Obituaries

May 19, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Allan Willenborg, age 59, of Jacksonville, NC passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on September 20, 1964 in Effingham, IL to the late Modestus Joseph Willenborg and Genevieve Madonna Koester Willenborg.

Larry, an Iraq War veteran, retired from...

May 18, 2024

Dorman Lowell Mercer, Jr., age 96, a blessed man who shared his blessings freely passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home with family at his side.

He was born October 8, 1927 in Brunswick County, the son of Dorman Lowell Mercer and Annie Mae McKeithan Mercer. In addition to his parents...

May 17, 2024

James Randall "Randy" Brinson, age 66, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

He was born on July 20, 1957, in Duplin County; the son of the late James D. and Penny McNeil Brinson.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving...

May 15, 2024

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Bobbie Ricks Lane entered the glory of her Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age 95. She was born December 29, 1928 to Arthur Ricks and Eleanor Ricks Voorhees, living most of her wonderful life in the outskirts of Burgaw.

In addition to her parents,...

May 15, 2024

Anne Reavis Holland, age 65, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

She was born on May 5, 1959 in Escambia County, FL to the late James Glenward Holland and Shelley Louise Moser Holland.

Anne was born in Forida and was raised in North Carolina. She was a paralegal at E.M.P. Law...

May 14, 2024

Joab Frederick "Red Eye" Johnson, Jr., farmer, hunter, athlete and friend to many, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

He was born at Wards Corner, NC, June 8, 1933, the son of the late Joab Johnson, Sr. and Edith Hoover Johnson.  He was also predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Emily Cashwell Johnson; and his sister,...

May 13, 2024

Ellen Marie Williams, 59, of Burgaw, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. Born on August 19, 1964, the daughter of William Thompson Sr and Bessie Huggins Thompson. Ellen was known for her unwavering love for her family. As a grandmother, she delighted in showering her grandchildren with love and affection, creating memories that will be cherished forever

May 11, 2024

Diana Gardner Coats, age 69, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed from her earthly life Saturday, May 11, 2024.

She was born September 26, 1954 in Wake County, the daughter of James Harold Gardner and Ida Ashworth Gardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Trent...

May 11, 2024

Catherine Ann Dexter Highsmith, beloved wife, mother, and "Mer," died peacefully on May 11, 2024, in the arms of her children.

Catherine was born February 15, 1926, in Wilmington, NC, the only daughter of Leona Cox Dexter and William Stinette Dexter.  Following her father's death when she was two years old, she and her mother moved to...

May 11, 2024

Ray Alton Rivenbark, age 85, of Willard left this world on Saturday, May 11, 2024, to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forevermore.  As he transferred residence, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 8, 1938, in Pender County, Ray was the son of the late Robert and Bessie Shepard Rivenbark. ...

May 10, 2024

Rosalie Moore Riley, 69, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was born on March 28, 1955, in Pender County; the daughter of the late Pete and Mary Caison Moore.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Riley; her brothers, Nelson Moore and Michael...

May 9, 2024

Freda Norvell Giddens Moore, 86, of Pender County, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born on April 1, 1938 in Pender county and was the daughter of the late William Gray and Mary Dell Sherman Giddens.  She was also preceded in death by...

May 8, 2024

Dianne Peters Hermanson, 89, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 8, 2024. She was the daughter of Howard and Nettie Peters, and sister of Judy, Pete, and Howie growing up in Lakewood, NY, and later living in Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, Nevada, Florida, and North Carolina.

Dianne's husband of 63 years, Roger, passed away on...

May 7, 2024

Kathe Ingeborg Newell, 79, of Burgaw, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 7, 2024.

She was born on July 25, 1944 in Germany, one of three children born to Walter Scheinert and Kathe Straubing Scheinert.

Kathe is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Eugene Newell; daughter, Stacy Willetts; son,...

May 5, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Oates, a proud military veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, who served his country with honor and distinction, peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday, May 5,2024.  Joe's life was marked by a steadfast commitment to duty, remarkable courage and unwavering love for his family.

Born on January 9, 1928, in the...

May 5, 2024

Judy Quinn Rouse, 80, of Rose Hill passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 23, 1944, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Owen William and Mary Lilly Burton Quinn.  Judy was also predeceased by her best friend and husband of 57 years Theodore...

May 5, 2024

Terry "Steppie" Beers left us to have a beer with his late sister, Patricia Beers Burke (Robert), on May 5th, 2024. Signing off on life, in his words, "I am not here for a long time, I am here for a good time". A good time and a full life, he definitely had.

God thankfully broke the...

May 4, 2024

Howard Leslie Miller, age 79, passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home.

He was born January 4, 1945 in Fombell, Pennsylvania, the son of Howard William Miller and Evelyn Geraldine Kniess Miller. In addition to his parents Pete was preceded in death by his daughters, Wendy Miller and April Zook; and...

May 3, 2024

Ashleigh Jordann Dale, age 30 years, beloved, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and loyal friend, left us way too soon. Her passing left many with broken hearts.

Jordann was born December 22, 1993 and passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 3, 2024.

Jordann is survived by her son, her world, Ameare Isaiah McDuffie; her father, Matthew...

May 3, 2024

Gregory "Greg" Walker, 76, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on September 2, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late John Walker, Jr. and Clara Belle (Croy) Walker.

Greg loved the Lord. He was a devoted husband and...