Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2023

Lillian Hall Corbett, 93, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, May 31, 2023 following a long, well lived, fruitful life.

She was born December 8, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of Gaitha D. and Annie Pearsall Hall. In addition to her parents Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Bayard Z. Corbett;...

May 30, 2023

Brian James Beauchemin passed peacefully on May 30, 2023 at his home in Burgaw, NC after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born in Plattsburgh, New York in 1952 and grew up in Dannemora, NY. Brian was the son of Arnold and Jean Beauchemin, of Dannemora.

Brian is survived by his wife, Colleen Gallagher-Beauchemin...

May 26, 2023

Larry Ogden, age 80 of Willard departed his earthly life Friday, May 26, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. Larry was born in Allentown, PA on February 18, 1943 and is the son of the late Richard and Mildred Ogden. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda and their son Todd Ogden.

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May 26, 2023

Vickie Mae Hawke, 64, of Castle Hayne, NC, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 20, 1959, to the late Warren Runyan and Mary Bunnell Runyan.

She had a great love for her kids, grandkids, and family....

May 23, 2023

Chris Stamatios Tsimbidis, age 89, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

He was born on April 2, 1934 in Ikaria, Greece to the late Stamatios Chrysanthos Tsimbidis and Lambrini Koklanaris Tsimbidis.

Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Tsimbidis; sons, Stephen Tsimbidis and Greg Tsimbidis (Leslie); sister,...

May 23, 2023

Nancy Harrison Edelen Wilson, age 85, of Greenville, NC passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

She was born on January 11, 1938, in Washington D.C. to the late Millard C. Edelen and Dorothy Fairall Edelen.

Nancy loved the Lord and had a strong faith in God. She was a very social,...

May 22, 2023

Lawrence Edward Lewis, 85, of Wilmington, NC passed away on May 22, 2023.  Larry, as he was known to family and friends, was born on December 2, 1937, to the late Oscar Paul Lewis and Edna Kathleen (Langston) Lewis of Riley's Creek, NC. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maria Girten Lewis; his children Karin Conway...