Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Rosella "Roz" Organ Walton, age 66, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Monday, July 31, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born October 2, 1956 in Wilmington, the daughter of John David Organ (beloved daddy) and Juanita Harnish Organ, who was also her best friend. In addition to her parents...

Jul 29, 2023

Alan "Lynn" Langston, Sr., 70, of Shallotte, formerly of Wilmington, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

Lynn was born on August 25, 1952 in Wilmington, NC to the late Earnest Albert Langston and the late Hazel Howard Langston.

Lynn enjoyed the simple things in life…he loved...

Jul 26, 2023

Velma Horne Jenkins, 97, of Wallace, North Carolina went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

She was born on March 17, 1926, in the Cypress Creek community and moved to Wallace in her twenties. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Dunn and Mame Batchelor Horne.  Velma was also preceded in death by...

Jul 26, 2023

Betty Sykes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023   surrounded by those who loved her and will miss her dearly. Betty, a native of Sampson County, North Carolina, and was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1941. She was the daughter of the late James and Florence Hudson.

After high school, Betty attended college at...

Jul 26, 2023

Chenoa Coker, age 48, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by those who loved her most and will miss her dearly. She was a native of Burgaw, NC and was born May 17, 1975. Chenoa was the daughter of Reuben and Debra Murray.

Chenoa was a lady who loved to play the saxophone and...

Jul 25, 2023

Philip Alfred Wertz, age 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away on July 25, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on May 1, 1937 in Warren County, OH to the late Richard Adam Wertz and Kathleen Chamberlain Wertz.

Philip was an architect for forty years. He was also an artist,...

Jul 24, 2023

Susan Batts Adkins passed through the veil to her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents James William Batts and Hannah Garland Hatcher Batts and siblings James Rudy Batts and Barbara Ann Batts.

Susan was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Jul 21, 2023

Jean Ives Moss, age 87, of Clinton and formerly of Burgaw passed peacefully from her blessed earthly life Friday, July 21, 2023.

She was born August 1, 1935 in Maple Hill, one of eight children born to Francis Hibbs Ives and Julia Louise Watson Batts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 21, 2023

Sarah Rebecca Rivenbark, age 42, of Burgaw, NC passed away on July 21, 2023.

She was born on August 20, 1980 in Wilmington, NC to Edward Rivenbark and Gloria Hardie Rivenbark.

In addition to her parents, Rebecca is survived by her sons, Tyler Dalbey and Michael Yarborough; daughters, Amanda Gregory (Richard), Rhetta Johnson, Stacy Yarborough,...

Jul 20, 2023

John Paul Higgins, age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 20, 2023. John was born in Port Jefferson, New York, on September 5, 1978, and was the son of Madonna Evangelista and her husband, the late Vincent Evangelista, who raised John from the age of ten. .

John was a man...

Jul 20, 2023

John "Butch" Edward Lawhorne, Jr., age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on July 20, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 18, 1941 in Wilmington, NC to the late John Edward Lawhorne, Sr. and Charity Mae Turner Lawhorne.

Butch, an Army National Guard veteran,...

Jul 19, 2023

Thomas James Rackley, Jr., age 77, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

He was born on May 20, 1946, in Duplin County; the son of the late Thomas James Rackley, Sr. and Annie Ruth Lane Rackley.  He was also preceded in death...

Jul 18, 2023

"I'm healed", he said on a very warm and sunny summer day, July 18, 2023, having just enjoyed a wonderful morning on the porch hugging the Pungo River, watching the dolphins and waiting on the eagles. The power of a moment. The brevity of this side of heaven til walking with Jesus.  An instant.

Sterl Dixon "Jack"...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Lee Lunsford, age 88, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life to his heavenly reward Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born May 9, 1935 in Pender County, the son of Gurley and Geneva Bonham Lunsford. In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his...

Jul 18, 2023

Linda Leitch entered Heaven on July 18, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care. Throughout her life she contributed so much to her community. For well over 20 years she was the Kitchen Director at Good Shepherd Ministries making many life long friends of volunteers and clients. After retirement she volunteered at the Salvation Army Store keeping the book...

Jul 17, 2023

Jessie Rogers Johnson, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Jessie was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Rogers. She was preceded in death by Ken, her husband of nearly 55 years. Jessie is survived by her sons Christopher Kenneth Johnson and wife Melissa, Timothy Cole Johnson and wife...

Jul 15, 2023

Wray Brent Register, Jr., 43, of Teachey passed from this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, July 15, 2023, after a long battle with colon cancer.

He was born on May 21, 1980 in Prince William County, Virginia and was the son of Donna Lynn Conrad Culver of Virginia and Wray Brent Register, Sr. of Willard,...

Jul 15, 2023

Larry Milton Teachey, age 84, passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born February 7, 1939 in Wilmington, the son of Fred Teachey and Lucille Carter Teachey. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Teachey.

Larry Milton Teachey...

Jul 13, 2023

Margie was born August 8, 1944 in Rockingham County Virginia.  She passed away on July 13, 2023 at Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead North Carolina.

Margie lived all of her life in Albemarle County Virginia.

Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lizzie Conley as well as her siblings, Paulina, Junior, Lebert,...

Jul 13, 2023

Jessica Kelly, age 51, passed from her earthly life at her home in Currie Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Shreve.

Jessica is survived by her daughter, Laikin Kelly; son, Steven Kelly and his wife, Ashlynn; grandchildren, Emma Kelly and Benjamin Kelly; many additional dear family and friends.

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