Obituaries

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...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph (Buddy) Paul Mehalko, age 68, of Wilmington, NC passed away on November 30, 2023.

He was born on March 12, 1955 in Pender County, NC to the late Pete Mehalko and Lois Barnhill Mehalko of Pender County, NC.

Joseph leaves behind his son, Jason Paul Mehalko. When asked shortly before his death what he...

Nov 29, 2023

Joseph Porter Newton, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on January 26, 1937 and was the son of the late Carlton Sylvester Newton Sr. and Dora Baker Newton. Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Renate Pope and his...

Nov 29, 2023

Milton Jennings Humphrey, Jr., age 82, of Burgaw passed peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Wilmington.

He was born July 24, 1941 in Wilmington, the son of the late Milton Jennings Humphrey, Sr. and Julia Mae Humphrey Harrison.

Jennings is survived by his beloved family; his wife of 62 happy years, Charlotte Richardson Humphrey; son,...

Nov 27, 2023

George William Peterson, age 78, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on November 27, 2023.

He was born on December 13, 1944 in Wilmington, NC to the late Henry Lonnie Peterson and Mary Catherine Ezzell Peterson.

George was a caring man and always put others before himself. He enjoyed gardening and the great outdoors. When...

Nov 26, 2023

Denver Eugene McMahan, 88, of Magnolia left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Denver was an US Army Veteran that served from 1958-1960. He was a dedicated and hard-working employee for Smithfield Foods for 32 years of faithful service. Denver was also committed to his community where he served as Town...

Nov 26, 2023

Ann Southerland Cottle, 85, of Willard, NC, passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

She was born on November 27, 1937, in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Jesse Carl and Nanny Winnefred Kornegay Southerland. Ann was preceded by her husband, Roy Eugene (Gene) Cottle, Sr. and by her...

Nov 22, 2023

Sue Ellen Lail Tyler "Nanny", 74, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Sue was known to all and affectionately called Nanny by both family and friends.

She was born July 4, 1949 in Statesville and was the daughter...