Obituaries

Jul 26, 2017

Kamie Renee' Boyd, age 28, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on August 10, 1988 and was the daughter of Peggy Dillon Wheeler of Watha, NC and the late Larry Dean Boyd. She was also predeceased her step father, Donald "Whitey" Wheeler; grandmother, Lucille Roy;...

Jul 24, 2017

Kevin Scott Teachey, 45, beloved son, brother, father, grandpa, husband, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Kevin was born in Burgaw, NC on December 26, 1971. He passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington after a courageous nineteen month...

Jul 24, 2017

Susan Smith Sheppard, of Hampstead NC, previously of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2017.

Susan was born October 18, 1955 to Paul Wallace Smith and Maxine Dees Smith in Fayetteville. She graduated from Fayetteville Academy before moving to Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington. Susan was a chef and kitchen manager for over 25 years at Robert's Market...

Jul 18, 2017

Jack Wayne Moore of Wallace died Tuesday July 18, 2017 in Wilmington, NC surrounded by family. He was born in Wilmington, NC on February 6, 1948 to Jack Moore and Aileen Henderson Moore, and grew up on a dirt road outside of Wallace, NC. In 1971 Jack graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's Degree and...

Jul 14, 2017

George Malcolm Kelly, 74, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 4, 1943 in Wilmington to the late Clifford David and Eleanor Ezzell Kelly. George is survived by his brother, Thomas Kelly and wife, Brenda; niece, Janet Kelly Scholle and husband, Frank;...

Jul 12, 2017

Eloiso Rito Sandoval Valdez, 58, of Lompoc, CA, passed away July 12, 2017 in Wilmington, NC.

He was born May 22, 1959 in Baja, California to the late Jesus Sandoval and Ernestina Valdez.

Eloiso enjoyed nature, the beach, flowers, and gardening. He loved the feel of North Carolina's rain and weather. He often took his...

Jul 11, 2017

Nola Ross Boyd of Scotts Hill, passed away July 11, 2017 in Wilmington, NC.

Nola was born in Lowland, NC on November 15, 1924 to the late Kelly Leroy Ross and Adelaide Lupton. She married Fred Len Boyd and they had five children together.

She enjoyed nature, oil painting, watercolors, gardening, and music. She loved...

Jul 10, 2017

Joyce Ivey Bordeaux, 81, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthy life on Monday, July 10, 2017 at UNC-Lenoir Health Care in Kinston. Joyce has been living with her daughter in Kinston for the past year. She was born January 21, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Vance and Eloise Pope Ivey. She was preceded in...

Jul 10, 2017

Macie Gray Hardison Hatcher, age 81, of Teachey left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, July 10, 2017.

She was born November 11, 1935 in Duplin County was the daughter of the late John Ressie and Sarah Anderson Hardison. She was also predeceased by her son, Kenneth Fussell; her daughter, Lisa Sheffield; her siblings, Raeford...

Jul 9, 2017

David Earl Norris, age 63, of Durham left this earthly life after a long illness for his eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from Duke University Hospital.

He was born June 17, 1954 in Pender County and was the son of John William Norris and the late Mollie Estelle Parker. David was also predeceased by his...

Jul 9, 2017

James Arnold Brown, Jr., age 79, of Hampstead, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 27, 1937 in Cumberland County and was the son of the late James A. Brown, Sr. and Edith Dixon Brown. He was predeceased by...

Jul 8, 2017

Marsden Pendleton "MP" Ward, 83, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born June 6, 1934 in Kelly, the son of the late Willie Jacob and Irma Lee Johnson Ward. MP is survived by his wife of 20 years, Geneva Little Ward; sisters, Dorothy Gray Ward...

Jul 6, 2017

Laura Leonard Smitley, 55, passed quickly and all too soon from her earthly life on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born April 14, 1962 in Rose Hill, the daughter of John E. Leonard, Sr. and Betty Mae Bain Leonard. Surviving in addition to her parents are her daughters, Marilyn J. Smitley and Melissa Micheal...

Jul 5, 2017

Alice Elizabeth Murray Simmons, age 85, of Burgaw passed away at Pender Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Care on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1932 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Bedford Forrest and Thelma Mae Murray. She was also predeceased by her children, Gary Wayne DeBose and Teresa "Terry" Diane DeBose...

Jul 3, 2017

Elizabeth Louise Fussell Lanier, age 98, died on July 3, 2017 at Rosemary Rest Home in Rose Hill, NC.

She was born in Rose Hill on June 27, 1919, to Lessie Louise Eakins and William Gibbons Fussell. Most of her life was spent living in and near her home town.

Lib loved being a member...

Jul 3, 2017

Lester James LaSure Jr., most affectionately known as "Jim" by friends and family, passed away Monday July 3rd, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born on May 19, 1932 to father, Lester James LaSure Sr. and mother, Tommy Kiker LaSure. He had one younger sister, Bobbi Rich, now deceased.

Jim...

Jul 1, 2017

Donald Ray Hinson Jr, Age 44, of Masonboro Sound passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2017.

He was born September 17, 1972 in New Hanover County to Donald Ray Hinson Sr and Donna Louise Craighead Hinson.

He worked as a sandblaster in the commercial marine field. He loved kids, cats and dogs, flowers, and yard...

Jul 1, 2017

Eva Gray Fussell, 86, of the Penderlea community passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Laurels of Pender with her beloved family at her bedside. She was born August 18, 1930 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late George Washington Gray, Sr. and Sarah Wilson Gray. Eva was also preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2017

Sadie Lewis Malpass Woodcock, 93, of Currie passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born September 13, 1923 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Luther Smith Lewis and Blancher Moore Lewis. Also preceding Sadie in death is her husband, Milton F. Malpass who died...

Jun 29, 2017

Anita Ann Matthis Merritt went to be with the Lord June 29, 2017 in Wilmington, NC.

She was born in Sampson County on November 4, 1933 to the late Bryant Newkirk Matthis and Manie Clyde Knowles Matthis. Anita was raised in Sampson County, then moved to Wilmington and started her life with Purdy.

Anita worked...