Obituaries

Apr 17, 2024

Bernard "Barney" Harold McWilliams, born November 15, 1941, left this world suddenly and unexpectedly before dawn on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Barney brought joy to all who knew him with his wit and sense of humor and touched the lives of countless people with his music....

Apr 12, 2024

Mickey Allen Sholar, 35, of Chinquapin, NC, passed away suddenly on Friday, the 12th of April, 2024. He was born in Duplin County at Duplin General Hospital on Thursday, the 26th of January, 1989, the youngest of three sons to Sebelia Gray Sholar and the late Donald Ray Sholar.

As soon as Mickey was brought home, he...

Apr 11, 2024

Kay Trump Overby, 77, of Rocky Point, a beautiful Southern lady, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.

Kay was born September 4, 1946 in Harnett County, the daughter of Ruby Jackson Trump Mason. In addition to her parents Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Rev. Dwight Wayne Overby;...

Apr 10, 2024

Virginia Tiede passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 at age 94. She was a caring daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, wife, schoolteacher, neighbor, and kind friend.

Born and raised in Cumberland, Maryland, Ginger graduated from Allegheny High School, St. Mary's College, and Frostburg State College. A first grade and kindergarten teacher, she taught in Bangor,...

Apr 10, 2024

William Kirk Wison III, age 74, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home.

He was born March 27, 1950 in Onslow County, the son of William Kirk Wilson, Jr. and Lucille Nellie Inman Wilson. In addition to his parents Kirk was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Sallee...

Apr 9, 2024

James Harvey Bond, 83, of Watha, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Harvey was born in Pender County on June 17, 1940, the son of William and Addie Bond.

Harvey was a man who truly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He had a deep love for country music, western movies and antique cars/trucks. In years...

Apr 9, 2024

In loving memory of Dorothy Marie Huber, 82, a cherished soul who passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Wilmington. Born on July 27, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Paul Edward Rendall and Dorothy Reeves Gephart.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Debbie Jewell (Joe), Michelle Striewski (Mike) and Dorothy Romanelli (Doug Lardi); grandchildren,...

Apr 8, 2024

John Eathon Furr, age 58, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 as the result of a tragic worksite accident.

He was born on January 18, 1966 in Moore County, NC to the late James William Furr and Nora Elizabeth James Furr.

John was very good with his hands, making gun stocks...

Apr 7, 2024

Josephine Victoria McKoy, age 88, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 6, 1935 in Pender County, NC to the late James Elby Crews and Olive Caroline DeBois Crews.

Josephine was a good cook who...

Apr 6, 2024

Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel "Pete" and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of...

Apr 6, 2024

Raymond Carl McCoy, age 88, flew on wings of angels to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 to join his beloved wife of 52 years, Margaret Dixon McCoy.  Raymond was at his home surrounded with love by family.

He was born March 13, 1936 in Pender County the son of Archibald Frederick McCoy, Sr. and...

Apr 6, 2024

Sandra Lee Humphrey, 76, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly eternal home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home in Rocky Point.

She was born in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Charles Grant and Alice Irma Dobbelere Grant.

In addition to her parents Sandra was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Apr 3, 2024

Auston McKenneth Williams Sr., passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Born on February 13, 1943 in Tabor City, the son of Mace Lee Williams and Ruth Jane Duncan Williams.

After retiring from General Electric in 2006, his life was a testament to the things he cherished most; his faith,...

Apr 2, 2024

Craig Aaron Nell, age 52, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1971 in Champaign County, IL.

Craig, born with Down syndrome, was very smart and had many friends. He was a member of the SGI Buddhist community where he loved chanting the most. Craig also loved...

Apr 1, 2024

Eleanor Armstrong Gerganous went peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on April 1, 2024.

She was preceded in death by parents Ruth Simpson Armstrong and Richard James Armstrong and her loving husband, Andrew Carlyle Gerganous. She was preceded in death by a number of siblings.

Eleanor has three children who adored her, Pamela Stoehr...

Apr 1, 2024

Jerry Olin Pope, Jr., of Willard,  passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the age of 46. Jerry was born on January 9, 1978 in Wilmington, the son of Jerry Olin Pope, Sr. and Joyce Lewis Pope.

Jerry touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity and unwavering dedication to his family.

Jerry...

Mar 31, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of  Jerrell Vinis Squires, a cherished husband, father, granddaddy, and friend. Jerrell was born in Pender County on June 11, 1938, the son of Guthrie Willis Squires and Annie Bell Flynn Squires Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Jo Squires....

Mar 30, 2024

Sheldon Lynn Carney, 61, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington following a long illness.

He was born on April 30, 1962, in Wilmington, to the late Clarence and Betty Jean (Wilkins) Carney.

Sheldon worked as a security officer at the Port of Wilmington and enjoyed...

Mar 30, 2024

Sandra Faye Powell, 79, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

She was born on August 10, 1944 in Hopewell, Virginia; the daughter of the late Linwood K. and Mary Louise Griffith Ballard. She was also preceded in death by her husband Delton Theo Powell; son Mark...

Mar 29, 2024

Danny Brooks Harrington, born July 9, 1958 in Darlington, SC, passed away on March 29, 2024 in Wilmington, NC at the way too young age of 65.

He was the son of Johnny Brooks Harrington and Ruth Ell McLendon Harrington. In addition to his parents Danny was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca "Nikki" Kennedy; grandson,...