Obituaries

Oct 6, 2019

Billy Hayes, age 74, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from The Gardens of Rose Hill.

He was born on April 19, 1945 in Columbus County and was the son of the late Neal and Martha Jane Bailey Hayes.  He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Irene...

Oct 5, 2019

Edwin Stanley Lorek, 73, of Castle Hayne passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born May 23, 1946 in Wilmington, the son of John Andrew and Louise Rose Trzepacz Lorek. In addition to his parents, Edwin was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Laura Lorek and brother,...

Oct 4, 2019

Thomas Glenwood Allen, Jr., age 55, of Burgaw, beloved son, husband, father, granddaddy, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Tom was born in Pitt County on February 13, 1964.  He passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home.

Tom is survived by...

Oct 3, 2019

Kathy Darlene Little, age 67, of Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away on October 3, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington..

She was born to the late Gilbert Robinson and Zella Wade Keenan.

She was preceeded in death by her sister, Sandy Robinson and brother, Bill Robertson

Left to remember her...

Oct 1, 2019

Jean Stiver Ferguson, 92, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

She was born October 29, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harry E. and Muriel Margaret Lint Stiver. In addition to her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Ferguson....

Sep 29, 2019

Kathy Jane Faircloth, 62, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home

She was born September 4, 1957 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late Bobby Gene and Lillie Earle "Sue" Lewis Faircloth.

Kathy is survived by her children, Marcia Woodcock (Jeff), David Vernon (Shannon), Crystal Faircloth and Timothy...

Sep 27, 2019

Susan Wilkins Lanning, age 99, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, September 27, 2019 after living a long and blessed life.

She was born July 24, 1920 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late James D. and Mary Rawls Wilkins. Also remembered is her beloved husband, Carlton Dixon Lanning who died in...

Sep 27, 2019

Dorothy Mae Merritt Blanton, age 86, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born on November 11, 1932 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late John Henry Merritt and Hattie Myrah Murray Merritt Nichols.  Also lovingly remembered...

Sep 25, 2019

Brenda Mae Ladison Bevins, age 60, of Maple Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston.

Brenda was born on May 4, 1959 in St. Lawrence County, New York; the daughter of George Henry and Gloria Jean Butterfield Ladison of New York....

Sep 24, 2019

Pearl Marie Inman, age 76, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2019. She is healed and whole with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born July 8, 1943, in Wilmington, to the late William B. and Fannie (Gore) Potter.

Marie is survived by her husband, Dan Eldridge Inman;...

Sep 23, 2019

Margaret Hiles Courtney of Brunswick County, NC, was escorted by angels to her heavenly home on September 23, 2019, at the age of 82.  She loved the Lord and while visiting, you could hear her talking with Him in the days before she gently passed away. "Be still, and know that I am God", Psalm 46:10 was one of...

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...