Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

Sharon Lynn Rich, 62, of Wallace, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

She was born on July 23, 1961, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Norman Earl "Tom" Rich and Ruby Ezzell Rich.

Sharon is survived by her best friend and wife of 22...

Aug 16, 2023

Phillip Byron Eaton, age 71, of Leland, NC passed away on August 16, 2023.

He was born on September 21, 1951 in Wilmington, NC to the late Rufus Brown Eaton and Fannie "Betty" Mae Brown Eaton.

He enjoyed the mountains, working in his yard and mowing his grass. Phillip, who never met a stranger, was...

Aug 15, 2023

Chad Randall English, age 34, of Pink Hill left this earthly life way too soon on August 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 20, 1988 in Duplin County; the son of Tammy Knowles of Pink Hill and Donald Graham English, Jr. and wife Rhonda of Willard.   Chad was predeceased by his maternal...

Aug 12, 2023

Janice Anderson Byerly, age 80, of Wilmington passed from her earthly life Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born December 22, 1942 in Pender County, the daughter of Coy Willard Anderson and Velma Rooks Anderson. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Duane...

Aug 11, 2023

The stars of heaven shone a little brighter on August 11, 2023, as Susan Jordan White joined her Lord, Jesus Christ, in her heavenly home. The bigger the life, the brighter and faster it burns.

Susan was born in Wilmington, NC, on August 24, 1972, to Tim and Beth Russ Jordan. She is survived by her loving...

Aug 10, 2023

John "Jay" Farrior, Jr.  of Willard passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at his home.

He was born on June 14, 1957, in Pender County; the son of the late John Farrior, Sr. and Lila Wells Farrior. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Lucyann Giddens.

A life-long member of Willard Baptist Church,...

Aug 7, 2023

Murray Kenneth "Kenny" Batson, Jr., age 83, of Wilmington passed peacefully on the morning of Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 12, 1940 in Wilmington, the son of Murray Kenneth Batson, Sr. and Dollie Belle Futch Batson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph; and grandson, Paul Baker.

Aug 5, 2023

James (Jim) Francis Barnes, age 87, of Wilmington, NC, passed away with his children and daughter-in-law by his side on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He fought a courageous battle with stage IV prostate cancer for five months.

He was born on July 2, 1936, in Essex...

Aug 5, 2023

Clyde "Buddy" Willis Harrelson II passed away at home on August 5, 2023.  Buddy was born on  November 6, 1935 in Nichols, SC to the late Clyde Harrelson and Alyce Funderburg Harrelson.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Elizabeth "Libby" Reaves Harrelson; son, Clyde "Chip" Harrelson III; daughter,  Amy Harrelson McMillan and husband Brant;...

Aug 3, 2023

Roger Lee Norris, Sr., age 72, of Charleston, South Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from the Brian Center of Wallace, NC.

Born on August 16, 1950, in Duplin County, Mr. Norris was the son Evelyn Worrell Norris of Willard, NC and the late Benjamin Curtis Norris.  He...

Aug 1, 2023

Tony Lee Carlson, age 65, of Wilmington, NC passed away on August 1, 2023.

He was born on December 12, 1957 in England to the late William Carlson and Stella Scullion Carlson.

Tony was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved the great outdoors. Tony was a very kind person who had the biggest heart....

Aug 1, 2023

Kenneth Allen Edgell, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1966 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Emma Elaine Edgell.

Kenneth was a man who love to chase ghost legends and sightings. He believe that sometimes people would be trapped in this life...

Aug 1, 2023

Christopher Hartley Abbood, age 62 passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. Christopher was born on May 13, 1961 in Passaic, County, New Jersey, and is the son of the late, Goerge and Ruth Abbood.

Christopher was a man who lived his life selflessly with his...

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...