Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

A kind and spirited soul, a gracious and giving lady, Elizabeth "Lib" Pearsall passed from her earthly life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home at the age of 75. Her family and friends were with her surrounding her with love.

She was born July 7, 1947 in Nash County and was raised by her grandparents, Curt...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert Casper Lewis, 80, of Warsaw, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

He was born on May 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York; the son of the late Casper and Mildred Howell Lewis.  Mr. Lewis was also preceded in death by his best friend and wife of 60 years, Sandra...

Jan 27, 2023

Billy Mack Pender, age 65, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, January 27, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born August 4, 1957 in Wilmington, the son of  Artis Mack Pender and Mazzelie Brown Pender. In addition to his mother, Billy was preceded in death by his sister, Bobbi Pender.

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Jan 25, 2023

Richard Neal Woodcock, 64, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at home.

He was born July 26, 1958 in Pender County, the son of Jay and Louise DeBose Woodcock, who preceded Richard in death.

Richard is survived by his sister, Diane W. Norris (Dale); nephew, Brandon Norris (Brittany); niece, Rebecca...

Jan 24, 2023

On January 24, 2023, the death angel winged his way to earth and took the soul of Ottis Lee King to be with God.

He was born September 8, 1935, in Holly Ridge, Stump Sound Township to the late Reverend Lester King and Myrtie Ellen Shepard King.  He had two sisters, Leatrice Elizabeth "Lea" King Crews and...

Jan 23, 2023

James Clifton DeBose, age 67, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, and loyal friend passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, January 23, 2023 at home with family and with love.

He was born October 23, 1955 in Pender County, the son of James Linwood DeBose and Edna Merle Eakins DeBose. In addition to his parents Cliff was...

Jan 22, 2023

Patrick (Pat) Myles O'Donnell, age 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Lansing, MI.

Pat was the son of Dr. Dennis & Doris O'Donnell and was raised in Shawano, Wisconsin. He graduated high school...

Jan 22, 2023

Dorothy Waynick Hall, (Dot) age 89, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was born on November 1, 1933, in Rockingham County, NC to the late William Lee Waynick and Mildred Gilliam Waynick.

Dot was a devoted Christian, daughter, wife, and mother. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Reverend Melvin Hall....

Jan 22, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" William Fussell, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from earthly life Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and lots of love.

He was born December 19, 1934 in Raleigh, the son of Thomas Edmund Fussell and Helen Parker Fussell. In addition to his parents Tommy, was preceded in death by his siblings,...

Jan 21, 2023

A kind and energetic soul, a gracious and giving lady, Carlene Meeks Padgett, passed from her earthly life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at home at the age of 71. Her family and friends were with her surrounding her with love.

She was born  May 27, 1951 in Wilmington at James Walker Hospital to Gladys Mckoy Meeks...

Jan 20, 2023

Our precious gift from God, Matthew Scott Turner, 41, of Rocky Point left his earthly life on Friday, January 20, 2023 to return to Heaven. He was born December 15, 1981 in Wilmington the son of Henry Joseph Turner and Pamela Warfle Anderson.

Matthew is survived by his loving family: his wife of 14 years, Amanda Turner;...

Jan 18, 2023

Carol Mary Boulter, age 76, of Carolina Beach, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

She was born on December 31, 1946 in Yorkshire, England to the late Geoffrey Toft and Lily (Butler) McAndrew.

Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The LDS Church) for most of her...

Jan 17, 2023

Ramon Recendez Rodriguez, 46, of Rocky Point and formerly of Mexico died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his brother's home in Rocky Point, North Carolina.

He was born January 14, 1977 in Victoria, Tamaulipas in Mexico, the son of Juana Rodriguez Velazquez and Mario Alberto Moreno.

In addition to his parents, Ramon is survived by...

Jan 16, 2023

Joseph Lee "Buddy" Moore, 82, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2023, from Novant Health New Hanover Regional Hospital.

He was born on June 13, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Ezra and Margaret Simmons Moore.  Joe was also predeceased by his best friend and loving...

Jan 16, 2023

Gene T. Triplett, 91, of Wilmington, NC passed away on the morning of January 16, 2023.  Mr. Triplett was born on April 4, 1931, son of James D. and Maggie N. (Church) Triplett of Granite Falls, NC.  The sixth of seven children, he was predeceased by his brother, Garrell J. Triplett, and sisters Jewel Kirby, Violet Carlson, Georgia Reinhardt...

Jan 16, 2023

Wayne Edward Blanton, age 83, passed away peacefully at NorthChase Nursing Facility in Wilmington, NC on Monday, January 16, 2023. He  was born on November 26, 1939,  a native of Pender County who grew up in a little community known as Watha, NC. Wayne was the son of the late Ernest and Lacy Blanton. He was proceeded in death...

Jan 14, 2023

Jacqueline Suzanne Dudley, age 55, of Hubert, NC passed away peacefully in no pain at all on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Suzanne struggled with drug addiction and ultimately lost her life because of it. She fought a long and hard battle, and God intervened and said enough is enough and brought her home.

She was born on...

Jan 13, 2023

Durwood Lee Fisher, 86, of Magnolia, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 10, 1936 in Duplin County; the son of the late Oscar Baines Fisher and Sarah Henderson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Isabell Stoddard and...

Jan 13, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Hall Nagy, age 93, of Burgaw, North Carolina and formerly of Oceanside, California passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, January 13, 2023 at home.

She was born January 17, 1929 in Pender County, NC, the daughter of Macy Wells and Henry DeWitt Hall. In addition to her parents Millie was preceded in death by...

Jan 12, 2023

Albert Gardner Anders, Jr., age 96, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

He was born July 3, 1926 in St. Augustine, Florida, the son of Albert Gardner Anders and Margaret Jones Owens. In addition to his parents Albert was preceded in death by his...