Obituaries

May 22, 2019

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Terry Wayne Herring, 63 years, of Burgaw went to be with Jesus.

He was born September 9, 1955 in Wilmington to Doris Fowler Herring and the late Robert Bruce Herring. Terry was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bruce "Butch" Herring, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Terry...

May 21, 2019

Eula Woodcock Ramsey, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home.

She was born July 14, 1941 in Pender County, the daughter of Allie Woodcock, Sr. and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. In addition to her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her sons, Daryl Ramsey and Darin Ramsey; brothers,...

May 21, 2019

Katrina "Granny" Leola Wright, age 79, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

She was born December 8, 1939 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Clarence and Trudy Shepard. Granny was an amazing cook, making the best fried chicken and biscuits, and touching many lives during her fifteen years cooking at Paul's Place in...

May 19, 2019

Julia Violet Porter, age 5, of Burgaw peacefully departed her brief, but oh so significant life on earth to ascend to her everlasting life in heaven on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was the happiest, sweetest, most loving child and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Julia was full of love and light and radiance. She...

May 17, 2019

Wallace Wesley Miller, 83, of Rocky Point went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2019 and now rests peacefully with his Lord and Savior.

He was born December 19, 1935 in Duplin County, the son of the late Wallace and Mary Iva Langley Miller. Following Mary Iva's passing, Wesley at the young age of four...

May 16, 2019

Reverend Dwight Wayne Overby, 75, of Rocky Point passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019.

He was a 2007 retiree of General Electric having worked in the Nuclear and Aircraft divisions respectively for a total of 31 years. Reverend Overby was formerly employed with Bellamy Drug Company in Wilmington for 12 years. He was a 1962 graduate of...

May 13, 2019

Norman Wayne Davenport, age 75, of Wilmington, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 13, 2019.

He was born in Snow Hill, NC on November 26, 1943, to the late Rev. Norman Frank and Bertha Wooten Davenport.

He attended and graduated from Goldsboro High School and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville,...

May 12, 2019

Willie James Cole, 73, of Wallace, passed from his earthly life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center.

He was born on April 6, 1946 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Willie Edward Cole and Marie Watkins Quinn.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Kevin...

May 10, 2019

Edward George Shadeed, 70, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, May 10,

2019 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 6, 1949 in Danbury, CT, the son of the late George Kalil and Colette Louise Wauters Shadeed.

Ed is survived by sisters, Michele Koehilest and Nancy Kerwin; niece, Jennifer...

May 9, 2019

Cecil Thomas Bradshaw, 78, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Thursday, May 9, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 20, 1940 in Duplin County, the son of the late Thomas Rayford and Maggie Lou Carter Bradshaw. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Polly Gray Norris.

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May 9, 2019

Ernest Lee Leary, 86, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born January 5, 1933 in Onslow County, the son of the late Marcus Leary and Sarah Pierce Leary Brown. Also lovingly remembered is his daughter, Betsy Lindsay who preceded Ernest...

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...