Obituaries

Aug 25, 2017

Gregory Ellis Webster of Wilmington, NC passed away August 25, 2017 in Pender County.

He was born on June 26, 1975 in Ashe County, NC.

Gregory loved the Duke Blue Devils and the Carolina Panthers. His favorite hobby was fishing. Everyone Gregory met was immediately his friend. He loved spending as much time as he...

Aug 25, 2017

Karen Lefler Sadler, age 62, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born on November 4, 1954 to Samuel and Sarah Lefler of Charlotte, NC.

Karen moved to Wilmington 10 years ago, after living in Charlotte most of her life. She had a tender heart for animals her entire life and...

Aug 24, 2017

Phillip Gregory Stakely, 47, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Phillip died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home in Rocky Point. Phillip was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 26, 1969 and was the son of Henry and Carol Stakely....

Aug 21, 2017

Owen Ray Ezzell, age 58, of Wallace was surrounded by his loving family as he was transported to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 21, 2017.

He was born on July 11, 1959 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Owen Wright and Dunnie Mae Crews Ezzell....

Aug 20, 2017

Denise Fossett Cavileer, 46, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her home. She was born November 13, 1970 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Gloria J. Fossett and the late George Leonard Fossett, Jr. In addition to her mother, Denise is survived by her beloved husband of 15...

Aug 19, 2017

Carolyn DeBose Rhodes, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Laurels of Pender. She was born December 8, 1943 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Robert G. DeBose and Lillie Mae Corbett DeBose Sidbury. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Kay Morton; step-father, Thomas...

Aug 16, 2017

Cleo Allen Newton, 81, of Willard passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at The Laurels of Pender. He was born November 3, 1935 in Sampson County, the son of Ernest and Valeria McIntyre Newton. Cleo is survived by his daughter, Teresa Ann Newton Cronin (Tom); son, Stephen Newton; several grandchildren; sisters, Norma Newton Jones...

Aug 16, 2017

Darryl Eugene Marsh, 49, of Wilmington, NC, passed away unexpectedly August 16, 2017.

Darryl was born in Jefferson County, Alabama to Walter Eugene Marsh and Betty Margaret Logan Marsh. He lived most of his life in the Birmingham, AL area and moved from Alabaster, AL to Wilmington, NC about six years ago.

Darryl was a...

Aug 14, 2017

Clyde Milton Ballard, 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away August 14, 2017.

He was born November 30, 1935 in Hopewell, VA to the late Linwood Ballard and Mary Louise Griffith Bache.

Clyde loved fishing, cooking, and singing to his grandchildren. He was a generous man who was always eager to help those in need. He...

Aug 12, 2017

Louis Allen Ramsey 84, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at home with caring family by his side. He was born July 4, 1933 in Pender County, the son of the late Henry Burton and Henrieta Murray Ramsey. Also remembered are his wife of 53 years, Claire Mae Futch Ramsey; sisters,...

Aug 10, 2017

Chrissie Ann Johnson, 55, passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born December 20, 1961 in Somerset, KY, the daughter of the late Thomas Cecil and Lillian Mae Baker Johnson. Chrissie is survived by her best friend and loving caregiver, Cheryl Jarmon and her husband, Jerry;...

Aug 8, 2017

Stephen O'Keith Lockamy, 30, of Atkinson, beloved daddy, fiancé, son, brother, nephew and friend has left this earth too soon. Stephen was a beautiful light who cast a beacon of love, laughter and genuine kindness to all who crossed his path. Stephen was born August 3, 1987 in Augusta, Georgia. Left behind to cherish his memory is his son,...

Aug 7, 2017

Patricia Ann (Wassil) Forrest (1943-2017) passed away comfortably on Monday, August 7 in the company of her five children.

Patty is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Douglas Forrest, her sister Rita Arendash, her children Karl J. Forrest, Stacy M. Forrest, John D. Forrest, Jr., Renee A. Flanagan and Joseph G. Forrest, and her four...

Aug 5, 2017

Harold Tyler Coleman, 56, of Hampstead passed from his earthly life on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home. He was born February 16, 1961 in Wilmington, the son of the late Joseph Ardell and Mary Muriel Howard Coleman. Harold was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sandlin and brother, Daniel Coleman. Harold is survived by his son,...

Aug 4, 2017

Warren Wallace Hoy, 61, of Rocky Point died peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with love by his family. He was born August 24, 1955 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Fred Bert Hoy and Beatrice Barnes Hoy. Warren was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell and Jimmy...

Aug 4, 2017

Gary Craig Bannerman, age 61, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 4, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, NC. Born in Bennettsville, S.C. on October 4, 1955, Gary is survived by his sister, Carolyn Bannerman Watkins (Eugene); nieces, Maureen Watkins and Candice Watkins all of Burgaw, N.C. and special aunts, uncles...

Aug 4, 2017

Betty Lucille Shaffier Bracy, 86, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life on August 4, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born May 20, 1931 in Prince Georges County, MD, the daughter of the late Robert Brown Lewey and Margaret Lee Gentry Lewey. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands,...

Aug 4, 2017

Marshall Allan Goff (Allan) passed away on August 4, 2017 in Burgaw, North Carolina, near the river that he loved, doing what he enjoyed – working and helping a friend.

Allan was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Violet "Dot" Harris Goff and the late Marshall Goff on October 7, 1961. He is survived by his mother,...

Aug 2, 2017

Robert Earl Waters, 68, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert Warfield Waters and Dorothy Weeks Waters Adams. Robert is survived by his wife, Sara Grant Waters; brother, Yates Douglas Ward; sister-in-law, Sandra...

Aug 1, 2017

Mary Lou Garriss Batts, age 86, of Watha left this earthly life to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was living near her son at Lenoir HealthCare in Lenior, NC.

She was born September 4, 1930 in Pender County and was the daughter of Si Volson and Lola...