Obituaries

May 19, 2025

Robert Matthews Simpson, Sr., 70, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 19, 2025.

He was born November 29, 1954 in Robeson County, the son of Wistar Franklin Simpson, Jr. and Frances Benien Simpson, both who preceded Robert in death.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years,...

May 18, 2025

Addie Elizabeth Peterson Pridgen, 94, of Pender County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 27, 1931, in Pender County, Addie was the daughter of the late Blackman and Jennie Louise Baygent Peterson. She graduated from Burgaw High School...

May 18, 2025

Jean-Marie Skinner Bates, 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

Jean was born on September 22, 1968, in Framington, MA, to the late Cecil Coy Skinner and the late Elaine J. Skinner.

Jean was a free spirit and had many talents. She had a beautiful...

May 16, 2025

Anthony Dean Marshburn, 50, surrounded by loving family passed peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 6, 1974 in Burgaw, he is the son of David Eugene Marshburn and Mildred Irene Wells Marshburn.

In addition to his parents, Anthony is survived by his devoted wife of ten years, Mary Marshburn;...

May 16, 2025

Julia Raye DeVane Newton, 94, of Burgaw with loving children at her side passed  gently from her earthly life on Friday, May 16, 2025.

She was born October 9, 1930 in Bladen County, one of seven children born to Hybert C. DeVane and Zilphia Barnhill DeVane. In addition to her parents, Julia Raye was preceded in death...

May 15, 2025

Deborah Lynn Woody, 69, of Currie, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at home.

She was born on February 20, 1956, in Asheville, NC, to the late Paul and Janice Monday.

Deborah was the owner of A Christmas Shoppe located in downtown Wilmington and created many of the items sold there. She loved all...

May 15, 2025

Lena Joyce Jordan Swinson, age 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  She was born on November 6, 1937, in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Bernice and Viola Jordan.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Livie Tommie Swinson; her son Livie Austin Swinson and...

May 14, 2025

Willie Alvin Atkinson, 68, of Currie, North Carolina passed away on May 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born to Hugh and Hilda Atkinson, Willie lived a full and spirited life and had a generous heart. A lifelong farmer, he poured his energy and passion into the land, cultivating not only crops but a legacy of perseverance...

May 14, 2025

Loren Lee Foxbower, 65, of Currie passed from his earthly life Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Novant Health NHRMC in Wilmington.

He was born January 26, 1960 in Clermont County, Ohio, one of six children born to Leonard Waldo Foxbower and Marjorie Eileen Frazier Foxbower. In addition to his parents Loren was preceded in death by his...

May 14, 2025

Patricia Gabler Marks, 69, of Hampstead, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her home in Hampstead.

She was born on June 20, 1955, in Winchester VA, to the late Philip Fredrick Gabler and Ann Miller Gabler.   At an early age Patricia's family moved from Virginia to Florida spending time in Winter Park, Cooper City, and...

May 13, 2025

James "Jim" Baxter Rivenbark was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on September 6th, 1935 to Jeremiah J Rivenbark and Margaret Itice Thompson Rivenbark, both deceased. His son James "Jay" Baxter Rivenbark Jr and his older brother Jeremiah "Jerry" J Rivenbark Jr  predeceased him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elaine Gayle Newkirk Rivenbark,...

May 11, 2025

Carolyn Benton Davis, age 64, of Benson, and formally of Wallace, North Carolina, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

She was born on January 8, 1961 of Wilmington, NC; the daughter of the late Donald Ray Benton and Louise Hope Benton.

Left to cherish her memory is her...

May 9, 2025

Martha Blackburn Hudson, 89, of Harrells passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2025.

She was born on May 1, 1936 in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Claude Issac Blackburn and Nancy Boone Blackburn.   Martha was also preceded in death by her best friend and  husband of 67 years, James...

May 9, 2025

Adrian Philmore "Phil" Horrell, 87, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthy life Friday, May 9, 2025 at Novant Health NHRMC in Wilmington.

He was born February 15, 1938 at home in Pender County, the son of Jeff and Hazel Glisson Horrell. In addition to his parents Phil was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

May 8, 2025

Audry Willaford Craft, age 66, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was in UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill

Audry was born on July 2, 1958, in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Garland and Helen Foy Willaford. Audry was also preceded in death by...

May 8, 2025

Donna Ann Genatiempo, 73, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Cedar Cove Nursing and Memory Care in Wilmington.

She was born on November 14, 1951, in Gloversville, NY, to the late Donald and Esther (Mouyios) Sitts.

Donna was considered "Mom" to many when her daughter was young, as all were welcome...

May 7, 2025

Charles Raymond Taylor, 55, left his earthly life Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Novant Health NHRMC in Wilmington.

He was born February 26, 1970 in Pender County, the son of Kenneth James Taylor and Diane Luton Taylor. In addition to parents Raymond was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Taylor Walker.

Raymond...

May 3, 2025

Jeanne Brooks passed away on May 3rd 2025, peacefully at her home in Rocky Point with her husband and daughter by her side.

She was born in Blackburn, England on May 22nd 1932 to Fred and May Hodkinson.  They preceded her in death as did her sister, Marjorie  Shorrock; and her daughter, Janet Kay Price.

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May 3, 2025

Peggy Ann Owens, 77, passed from her earthly life Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 21, 1948 in Wilmington, the daughter of Clarence Melvin Wood and Amilda Arlene Williamson Lanier. In addition to her parents Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, John Gary Owens, Jr....

May 2, 2025

John "Jack" Patrick Szyperski, Jr., 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.

He was born on January 24, 1951, at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland, to the late John Patrick Szyperski and the late Edith Jackson Szyperski.

Jack loved golfing and boating and he had a special affinity for...