Obituaries

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,...

Mar 29, 2024

James "Jim" Alan Tarleton, born August 15, 1947, at home in Grove Hill, Alabama in the old Javis home on Whatley Road and passed away March 29, 2024, at home in Burgaw, NC.

It is noted that Jim wrote the following, his own obituary.

I had two brothers and three sisters, and I was second...

Mar 27, 2024

Frances Hall Smith, 95, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday March 27, 2024.

She was born on March 21, 1929, in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of the late Henry Herring and Rosalyle Bonum Hall.  Frances was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Tommy Kerr Smith...

Mar 26, 2024

Jean Heath Cunningham, age 86, of Willard died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at her home.

She was born on September 12, 1937 in Pender County, NC; the daughter of the late Roy and Catherine Stevens Heath.  Mrs. Cunningham was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Cunningham and her siblings, R.T. Heath, Barbara Matthews, June Godwin and...

Mar 25, 2024

Rita Marie Johnson, of Edenton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the age of 71. Rita was born in Miami, Florida on May 21, 1952, the daughter of George Johnson and Elizabeth Wells Johnson.

Rita was a remarkable spirit and touched the lives of all who knew her with warmth, kindness and infectious joy.