Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Charleene Edna Walters, age74, passed gently from her earthly life Friday, February 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born October 6, 1948 in Huntington Station, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late Charles Harold Walters and Ida Henneborn Walters.

Charleene is survived by her daughter and...

Feb 10, 2023

A kind and energetic soul, a gracious and giving lady, Mavis Newton Barrett, entered into the  glory of her Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023  at the age of 83. She was at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jesse Vernon

She was born December 11, 1939 in Pender County, the daughter of Ernest...

Feb 9, 2023

Ronnie James English, age 76, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 14, 1946 in Duplin County, NC to the late James English and Maybell Meadows Riley.

Ronnie was a hard worker. He was dedicated to his friends and...

Feb 9, 2023

Michael Gene Freeman, age 72 passed away, February 9, 2023, at home while visiting his family at Topsail Beach. Michael was born on November 24, 1950 and was a native of Reidsville, NC. He was the son of the late Frank and Eloise Freeman.

Michael was a restaurant owner and cook of, "Freeman Family Restaurant", where he...

Feb 9, 2023

Charles Randolph Climpson, age 79, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Wilmington, NC.

Charles (Randy) was born on December 2, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to the late Harley Climpson and Mary Louise Yauch Climpson.  He lived most of his childhood in Bethesda, MD.

Randy is survived by his...

Feb 7, 2023

Marsha Davis, 76, of Wilmington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 7 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on August 8, 1946 to the late James "Junior" and Marie (Horrell) Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters-in-law...

Feb 4, 2023

Edna Holloway Roy, 88 of Leland, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on August 27, 1934, in Darlington, SC to the late Woodrow and Maude (Blayton) Holloway.

Edna was a member of Elah Baptist Church in Leland. During her life she...

Feb 4, 2023

Kenneth Leverne Dail, 75, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday morning, February 4, 2023.

He was born on August 30, 1947 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leslie and Mary Lee Henderson Dail.  Mr. Dail was also predeceased by his siblings, L.D. Dail, Lottie Lloyd, Joyce Pierce...

Feb 4, 2023

Franklin Lee "Trey" Creech, III, 24, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, February 4, 2023, due to a fatal auto accident.

He was born on April 25, 1998, in Wilmington, NC; the son of Franklin "Frankie" Lee Creech II of Wallace and Ashley Jones Dail and husband, Greg of Harrells.  He was...

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Gralak Garner, age 82, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She was born on November 2, 1940, in New Hanover County, NC and was the daughter of the late Irving D. Gralak and the late Mary Oliver Gralak Savage.  Mary was also preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2023

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Blackburn Highsmith at the age of 66. She passed into the glory of her Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023.

She was born August 8, 1956 in Rose Hill, the daughter of the late George Blackburn and Mary Mills Blackburn.

Janet is...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. John William "Bill" Burns went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Bill was born in Wilmington, NC to William Francis "Frank" Burns and Doris Brown Burns on February 2, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents and his cherished sister, Bonnie, whom he affectionately called Tuter.

Bill...

Jan 29, 2023

Kay Butler Bowden, 69, of Rocky Point flew without hesitation into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, the Lord's Day, January 29, 2023 at her home.

She was born October 23, 1953 in Wilmington, the daughter of Maurice Butler and Margaret Edwards Butler. In addition to her parents Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald...

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...