Obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

Linda Kay Nierenberg, age 67, passed from her earthly life Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home.

She was born March 2, 1957 in Santa Clara County, California, the daughter of William Ray Aduddell and Frances Phillips Aduddell. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Allen Nierenberg.

Linda...

Mar 8, 2024

Walter Murphy Rivenbark III, age 83, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born August 10, 1940 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Walter Murphy Rivenbark Jr. and Hazel Smith of Wallace, North Carolina. He graduated from Wallace Rose Hill High School in 1958. He attended Campbell University and Atlantic Christian College, now known as...

Mar 7, 2024

David Loyd Ollis, age 70, of Winnabow, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. He was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in December of 2014 and received a double lung transplant April 15, 2020 at Duke. He later was diagnosed with end stage liver disease without hope of a...

Mar 6, 2024

George Chris Nobles, age 73, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Chris was born on March 3, 1951, in New Hanover County and was the son of the late George Ralf and Mary Reves Noble.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Denise Knowles.

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Mar 5, 2024

Matthew Mark Bell, Sr., age 62, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 24, 1962 in Nassau County, NY to Margaret Leona Bailey Bell and the late George Allen Bell, Sr.

A memorial service will be...

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Franklin Ray Matthews, 82, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 11, 1941, in Pender County; the son of the late Fred and Hazel Murray Matthews. Mr. Matthews was also preceded in death by his brother...

Mar 3, 2024

Dana Arnette Smith, age 68, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead, NC.

She was born on February 28, 1956 in Wilmington, NC to the late William Carl Miles and Hazel Marie Garner Miles.

Dana was a member of Livingstones Tabernacle in Hampstead, NC. She...

Mar 3, 2024

Robert Neil Williams, age 37, beloved son, dad, brother, and friend has left this earth too soon. On March 3, 2024 Neil went home to join the angels and find a fishing hole or a baseball diamond in heaven.

Neil was born November 26, 1986 in Brunswick County and is survived by his parents, Curtiss and Lorrie...

Mar 1, 2024

Joseph Paul Gurnick, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on May 16, 1942 in Worcester, MA to the late Joseph C. Gurnick and Sophie R. Jakubowicz Gurnick.

Joseph was a retired Captain at Delta Airlines for 27 years....

Feb 29, 2024

Zander Wells Hall was born on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 7:58 pm and passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 4:33 am. He was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts. We take comfort in knowing Zander is now healed in Jesus' arms.

Zander is survived by parents, Tyler and...

Feb 27, 2024

Captain David Sheppard Schools, 77, of Rocky Point, NC passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 27, in Wilmington, NC after a brief stay at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice Center.

David was born on June 12, 1946 in Linthicum, MD to Straughn Sylvester Schools and Florence Mae Sheppard Schools.

David is...

Feb 25, 2024

Glenda Smith Holley, age 78, of Rocky Point, beloved wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend flew to her heavenly home on wings of angels on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home. She was surrounded with family and much love.

She was born May 30, 1945 in Comfort, NC, the daughter of Golden Jones Smith...

Feb 23, 2024

James Allen Ewing, age 56, of Willard, NC passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 5, 1967 in Pickens County, SC to the late Frank Allen Ewing and Sarah Elizabeth Wilburn Ewing.

James enjoyed fishing with his family and...

Feb 23, 2024

Quinton Anthony "Buck" Rich, 87, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, February 23, 2024, to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mr. Rich was born on May 24, 1936, in Garland, NC to the late Reverend Vance and Minnie Bell Rich.  He was also preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2024

Kenneth Dale Tatum, age 70, of Rocky Point died Monday, February 19, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 4, 1953 in Pender County, the son of Meredith Jerome Tatum and Carrie Mae Richards Tatum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Lee Tatum, Sonny Tatum, Charles Mergenthaler and Edward...

Feb 19, 2024

William "Bill" Penn Marshburn, age 85, of Maple Hill passed from his earthly life Monday, February 19, 2024.

He was born March 22, 1938 in Pender County, the son of the late William Robert and Virginia Powers Marshburn.

Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Roxanne Walsh Marshburn; cousin, Elizabeth James Dunn and...

Feb 18, 2024

Marilyn Gail Rackley, age 70, passed away peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born January 17, 1954 in Burgaw, the daughter of Lewis Heber Rackley and Dorothy Davis Rackley. In addition to her parents Marilyn was preceded in death by Benjamin Burton and their son, Jamie Earl Burton; brother,...

Feb 17, 2024

Shirley Rowena Jacobs, age 89, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead, NC.

She was born on May 2, 1934 in New Cambria, MO to the late Clarence Jacobs and Bonnie Jacobs.

Shirley enjoyed sewing and she liked to read novels. She also enjoyed playing with...

Feb 15, 2024

Christopher Anthony Marchese, age 60, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

He was born on June 26, 1963, in Kings County, New York, to the late Michael John Marchese and Garnetta Ozment Marchese.

Christopher had the best sense of humor and a contagious laugh that always made those around him smile....

Feb 14, 2024

Donald Richard "Rick" Crater, Jr., age 56, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 28, 1967 in Winston-Salem, NC to Linda Sheppard Crater and the late Donald Richard Crater, Sr.

Rick was a big fan of...