Obituaries

Nov 28, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Dennis G. Matthews, Jr. of Rose Hill announce his recent passing.  He was 42 years old.

He was the son of Dennis Glenn Matthews, Sr. of Willard and  the late Diane Pittman Nazworth.  Dennis was also preceded in death by his brother, Alexander R. Matthews; his grandparents, Mr. & ...

Nov 25, 2022

William Paul Turner, Sr., 82, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on May 17, 1940, in Wilmington to the late Willie Preston Turner and Ethel Sullivan Turner.

Paul was a very proud man who loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and always...

Nov 23, 2022

Ruth Stephenson Register, 81, of Wallace passed peacefully from her earthly life  Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born December 9, 1940 in Longview, TX, the daughter of Wilburn J. Stephenson and Grace Ellie Steed Stephenson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hearold Deane Register; grandson, Justin...

Nov 23, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Johnson Hathaway, 92, of Atkinson and formerly of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.

She was born November 26, 1929 in Wilmington, the daughter of Paul M. Johnson, Sr. and Lucy Council Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Nov 22, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Ellen Daughtery Miller, age 65, passed from her earthly life Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by family and lots of love.

She was born February 12, 1957 in Duplin County. She was the daughter of Yvonne Daughtery and Claude Atkinson (both deceased)....

Nov 22, 2022

Sophia Kelley Floyd, 94, passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Davis HealthCare.

She was born August 14, 1928 in Bladen County, the daughter of Aaron and Iva Bradshaw Kelley. In addition to her parents Sophia was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Eugene R. Floyd, Sr.; son, Eugene Ross...

Nov 20, 2022

Emma Marie Waff Hughes, 78, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her daughter's home.

She was born September 23, 1944 in Chowan County, the daughter of John Edward Waff, Jr. and Emma Marie Furguson Waff. In addition to her parents Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Crayton...

Nov 19, 2022

Neomia Pearl Rooks, 94, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her son's home.

She was born August 7, 1928 in Pender County, the daughter of Joseph Benjamin Chadwick and Laura Lee Register Chadwick Good.

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

Nov 16, 2022

Sandra Kay Ramsey, age 68, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 5, 1954 in Wilmington, the daughter of George T. Ramsey and Mary Benton Ramsey. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Ramsey, Larry Benton, Gerry Ramsey, and...

Nov 16, 2022

Mary Jane Babson Dvorak, age 84, of Rocky Point left this life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from NorthChase Nursing and Rehabiliation Center.

She was born on February 15, 1938 in Hutchinson, Kansas; the daughter of the late Ernest and Lessie Mae Babson.  Mrs. Dvorak was also predeceased by her husband, Walter Dvorak;...

Nov 16, 2022

Lynn Davies Goddard, 89, of Rocky Point and formerly of New York passed gently into the glory of her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

She was born July 9, 1933 in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of Alexander Kenne` and Anne Wolz Kenne`. In addition to her parents Lynn was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 15, 2022

David Allen Sykes, age 47, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and dear friend has left our world way too soon. On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 he went to join the angels in God's heavenly home.

He was born December 20, 1974 in Wilmington, the son of Joyce Sykes and the late David Earl Sykes.

Nov 14, 2022

Jimmie "Jim" Lee Martin, age 68, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

He was born on December 19, 1953 in Mount Airy, NC to the late John Orvil Martin and Clara Marie Nunn Martin.

Jim loved the Lord. He also loved his dogs and worked with an animal rescue. Jim enjoyed...

Nov 10, 2022

Carol Ann McCann, age 59, passed away peacefully in her home in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her loving family on Thursday November 10, 2022.

She was born on August 6, 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island to Margaret Murphy Coogan and the late Raymond Coogan.

Carol touched the lives of all she met with her free...

Nov 10, 2022

Mary Vansant Duncan, age 62, of Rocky Point entered her eternal rest on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center..

She was born January 28, 1960 in Fredericksburg, VA, the daughter of George Vansant and Peggy Hutchinson Vansant. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Ned...

Nov 6, 2022

Dera Wells Barefoot, 89, of Wilmington, NC peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Dera was born April 17, 1933 in Rocky Point, NC and is preceded in death by her parents, Neadie Lee and Cammie Edell (Ventris) Wells, and her son "Little Tommy" Barefoot; her brothers, Ezra,...

Nov 3, 2022

James Robert "Bobby" Teachey, 87, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Thursday, November 3 2022.

He was born on June 9, 1935 in Duplin County; the son of the late Dallas D. and Myrtle Merritt Teachey.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 69 years, Kathryn Jones...

Nov 2, 2022

A precious gift from God, Ben Glenn Littleton, age 80, loving daddy, granddaddy, and brother passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, November 2, 2022 surrounded with love by family.

He was born May 2, 1942 in Craven County, the son of Ben Banks Littleton and Sarah Frances Cavanaugh Littleton. In addition...

Nov 1, 2022

Lydia Hinton Alford, 95, passed from her earthly life Tuesday. November 1, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 10, 1927 in Johnston County, the daughter of  Clarence W. Hinton and Alice Hoyle Hinton. In addition to her parents Lydia was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Edward Boykin in...

Nov 1, 2022

Early Tuesday morning, November 1, 2022 Stephen "Steve" Victor Crews, 68 years old, peacefully went to be with Jesus.

Steve was born June 12, 1954 in Burgaw was the son of the late Elbert Victor Crews and Virginia Crews Bradshaw.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Debbie Wells Crews; children, Stephanie...