Gergar, 72, of Hampstead and formerly of Freemansburg, PA, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 19, 1947 in Northampton, PA, the son of the late Frank Gergar and Jane Blear Gergar.

Survivors include a brother, Frank Gergar; and longtime faithful friend and caregiver,...

Oct 22, 2019

John Alva Murray, 64, of Wallace passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on June 1, 1955 in Pender County; the son of the late William Ivey Murray and Evelyn Hester Clark Murray Dail.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Bettie Mae Brinson Murray; brother, Benjamin Franklin Murray; sister, Ella Kay...

Oct 21, 2019

Jimmy Lee Wilson, Age 85, of Wilmington, formerly of Lexington, NC, passed away October 21, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He was born, July 9, 1934 to the late Grady Lee Wilson and Ethel "Mama Sue" (Cope) Wilson.

Jim started working when he was seventeen, laying ceramic tile for his Uncle. This was the beginning...

Oct 21, 2019

Elwood Ehrle Sauer, 88, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1931, in Passaic, New Jersey to the late William H. and Katherine (Ehrle) Sauer.

Elwood, an US Army veteran who served during the Korean War, previously owned the George L. Ehrle Nursery in Englishtown,...

Oct 20, 2019

Mildred Doreen Davis, 67, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Born on November 12, 1951 in Lenoir County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Sanderson Davis. Doreen was also predeceased by her brother, Tommie Davis.

Doreen was a member of the...

Oct 20, 2019

Terry Lynn Ferrell, a kind, gentle and loved lady has entered her eternal rest at the age of 41, which is way too soon. She was born in Charleston, SC, on July 14, 1978 and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a courageous 12 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Oct 18, 2019

Dennis Dalton Davis, 71, of Kelly departed this earth on wings of his angel on Friday, October 18, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 21, 1948 in Cumberland County, the son of the late, Jerry Lee Davis and Leatrice Matthews Phillips. Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Reynolds and...

Oct 16, 2019

Alexander Ray Matthews, age 33, of Willard, left this earthly life for his eternal rest after a courageous battle with heart disease.

He was born on April 6, 1986 in Wilmington, NC and was the son of Dennis Matthews, Sr. (Louise Chadwick) of Willard and Diane Pittman Nazworth of Rose Hill.

Surviving, in addition to...

Oct 16, 2019

Carolyn Horrell Mintz, 61, of Harrells left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 24, 1958 in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Harvey Henry Horrell, Sr. and Lillie Grace Merritt Horrell.

Carolyn was a dedicated member of...

Oct 15, 2019

Alice Berlene Rackley Boney (aka Mom) 86, entered Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, October 15th.

Mom was the daughter of the late Walter Jackson Rackley Sr. and Ruby Rivenbark Rackley. Also remembered is her husband of 34 years Clarence "Joshie" Boney; siblings W.J. Rackley Jr. and Serene Rackley, special family friend Sandra Gurganious, all who preceded her in...

Oct 15, 2019

Shirley Horrell Harvell, 82, of Atkinson beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, October 15, 2019 surrounded with lots of love from her family.

She was born in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Arthur Hayes and Willie Mae Barnhill Horrell. Also remembered are her siblings, Sudie Mae Horrell,...

Oct 14, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Carol Kelly Vereen, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born March 14, 1935 in Bladen County to Sinclair Kelly and Hattie Russ Kelly Merrell and grew up in the small community of Kelly.

In addition to her parents...

Oct 14, 2019

Reynold "Haji" Micah Heera, 56, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceLifeCare Center in Wilmington.

He was born in Trinidad on August 28, 1963 to Percy Heera and Bernadine Ramsundar.

After moving to New York as a young teenager, he met and married his wife of 33...

Oct 10, 2019

Mary Alice Kelly Corbett, 89, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, October 10, 2019 at her home.

She was born August 12, 1930 in Sampson County, the daughter of John W. Kelly, Sr. and Gaynell Matthews Kelly. Also remembered is her husband, Thurman Corbett; siblings, William Kelly, Jr., Haywood Kelly, Pearlie Kelly, Carrie Kelly,...

Oct 10, 2019

Dorothy Mae Long Squires, 85, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

She was born November 26, 1933 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late John Kelly Long and Mary Elizabeth Hudson Long. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Steve Squires; brothers, Billy...

Oct 10, 2019

Michael Charles George, 49, of Currie left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

He was born February 13, 1970 in Guilford County and passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Remembered is Michael's father, Charles Jennings George, Jr.; grandparents, Donald and Minnie Thornton...

Oct 6, 2019

Adolfo Reyes Carias, age 58, of Wallace died Sunday, October 6, 2019 due to an auto accident.

He was born on January 31, 1961 in Honduras and was the son of Heycilio Reyes and Crescencia Carias.

Surviving is his wife, Elman Cruz Martinez of Wallace; daughters, Bailey Dayanna Carias of Wallace and Meily Evelyn Carias...