Obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Nancy Johnson Applewhite, age 71, of Atkinson, a very special loving lady passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born February 13, 1952 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Lee Roy Johnson, Sr. and Alice Squires Johnson.

Nancy graduated from Atkinson High School and...

Jun 11, 2023

Tammy Johnson Robinson, age 51, a kind and gentle lady left our hearts and our family circle on Sunday, June 11, 2023 too soon. She was born October 21, 1971 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Kenneth Edens Johnson and Leona Hudson Johnson.

Tammy is survived by her beloved husband, Randy Robinson; daughter, Samantha Diaz...

Jun 11, 2023

Marta Yolani Alvarado Sauceda, 52, of Teachey, North Carolina left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

She was born on December 27, 1970 in Honduras and was the daughter of Cristoval Andino Sauceda and Zoila Sandoval.

Surviving is her husband, Jamie Dario Alvarado of Teachey; her daughters Yolany Sauceda...

Jun 10, 2023

Janice "Jan" Northcott Williams, beloved mom, grandma, and great grandma passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born March 9, 1932 in Edenton. Jan was preceded in death by her sister, Bradley Sutton; her mother, Ella Mae Romano; and her husband, Sonny Williams.

Jan was a member...

Jun 9, 2023

Arnold W. Marshburn, age 86, of Watha went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 9, 2023.

He was born on January 6, 1937, in Pender County; the son of the late James Isaac and Della Rooks Marshburn. In 2006, Mr. Marshburn was predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara "Bobbie"  Padgett Marshburn and his siblings, Dennis Teachey...

Jun 9, 2023

Norman Cornelius Williams, 79, of Wilmington NC, passed away on Friday, June 9th, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington NC.

He was born in Wilmington NC, on October 17th, 1943, to the late James Vander Williams and Gladys Aline Reeves Williams.

Norman, a U.S. Army Veteran who served during Vietnam, retired from DuPont...

Jun 8, 2023

Allen "Poley" James Garner, age 76, of Wilmington, NC passed away on June 8, 2023.

He was born on June 20, 1946 in Duplin County, NC to the late Thurman James Garner and Lettie Katherine Sanderson Garner.

Allen was a Vietnam Army Veteran who served as a Military Police dog handler during the war. He...

Jun 7, 2023

William Cody Freeman, age 28, left his earthly life on Wednesday, June 7,  2023 in Spartanburg, SC much too soon.

He was born December 9, 1994 in Wilmington, NC, the son of Tammy Harrelson Freeman and the late William Thomas Freeman.

In addition to his father, Cody was also preceded in death by his Special...

Jun 7, 2023

Doreen Ann Kelly Slusser, 65, of Willard passed from her earthly life Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born March 8, 1958 in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of George James Kelly and Shirley Emma Messenger Kelly.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bud" R. Slusser, Jr.; sister, Barbara Kelly; and several nieces and nephews.

Jun 6, 2023

Ann Lanier Sholar, age 77, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from ECU Duplin Health.

She was born on October 7, 1945 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Rodney and Minnie Jones Lanier.  Mrs. Sholar was predeceased by her devoted husband of 57 years, Axon Deuland...

Jun 5, 2023

Daryl William Bryan, age 50, of Rocky Point left his earthly life on Monday, June 5, 2023 which was much too soon. He was a native of Rocky Point in Pender County born January 4, 1973.

He is survived by his loving parents, Willie A. and L. Ann Bryan; daughter, Sarah Kaitlyn Bryan; sons, Dylan Spencer Bryan...

Jun 4, 2023

Leo Graham Vereen, age 93, an incredibly talented man filled with foresight vision left his earthly life Sunday, June 4, 2023 to join his beloved wife, Carol, in their eternal rest.

He was born May 12, 1930 in Wilmington, the son of Charles M. Vereen and Margaret Stephens Vereen. In addition to his parents Leo was preceded...

Jun 4, 2023

William Earl Strickland, age 50, of Willard left this earthly life way to soon, for his eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

He was born on February 6, 1973, in Pender County and was the son of Lloyd Strickland, Sr, and Kathy Sheffield Strickland of Wallace.

Surviving in addition to his parents, is his...

Jun 4, 2023

Cornelius "Neil" Bryan Whitehurst, age 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him.

He was born February 1, 1946 in Bethel, NC. Neil was one of four children born to Robert Staton Whitehurst and Etta Faye Whitehurst. He was predeceased by...

Jun 4, 2023

Eury Bryant Dyson, age 92, of Lake Creek Community, Ivanhoe, passed  peacefully from this life to his heavenly home June 4, 2023.

He was born on January 17, 1931 at the home of his parents Dock King Dyson and Mary Edna Horrell Dyson in Ivanhoe. Also remembered are his wife of 58 years Eula Lee Dyson; brothers,...

Jun 3, 2023

Emily "Diane" Hufham, 76, of Wilmington, went to be her Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Diane was born on October 2, 1946 to the late Bobby Hewlett and Emily (Johnson) Hewlett.

Diane was a member of Oleander United Methodist Church where she loved to sing in...

Jun 3, 2023

Brenda Davenport Rivenbark died peacefully at New Hanover Regional Hospital on June 3, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 27, 1940, in Robersonville, North Carolina, to the late Christine and Ervin Davenport.

From the tobacco fields of Martin County to the halls of Duke University, Brenda's unrelenting thirst for knowledge propelled her to...

Jun 2, 2023

Robert Allen "Rock" Tompkins, of Rocky Point, passed away from his earthly life on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the age of 82. He suffered heart failure following a cardiac procedure while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Rock was born at the home of his parents on May 13, 1941, in Pender County and...

Jun 1, 2023

Mattie Jean James Wilkins, age 85, of Colfax, NC and formerly of Wilmington, NC left this earthly life on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for her eternal rest and to be forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on July 25, 1937, in Wayne County, NC, the daughter of the late Raleigh Z. James...

May 31, 2023

Virginia Mae Eason, 85, of Wilmington NC, passed away on May 31, 2023.

She was born on July 23, 1937 to the late Harry Lee Baucom and Helen Bingham Pugh Baucom.

Virginia was a strong-willed person who loved the Lord. She also loved her family, who she proudly served all her life. Virginia was a...