Obituaries

Jan 22, 2023

Dorothy Waynick Hall, (Dot) age 89, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was born on November 1, 1933, in Rockingham County, NC to the late William Lee Waynick and Mildred Gilliam Waynick.

Dot was a devoted Christian, daughter, wife, and mother. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Reverend Melvin Hall....

Jan 22, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" William Fussell, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from earthly life Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and lots of love.

He was born December 19, 1934 in Raleigh, the son of Thomas Edmund Fussell and Helen Parker Fussell. In addition to his parents Tommy, was preceded in death by his siblings,...

Jan 21, 2023

A kind and energetic soul, a gracious and giving lady, Carlene Meeks Padgett, passed from her earthly life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at home at the age of 71. Her family and friends were with her surrounding her with love.

She was born  May 27, 1951 in Wilmington at James Walker Hospital to Gladys Mckoy Meeks...

Jan 20, 2023

Our precious gift from God, Matthew Scott Turner, 41, of Rocky Point left his earthly life on Friday, January 20, 2023 to return to Heaven. He was born December 15, 1981 in Wilmington the son of Henry Joseph Turner and Pamela Warfle Anderson.

Matthew is survived by his loving family: his wife of 14 years, Amanda Turner;...

Jan 18, 2023

Carol Mary Boulter, age 76, of Carolina Beach, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

She was born on December 31, 1946 in Yorkshire, England to the late Geoffrey Toft and Lily (Butler) McAndrew.

Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The LDS Church) for most of her...

Jan 17, 2023

Ramon Recendez Rodriguez, 46, of Rocky Point and formerly of Mexico died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his brother's home in Rocky Point, North Carolina.

He was born January 14, 1977 in Victoria, Tamaulipas in Mexico, the son of Juana Rodriguez Velazquez and Mario Alberto Moreno.

In addition to his parents, Ramon is survived by...

Jan 16, 2023

Joseph Lee "Buddy" Moore, 82, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2023, from Novant Health New Hanover Regional Hospital.

He was born on June 13, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Ezra and Margaret Simmons Moore.  Joe was also predeceased by his best friend and loving...

Jan 16, 2023

Gene T. Triplett, 91, of Wilmington, NC passed away on the morning of January 16, 2023.  Mr. Triplett was born on April 4, 1931, son of James D. and Maggie N. (Church) Triplett of Granite Falls, NC.  The sixth of seven children, he was predeceased by his brother, Garrell J. Triplett, and sisters Jewel Kirby, Violet Carlson, Georgia Reinhardt...

Jan 16, 2023

Wayne Edward Blanton, age 83, passed away peacefully at NorthChase Nursing Facility in Wilmington, NC on Monday, January 16, 2023. He  was born on November 26, 1939,  a native of Pender County who grew up in a little community known as Watha, NC. Wayne was the son of the late Ernest and Lacy Blanton. He was proceeded in death...

Jan 14, 2023

Jacqueline Suzanne Dudley, age 55, of Hubert, NC passed away peacefully in no pain at all on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Suzanne struggled with drug addiction and ultimately lost her life because of it. She fought a long and hard battle, and God intervened and said enough is enough and brought her home.

She was born on...

Jan 13, 2023

Durwood Lee Fisher, 86, of Magnolia, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 10, 1936 in Duplin County; the son of the late Oscar Baines Fisher and Sarah Henderson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Isabell Stoddard and...

Jan 13, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Hall Nagy, age 93, of Burgaw, North Carolina and formerly of Oceanside, California passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, January 13, 2023 at home.

She was born January 17, 1929 in Pender County, NC, the daughter of Macy Wells and Henry DeWitt Hall. In addition to her parents Millie was preceded in death by...

Jan 12, 2023

Albert Gardner Anders, Jr., age 96, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

He was born July 3, 1926 in St. Augustine, Florida, the son of Albert Gardner Anders and Margaret Jones Owens. In addition to his parents Albert was preceded in death by his...

Jan 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert Lee Brown, Sr. Robert Lee Brown, Sr., age 77, of Penderlea, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2023 in loving care of his family.

Bobby, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born at his home in Duplin County on August 31st, 1945, the son of the...

Jan 11, 2023

Bernice Caison Porter Hardison, age 89, of Willard passed gently into the glory of her of Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born July 17, 1933 in Pender County, the daughter of Arthur Quinton Caison and Julia Elizabeth Howard Caison. In addition to her parents Bernice was preceded in...

Jan 11, 2023

Bonnie Rivenbark Robinson, 74, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 15, 1948 in Wilmington, NC; the daughter of Inez Lanier Rivenbark and the late Derwood Hayes Rivenbark. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her brother, Dean...

Jan 11, 2023

Nancy Lee White Hicks went home to her rest and Heavenly Reward on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Wilmington.

Born January 8, 1945, in Watha, N.C., Nancy, known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "Nannie" was a monumental force within our family, and leaves many behind whom she loved unconditionally with her entire heart. Nancy was, among...

Jan 10, 2023

Thomas Edward Chilcote, age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away on January 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on April 16, 1945 in La Porte, IN to the late Robert Kingsly Chilcote and Lottie Marshburn.

Thomas served in the Army National Guard and was also member of the...

Jan 8, 2023

After a long and hard battle with heart problems, John Timothy "Timmy" Blanton, 55, of Wallace passed from this life way too soon on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Timmy was born on December 12, 1967 in Pender County, NC and was the son of Faye Murray Blanton of Wallace and the late Charles D Blanton.  He was...

Jan 8, 2023

Christian Chandler White, age 27, of Burgaw, NC passed away on, January 8, 2023.

He was born on December 17, 1995 in Columbia, MO to Brandon White and Teresa White.

Christian was a proud Navy veteran, father, son and brother. He loved creating music and fishing. Christian loved helping people and would give anyone the...