Obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia Gail Cooke, age 70, passed from her earthly life Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.

She was born February 5, 1953 in Wilmington, the daughter of  Milton Mayes Dobbins and Shirley Russell Dobbins. In addition to her parents Patricia was preceded in death by her son, Darrell James Farr, Jr. and her brother, Anthony Wayne...

Dec 17, 2023

Nicolás González González, de 59 años, falleció el domingo 17 de diciembre de 2023 en su casa de Ivanhoe.

Nació el 6 de diciembre de 1964 en Oaxaca, México, hijo de Balbina González y el fallecido Agustín González.

A Nicolás le sobrevive su amorosa familia; su esposa, Juana Bautista Hernández; hijos, Emanuel González (Georgina Camero)...

Dec 17, 2023

Joan Leslie Skvaril, known to her family and friends as Toni, passed this earthly life much too soon after a hard-fought battle Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Toni was born July 16, 1954 to Jacob and Eleanor Skvaril.  She was one of three children, predeceased by her parents and her beloved sister Renee Skvaril.

She is...

Dec 17, 2023

Paula Marie Corbett Mota-Serrano, age 55, of Magnolia passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born May 4, 1968 in Burgaw, the daughter of Patricia English Evans and the late David Danny Corbett. In addition to her father Paula was preceded in death by her brother, Thad...

Dec 16, 2023

Doris Fowler Herring, age 94, of Wilmington, a gracious and loving lady, departed this earthly life for her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Wilmington on June 30, 1929, the daughter of the late Alton Lee Fowler and Carrie Harrell Fowler. ...

Dec 13, 2023

Donna Jean Adams, 82, passed away the evening of December 13, 2023 in Wilmington, N.C.

Born October 23, 1941, she was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth "Midge" Dicob Wilder. Donna was married to Gilbert Adams on July 2, 1966. Together they raised a daughter, Cheryl, whom she had from a previous relationship. For many years they...

Dec 13, 2023

John Curtiss Montgomery, age 75, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 30, 1948 in Baltimore, MD to the late John Daniel Montgomery and Ruth Rice Montgomery.

John was the owner of Top Job Cleaning and...

Dec 11, 2023

Ronnie Dale Bowden, 68, of Ivanhoe passed from his earthly life Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 8, 1955 in Pender County, the son of Arthur Ray Bowden and Sallie Williams Bowden. In addition to his parents Ronnie was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Bowden and Infant Boy Bowden.

Dec 11, 2023

April Marie Ormond, age 31, of Wilmington, NC, was called away to be with Jesus on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC following a long illness.

She was born on September 10, 1992 in New Bern, NC, to Christopher Lee Ormond and Ann Marie Atkinson.

April...

Dec 10, 2023

Teresa Ann Benton Orr, 62, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was known as, loved and affectionately called Sissie by both family and friends.

She was born February 7, 1961 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late William C. Benton and Jo...

Dec 9, 2023

David Ray Malpass, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

He was born on August 4, 1967, in Pender County; the son of the late Carlis and Betty Mae Moore Malpass.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Brandon Lawson and Tyler Lawson, both of Fort Wayne IN; grandchildren, Brayden Lawson,...

Dec 9, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Henry Wells, 96, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

He was born on September 27, 1927, in Duplin County; the son of the late John Boney and Mary Florence Williams Wells. Mr. Wells was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years,...

Dec 8, 2023

On December 8, 2023 the world lost a faithful, loving, and beautiful soul, Teresa Ann Atkinson Gray. She was born February 11, 1961 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late David Leon Atkinson and Sarah Woodcock Atkinson.

Teresa is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, John Ivey Gray, Jr.; son, John David Gray and...

Dec 8, 2023

Ruth Gavin Ezzell, 90, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, December 8, 2023.

She was born on October 1, 1933, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late David and Clell Carr Gavin.  Mrs. Ezzell was also preceded in death by her daughter Kathy Ezzell Spell, grandson Brad Spell; siblings, Christine...

Dec 6, 2023

On December 6th, 2023, Brian Douglas Corbett, loving husband, brother and son passed away at the age of 50. Brian was born on September 25, 1973 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Brian spent his childhood in Atkinson and graduated from Pender High School.  Brian later moved to South Carolina where he has lived since.

Brian met his wife,...

Dec 5, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Lee Brinson, 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Statesville, NC.

He was born on April 19, 1936, in Duplin County to the late Melbourne and Rosie Lee Lanier Brinson.

Mr. Brinson was a member of Poston Baptist Church and served...

Dec 1, 2023

William Forrest Wilson, 71, of Magnolia passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, December 1, 2023.

He was born on September 25, 1952 in Duplin County; the son of the late Kenneth Eugene and Lessie Catherine Merritt Wilson.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Wayne.

Forrest was a graduate of East Carolina University. ...

Nov 30, 2023

Dan Leroy Gregg, age 89, of Leland, NC passed away on November 30, 2023.

He was born on October 2, 1934 in Davidson County, NC to the late Charles Edward Gregg and Margaret Evelyn Lohr Gregg.

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Nov 30, 2023

Forest Lee Bell, age 64, of Wilmington, NC, passed away in the early morning of November 30, 2023, after fighting a long illness.

He was born on April 26, 1959, in Brevard County, FL to the late William Douglas Bell and Betty Lou Davis Bell.

Forest was a Navy Veteran, and proud to have served...

Nov 30, 2023

Thomas Lynn Hatcher, age 70, of Chinquapin passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Warsaw Health and Rehab.

He was born on August 29, 1953 in Duplin County; the son of the late William Wright and Sallie Davis Hatcher.  Thomas was also preceded in death by his sisters, Faye...