Obituaries

Dec 26, 2022

James "Jimmy" Isham Barnhill, 71, of Currie passed peacefully Monday December 26, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

He was born December 11, 1951 in Wilmington, the son of Isham Gladwin Barnhill and Milda Elizabeth Brown Green. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his best friend who was like...

Dec 26, 2022

Hazel Flynn Langston Hudgins, 96, of Rocky point passed very peacefully from her earthly life Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home where she was surrounded with care and love.

She was born May 3, 1926 in Wilmington, the daughter of George Dallas Flynn, Sr. and Lucille Amelia Williams Flynn. In addition to her parents, Hazel was...

Dec 25, 2022

Michael Dale Powell, age 58, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on, December 25, 2022, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 9, 1964, in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert Horace Powell and Barbara Ann (Melton) Powell.

Mike, a dirt bike and motorcycle enthusiast, loved the...

Dec 24, 2022

Mary John "Johnnie" Pridgen Barnhill, 73, of Atkinson passed from her earthly life, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 25, 1949 in Wilmington, the daughter of John Owen Pridgen and Madeline Moore Pridgen. In addition to her parents Johnnie was preceded in death by an infant brother, John Wayne Pridgen.

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Dec 23, 2022

Janet Evans Pope, 96, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 from the Gardens of Rose Hill.

She was born on August 19, 1926 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Robert Ellis and Sara Percy Evans.  Janet was also preceded in death by her husband, Billie "Bill"...

Dec 23, 2022

Hilda Rae Rackley Wells, 87, of Rose Hill left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 23, 2022.

She was born on October 4, 1935, in Wilmington, NC; the only daughter of the late John Willie and Bertie DeBose Rackley.  Hilda was also preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 22, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Janet Sheila Busalachi passed from her earthly life Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the age of 68 years following a brief illness. Lots of love and prayers accompanied Janet as she transitioned to be with the Lord in heaven.

She was born May 25, 1954 in England,...

Dec 19, 2022

Greg "Bulldog" Teachey, 63, of Wallace passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on September 8, 1959 in New Hanover County; the son of Martha Merritt Teachey of Wallace and the late Bennie F. Teachey.  Greg was also predeceased by his sister, Nancy Iredale and brothers, Bennie F. Teachey, Jr. and...

Dec 18, 2022

Linda Kay Batson Rivenbark, age 75, passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 12, 1947 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Ellis Sherwood Batson and Virginia Walker Batson. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Dec 17, 2022

Benjamin "Ben" Scott Faircloth, age 44, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

He was born on March 16, 1978 in Wilmington, NC to the late Clyde Ernest Faircloth, Jr. and Sheila (Stutler) Faircloth.

Ben was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was also an avid song writer and a...

Dec 17, 2022

Ruby Taylor Chasten, age 90, of Woodhaven, New York and formerly of Rose Hill, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

She was born on November 9, 1932 in Arkansas; the daughter of the late Aleek Wiliey and Carenthia Walker Taylor.  Ruby was also predeceased  by her husband, James Westbrook...

Dec 16, 2022

William Michael Young, 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

He was born on February 28, 1951, in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to the late William Henry Young and Wilma Lois Rivenbark Young.

Michael was a member of Cape Fear Christian Church in...

Dec 15, 2022

Barry Lindsey Boswell, age 67, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 14, 1955, in Cheverly, Maryland to the late Myrtle Gene Foster Mullins.

Barry was happy, boisterous, fun loving, goofy, caring, generous, and hard working. His life had...

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Thomas Barefoot, 91, of Wilmington, NC passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  Robert was born August 10, 1931 in Wilmington, NC at James Walker Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Calvin and Ethel Lee Barefoot, and his loving wife, Dera Wells Barefoot.

Robert...

Dec 8, 2022

Brandon Sherwood Stewart, age 49, of Hampstead, NC passed from his earthly life Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home in Howard's Landing Road, Hampstead, NC.

He was born on March 15, 1973, in Virginia, the son of Debra King Stewart and the late Larry Stewart.

Brandon was an operator of heavy equipment, including excavators,...

Dec 7, 2022

G. Irvin Aldridge, 88 of Wilmington, retired lawyer passed away on the 7th day of December 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.  He was born March 10, 1934, in Yanceyville, North Carolina, son of the late Carlton H. and Edna Rudd Aldridge.  He is survived by wife of 40 years, Mary H. Aldridge, 2 children, George Aldridge (Sandra), Sharon...

Dec 7, 2022

Hazel Gurganious Wells, 91, of Watha, a gracious and sharing lady passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 13, 1931 in Atkinson, the daughter of Rodney H. Gurganious and Victoria Kenan Gurganious. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death...

Dec 3, 2022

Eva Lynette Grady, 74, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life  on Saturday, December 3, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 23, 1948 in Lenoir County, the daughter of Lawrence Herman Grady and Edna Futral Grady.

Lynette is survived by her loving family; brother, Larry Grady (Geneva); sister, Annette...

Dec 2, 2022

Maurice Wilton Kelley, 50, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Friday, December 2, 2022.

He was born on January 26, 1972, in New Hanover County; the son of Betty Teachey Kelley of Wallace and the late Reverend Larry Kelley. Maurice was also predeceased by is father-in-law, Curly Watkins.

Maurice was a...

Dec 1, 2022

Michael "Craig" Strickland, age 63, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

He was born on March 28, 1959 in Burgaw, NC to his father, Herman Aaron Strickland, and his mother, Gail Ward Strickland.

Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved wildlife and photographing birds, deer and other animals. Most of...