Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Greg "Bulldog" Teachey, 63, of Wallace passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on September 8, 1959 in New Hanover County; the son of Martha Merritt Teachey of Wallace and the late Bennie F. Teachey.  Greg was also predeceased by his sister, Nancy Iredale and brothers, Bennie F. Teachey, Jr. and...

Dec 18, 2022

Linda Kay Batson Rivenbark, age 75, passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 12, 1947 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Ellis Sherwood Batson and Virginia Walker Batson. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Dec 17, 2022

Benjamin "Ben" Scott Faircloth, age 44, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

He was born on March 16, 1978 in Wilmington, NC to the late Clyde Ernest Faircloth, Jr. and Sheila (Stutler) Faircloth.

Ben was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was also an avid song writer and a...

Dec 17, 2022

Ruby Taylor Chasten, age 90, of Woodhaven, New York and formerly of Rose Hill, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

She was born on November 9, 1932 in Arkansas; the daughter of the late Aleek Wiliey and Carenthia Walker Taylor.  Ruby was also predeceased  by her husband, James Westbrook...

Dec 16, 2022

William Michael Young, 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

He was born on February 28, 1951, in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to the late William Henry Young and Wilma Lois Rivenbark Young.

Michael was a member of Cape Fear Christian Church in...

Dec 15, 2022

Barry Lindsey Boswell, age 67, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 14, 1955, in Cheverly, Maryland to the late Myrtle Gene Foster Mullins.

Barry was happy, boisterous, fun loving, goofy, caring, generous, and hard working. His life had...

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Thomas Barefoot, 91, of Wilmington, NC passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  Robert was born August 10, 1931 in Wilmington, NC at James Walker Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Calvin and Ethel Lee Barefoot, and his loving wife, Dera Wells Barefoot.

Robert...

Dec 8, 2022

Brandon Sherwood Stewart, age 49, of Hampstead, NC passed from his earthly life Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home in Howard's Landing Road, Hampstead, NC.

He was born on March 15, 1973, in Virginia, the son of Debra King Stewart and the late Larry Stewart.

Brandon was an operator of heavy equipment, including excavators,...

Dec 7, 2022

G. Irvin Aldridge, 88 of Wilmington, retired lawyer passed away on the 7th day of December 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.  He was born March 10, 1934, in Yanceyville, North Carolina, son of the late Carlton H. and Edna Rudd Aldridge.  He is survived by wife of 40 years, Mary H. Aldridge, 2 children, George Aldridge (Sandra), Sharon...

Dec 7, 2022

Hazel Gurganious Wells, 91, of Watha, a gracious and sharing lady passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 13, 1931 in Atkinson, the daughter of Rodney H. Gurganious and Victoria Kenan Gurganious. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death...

Dec 3, 2022

Eva Lynette Grady, 74, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life  on Saturday, December 3, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 23, 1948 in Lenoir County, the daughter of Lawrence Herman Grady and Edna Futral Grady.

Lynette is survived by her loving family; brother, Larry Grady (Geneva); sister, Annette...

Dec 2, 2022

Maurice Wilton Kelley, 50, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Friday, December 2, 2022.

He was born on January 26, 1972, in New Hanover County; the son of Betty Teachey Kelley of Wallace and the late Reverend Larry Kelley. Maurice was also predeceased by is father-in-law, Curly Watkins.

Maurice was a...

Dec 1, 2022

Michael "Craig" Strickland, age 63, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

He was born on March 28, 1959 in Burgaw, NC to his father, Herman Aaron Strickland, and his mother, Gail Ward Strickland.

Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved wildlife and photographing birds, deer and other animals. Most of...

Nov 28, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Dennis G. Matthews, Jr. of Rose Hill announce his recent passing.  He was 42 years old.

He was the son of Dennis Glenn Matthews, Sr. of Willard and  the late Diane Pittman Nazworth.  Dennis was also preceded in death by his brother, Alexander R. Matthews; his grandparents, Mr. & ...

Nov 25, 2022

William Paul Turner, Sr., 82, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on May 17, 1940, in Wilmington to the late Willie Preston Turner and Ethel Sullivan Turner.

Paul was a very proud man who loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and always...

Nov 23, 2022

Ruth Stephenson Register, 81, of Wallace passed peacefully from her earthly life  Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born December 9, 1940 in Longview, TX, the daughter of Wilburn J. Stephenson and Grace Ellie Steed Stephenson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hearold Deane Register; grandson, Justin...

Nov 23, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Johnson Hathaway, 92, of Atkinson and formerly of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.

She was born November 26, 1929 in Wilmington, the daughter of Paul M. Johnson, Sr. and Lucy Council Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Nov 22, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Ellen Daughtery Miller, age 65, passed from her earthly life Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by family and lots of love.

She was born February 12, 1957 in Duplin County. She was the daughter of Yvonne Daughtery and Claude Atkinson (both deceased)....

Nov 22, 2022

Sophia Kelley Floyd, 94, passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Davis HealthCare.

She was born August 14, 1928 in Bladen County, the daughter of Aaron and Iva Bradshaw Kelley. In addition to her parents Sophia was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Eugene R. Floyd, Sr.; son, Eugene Ross...

Nov 20, 2022

Emma Marie Waff Hughes, 78, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her daughter's home.

She was born September 23, 1944 in Chowan County, the daughter of John Edward Waff, Jr. and Emma Marie Furguson Waff. In addition to her parents Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Crayton...