Obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Judy Nye Thompson, 81, passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, October 2, 2025.

She was born October 24, 1943 in Bladen County, the daughter of Walter Earl Nye and Mary Clark Nye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert "Toby" Earl Nye.

Judy is survived...

Oct 1, 2025

Abner Rivenbark, 86, formerly of Burgaw, North Carolina and Fort Washington, Maryland, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on October 1, 2025. Abner was born on December 11, 1938, on Horse Branch, Watha, North Carolina. When he was just three years old his father died in a car accident and at an early age...

Sep 30, 2025

Nelson Clyde Corbett, 76, passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, while at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh, NC.

He was born February 24, 1949 in Pender County, the son of Norris Clifton "Ben" Corbett and Dora Ludlam Corbett. In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his nephews, Freddy Simpson and...

Sep 30, 2025

Felecia Marie Horrell James, 63, of Teachey, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

She was born on April 8, 1962 in Pender County; the daughter of Wade "Bill" Horrell of Teachey and the late Janice Jenkins Horrell who passed on September...

Sep 29, 2025

With sad hearts and lots of tears we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of our dear William "Willie" Lawrence McFee, a cherished good man on Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 2, 1969 in Onslow County, the son of Evelyn Justice McFee and the late Donals Edward McFee.

Sep 25, 2025

Flora Mae Horrell Costin, 84, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear  LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 9, 1941 in Bladen County, the daughter of Lawrence Willard Horrell and Nellie Naomi Carter Horrell. In addition to her parents, Flora Mae was preceded in death by her...

Sep 24, 2025

Philip Blake, 44, of Rocky Point, passed unexpectedly and suddenly from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 23,2025.

He was born on December 24,1980 in Wilmington, to Michelle Mallory Garrison. and the late Gerry Philip Blake Sr.

Philip is survived by his mother, Michelle Garrison and husband, Richard; several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews;...

Sep 24, 2025

Patricia Dawn Gazaleh, 61, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

She was born on October 18, 1963, in Wilmington, NC; the daughter of Patricia Cockman Gazaleh of Rose Hill and the late Zaki "Zak" Nasralla Gazaleh.

Patsy as she was affectionately called, grew...

Sep 23, 2025

Lillian Lee (Vaught) Sneeden, 95, of Wilmington passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on August 2, 1930, in Pittsburg, PA to the late Joseph Benjamin Vaught Jr and the late Hilda Rivenbark Vaught.

Lillian was a...

Sep 22, 2025

Emily Lee Welch, 93, of Leland, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 27, 1932, in Brunswick County, NC.

Funeral Service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home...

Sep 21, 2025

Murdis Faye Woodcock Charles-Craft, 75, affectionately known as "Murt" passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, independence, and Christian faith. She was surrounded by family and love. She was born February 27, 1950 in Wilmington to Wesley Steve "WS" Woodcock and Alma Faye Moore Woodcock.

Murdis Faye is survived...

Sep 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved mom & wife,  Betsy Ayers Knowles, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. There are no words big enough to capture who she was or the love she gave so freely. She was not only our mama and wife, but also our teacher, our cheerleader, and our...

Sep 20, 2025

Glory Ann Rogers Hobbs, 87, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, Septemer 20, 2025.

She was born on February 24, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan; the daughter of the late Charles Aaron and Emily Hinckle Rogers.  Glory was also preceded in death by her sister Jeanette McGowen and son-in-law Larry...

Sep 19, 2025

Mamie Lee Williamson Harris, 92, of Wilmington, North Carolina left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1932, in Columbus County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Hosea Percy and Mattie Lee Williamson. Mamie was preceded in death by her husband Henry Frederick Creech and later by...

Sep 18, 2025

James Lloyd Shifflett II "Skippy" went home on September 18, 2025 with his daughters, Carrie, Niki and Heather holding him.

Born November 6, 1955 to his surviving mother, Betty Jean Faris and his father, who proceeded him in everlasting life, James Lloyd Shifflett.

Skippy was truly one of a kind. He was onery,...

Sep 17, 2025

Joseph B. Lennon, 71, of Surf City, NC, formerly of the Bronx, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at home.

He was born on May 12, 1954, in the Bronx to the late Joseph and Helen (Cavanagh) Lennon.

Joseph is survived by his two sons, Joseph Lennon and wife, Gabbie, James...

Sep 15, 2025

Harry Franklin "Frankie" Walker, Jr., 67, of Willard, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 18, 1958, in Pender County, the son of the late Harry Franklin Walker, Sr and Emma Gray Stallings Walker.

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Sep 14, 2025

Reverend Theresa Lanier Miller, 73, died Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Newark, Delaware.

She was born January 16, 1952 in Pender County, North Carolina where she was raised by her parents, Vernon Ray Lanier and Lucille England Lanier.   In addition to her parents Theresa was preceded in death by her brother, Lavern Lanier

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Sep 12, 2025

Hester Edwards Swaringen, 70, passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, September 12, 2025 at home surrounded  by family and love.

She was born November 29, 1954, the daughter of William "Bill" T. Edwards and Thennie Bell Norris Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Barbara Babson, Eddie...

Sep 7, 2025

Edward Lonnie Price, lovingly known simply as "Lonnie," of Willard, NC, passed away in the early hours of September 7, 2025, at the age of 61.

Lonnie was born on September 12, 1963, in Pooler, GA, to Robert Price Jr. and Barbara Ann Bergemann Price. From an early age, he carried...