Obituaries

Jul 28, 2025

Stephen Jesse "Steve" Ellison, 73, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Steve dedicated 30 years of his career to Praxair before retiring. Known for his strong work ethic and incredible talent with his hands, he could build just about anything. In his free time, he enjoyed relaxing...

Jul 25, 2025

Evelene Hatcher Cavenaugh, 85, of Wallace, North Carolina left this earthly life on Friday, July 25, 2025, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forevermore.

She was born on March 25, 1940, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Lee and Magaline Brown Hatcher.  Mrs. Cavenaugh...

Jul 24, 2025

James William Guyton, age 92, passed gently from his earthly life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at home.

He was born October 23, 1932 in Pender County, the son of James Woodbury Guyton and Katie White Guyton. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jul 23, 2025

Eunice "Marie" Hamm, 85, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on March 27, 1940, in Wilmington, to the late Herbert Joseph Hazard and the late Verbee Jones Hazard.

Marie attended Church of God and was a long-time...

Jul 22, 2025

Harry Franklin Walker, Sr., age 92, of Willard, North Carolina passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 21, 1933, in Pender County; the son of the late David Wells Walker and Ruth Johnson Walker.  Mr. Walker was also preceded in death by devoted wife of 59...

Jul 22, 2025

Harry Lee Hansen, 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 18, 1947, in Elk Horn, Iowa, to the late Harry Benjamin Hansen and the late Gladys Jensen.

Harry, a proud Army Veteran, was the owner and operator...

Jul 21, 2025

Barbra Dee, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 21, 2025, after a life filled with love, faith, and service.

She was born on December 10, 1954, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Ellis Ray Torrans Sr. and...

Jul 21, 2025

Joseph Lee Johnson, 76, passed from his earthly life Thursday, July 21, 2025 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw.

He was born February 9, 1949 in Pender County, the son of Troy Thomas Johnson and Lena Ruth Lewis Johnson, both who preceded Joseph in death.  Joseph was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin...

Jul 20, 2025

Lisa Anne Quigley, age 61, of Rocky Point, North Carolina and formerly of New York passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at home surrounded by love.

She was born December 13, 1963 in Westchester, New York to the late Victor and Anne Cucolo. Lisa was preceded in death by her brothers, Victor Cucolo...

Jul 19, 2025

Gloria Bauman Springer, 80, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 28, 1945 in Lumberton, the daughter of Dennis Albert Bauman Sr. and Mrytle Broadaway Bauman. Gloria was married to her late husband Willie Springer Jr. for 52 years.   In addition to her...

Jul 19, 2025

Wright Blake Batson, 80, stepped into Glory early Saturday morning, July 19, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 21, 1945 in Wilmington, the son of the late Vernon Blake Batson and Helen Casey Blackmore.

Wright is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherri Hobbs Batson; sons, Keith Alan Batson (Catharine)...

Jul 17, 2025

Franklin Dean Pierce, 67, passed from his earthly life Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw.

He was born September 22, 1957 in Rose Hill, the son of Herman Lee Pierce and Etta Lee Dail Pierce, both who preceded Franklin in death.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 36...

Jul 16, 2025

Lottie Mae Potter, age 91, passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to her home in Glory to be welcomed at her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior and family already in heaven.

She was born December 30, 1933, in Bladen County, the daughter of Bill Henry Potter and Erma...

Jul 16, 2025

On Wednesday,  July 16, 2025, William "Billy" Smith, age 73, of Teachey, North Carolina left many friends and family deeply saddened as he unexpectantly left this earthly life for his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on July 12, 1952, in Onslow County; the son...

Jul 15, 2025

Annie Pearl Cavenaugh Bray, age 88, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

She was born on June 10, 1937, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Isaiah and Florence Cavenaugh.  Mrs. Bray was also preceded in death by the father of...

Jul 15, 2025

Lee Ernest Giddings, age 77, of Wallace passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

He was born on March 23, 1948, in New York; the son of the late Ernest and Lila Giddings.  Mr. Giddings was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Gail Hutterman Giddings and his brother Harold Giddings.

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Jul 15, 2025

Sonja Carole Lanier Hanchey, age 82, of Wallace, North Carolina passed away early Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025 at her home.

She was born February 22, 1943, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late John Edward and Hazel Madeline Sholar Lanier. Mrs. Hanchey was also preceded in death by her...

Jul 14, 2025

Timmie Lee Gurganious, 56, passed from his earthly life Monday, July 14, 2025.

He was born August 24, 1968 in Wilmington, the son of Sylvia Faye Gause Gurganious and Bobby Allen Gurganious. In addition to his father, Timmie was preceded in death by his twin sister, Tina Faye Gurganious and brother, Paul Gurganious.

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Jul 13, 2025

Nancy Louise Sellers Mears, age 86, of Wallace went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on May 1, 1939 in Columbus County, NC to the late John W. and Carrie Lee Ward Sellers.  Nancy was also preceded...

Jul 13, 2025

Mae Belle Parker Smith, 87, of Willard, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

She was born on November 28, 1937, in Northampton County, NC to the late John Thomas and Maggie Mae Vann Parker.  Mrs. Smith was so preceded in death...