Obituaries

Apr 1, 2017

Ruby Henderson Matthews, age 85, of Teachey left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 21, 1931 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Gaylor and Viola Henderson. She was predeceased by her husband and father of her children,...

Apr 1, 2017

Crystalyn Michelle Babson, 39, of Hampstead passed from her earthly life on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 31, 1977 in Wilmington, the daughter of Susan Jean Bakan and the late Michael Anthony Rivenbark.

In addition to her mother, Crystalyn is survived by her beloved family: husband,...

Apr 1, 2017

Doris M. Mills, age 99, of Wallace, NC and formerly of Fort Wayne, IN left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from Dayspring of Wallace, NC.

She was born June 17, 1917 in Cairo, OH and was the daughter of the late John D. and Norma Miller Jones. She was also...

Mar 31, 2017

Gregory Alan Rackley, 63, of Magnolia passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on May 27, 1953 in Pender County and was the son of the late Melvin Henry and Daphne DeBose Rackley.

Greg is survived by his brother, Randy Rackley and wife, Betty of Wilmington; his uncle, aunts,...

Mar 30, 2017

Gloria Faye Gregg, age 79, of Wilmington passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

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Mar 29, 2017

William Gerald Whitley, 73, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 26, 1943 in Lenoir County, the son of the late Ralph Renn Whitley and Mamie Estelle White Whitley.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 20 years,...

Mar 29, 2017

Melrose Rivenbark Garriss, age 82, of Watha died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Cypress Point Nursing Home in Wilmington.

She was born on January 25, 1935 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Leon D. and Myrtle Young Rivenbark. She is also predeceased by her husband, Herbert H. Garriss, her son, Marlin G. Garriss;...

Mar 27, 2017

Inez Johnson Covil, 92, of Wilmington and formerly of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center surrounded with love by her family.

She was born December 8, 1924 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ethel Lee Woodcock Johnson. Inez...

Mar 27, 2017

Frank Theodore Wilkinson, Sr., 71, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 27, 2017.

He was born May 17, 1945 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and was the son of Helen Levengood.

Frank is survived by his wife, Diane L. Herbst Wilkinson; daughters, Tunisia Wanner (Wayne) and Nicole Panfile...

Mar 26, 2017

Tina Louann Muse Freeman, 42, of Bennettsville, SC passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

She was born October 30, 1974 in Burgaw, the daughter of Larry William and Ann Rooks Muse.

In addition to her parents, Tina is survived by...

Mar 26, 2017

Myron Earl "Bud" Teachey, age 85, of Rose Hill, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born on July 24, 1931 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leadie Wright and Bertha Ella Murphy Teachey. Also lovingly remembered is his grandson,...

Mar 24, 2017

Cody Austin Goble, 15, of Burgaw, unexpectedly died March 24, 2017 at home. He was born March 21, 2002 in Wilmington, NC. He attended Pender High School and was active in the youth at Pine Valley United Methodist Church.

Cody enjoyed the outdoors with his Dad hunting, fishing and archery. Cody also loved to play the drums...

Mar 19, 2017

The Reverend Dr. Barney William English, age 98, of Wallace left this earthly life and entered joyfully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

He was born August 22, 1918 in Pender County and was the son of the late Reverend Thomas Smith English and Laura Bland English. Also...

Mar 18, 2017

Vera Lea DeVane Smith, age 89, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

She was born October 18, 1927 in Bladen County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Thomas J. DeVane and Estelle Brown DeVane. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband...

Mar 18, 2017

Wilbur Badger "Dude" Usher, age 82, of Teachey passed away Saturday, March 19, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington.

He was born in Duplin County on June 17, 1934 and was the son of the late Leo and Alice Brice Usher. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Francis, Marvin, Earl, Edwin and C.J....

Mar 18, 2017

Ellis Jackson Turner, 80, of Burgaw went swiftly to join his beloved wife in their heavenly home on Saturday, March 18, 2017 while doing what he enjoyed most, serving others.

Ellis, one of 12 children, was born to Jackson B. and Lila Ezzell Turner on November 13, 1936 in Duplin County. In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 17, 2017

Amelia Ann Russell Huggins, 77, of the Castle Hayne Community passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. Born in Pender County on November 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Louise "Peggy" Goodwin Raynor. Predeceased by step-fathers, Charles P. Murray and Edward T. Raynor; brothers,...

Mar 15, 2017

Sanford "Sandy" Lee Johnson, 48, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 23, 1968 in Pender County and was the son of Graham Junior Johnson of Willard and the late Bonnie Rooks Johnson.

Surviving in addition to...

Mar 11, 2017

William L. Stines, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2017. He was born in Walnut NC on July 23, 1930, to the late Berry and Lina Stines.

He served in the US Air Force and retired from the National Weather Service in 1984. After retiring, he volunteered with the National Park...

Mar 10, 2017

Hemenegilda Cebollero, age 77, of Wilmington passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born November 4, 1939 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Facudo Mendez and Petra Gonzales. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years of marriage; Rev....