Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

Anna Marie Stempkowski, 95, of Wilmington, formerly of Ambridge, PA passed peacefully from her earthly life on July 12, 2023. She was born in Fair Oaks, PA on May 7, 1928, to Danko and Olga Panchak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley "Buzz" Stempkowski and grandson, Mark Alan Hanna.

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Jul 11, 2023

We honor our loving, crazy, funny and spirited Susan "Susie" Darr Blackburn, who lived a full and beautiful life. A woman with a heart of gold who never met a stranger, she was always ready and willing to help others, while asking little in return.

Born October 1, 1948, in Thomasville, NC, to Clarence Arthur Darr and...

Jul 10, 2023

Eunice Keith Hines, age 91, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at New Hanover House in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Eunice was born on July 11, 1931 in Pender county to Walter Barnes and Geneva Smith Keith.  She is predeceased by her parents, and siblings Lurline Humphrey, Edgar Keith, Bobby Keith, and Relmer Keith.

Eunice graduated...

Jul 10, 2023

Angela Lynn Vickery, age 49, of Wilmington, NC passed away on July 10, 2023.

She was born on November 21, 1973 in Augusta, GA to Susan Kirkland Aldridge and the late Moman Pruitt Vickery.

Angela was a fan of Alabama football and WWE. She enjoyed fishing and was very good at it. Angela always had...

Jul 9, 2023

Esther Evans Nance, 95, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and with much love.

She was born October 13, 1927 in Brunswick County, the daughter of James Daniel Evans and Gladys Bennett Evans Wells. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by...

Jul 8, 2023

John "Jay" Edwin Porter, Jr., a beloved husband, grandfather, brother, and uncle peacefully passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 78 in Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1944, in Currie, the son of the late John Edwin Porter and Hildred Ramsey Porter.  He was also predeceased by his...

Jul 7, 2023

Barbara "Susie" Rivenbark Woodcock, age 87, of Burgaw and formerly of Atkinson passed from her earthly life Friday, July 7, 2023. All of her life Barbara was known and loved as Susie.

She was born June 27, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of James Henry Rivenbark and Minnie Alice Rackley Rivenbark. In addition to her parents...

Jul 5, 2023

Linda Sue Bostic, age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at home.

She was born on November 25,1961 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Durwood Elbridge Bostic, Sr.  and Margaret Catherine Butler Bostic. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Durwood E. Bostic, Jr. and her sister, Janice M. Bostic.

Jun 29, 2023

David Leon Gurganus, age 66, beloved son and brother passed gently from his earthly life Thursday, June 29, 2023 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

He was born April 19, 1957 in Sampson County, the son of David Nelson Gurganus and Drucille Woodcock King. In addition to his father David was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jun 29, 2023

Eleanor Charlotte Rivenbark Lanier, age 85, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

She was born on September 11, 1937, in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late Preston Earl and Etta Mae Cockman Rivenbark.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter Evelyn Lanier Powell;...

Jun 28, 2023

Richard Vernon Murray, 84, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home on his beloved farm.

He was born at home May 24, 1939 in Burgaw, the son of Bernice Edward Murray and Katie Viola Brown Murray. In addition to his parents Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers and...

Jun 24, 2023

Rose Ann Teachey Gunter, 85, of Hampstead, NC, went home to be with the Lord on June 24th, 2022, at her home, surrounded by all of her children and their family.

Rose Ann was born in Island Creek Township near Wallace, NC on July 22, 1937. She lived and attended the Junior Order Children's Home in Lexington,...

Jun 20, 2023

Joe Kosh, Sr. age 90 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on January 9, 1933 in Wilmington, and is the son of the late Paul and Mary Kosh.

Joe learned about farming at an early age and developed a passion for it as he got older.  He...

Jun 20, 2023

Patricia "Gail" Blackman Bordeaux, 73, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born on August 26, 1949 in Whiteville, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Melton and Mary DuBoise Blackman.  Mrs. Bordeaux was also preceded in death by...

Jun 19, 2023

Rev. Clarence Hershel Nelson, age 68 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 19, 2023. Clarence is the son of the late Clarence and Mary Nelson.

Rev. Nelson was the pastor of Bible Way Church  of Jesus Christ in Wilmington, NC for over 22 years. During his career as a pastor, Clarence touched...

Jun 18, 2023

Johnie Russell Casbeer, age 55 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Wilmington. He was born on July 17, 1967 in Midland, Texas, the son of  Linda Seegle Jenkins and the late Gilbert R. Casbeer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Casbeer.

Johnie taught school for over 25 years. Throughout his...

Jun 17, 2023

Shirley Wilson, age 79, of Wilmington, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed from her earthly life on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her home.  For over a decade Shirley along with her dedicated Duke physicians miraculously dealt with a number of different cancers.

She was born April 14, 1944 in Durham, North Carolina.

Shirley is...

Jun 17, 2023

Beverly Moore Woolwine, age 63 passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Saturday, June 17, 2023 . Beverly was born on April 23, 1960, in Burgaw, NC. She is the daughter of the late James Moore and  Margaret Eakins Moore. Beverly was a public school teacher where she touched so many children's lives throughout her career.

Jun 16, 2023

Dan Thomas Montgomery, age 43, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on June 16, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington following a brief illness.

He was born on August 6, 1979 in Wilmington, NC to William Polk Montgomery and Linda Dianne Goff Montgomery.

Dan was an outdoorsman who loved watching...

Jun 14, 2023

Elaine McFadyen Sziemkiewicz, age 84, of Burgaw and formerly of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was born June 28, 1938 in Wilmington, the daughter of Clayton Elmer McFadyen and Vivian Hazel Sparrow McFadyen. In addition to her parents Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Sziemkiewicz; her...