Obituaries

Apr 21, 2023

Stanley Edward Gruberger, age 81, of Willard passed from his earthly life Friday, April 21, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born May 26, 1941 in Bronx, New York, the son of Samuel E. Gruberger and Margie Zupa Gruberger.

Stanley is survived by his daughters, Nina Moulton, Michelle Gruberger (Bill Dougherty),...

Apr 21, 2023

Eugene Clinton Malpass, age 87, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 5, 1935 in Pender County, one of four children born to Rudolph Clinton Malpass and Dixie Howard Malpass.

Eugene is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Carrie B. Malpass;...

Apr 19, 2023

Eleanor Anne White Horrell, 89, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born April 1, 1934 in Wilmington, the daughter of The Reverend George Washington Hall White and Louise Mintz White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 17, 2023

Frederick William Black, age 83, of Manchester Township, New Jersey passed away on Monday morning, April 17, 2023, at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

He was born on August 9, 1939, in Leonardo, New Jersey; the son of the late George and Margaret Farley Black.  He was predeceased by his son, Frederick "Skip" Black and granddaughter, Kayla Hitchcock....

Apr 16, 2023

James "Jimmy" Nelson Dawson, Jr., age 82, passed from his earthly life Sunday, April 16, 2023 following a long and fruitful life.

He was born March 19, 1941 in Wilmington, the son of James Nelson Dawson and Marjorie Goodwin Dawson. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Sue D. Ellis....

Apr 14, 2023

Carol Ann Moore Caison, 78, of Currie passed peacefully Friday April 14, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 22, 1944, the daughter of George Franklin Moore and Helen Louise Peterson Moore. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray...

Apr 13, 2023

Esther Moore Messer, 93, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, April 13, 2023 following a long and fruitful life.

She was born May 5, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of Burkee Moore and Eula Bibb Moore. In addition to her parents Esther was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Messer.

Apr 13, 2023

Judith Ann Loh Arnold

Judith Arnold age 74 passed away peacefully on Thursday April 13, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center in Wilmington. Judith was born in Union County, New Jersey and was the loving daughter of the late Michael Loh and Shirley Meyers Lohl.

Judith is survived by her husband, David Arnold;...

Apr 12, 2023

Roy Mathews, age 85, of Hampstead NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 12, 2023.

He was born to the late Lawrence H. Mathews and Elizabeth Mathews of Wilmington, NC in 1937.

After retiring from DuPont, he embarked on a successful building contracting career that spanned more than four decades....

Apr 11, 2023

Peggy Jean Merritt Akers, 82, of Newton Grove, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

She was born on December 27, 1940, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Gavin Merritt.  Mrs. Akers was also preceded in death by her husband, Estes J. Akers, her sisters,...

Apr 9, 2023

Louise Jones Cavenaugh, age 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

She was born on October 8, 1936, in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Frank Jones and the late Mary Johnson Jones Gay.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit...

Apr 9, 2023

Clarence Michael Shingleton, age 70, of Hampstead passed from his earthly life Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 22, 1952 in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Clarence Winfield Shingleton and Margaret Kettenring Shingleton.

Clarence is survived by his sons, Anthony Shingleton (Megan), Jacob Shingleton (Ellen), and Christopher Cody...

Apr 9, 2023

John "Jerry" Gerald Brennan, age 87, of Hampstead, NC passed away on April 9, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on April 23, 1935, in Binghamton, NY to the late William Brennan and Marie Keough Brennan.

Jerry was an Army Veteran in the 82nd airborne and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles,...

Apr 8, 2023

Dora "Ama" Cantu Venecia of Rose Hill finished her earthly course on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was 91 years of age. She is preceded in death by her husband Heraclio Venecia, her eldest son Juan Heraclio Venecia, and grandchildren Alfredo Coronado and Rebeca Ramirez. Dora is survived by her children; Roel Venecia, Clemencia Finkley, Flerida Venecia, Eliu Venecia,...

Apr 7, 2023

Peggy Jo Bradshaw Mills, 87, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, April 7, 2023.

She was born on July 4, 1935 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Leslie and Ruby Evans Bradshaw.  Mrs. Mills was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Myles Donald "Bud" Mills...

Apr 7, 2023

Richard "Ricky" Thomas Kelley, age 57, of Wallace left his earthly vessel to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Ricky was born on January 20, 1966 in New Hanover County and was the son of Betty Teachey Kelley of Wallace and the late Reverend Larry Thomas Kelley.  He was...

Apr 6, 2023

Thadius "Ted" Joseph Garwicki, Jr. of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 at Morningside of Wilmington at the age of 93.

Ted was born on February 16, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to the late Helen Garwicki and Thadius Joseph Garwicki, Sr. He had two sisters, Claudia and Deloris.

He served 4 years...

Apr 6, 2023

Mohammed Salim, Sr. 67, of Burgaw passed peacefully at home Thursday, April 6, 2023 surrounded with love by his family.

He was born April 10, 1955 in Port of Spain,Trinidad, the son of Murtiza Hosein and Lailoon Hosein. In addition to his parents Moe was preceded in death by three siblings.

Mohammed is survived by...

Apr 4, 2023

Janice Newton Benson, age 79, of Rose Hill, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Ms. Benson was born on November 6, 1943, in Sampson County, NC; the daughter of the late James Lewis and Grace Wilson Newton.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jane Wilson Newton...

Apr 3, 2023

Eric Ericson, 71, of Wilmington, NC, and a Vietnam Veteran, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on February 3, 1952, in Lindenhurst, NY, to the late Theodore and Edith (Zittel) Ericson.

Eric, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, served honorably in the...