Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Gladys Joyce O'Brien McAllister, age 88, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 15, 1934 in England, the daughter of Archibald Ethelbert O'Brien and Gladys Isabel Meredith O'Brien. She was preceded by her husband, William Kenneth McAllister who died in...

Mar 7, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Horrell Keller, 63, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home.

She was born December 4, 1959 in Burgaw, the daughter of Dewey Windell Horrell and Carolyn McKoy Horrell.

Cynthia is survived by her sister, Constance "Connie" Horrell.

Cindy truly enjoyed living near the...

Mar 6, 2023

Benjiman "Benji" Alexander Melton, age 34, left his earthly life on Monday, March 6, 2023, which was way too soon. Benji was born January 23, 1989 in Wilmington, the son of Joseph James Melton and Wendy Delayne Reaves Melton.

Benji is survived by his loving family: his mother, Wendy; his father and stepmother, Joe and Tera Reese;...

Mar 6, 2023

Jesse "Wayne" Houston, age 74, of Campobello, SC passed away on March 6, 2023.

He was born on September 27, 1948 in Clayton, GA to the late Roy James Houston and Carrie White Houston.

Wayne proudly served as a Combat Engineer in the U.S. Army. He was a Vietnam Comat Veteran who was a recipient...

Mar 2, 2023

Bobby Lee Smith Sr., 79, of Rocky Point went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 23, 1943 in Duplin County, NC, the son of Simuel Burney Smith and Maggie Tedder Smith.  Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie, in 1970; his...

Mar 2, 2023

Josephine "Jo" Dierling, age 79, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

She was born on December 14, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ to the late William Lewis George and Hilma Feil George.

Jo was a very active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She was also the current president of the Elizabeth...

Feb 28, 2023

Blondell Dennis Tucker, a lady filled with grace and goodness has departed her earthly life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the age of 97.

She was born to Estelle Staley and Mott Blair Dennis Sr. in Troy, NC on February 19, 1926.

Blondell is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Henriksen (Rick); Blondell was blessed...

Feb 28, 2023

Shirley Warner Worsley, of Elizabethtown, NC, passed away at the age of 88 on February 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on August 31, 1934 and grew up in Clarkton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Miriam Huggins Warner and Wilton McBryde Warner. After high school, while working for E.J. Cox Company as a...

Feb 27, 2023

Floyd L. "Billy" Rivenbark, age 82, of Wallace, passed from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 27, 2023.

He was born on September 12, 1940 in Pender County; the son of the late Floyd L. Rivenbark, Sr. and Lela Wells Rivenbark.  He was also predeceased by his...

Feb 26, 2023

Charles Albert Brown, 83, of Surf City, passed from this earthly life to his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born in Sampson County on October 20,1939 to the late Albert C. and Glyndal Tew Brown. Charles was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce...

Feb 26, 2023

Josephus (Joe) Jackson McMichael Jr., 76, of Surf City, NC passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Joe was born on August 17, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Josephus Jackson McMichael and Mildred Swain McMichael. He graduated from RJ Reynolds High School and attended Hampden-Sydney College.  Joe entered the US Naval Reserves and in 1968...

Feb 25, 2023

Harold Glenn Mobley, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

He was born on August 8, 1944 in Duplin County; the son of the late Leslie Roscoe Mobley and the late Mildred English Mobley Pierce.  Harold was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Mobley Todd,...

Feb 24, 2023

Terry Dewayne Jones, Jr., age 47, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.

He was born on November 5, 1975 in Wilmington, NC to the late Terry Dewayne Jones, Sr. and Judy Loraine Duncan.

Terry was a hardworking person. He was very caring and would give anyone the shirt off his back....

Feb 24, 2023

Helena Dare Gurganus Holton, age 82, of Wallace, passed from this earthly life to her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 24, 2023.

She was born on Onslow County on Septrember 18, 1940 to the late Walter L. and Bessie Horne Gurganus.  Helena was also preceded in death by her husband...

Feb 23, 2023

Virginia Pernell Gideons Pate, 88, of Willard passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

She was born on May 22, 1934 in Pender County, NC to the late Eunice Gideons.  Mrs. Pate was also preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 64 years, Cecil Pate; her son,...

Feb 23, 2023

Bertie Eunice Cavenaugh Gilbert, 90, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

She was born on November 18, 1932 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Florence Cavenaugh.  She was also predeceased by her loving husband, Roy Gilbert; her son Dean Gilbert and...

Feb 22, 2023

A kind and energetic soul, a gracious and giving lady, Elizabeth Ann Rivenbark, of Manning, SC and formerly of Burgaw and Fort Washington, MD entered into the  glory of her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023  at the age of 86. She was at their home in Manning.

Ann was born at home on December 6, 1936,...

Feb 21, 2023

Pamela Jean Brodhead, age 76, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born May 31, 1946 in Delaware, New York. The daughter of the late James Edward Buckingham and Roberta Hilda DeGroat Buckingham.

Pamela is survived by her husband of...

Feb 20, 2023

Judy Mai Ward, age 74, passed peacefully at her home in Currie, on Monday, February 20, 2023. Judy was born May 6, 1948 in Giles County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Georgia Mai Newby Raidt.

For many years Judy was the activity director at Brunswick Cove Living Center.  Judy continuously lived life with...

Feb 19, 2023

Dwayne Wallace, long time devotee of all things North Carolina, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2023 at home.

Dwayne is survived by his daughter Sirena, son Ray (wife Michelle) and by the mother of his 2 children Roberta Wallace. He is also survived by his sister Janice, brothers Guy (wife Maria) and Kevin (wife Cheryl), numerous nephews,...