Obituaries

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...

May 2, 2024

James Franklin Futrell, 58, of Kenansville passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was born on June 3, 1965, in Duplin County; the son of Carl Futrell, Sr. of Rose Hill and Anna Brown Casto of Beulaville. James was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl "Bo" Futrell,...

May 2, 2024

Charles Ray Boney, age 85, of Chinquapin left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was born on April 21, 1939, in Sampson County; the son of the late Charlie and Alma Herring Boney. Charles was also preceded in death by his sons Terry Heath and Tommy Heath; his sister Geraldine...

May 2, 2024

Kenneth Jacob Wilson, Sr. passed away on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in Boardman, Ohio to the late Nels Jacob (Vilgotson) Wilson and Melvina Carlson Wilson.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane "Mimi" Paulino Wilson, sisters Dorothy Loveland and Gloria Snyder, and brother...

May 2, 2024

Jackie Sandlin, Sr., age 78, of Leland, NC passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow, NC.

He was born on June 13, 1945 in Onslow County, NC to the late Lance Sandlin and Rillie Leary Sandlin.

Jackie was an amazing cook who enjoyed watching dirt track racing. He...

Apr 30, 2024

Marco Tulio Vallecillo, age 63, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

He was born on November 4, 1960 in Honduras to Miguel Puerto and Dora Vallecillo.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife Deyci Rosales; his children, Marvin Vallecillo and wife Alexa of...

Apr 29, 2024

Gene Austin Wells, age 84, of Watha, a man of Christian faith, honor, and integrity  passed gently from his earthly life Monday, April 29, 2024.

He was born September 26, 1939 in Pender County, the son of Austin William Wells and Mae Hardison Wells. In addition to his parents Gene Austin was preceded in death by an...

Apr 29, 2024

Charles Neal Combs, 57, of Wallace passed from this world on Monday, April 29, 2024.

He was born in 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest of 5 siblings, to the late Charles William and Juanita Greene Combs. The family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when Neal was two years old, and he enjoyed a wonderful childhood there.