Obituaries

Jun 3, 2017

William "Duke" Joseph Bell, 70, of Currie passed peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at home in the care of his loving family.

He was born April 11, 1947 in Onslow County, the son of Retha Belle Smallwood and the late Ebin Joseph Bell.

In addition to his mother, Duke is survived by his wife...

Jun 1, 2017

Graham Hollis Johnson, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from UNC-Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. He was born March 10, 1939 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Fred William and Cora Edens Johnson. Also, lovingly remembered is his devoted wife of 49 years, Delma Ezzell...

Jun 1, 2017

Ella Frances (Pam) Ezzell Dail, 75 of Burgaw, NC died Thursday, June 1, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 11, 1942 in Magnolia, NC, the daughter of the late Louvie James Ezzell and Evelyn Ferrell Ezzell. In addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Dail;...

May 31, 2017

Philip Austin Stone, 64 of Rocky Point, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington with family by his side.

He was born September 3, 1952 in Robeson County, the son of the late William E. and Louise Bolster Stone.

Philip is...

May 22, 2017

Ronald Alson Dail, 53, of Wilmington passed gently from his earthly life on Monday, May 22, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1964, the son of Rachel Anderson Dail and the late Albert Alson Dial.

Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memory, along with his mother, his wife, Sandra Dail; son...

May 21, 2017

Donald Ray Hall, 71, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born February 20, 1946 in Pender County, the son of the late Stedman and Essie Harrell Hall. Donald leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters, Crystal Milam (Jason) and Beverly Lynn (Tony); and grandchildren Magan...

May 21, 2017

Laura Estelle Wall Connolly, age 79, of Wilmington passed away after a decade-long courageous battle with neurodegenerative brain disease on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. She was born December 1, 1937 in Atkinson County, Georgia the daughter of the late Coleman Wall and Birta Keaton Wall. Laura has been bed bound since Mother's Day of...

May 19, 2017

Charles Travis "Dinky" Sydes, age 75, of Wallace left this earthly life on Friday, May 19, 2017 to live forever in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on February 10, 1942 in Lenoir County, Charles was the son of the late Charlie Monroe and Gladys James Sydes. He was also predeceased by his...

May 15, 2017

Etta Carolyn Hunt, 82, of Pender County passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born January 3, 1935 in Pender County, the fourth born of five girls to Robert Tolson Hunt and Nellie Bramble Hunt. Also remembered are her sisters, Beth Sewell, Victor Colvin, Marion Radford and...

May 15, 2017

Waydus Reece Blanton, 22, of Rocky Point passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 15, 2017.

Known to everyone as Reece, he was a devoted son and friend to many. He led an extremely exhilarating life, including his lifelong passion of motocross racing beginning at age six. His happiest place was being with his family and on the race...

May 14, 2017

Shirley Eakins McKee, 80, of Brunswick County passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 13, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Rubin Douglas and Nellie Walker Eakins. Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Nadie Horrell. Shirley leaves behind...

May 13, 2017

Larry Dean Ripa, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wilmington, NC on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

He was born in Wilmington, NC on January 4, 1957 to the late Lawrence and Maggie Lee Godwin Ripa.

Dean was a world-renowned herpetologist, writer, artist, and musician, who sang with the Tommy Dorsey orchestra. He...

May 11, 2017

Laurrie Ann Norris Kane, 56, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 18, 1960 in Duplin County, the daughter of James Edward Norris and Annie Ruth Norris Moore. Laurrie was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Cameron.

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May 8, 2017

William Gary Page, Sr., 69, of Magnolia left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, May 8, 2017. He was born on July 26, 1947 in Duplin County and was the son of the late James William and Lelma Whaley Page. Mr. Page proudly served his country in the US Army and was member of Island Creek...

May 6, 2017

Mary Ethel Chahoc, age 97, of Wilmington passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 17, 1919 in Stanley County, North Carolina the daughter of the late

Walter Tyson Boysworth and Ethel Jane Swaringen Boysworth. She is preceded in death by her sons, Clarence Clifford Chahoc Jr. and...

May 6, 2017

Everette Heath Spencer, age 50, of Wilmington passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born September 23, 1966 in Wilmington, North Carolina the son of the late Edward Everette Spencer Jr. and Brenda Jones Spencer. Heath loved spending time on the beaches of North Carolina and could be found fishing or outdoors in...

May 4, 2017

Joseph James Jones, 88, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born August 14, 1928 in Pender County and was the son of the late Jim and Bessie Johnson Jones. He was also predeceased by his loving wife, Mildred Padgett...

May 4, 2017

Nevada Prattes Jones, 93, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Stonebridge at Woodbury.

She was born January 2, 1924 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Kilby Bess and Myna Brinson Jones.

Nevada is survived by her nieces, Barbara Ann Lopez (John), Nevada Jones, Angela Jones,...

May 3, 2017

William Joseph "Joe" Blanton, age 87, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2017 from Stonebridge at Woodbury Wellness Center of Hampstead. He was born October 3, 1929 in Duplin County and was the son of the late John B. and Rosetta Raynor Blanton. He was also predeceased by his brothers,...

May 3, 2017

Teresa Moore Eakins, 53, of Willard, beloved wife, mother, granddaughter, daughter, sister and friend left her earthly life much too soon on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 16, 1963 in Duplin County the daughter of Alice Blanton Caison and the late Larry Thomas Moore.

Teresa is...