Obituaries

Oct 31, 2022

Roddy Anthony Navaroli, age 67, passed gently from his earthly life on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Concord.

He was born August 3, 1955 in Jacksonville, the son of the late Victor Anthony  Navaroli and Sally Ellen Moore Navaroli.

Roddy is survived by his sister, Janine Navaroli Gebhardt and her husband, David;...

Oct 25, 2022

Earl Rae Rivenbark, 65, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Wilmington at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 18, 1956 in Pender County, the son of Raeford Earl Rivenbark and Lulabell Burgess Landrum.  In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in...

Oct 24, 2022

Gary Wayne McLaughlin, 78, of Willard passed from his earthly life Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home.

He was born November 30, 1943 in Marmet, West Virginia, the son of Ernest Roy McLaughlin and Edith Davis McLaughlin.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara Elixson McLaughlin; sons, Gary Wayne McLaughlin,...

Oct 23, 2022

Mina Jane Geelen, 68, of Maple Hill passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 22, 1954 in Morgan Town, West Virginia, the daughter of William Miller and Eunice Perrine Miller.

Jane is survived by a small family as she was an only child and her...

Oct 17, 2022

Ruby Lee Chadwick, 91, of Burgaw died on Monday, October 17, 2022 and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born July 6, 1931 in Sampson County, the daughter of Idell and Dwain Davis of Jacksonville. In addition to her parents, Ruby was proceeded in death by her husband, Norwood Lee...

Oct 17, 2022

Hazel Rouse Simpson, 86, of Watha passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2022.

She was born on November 22, 1935, in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Herman and Martha Alma Walker Rouse.  Hazel was also predeceased by her sister, Doris Knapp.

Hazel was a devout...

Oct 15, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Chancy Murray, III, age 70, of Willard, NC passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 1, 1952 in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert Chancy Murray, Jr. and Emma Lee Yopp Murray.

Bobby graduated from Hoggard High...

Oct 14, 2022

Vladimir Radev, 92, of Wilmington, passed away at home on Friday, October 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 26, 1930, in Bulgaria to the late Georgi and Sultana (Alexieva) Radev.

Vladimir was a professor of nuclear engineering and a mechanical engineer in the space industry. He was an acclaimed...

Oct 13, 2022

Shella Jean Sykes Farrior, age 58, of Wallace, died October 13, 2022 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

Shella was born on August 22,1964 and was the daughter of the late James "Bud" Sykes, Sr. and Martha Jean Wells Sykes of Wallace.  Shella was a member of the Harrells Christian Academy1982 graduating class. During her high school years,...

Oct 13, 2022

Dorothy Annette Francis Sykes, 73, passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Woodbury Wellness.

She was born January 12, 1949 in Edenton, the daughter of Clive Francis  and Louise Dobbins Francis. In addition to her parents Annette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Thomas Sykes.

Annette...

Oct 13, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Judy Holly Sidbury entered her heavenly home with Jesus on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the age of 80.

She was born September 20, 1942 in Wilmington to David Holly and Mary Tompkins Holly. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her brother,...

Oct 12, 2022

Michael Ray English, age 61, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

He was born on December 2, 1960 in Duplin County; the only son of the late Homer and Avie Mae Gurganious English.

Michael was a 1979 graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School.  After graduating high...

Oct 12, 2022

Joseph "Buddy" Albert Flynn, Jr., 69, of Currie passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Brunswick Cove Living Center.

He was born May 16, 1953 in Pender County, the son of Joseph Albert Flynn and Gladys Gainey Flynn. In addition to his parents Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn and...

Oct 12, 2022

Florence "Dolly" Berger of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022 at the age of 92.

Florence was born in Swoyersville, PA on August 13, 1930, to the late Mary and John Lagoski.  She grew up in Wilkes Barre, attended Swoyersville High School, worked at the Blue-Ribbon Bakery, and later married her husband Glenmore J....

Oct 8, 2022

US Marine Corps/Army National Guard, Brett H. Allen - age 51, made his journey into his next phase of life October 8, 2022..

Brett Allen, was born March 17, 1971, in Fayetteville, NC. to Ronald Lee Allen and Parlie Ann Allen. Brett is preceded in death by his father, Ronald; his mother, Parlie Ann Allen; and his...

Oct 8, 2022

Luther Clayton Herring, Jr., age 76, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

He was born on December 8, 1945, in Wadesboro, NC to the late Luther Clayton Herring, Sr. and Nettie Cameron Herring.  Mr. Herring was also preceded in death by his devoted wife, Karen Jackson Herring....

Oct 7, 2022

Richard "Richie" Dennis Wiles, 76, of Winnabow, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at home following a long illness.

He was born on May 21, 1946, in Mineola, New York, to the late Eric and Josephine (Chase) Wiles.

Richie loved to be on the ocean and was a fearless scuba diver. He also enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2022

A fun and loving young lady, Raven Spirit Walker Singingwind Uncapher, 31, passed from her earthly life on October 5, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

She was born May 14, 1991 in Ashville, North Carolina, the daughter of Dennis Uncapher and Peggy Singingwind Uncapher.  Raven was preceded in death by her dear Maw Maw and Paw Paw.

Oct 5, 2022

James Thomas Long, 90, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 21, 1931 in Brunswick County to Elmer Long and Pauline Long Duncan. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66...

Oct 4, 2022

Ian Roderick Moseley passed away peacefully on October 4, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones and definitely on his own terms. Ian was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on February 1, 1967, to the late James L Moseley and Sandra "Sam" (Stewart) Moseley.

Ian never met a stranger and always made friends wherever he went. After...