Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Donna Kaye Gafford, age 72, of Smithfield passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Smithfield.

She was born March 12, 1951 in Craven County to George Washington Gafford, Jr. and Katie Marie Harrell Gafford. Her daddy, George, was in the military and stationed at Cherry Point military base thus Kaye was born in...

Oct 25, 2023

Mary Edith "Boodie" McLamb passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

She was born on April 17, 1937 in Johnston County, daughter of the late Wilson and Lillie McGee.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Robert "Odia" McLamb, her son Robert "Robbie"...

Oct 24, 2023

Jerry Olin Pope, III , surrounded by his loving family left this world way to soon on October 24, 2023.

Jerry was born in Wilmington, NC on December 6, 1996 and is the son of Jerry Olin Pope, Jr, and Vicky Dale Dixon. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Earl and Charlotte Dixon, as...

Oct 23, 2023

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Edna Hollis Batts, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the age of 98. She was born November 15, 1924 to James David and Nancy Hollon Parker Hollis, living most of her wonderful life in Hampstead.

In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in...

Oct 21, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Cauley Riley, 68, of Burgaw passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

She was born on November 29, 1954 in Jackson County, Mississippi;  the daughter of the late William Rufus and Margie Rebecca Hinton Cauley.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Richard Riley; her...

Oct 20, 2023

On October 20, 2023 the world lost a kind and caring sole, Ida Faye Griffin, following a brief illness.

She was born February 24, 1948 in Wilmington, the daughter of Johnson Kennedy and Ida Mae Gainey Kennedy. In addition to her parents Faye was preceded in death by her siblings, Shirley Krysiewski, Christine Martin, Grace Greto, Patricia...

Oct 19, 2023

Shelby Jean Hammer Woodward, 86, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice Care Center.

Shelby was born on October 5, 1937 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Isaac Leroy Hammer and Amanda Hefner Hammer.

She was a homemaker and rental property manager. She enjoyed...

Oct 18, 2023

Billy Ray Hinson, age 77 passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Billy was born on September 30, 1946 in Columbus County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Rossie and Reba Hinson. Billy was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jodi Ann Hinson.

In his younger years, Billy...

Oct 17, 2023

Phyllis Garner Nunalee, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Wilmington, NC.

She was born January 1, 1947 in Bladen County, NC to the late Rufus Delane Garner and Gertrude Garner. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Pait; and her brother, Carroll Garner.

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Oct 17, 2023

Daphne Watson Spivey, age 68, of Watha passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

She was born November 30, 1954 in Bladen County, the daughter of Homer Wilson Watson and Lois Grace Jones Anderson. In addition to her parents, Daphne was preceded in death by her husband, William "Andy" Spivey; sisters, Jewel Johnson and Hazel...

Oct 17, 2023

Linda Edens Teachey, age 71, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, NC, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

She was born on March 3, 1952 in Wilmington, North Carolina, and is the daughter of the late Leonard and Hilda Edens.

Linda was an artistic lady who in her leisure time  loved to paint and sketch. Loving the...

Oct 17, 2023

Loyce Jacqueline Carr Phillips, 92, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Loyce was born on the day of May 16, 1932 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Julian Aubrey and Elizabeth Wells Carr.  She was also preceded in death by her husband John Thomas "Tommie" Phillips, Sr.

Oct 13, 2023

Billy Holmes Cavenaugh, age 87, of the Northeast Community, Wallace, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 6. 1936 in Duplin County; the son of the late Paul M. and Ethel English Cavenaugh. Billy was also predeceased by his son-in-law...

Oct 13, 2023

Jean Harrison Jones, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on October 13, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 31, 1942 in Wilmington, NC to the late Charles Harrison and Martha Pugh Harrison.

Jean loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She also loved gardening and birds. Jean was...

Oct 13, 2023

James Arthur Fales, Jr., 67, of Atkinson passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, October 13, 2023.

He was born December 20, 1955 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of James Arthur Fales and Ida Pearl Boswell Fales. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Fales; and sister-in-law, Susan Fales....

Oct 13, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce, due to a tragic accident, the passing of Sean Vincent Pierre Williams, age 43, in Wilmington, on October 13th, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 26, 1980 in Toronto, Canada to Velma Hazel DeLyon and Bryan Jacob Williams.

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Oct 10, 2023

Elizabeth Joy Phifer, age 85, of Wilmington, NC passed away on October 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on September 12, 1938 in Mooresville, NC to the late Carl Alexander Lowrance and Mildred Lorene Alexander Lowrance.

Elizabeth lived in Pine Bluff, NC before moving to Wilmington, NC in...

Oct 9, 2023

Patrick "Duncan" Cowan, age 80, of Calabash, North Carolina, passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, October 9, 2023.

There will be a graveside service for family and friends at a later date.

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Oct 7, 2023

Pamela Jean Saphara age 71, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wilmington, NC.

Pamela was born on October 20, 1951, in Auburn, New York and was the daughter of the late, Robert and Jean Nolan. Pamela was preceded in death by her stepson, Jeffrey Saphara, and her...

Oct 7, 2023

Shirley Lee McKinney, 87, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on February 14, 1936, in New Hanover County to the late Ralph and Louise (George) Farrow.

Shirley, an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...