Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

Durwood Page, 88 of Hampstead, NC died Wednesday February 14, 2024 after a long illness.

He was born in Wake County August 15, 1935.

He graduated from Long Creek Grady Highschool, where he met his soon to be wife, Jackie. The two had a loving marriage for 67 years.

Durwood was an avid...

Feb 11, 2024

William Marshall Nunalee III, age 71, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Sunday, February 11, 2024 at home.

He was born March 22, 1952 in Wilmington but spent all of his life in his beloved Pender County dividing his time between the beach and his country home. Marshall was the son of William Marshall Nunalee, Jr....

Feb 9, 2024

Norman David English, 89, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, February 9, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 26, 1934 in New Hanover County; the son of the late James David English and Mabel Meadows English Reilly.  Norman was also preceded in death by his...

Feb 8, 2024

Peggy Ann Wheeler, age 80, of Wilmington and formerly of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded with love and family singing.

She was born August 10, 1943 in Wilmington, the daughter of Ralph Phillip and Hazel Moore Wall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Feb 7, 2024

David Roland Beckwith, age 65, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 10, 1958, in Christian County, KY to Akiko Ogata Beckwith and the late Robert Olin Beckwith.

David was a U.S. Army veteran who loved fishing and...

Feb 6, 2024

Sallye Lea Neizmik, age 76, of Leland, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 24, 1947 in Warren County, PA to the late Leo Strasbaugh and Ruth McCauley Strasbaugh.

Sallye was the life and best friend of her beloved husband, Daniel....

Feb 6, 2024

Cecil Jay Reamer, age 70, of Burgaw and formerly of Virginia passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born January 16, 1954 in Farmville, Virginia, the son of Robert James Reamer and Thelma Griles Reamer. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his...

Feb 5, 2024

Alger Carr "AC" McLeod, age 78, of Hubert, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home in Hubert, NC.

He was born on May 9, 1945 in Harnett County, NC to the late Alger Carr McLeod and Hilda Herndon McLeod.

AC was a United States Army veteran. He loved aviation; building...

Feb 5, 2024

Karen Irene Body, age 85, flew on wings of angels to her heavenly home on Monday, February 5, 2024 to join her beloved husband of 59 years, Ronald Body, her sons, and sisters.  Karen was at her home surrounded with love by family.

She was born April 5, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Walter and...

Feb 4, 2024

Louise "Weezy" Merritt Davis, 89 years young, originally from Currie, Pender County, was called to her heavenly home at 8:20, Sunday morning on February 4, 2024. She was born November 13, 1934 to the late Chancey E. & Ida Mae Merritt.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie C. Davis, Jr., along with her brothers,...

Feb 3, 2024

Dennis Lee Best, age 60, of Willard was taken from us due to a fatal motorcycle accident on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

He was born on July 18, 1963, in Wake County, NC; the son of Dallas Ayden Best and Joann Murray.

Dennis was a professional painter by trade and painted numerous historical houses in...

Feb 3, 2024

Kaye Bowers Nobles, age 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Saturday evening, February 3, 2024.

She was born September 10, 1946 in Wilmington, the daughter of Stewart Franklin Bowers, Sr. and Joyce Hinton Bowers. In addition to her parents Kaye was preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2024

With sad hearts we share the passing of our dear Faye Clark Coleman on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was at home surrounded with lots of love by her family.

She was born September 15, 1958 in Wilmington, the daughter of Elle Hardeman Johnson and the late Charles H. Clark, Jr. She was also preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2024

Glenda Bryan Brinson,84, of Wallace, North Carolina, was born on June 2, 1939, in Duplin County to the late Russell and Margaret Bryan.

Mrs. Brinson was a faithful member of Poston Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a very active member for many years. She loved her church very much and was always there...

Jan 30, 2024

Steven Shankles, age 73, of Burgaw and formerly of Robersonville passed away from his earthly life Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

He was born November 16, 1950 in Carter County, Tennessee, the son of Ottis Shankles and Virginia Morgan Shankles. In addition to his parents Steven was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Shankles; sister, Connie Nichols;...

Jan 30, 2024

Betty Horrell Bloodworth, 94, of Wallace passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on November 22, 1929 in Bladen County, NC and was the daughter of the late Alvin and Fannie Tedder Horrell.  Mrs. Bloodworth was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bloodworth; her son, Jack...

Jan 29, 2024

Benetta Lanier Turner, age 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by her Lord Monday, January 29, 2024.

She was born December 21, 1945 in Lenoir County, the daughter of the late Jefferson Jackson Lanier, Sr. and Mamie Edna Maready Lanier. In addition to her parents...

Jan 28, 2024

Steven McArthur Horne, age 53, of Willard passed from his earthy life Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 9, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of William Horne and Margaret Piepmeyer Horne.

In addition to his parents Steven is survived by his wife, Daniele Brooks...

Jan 28, 2024

Rae Teachey Wood, age 81, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

She was born on December 23, 1942, in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Herman C. and Minnie Horrell Teachey. Mrs. Wood was also preceded in death by her sons Randy Jackson and Patrick...

Jan 28, 2024

Phyllis S. Growden Miller, age 90, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

She was born on August 12, 1933, in Bedford, PA to the late Ruth Lesure Growden.  Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by her sister Hazel Zimbayer and brother Francis Growden.

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