Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

Rose Marie Gschwandtner, aged 78, of Wilmington, NC, peacefully departed from her earthly life on September 4, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, surrounded by family and love.

Born on January 6, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, to the late George Jacob Kufer and Emelia Marie Lisy Kufer, Rose's roots ran deep in Baltimore. It was there that...

Sep 2, 2023

Our precious Mother and Daughter, Angelia Renee Wheeler Misenheimer, 49, of Wexford, PA and formerly of Burgaw joined the Lord's Angels on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Renee will be dearly missed by her daughters, Emma Grace and Reagan Misenheimer and her parents, Jerry and Susan Wheeler.

Renee was born January 16, 1974 in Wilmington. Attended...

Sep 1, 2023

Gloria Stokley Sellers, age 75, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Friday, September 1, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 18, 1947 in Wilmington, the daughter of Clarence James Stokley and Margaret Bowen Stokley. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer...

Aug 31, 2023

Mary Fayette "Faye" Meders, age 79, of Rocky Point and formerly of Tifton, Georgia passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 19, 1943 in Tift County, Georgia, the daughter of Lester William Newbern and Mona Florette Jones Newbern. In addition to her...

Aug 29, 2023

Logan Lee Hardee , age 22, of Holly Ridge, NC passed away on August 29, 2023.

He was born on September 20, 2000 in Onslow County, NC to Anthony Lee Hardee and Kelly Renee Robbins.

Logan was larger than life with a heart as big as the sky. He enjoyed fast cars and loved his  ...

Aug 29, 2023

"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her." – Proverbs 31:28

Shirley Ann Herring, a cherished mother, grandmother, and embodiment of love, passed away peacefully at her Leland home on August, 29, 2023, at the age of 79.

Shirley was born on June 14, 1944, in Fort Ann,...

Aug 29, 2023

Donald Lee Rivenbark, age 77, passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, August 29, 2023 surrounded by his children.

He was born May 11, 1946 in Sampson County and was the son of Preston Rivenbark and Luola Page Rivenbark. Donald had twelve siblings all growing up in the same household.

Donald is survived by his...

Aug 28, 2023

Beverley Elaine Sherman, age 94, of Wilmington, NC passed away on August 28, 2023 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 11, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Herman Harmens and Beatrice Bigelow Harmens.

Beverley was a long-time member of Westwood Church of God in Kalamazoo, MI where...

Aug 26, 2023

Ronald Gordon Davis, age 78 years, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 7, 1945, the son of Gordon B. Davis and Carolyn Shurtleff Davis. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his wife of...

Aug 26, 2023

Doris Ann Cowan, 88, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday, Aug 26, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on October 6, 1934, in Batavia, NY, to the late John and Lois (Klem) Brightenfield.

Doris, a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church in Wilmington, loved reading her bible daily. She was...

Aug 26, 2023

Elizabeth Claudette Sheffield Smith, age 69, of Beulaville passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

She was born on August 3, 1954, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Jessie and Gladys Mobley Sheffield.  Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Marvin Smith, Sr.; and siblings,...

Aug 25, 2023

Eleanor Mae Parrish Yarborough, 86, of Wilmington, joined her Lord, Jesus Christ, in her heavenly home on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on May 3, 1937, in Lee County, NC, to the late Thomas Preston Parrish and Mollie Stone Parrish.

Eleanor was a devoted daughter, sister,...

Aug 25, 2023

Donald Wayne Brock, age 77, of Willard, North Carolina left his earthly life for his eternal rest on August 25, 2023.

He was born on February 23, 1946 in Harnett County, NC.; one of eight children born to the late Moody Whitford and Agnes Claire Burgess Brock.  Mr. Brock was also preceded in death by his brothers...

Aug 24, 2023

Charles Scarborough Reaves, age 75, loving husband, daddy, granddaddy, great granddaddy, brother and friend passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 11, 1948 in Wilmington, the son of Wilbur Ivey Reaves, Sr. and Dora Long Reaves. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded...

Aug 22, 2023

Elizabeth Jones Herring, age 89 years, left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Woodbury Wellness in Hampstead.

She was born July 29, 1934 in Wallace, the daughter of Willie D. Cavenaugh and Ruby J. Cavenaugh Adcox. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Garnie...

Aug 22, 2023

John Edwin Leonard, 91, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at home.

He was born May 14, 1932 in Pender County, where he lived his entire life. John was the son of Hanson Leonard and Myrtle Herring Leonard. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Aug 22, 2023

Christian Scot Anderson, age 24, left his earthly life Tuesday, August 22, 2023 which was way too soon for his beloved family.

He was born May 23, 1999 in Arlington, VA, the son of David and Deborah Hamilton Anderson.

In addition to his parents, Christian is survived by his brothers, Garnet Anderson, Andrew...

Aug 20, 2023

Joanne Van Haviaras died in hospice on August 20, 2023 at age 89. She suffered from Alzheimer's and recently from pneumonia and heart issues.

Joanne was born June 9, 1934 in Sampson County, NC to Clem C. Vann and Louise Merritt Vann. She is survived by her only child Debbie Haviaras Duncan.

Joanne married James...

Aug 19, 2023

James Ronald Harrell, Sr. age 74 passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. James was born on November 26, 1948, and is the son of the late Spencer R. Harrell and Mary E. Debose.

James joined the United States Army at a young age only to become a disabled veteran before his discharge....

Aug 19, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Hunt Lott, 81 years young, was called home by her Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from Wallace, NC.

She was born on June 20,1942 in Marion, Arkansas to the late Matthew Hunt Sr. and Lucy Jane Hunt.  She was also preceded in death by her stepmother Suzie Hunt; her brothers and sisters: Matthew Hunt...