Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Nora Jones age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Burgaw,  on Saturday, February 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Nora was born January 30, 1949 in Onslow  County, NC, the daughter of the late William A.  and Nora Jones Rivenbark.

Upon entering into heaven to meet her Lord and Savior, Nora was reunited with...

Feb 16, 2023

Belinda Nobles Myers, 71, of Wilmington, passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born October 21, 1951, to Eugene and Marjorie Nobles. Belinda, a loving and devoted wife and mother, is survived by her husband, Gary; sons, Joel and Gavin; sister, Sharon; and brothers, Kim, Eric and John.

Belinda had a great sense of humor; she...

Feb 16, 2023

Smithie Rhodes Deans-Tobin, 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

She was born on February 22, 1930 in Johnson County, NC; the daughter of the late Charley R. and Smithy Margaret Guin Rhodes.  Mrs. Tobin was also preceded in death by her husbands,...

Feb 16, 2023

Billy Earl Price, Sr., age 65, of Burgaw, NC passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

He was born on April 22, 1957 in Hopewell, VA to the late Samuel Preston Price and Bertha Mae Morgan Price.

Billy is survived by his wife, Holly Price; sons, Taylor Price, Timothy Price, and Billy Price, Jr.; daughter,...

Feb 14, 2023

Patricia Jane Lilly, 71, of Hampstead, NC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

She was born on January 13, 1952, in Keene, NH, to the late Joseph Reardon and Alma J. (Dundon) Reardon.

Patti was born and raised in Keene, NH where she attended elementary and high school. Pat belonged to...

Feb 13, 2023

David Evans Pope, age 75, of Sneads Ferry, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Monday, February 13, 2023 from Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 2, 1947 in Duplin County; the son of the late William "Billie" Sunday and Janet Evans Pope.  He was...

Feb 11, 2023

Bradley Joshua Jarman, age 35, of Winnabow left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

He was born on November 12, 1987 in Wayne County, NC; the son of Lisa Kay Williams Bone and husband Kenneth of Burgaw and the late Bobby Jay Jarman. Joshua was also preceded in death by his...

Feb 10, 2023

Charleene Edna Walters, age74, passed gently from her earthly life Friday, February 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born October 6, 1948 in Huntington Station, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late Charles Harold Walters and Ida Henneborn Walters.

Charleene is survived by her daughter and...

Feb 10, 2023

A kind and energetic soul, a gracious and giving lady, Mavis Newton Barrett, entered into the  glory of her Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023  at the age of 83. She was at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jesse Vernon

She was born December 11, 1939 in Pender County, the daughter of Ernest...

Feb 9, 2023

Ronnie James English, age 76, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 14, 1946 in Duplin County, NC to the late James English and Maybell Meadows Riley.

Ronnie was a hard worker. He was dedicated to his friends and...

Feb 9, 2023

Michael Gene Freeman, age 72 passed away, February 9, 2023, at home while visiting his family at Topsail Beach. Michael was born on November 24, 1950 and was a native of Reidsville, NC. He was the son of the late Frank and Eloise Freeman.

Michael was a restaurant owner and cook of, "Freeman Family Restaurant", where he...

Feb 9, 2023

Charles Randolph Climpson, age 79, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Wilmington, NC.

Charles (Randy) was born on December 2, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to the late Harley Climpson and Mary Louise Yauch Climpson.  He lived most of his childhood in Bethesda, MD.

Randy is survived by his...

Feb 7, 2023

Marsha Davis, 76, of Wilmington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 7 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on August 8, 1946 to the late James "Junior" and Marie (Horrell) Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters-in-law...

Feb 4, 2023

Edna Holloway Roy, 88 of Leland, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on August 27, 1934, in Darlington, SC to the late Woodrow and Maude (Blayton) Holloway.

Edna was a member of Elah Baptist Church in Leland. During her life she...

Feb 4, 2023

Kenneth Leverne Dail, 75, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday morning, February 4, 2023.

He was born on August 30, 1947 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leslie and Mary Lee Henderson Dail.  Mr. Dail was also predeceased by his siblings, L.D. Dail, Lottie Lloyd, Joyce Pierce...

Feb 4, 2023

Franklin Lee "Trey" Creech, III, 24, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, February 4, 2023, due to a fatal auto accident.

He was born on April 25, 1998, in Wilmington, NC; the son of Franklin "Frankie" Lee Creech II of Wallace and Ashley Jones Dail and husband, Greg of Harrells.  He was...

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Gralak Garner, age 82, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She was born on November 2, 1940, in New Hanover County, NC and was the daughter of the late Irving D. Gralak and the late Mary Oliver Gralak Savage.  Mary was also preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2023

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Blackburn Highsmith at the age of 66. She passed into the glory of her Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023.

She was born August 8, 1956 in Rose Hill, the daughter of the late George Blackburn and Mary Mills Blackburn.

Janet is...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. John William "Bill" Burns went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Bill was born in Wilmington, NC to William Francis "Frank" Burns and Doris Brown Burns on February 2, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents and his cherished sister, Bonnie, whom he affectionately called Tuter.

Bill...

Jan 29, 2023

Kay Butler Bowden, 69, of Rocky Point flew without hesitation into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, the Lord's Day, January 29, 2023 at her home.

She was born October 23, 1953 in Wilmington, the daughter of Maurice Butler and Margaret Edwards Butler. In addition to her parents Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald...