Obituaries

May 3, 2023

Dallie Mobley Maready, age 98, of Willard passed from this life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She now at peace in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on February 25, 1925, in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of the late Perry and Nancy Lanier Mobley.  Dallie was...

May 2, 2023

Danny Lee Brown, age 76, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

He was born on August 25, 1946, in Duplin County and was the son of the late James Arnold and Edith Dixon Brown. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Gail Manley Brown;...

May 1, 2023

Eddie Conrad Adams, age 81, of Willard passed from this life to his eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2023.

He was born on August 9, 1941 in Scotts Bluff, NE; the son of the late Eddie and Mary McMurtry Adams.  He was also predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer Adams.

Mr. Adams served proudly in...

May 1, 2023

Our loved Dominic Michael Hughes, age 16 years, of Wallace departed his earthly life much too soon on Monday, May 1, 2023.

He was born May 27, 2006 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Dominic is survived by his mother, Carin Gordon Wood; his fathers, Mark E. Hughes and Randy Wood; brothers,...

May 1, 2023

Ronald David Kelley, age 69, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.

He was born on September 22, 1953 in Norfolk, VA to the late David Dietrich Kelley and Madge Lee Ball Kelley.

Ronald loved to work and had a successful career as a painter in the construction industry. He also loved...

Apr 28, 2023

Billie Dane Merritt Gore, age 93, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2023.

She was born on October 9, 1929 in Wilmington, NC to the late Ernest James Merritt and Lilly Ransom.

Billie is survived by her sons, Rick Gore and Jack Gore, Jr.; daughter, Marlene Craven; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Apr 28, 2023

William "Billy" Johnston, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved on Friday, April 28, 2023. He grew up in Rocky Point and was the son of the late Albert and Claudia Johnston. Billy was a member of King Solomon Lodge #138 A.F. & A.M. in Burgaw where he served his lodge and community as a...

Apr 26, 2023

Gilberto Aponte, Sr. of Magnolia passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at ECU Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on October 29, 1936 in Las Marias Puerto Rico; the son of the late Tomas Aponte and Providencia Rodrique Rivera Aponte.

Mr. Aponte is survived by his devoted wife, Diane Resto Aponte; his four sons,...

Apr 26, 2023

Cynthia Futch Bullard, age 68, of Watha, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on October 22, 1954 in Wilmington, NC to the late J.D. Futch and Doris Marie Benson Beatty.

Cynthia enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She also loved...

Apr 24, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Samuel Johnson, age 63, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.

He was born on December 17, 1959 in Wilmington, NC to Sara Joan Vaught Martin and the late Edward Willum Johnson.

Tim was a good son, husband, and father. He was a bright light to many people, and he...

Apr 23, 2023

James "Jay" Baxter Rivenbark, Jr., age 53, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was born on October 5, 1969, to James "Jim" B. Rivenbark and Elaine "Gayle" Newkirk Rivenbark.

Jay grew up in Greensboro, NC but his heart was always at...

Apr 23, 2023

George "Pete" William Hanchey, age 96, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

He was born on July 4, 1926, in Duplin County and was the son of the late Tate William and Idawese Boney Hanchey.  Mr. Hanchey was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn...

Apr 22, 2023

Joseph Morgan Hesse, age 7 months, 4 days, of Burgaw peacefully departed his brief, but oh so significate life on earth Saturday, April 22, 2023 to ascend to his everlasting life in Heaven and is currently receiving the Grand Tour of Heaven by his great grandmother, Agnes Hesse.

Joseph was born to Jonathan Hesse and Jessie Jenness...

Apr 21, 2023

Stanley Edward Gruberger, age 81, of Willard passed from his earthly life Friday, April 21, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born May 26, 1941 in Bronx, New York, the son of Samuel E. Gruberger and Margie Zupa Gruberger.

Stanley is survived by his daughters, Nina Moulton, Michelle Gruberger (Bill Dougherty),...

Apr 21, 2023

Eugene Clinton Malpass, age 87, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 5, 1935 in Pender County, one of four children born to Rudolph Clinton Malpass and Dixie Howard Malpass.

Eugene is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Carrie B. Malpass;...

Apr 19, 2023

Eleanor Anne White Horrell, 89, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born April 1, 1934 in Wilmington, the daughter of The Reverend George Washington Hall White and Louise Mintz White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 17, 2023

Frederick William Black, age 83, of Manchester Township, New Jersey passed away on Monday morning, April 17, 2023, at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

He was born on August 9, 1939, in Leonardo, New Jersey; the son of the late George and Margaret Farley Black.  He was predeceased by his son, Frederick "Skip" Black and granddaughter, Kayla Hitchcock....

Apr 16, 2023

James "Jimmy" Nelson Dawson, Jr., age 82, passed from his earthly life Sunday, April 16, 2023 following a long and fruitful life.

He was born March 19, 1941 in Wilmington, the son of James Nelson Dawson and Marjorie Goodwin Dawson. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Sue D. Ellis....

Apr 14, 2023

Carol Ann Moore Caison, 78, of Currie passed peacefully Friday April 14, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 22, 1944, the daughter of George Franklin Moore and Helen Louise Peterson Moore. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray...

Apr 13, 2023

Esther Moore Messer, 93, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, April 13, 2023 following a long and fruitful life.

She was born May 5, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of Burkee Moore and Eula Bibb Moore. In addition to her parents Esther was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Messer.