Obituaries

Sep 6, 2022

Virginia Cook Brawner, 90, of Willard passed peacefully from her earthly life Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at home in Willard.

She was born December 28, 1931 in Sandersville, GA, the daughter of  Eslie Cook and Addie Brookins Cook.  In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brittney Paschele Brawner.

Virginia...

Sep 5, 2022

Cathy Howard Lanier, age 63, of Kenansville passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, from UNC Duplin Hospital.

She was born on December 20, 1958, in Lenoir County; the daughter of the late Warren Elwood Howard, Sr. and Mildred Robinson Howard.   She was also predeceased by the love of her life and husband, Jerry Lanier.

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Sep 4, 2022

James "Jim" Franklin Drake, 87, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, September 4, 2022 with loving family at his side holding his hand.

He was born July 18, 1935 in Hendersonville, the son of James Nathan Drake and Mary Morefield Drake. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife...

Sep 4, 2022

Joyce Faye Fussell Teachey, 74, of Teachey NC, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from ECU Duplin Hospital.

She was born on August 3, 1948, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late William Hubert and Pearlie Inez Pelts Fussell. Joyce was also preceded in death by her brother, Hubert...

Sep 1, 2022

James Mathieson Herd III, age 72, of Leland, NC passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 19, 1950 in Middlesex, MA to the late James Mathieson Herd, Jr. and Winifred J. Calley Herd.

James was a kind man who lived life to...

Aug 31, 2022

Marjorie "Margie" Milonas of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

She was born in Chicago, IL.

Margie was a former member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. She was a wonderful, warm person. Margie enjoyed watching home and garden shows. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Margie...

Aug 31, 2022

Terry Franklin Garner, age 58, of Pinkhill, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

He was born on September 23, 1963 in Kinston, NC to the late Thurman James Garner and Lettie Katherine (Sanderson) Garner.

Terry was a kind, big-hearted man. He loved life and always lived it to the fullest. Terry loved his...

Aug 31, 2022

Sharon Kay Rice, age 60, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

She was born on February 6, 1962, in Wilmington, NC to Bertha Permenter- McIntosh.

Sharon was a sweet angel daughter, the best sister and friend in the world. She was a beautiful and intelligent woman and always very curious about...

Aug 28, 2022

Heaven got sweeter as Jesus sent His best angel to carry Ashlynn McKenzie Hope Hall home to Heaven on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

She was born on September 5, 2009, in Wilmington, NC and was the daughter of Michael Losaw and Candice Hall of Willard.

Ashlynn was a special...

Aug 26, 2022

Perry Allison Boone, 77, of Winnabow, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on June 13, 1945, in Clinton, NC, to the late Clarence and Lillie Belle (Peterson) Boone.

Perry, a proud US Air Force veteran, was a hard worker and a devoted fan of...

Aug 25, 2022

Betty Faye Kennedy, of Wrightsville Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Onslow County, NC to the late James Gould and Eunice Rochelle Gould.

Betty attended Jacksonville High School. Afterward, she...

Aug 24, 2022

An act of violence took the life of Margaret Nicole Bracey, age 42, on August 24, 2022, in Surf City, North Carolina.

Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, June 8, 1980, she was the daughter of Amy Margaret Stidd Freeman and Randy Freeman both of Blenheim, South Carolina. When her mother divorced and remarried Joseph Bracey, of Bennettsville,...

Aug 24, 2022

Bruce McCoy Piner, age 76, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on early Wednesday morning, August 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Shallotte.

He was born on October 1, 1945, in Pender County; the son of the late Joe and Bethel Brinkley Piner.  He was also predeceased by the apple of his eye...

Aug 22, 2022

Tiffany Mariann Trueblood Powell, 25, of Wilmington, passed away on August 22, 2022.

She was born on March 4, 1997, in Wilmington to Ashley Ann (Smith) Trueblood and Clifford Powell.

Tiffany loved animals and would go out of her way to help any stray animal. She enjoyed playing pool and played on the APA pool...

Aug 21, 2022

Betty Ann Cook Griffin, 79, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born October 23, 1942 in Pender County to Charles Lewis Cook and Gertie Gurganious Cook. In addition to her parents Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Aug 21, 2022

Dennis Timothy Callanan, Jr., age 87, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on July 7, 1935 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Dennis Timothy Callanan, Sr. and Anne Boyle Callanan.

First he was a son. And then...

Aug 19, 2022

Brandon Ashley McNulty, age 40, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.

He was born on November 22, 1981 in Franklin County, OH to Kevin Shawn McNulty and Joyce Annette (Dowden) Rudisill.

In addition to his parents, Brandon is survived by his son, Brandon "Brantley" Ashley McNulty, Jr.; brothers, Kevin Shawn McNulty,...

Aug 14, 2022

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Tanner, age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patsy is the second of seven children born to the late Charlie Amos Tanner, Sr. and Kathleen Brewer Tanner of Wallace, NC.  In addition to her deceased parents, Patsy is also predeceased by her brothers CA Tanner,...

Aug 12, 2022

A kind and energetic soul, a gracious and giving lady, Mary Ruth Pyland, entered her eternal rest on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the age of 80. Her family was with her surrounding her with love.

She was born November 8, 1941 in Burgaw to Ross Tillman Bowden, Sr. and Alice Simmons Bowden. In addition to her...

Aug 11, 2022

Troy Edward Green, 58, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a long courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born born March 15, 1964 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of Henry Edward Green and Sandra Rexroad Green. In addition to his parents,...