Obituaries

Jan 21, 2024

David Henry Oehling, 78, of Rocky Point, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on January 31, 1945, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late Henry and Hazel Younce Oehling.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margo...

Jan 20, 2024

David Scott Goodman, age 43, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington with Pastor Merrell McKoy officiating.

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Jan 20, 2024

Rush Delano LaFon, 89, of Wilmington, NC died peacefully in his home on January 20, 2024. He was born in Huntington, WV on January 16, 1935, to Charles Taylor and Mary Jane LaFon. Rush attended Cabell County Public Schools before going to work at the Huntington Herald-Dispatch. In 1968 he moved to Wilmington, NC to take a job as...

Jan 20, 2024

Marion Glyn Jessup Carter, 90, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

She was born on June 18, 1933, in Bladen County, NC to the late Benjamin Franklin and Ila Daniel Jessup.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Almon Hill Carter and...

Jan 19, 2024

It is with sad hearts we share the passing of Jody Dean Woodcock, age 52, in Tampa, Florida on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Jody was born October 21, 1971 in Wilmington, the son of Mary Bigford Woodcock and the late Arthur Glenn Woodcock.

In addition to his mother, Jody is survived by his wife, Michelle...

Jan 18, 2024

Arley Andrew Day, 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 7, 1946, in Towanda, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Agnes Stasiak Day.

Arley retired early from the City of Wilmington as an inspector with the Engineering Department to help...

Jan 16, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Quigley, age 85, of Rocky Point and formerly of New York passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home.

She was born February 13, 1938 in Harriman, New York. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Quigley.

Betty is survived by her sons, Joseph Quigley (Monica), Thomas...

Jan 16, 2024

Katherine Louise Sommese, 72, of Rocky Point beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great Mimi and friend joined a joyful band of angels Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024.

She was born February 26, 1951 in Newport News, VA, the daughter of William Anderson Grubbs and Martha Clayton Grubbs. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by...

Jan 16, 2024

William "Harold" Simpson passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 with family by his side.  He was 93 years old.

Harold was married to his wife Hazel Rouse Simpson for nearly 67 years before she passed away in 2022. Together they raised two children in their beloved home town of Wallace.  They were eventually blessed with two...

Jan 15, 2024

Gail Barnhill Dixon, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024, from her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 12, 1945, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Roy and Beatie Wilson Barnhill.  Mrs. Dixon was also preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew...

Jan 15, 2024

Deborah Faye Richardson Swartz, 69, of Bolivia passed from this life to her eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024.

She was born on July 2, 1954 in Marion County, SC to the late John Thomas and Doris Lee Casteen Richardson. Deborah was also preceded in death by her siblings, Linda Smith Brock, Judith Bryant Rogers, Larry...

Jan 15, 2024

David Trent Westmoreland, age 62, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

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Jan 13, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Bizzell, age 51, of Wallace, NC passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Kenneth was the son of Jerry Bizzell and  the late Linda Marshburn Bizzell. In addition to his father, Kenneth is survived by his brother David Bizzell and his wife Candace of Wallace; daughter JoAnna Ross of Georgia; nephew Thomas Bizzell and niece...

Jan 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Hubbard, 81, of Currie, NC, reunited with her beloved husband of 49 years, Joe Carroll "JC" Hubbard on Saturday morning, January 13, 2024.

She was born January 17, 1942 in Wilmington. In addition to her husband Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hilda Bradshaw; daughter, Pam; brother, Johnny; sisters, Brenda and...

Jan 11, 2024

Harriet Powell Murphy, 90, formerly of Salisbury, died peacefully in her sleep at the Davis Community in Wilmington, NC, on January 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, at First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, at 3:00 p.m.

Born March 21, 1933, in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Harry Wayne...

Jan 9, 2024

Donald Morris Paxton, age 76, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

He was born on March 19, 1947 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Paxton and Elizabeth Paxton.

Don grew up in Springfield Pa. and attended Union Collage in Barbourville, Kentucky.  He was a successful computer systems project manager working many...

Jan 8, 2024

Paul "Danny Paul" Rivenbark, Jr., age 62, of Watha passed from his earthly life  Monday, January 8, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1961 in Washington, DC, the son of Paul Nicholas Rivenbark, Sr. and Mary Early Rivenbark. In addition to his parents Danny Paul was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Terry Baird, a beloved patriarch of the family, who peacefully departed from this life on January 8, 2024. Born on December 30, 1947, Terry's impactful life spanned over 76 rich years. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Baird; his children, Renee Clayton, Cameron Baird, and Melissa...

Jan 8, 2024

Norma Ruth Hooks Mekler, 73, left this earthly life on Monday, January 8, 2024 to be forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on July 24, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Floyd Haire and Doris Lamm Quinn.

Norma was a dedicated member of Wallace Church of God where she...

Jan 2, 2024

Bradley Joseph Atkinson left his earthly home too soon at the age of 29. On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Bradley went to join the angels and play his guitar in heaven's band.

He was born January 4, 1994 in Wilmington. Bradley is survived by his mother, Tina Atkinson; father, Dean Atkinson; daughter, Chloe Faith Atkinson; son, Jackson...