Obituaries

May 22, 2023

Betty Jean Pratt, age 80, of Leland, NC passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on October 14, 1942 in St. Louis City County, MO to the late Albert L. York and Betty A. Mittendorf York.

Betty was a Pastor's wife for 35 years....

May 21, 2023

Rachel Anderson Dail, age 90, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her home.

She was born September 10, 1932 in Pender County, the daughter of Elbert and Callie Moore Anderson.  In addition to her parents Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Alson Dail who was the love...

May 21, 2023

James H. (Jay) Adams Jr. of Leland, NC passed away from his earthly life into his eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on May 21, 2023. He was born in Wilmington on June 1, 1947 to his parents, the late James and Virginia Batten Adams and graduated high school from NHHS in 1965, and then...

May 21, 2023

Clifford Weldon Horrell, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21st at Stonebridge at Woodbury in Hampstead, NC.  He was surrounded by his loving family as well as his dedicated caregivers at Stonebridge as he went on to his heavenly home.

Clifford was born in Onslow County to Charles McClain Horrell and Jessie Jones Horrell. The...

May 20, 2023

Shirley Ann Bradley-Pierce, 80, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 17, 1942, in Bladenboro, NC, to the late Daniel Wayman Perry and Alice Reid (Walters) Perry.

Shirley was an animal lover who turned her passion...

May 20, 2023

Lloyd Ray Lanier, Sr., 88, of Watha, left this earth for his eternal resting place on Saturday night, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Duplin County, North Carolina; the son of the late Oscar L. and Mildred Jones Lanier.  Ray was also predeceased by his daughter Evelyn Lanier Powell; brother, Ward...

May 20, 2023

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Evelyn Basden Walton, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 93 at her home. She was born in Duplin County on May 5, 1930 to William and Lela Bostic Basden, living most of her wonderful life in the small town of Burgaw. In addition...

May 19, 2023

Steve William Lawson age 58 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023. Steve was born on December 17, 1964 in Martinsville, VA, and is the son of the late Curtis and Lillie Lawson.

Steve was survived by his four sisters, Brenda Nelson of Burgaw, NC, Mary Anne Puckett of Tarboro, NC,...

May 18, 2023

Ashley Nicole Brown, age 31 years departed her earthly life Thursday, May 18, 2023 much too soon leaving a big hole in our hearts and in our lives here on earth.  She was born July 29, 1991 in Florence, SC.

Ashley leaves behind her parents, Frankie and Kim Brown; brother, Major Franklin "Tripp" Brown III and his...

May 16, 2023

Allyson High-Johnson, age 65, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at East Carolina University Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Allyson, affectionately known to some as Allybat, and to others as Momma Crazy, was a headstrong woman and fierce example of Southern Charm. Her green thumb could revive even the saddest plants...

May 15, 2023

Charles "Chip" Krieger, age 77, passed away on May 15th 2023 at his home in Wilmington,NC after a lengthly illness.

Chip was born on October 17, 1945 in Montclair NJ to the late Charles Noah and Anne Marie Krieger. In addition to his parents, Chip was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Krieger.

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May 13, 2023

Jacob Hunter Holmes, age 24, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

He was born on November 2, 1998 in Boone, NC to Zackary Sutton Holmes and Michael Robbins Owen.

Jacob was raised in Watauga County, NC. He put his heart and passion into everything he did. Jacob was artistic in nature...

May 11, 2023

Jimmy Dale "J.D." Herchenhahn entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior whom he so earnestly loved and served Thursday morning May 11, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. Some people called him Dr. Herchenhahn, many others knew him as Pastor, but to us he was forever our precious Dad and Papa. His faith has...

May 10, 2023

Orville Earl Gurganus, age 79, of Rocky Point, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 22, 1944 in Onslow County; the son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy Gurganus.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Timothy Earl Gurganus in...

May 8, 2023

Mary Lucille Worthington, 98, of Wilmington, passed away from this life to her eternal rest on Monday, May 8th, 2023. She is now at peace in the presence of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born on May 30th, 1924, in Montague, Pender County, NC; the daughter of Zeb Vance Vernon and Myrtle Herring Vernon....

May 8, 2023

James Allen Branch, age 75 of Winnabow passed gently from his earthly life Monday, May 8, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born April 14, 1948, the son of James Eugene Branch and Margaret Harvel Branch, both of which preceded Allen in death.

Allen is survived by his daughter,...

May 7, 2023

Alfred Eugene Fields, age 47,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family whom he loved deeply. Alfred was born in Burgaw on January 25, 1976 and was the son of the late James Edward Fields and his loving mom, Polly Cain Fields. In addition to being proceeded in death by his dad, he was also preceded by...

May 4, 2023

Our precious gift from God, Caleb Jeremiah Williams, age 18 years, of Currie went on angel wings to his Heavenly home on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

He was born May 27, 2004 in Derby, Connecticut. Caleb is survived by his mom, Lora Lee Evers and her husband, Michael Evers; dad, Gilbert Lee Williams (Deanne Debrady); sister, Amanda...

May 4, 2023

Maryann Francis McCarthy Collins, age 66, of Warsaw, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1957, in Onslow County; the daughter of the late John Frances and Marilyn Kratz McCarthy.

Maryann proudly served her country in the United States Navy for two...

May 4, 2023

Edgardo Villela, age 71, of Wallace unexpectedly left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

He was born on January 19, 1952, in Honduras; the son of the late Carlos Villela and Eloisa Torres. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Jorge H. Villela and Rony A. Villela.

Edgardo is...