Obituaries

Aug 10, 2022

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Jeremy Scott Simpson, 43, of Wilmington and formerly of Atkinson flew swiftly on the wings of angels from his earthly life. While Jeremy did not get to complete his earthly life the time he did spend on earth was spent with grit and strong determination, overcoming multiple physical hurdles. His disabilities never slowed him...

Aug 10, 2022

Terry Blankinship, age 60, of Hampstead, NC walked on to become an ancestor on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, he is survived by his partner in life, Brenda Blankinship, remaining siblings, a large extended family and friends.

Terry grew up in Mechanicsville, VA.  He later moved to...

Aug 9, 2022

On Tuesday night, August 9, 2022 our beloved Jimmy James Rivenbark, age 84, of Benson and formerly of Burgaw went to be with Jesus.

Jimmy was born June 4, 1938 in Pender County, the son of David M. and Fannie English Rivenbark. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Tommy,...

Aug 8, 2022

Linda Gurganus Rich, 69, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, August 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 3, 1953, in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of the late Verney and Evona Gurganus of Beulaville.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her best...

Aug 2, 2022

Constance Marie Rowe, age 41, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

She was born on July 8, 1981 in Wilmington, NC to the late Charles Daniel Rowe and Connie Fay Johnson Rowe.

Constance is survived by her brother, Stephen Rowe and wife, Brandi; and nephews, Joseph, Ty, and Colton.

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Jul 30, 2022

Constance Kay Keasling, age 78, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on September 7, 1943, in Hayes, KS to the late Don Curtis Emigh and Florence Mollie Pope Emigh.

Constance was a beautiful person inside and out, and a faithful...

Jul 28, 2022

William Joseph Lawrence, age 38, of Leland, NC passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home.

He was born on August 1, 1983 in Wilmington, NC to Elwood Norris and Catherine (Lawrence) Sanchez.

William was a great husband and dad. He enjoyed fishing and being with his dog, Titan. Most of all, William...

Jul 27, 2022

Robert Edward Wells, 77, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, and loyal friend passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home with his family.

He was born April 1, 1945 in Pender County the son of Freeman and Lillie Wells. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Wells....

Jul 27, 2022

Harlee Bryson Horrell, Jr, age 75, of Wallace, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

He was born on January 21, 1947 in Wilmington, NC to the late Harlee Bryson and Addie Mae Horrell.

He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Bryson is survived by...

Jul 26, 2022

Wanda Jean Sneeden Bolton, of Rocky Point passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2022 at the age of 71. She was born February 18, 1951 in Wilmington to Kenneth and Lillian Sneeden.

In addition to her father Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benny Bolton and brother, Tim Sneeden.

Wanda is...

Jul 25, 2022

Sarah Griffin Harvell of Penderlea, N.C. passed away July 25, 2022 at the age of 92 at Pender Memorial Hospital.  The family would like to thank the staff for the kind and compassionate care given to her.  A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

She was born on February 3, 1930 in Snowhill, Greene...

Jul 22, 2022

Brandon Tyler Jones, age 21, of Teachey left this earthly life way too soon on Friday, July 22, 2022.

He was born on February 15, 2001, in Duplin County; the son of Billie Jo "BJ" Roberson Jones of Teachey and the late Christopher "Chris" Jones.

Brandon was a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School.

Jul 20, 2022

Alma Ruth Garris Padgett, age 80, of Watha, left this earthly life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, for her eternal home where she will forever be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born on November 18, 1941, in Pender County, NC.; the daughter of the late Bernice Warren and Lena...

Jul 19, 2022

Ralph Edwards Collins, 81, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 14, 1941 in High Shoals, Gaston County, NC, one of eleven children born to Ray Collins and Susan Hall Collins. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Collins...

Jul 17, 2022

Madison Chandler Howard, 27, of Willard beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and cousin left our world and our family way too soon, Sunday, July 17, 2022.

He was born August 18, 1994 in Duplin County, the son of Albert James Phillips and Cynthia Gail Howard.

Chandler is survived by his parents, Albert James Phillips and...

Jul 16, 2022

Roger Herbert Hermanson, 89, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 16, 2022, two days before his 90th birthday. He was the son of Herbert and Doris Hermanson, and brother of Carol, growing up in Jamestown, NY. Roger never knew his father, who unexpectedly passed away in 1933, and he was raised in part by his grandparents,...

Jul 15, 2022

Melinda Lucille Willetts Swinson, 54, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend and Christian missionary was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2022.

She was born September 28, 1967 in Wilmington, the daughter of Jearleen Horrell Willetts and the late William Sidbury Willetts. In addition to her father Melinda was...

Jul 14, 2022

Walter Joseph Franzen, age 76, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

He was born on May 13, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Franz Walter Franzen and Margaret Ward Franzen.

Walter was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After his service, he earned a bachelor's degree...

Jul 12, 2022

Axon Deuland Sholar, 82, of Deep Bottom Community, Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on May 6, 1940 in Duplin County, NC; the son of the late Elmer and Bertha Raynor Sholar. ...

Jul 10, 2022

Monty Dale Tyler, 69, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, July 10, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 27, 1952 in Loris, SC, the son of David Carl Tyler, Sr. and Juanita Watson Tyler. In addition to his parents Dale was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora...