Obituaries

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...

May 2, 2017

Leighton Kendall Fisher, age 13 months, of Burgaw passed unexpectedly Tuesday, May 2, 2017, into the arms of Jesus and is now lovingly surrounded by loved ones who ushered her into heaven.

Leighton, our precious baby girl, was born to Adam and Christina Fisher on March 16, 2016 in Wilmington. She was adored by her brother, Adam...

Apr 27, 2017

Justin Kyle Rogers, age 22, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, and is now at peace and in the arms of his Heavenly Father.

He was born September 10, 1994 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bruce Rogers.

Justin graduated from Hoggard High School in Wilmington in 2013....

Apr 27, 2017

Beatrice Aliene Shepard Carter, 84, of Hampstead passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Stonebridge at Woodbury in Hampstead, NC.

She was born October 9, 1932 in Wilmington NC, the daughter of the late Archie and Thelma Russ Shepard. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Allen Carter; brother, Eugene...

Apr 27, 2017

Joseph Joshua Parmalee Dean, age 69, of Surf City passed away peacefully at home April 27, 2017.

Services will be held at a later date out of town.

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Apr 26, 2017

George Peter Perhala, age 74, of Wilmington passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born March 19, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late George Perhala and Frances Zima Perhala.

George is survived by his wife, Patsy Lemons Perhala of the...

Apr 25, 2017

Carrie Mae Williamson Wallace, 73, of Castle Hayne and formerly of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center with caring family by her side.

She was born June 1, 1943 in SC, the daughter of the late Ira "Sam" and Vada Fann Williamson. Carrie...

Apr 22, 2017

Daniel William "Bill" Jones, Sr., of Bay Tree Lakes, Harrells, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

He was born on September 5, 1929 in Duplin County to the late Willie Ashley and Mattie Futrell Jones. Daniel was also preceded in death by his sister, Hilda Jane Stimpson and brothers, Hullie Jones, David Ashley Jones and...

Apr 21, 2017

Myrtle Byrd Long, 83, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, April 21, 2017 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born November 5, 1933 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Stella Byrd Holly.

Myrtle leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 66 years, James Thomas...

Apr 19, 2017

Charles Darrell Matthews, age 62, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest. He was born November 29, 1954 in Duplin County and was the son of Melva Jones Matthews of Wallace and the late Charles B. Matthews.

Surviving in addition to his devoted mother, is his loving daughters, Melisa Matthews Giacoman and husband, Kraig...