Obituaries

Nov 19, 2022

Neomia Pearl Rooks, 94, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her son's home.

She was born August 7, 1928 in Pender County, the daughter of Joseph Benjamin Chadwick and Laura Lee Register Chadwick Good.

Upon entering heaven to meet her Lord and Savior, Pearl was reunited with...

Nov 16, 2022

Sandra Kay Ramsey, age 68, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 5, 1954 in Wilmington, the daughter of George T. Ramsey and Mary Benton Ramsey. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Ramsey, Larry Benton, Gerry Ramsey, and...

Nov 16, 2022

Mary Jane Babson Dvorak, age 84, of Rocky Point left this life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from NorthChase Nursing and Rehabiliation Center.

She was born on February 15, 1938 in Hutchinson, Kansas; the daughter of the late Ernest and Lessie Mae Babson.  Mrs. Dvorak was also predeceased by her husband, Walter Dvorak;...

Nov 16, 2022

Lynn Davies Goddard, 89, of Rocky Point and formerly of New York passed gently into the glory of her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

She was born July 9, 1933 in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of Alexander Kenne` and Anne Wolz Kenne`. In addition to her parents Lynn was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 15, 2022

David Allen Sykes, age 47, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and dear friend has left our world way too soon. On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 he went to join the angels in God's heavenly home.

He was born December 20, 1974 in Wilmington, the son of Joyce Sykes and the late David Earl Sykes.

Nov 14, 2022

Jimmie "Jim" Lee Martin, age 68, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

He was born on December 19, 1953 in Mount Airy, NC to the late John Orvil Martin and Clara Marie Nunn Martin.

Jim loved the Lord. He also loved his dogs and worked with an animal rescue. Jim enjoyed...

Nov 10, 2022

Carol Ann McCann, age 59, passed away peacefully in her home in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her loving family on Thursday November 10, 2022.

She was born on August 6, 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island to Margaret Murphy Coogan and the late Raymond Coogan.

Carol touched the lives of all she met with her free...

Nov 10, 2022

Mary Vansant Duncan, age 62, of Rocky Point entered her eternal rest on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center..

She was born January 28, 1960 in Fredericksburg, VA, the daughter of George Vansant and Peggy Hutchinson Vansant. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Ned...

Nov 6, 2022

Dera Wells Barefoot, 89, of Wilmington, NC peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Dera was born April 17, 1933 in Rocky Point, NC and is preceded in death by her parents, Neadie Lee and Cammie Edell (Ventris) Wells, and her son "Little Tommy" Barefoot; her brothers, Ezra,...

Nov 3, 2022

James Robert "Bobby" Teachey, 87, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Thursday, November 3 2022.

He was born on June 9, 1935 in Duplin County; the son of the late Dallas D. and Myrtle Merritt Teachey.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 69 years, Kathryn Jones...

Nov 2, 2022

A precious gift from God, Ben Glenn Littleton, age 80, loving daddy, granddaddy, and brother passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, November 2, 2022 surrounded with love by family.

He was born May 2, 1942 in Craven County, the son of Ben Banks Littleton and Sarah Frances Cavanaugh Littleton. In addition...

Nov 1, 2022

Lydia Hinton Alford, 95, passed from her earthly life Tuesday. November 1, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 10, 1927 in Johnston County, the daughter of  Clarence W. Hinton and Alice Hoyle Hinton. In addition to her parents Lydia was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Edward Boykin in...

Nov 1, 2022

Early Tuesday morning, November 1, 2022 Stephen "Steve" Victor Crews, 68 years old, peacefully went to be with Jesus.

Steve was born June 12, 1954 in Burgaw was the son of the late Elbert Victor Crews and Virginia Crews Bradshaw.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Debbie Wells Crews; children, Stephanie...

Oct 31, 2022

Roddy Anthony Navaroli, age 67, passed gently from his earthly life on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Concord.

He was born August 3, 1955 in Jacksonville, the son of the late Victor Anthony  Navaroli and Sally Ellen Moore Navaroli.

Roddy is survived by his sister, Janine Navaroli Gebhardt and her husband, David;...

Oct 25, 2022

Earl Rae Rivenbark, 65, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Wilmington at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 18, 1956 in Pender County, the son of Raeford Earl Rivenbark and Lulabell Burgess Landrum.  In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in...

Oct 24, 2022

Gary Wayne McLaughlin, 78, of Willard passed from his earthly life Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home.

He was born November 30, 1943 in Marmet, West Virginia, the son of Ernest Roy McLaughlin and Edith Davis McLaughlin.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara Elixson McLaughlin; sons, Gary Wayne McLaughlin,...

Oct 23, 2022

Mina Jane Geelen, 68, of Maple Hill passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 22, 1954 in Morgan Town, West Virginia, the daughter of William Miller and Eunice Perrine Miller.

Jane is survived by a small family as she was an only child and her...

Oct 17, 2022

Ruby Lee Chadwick, 91, of Burgaw died on Monday, October 17, 2022 and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born July 6, 1931 in Sampson County, the daughter of Idell and Dwain Davis of Jacksonville. In addition to her parents, Ruby was proceeded in death by her husband, Norwood Lee...

Oct 17, 2022

Hazel Rouse Simpson, 86, of Watha passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2022.

She was born on November 22, 1935, in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Herman and Martha Alma Walker Rouse.  Hazel was also predeceased by her sister, Doris Knapp.

Hazel was a devout...

Oct 15, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Chancy Murray, III, age 70, of Willard, NC passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 1, 1952 in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert Chancy Murray, Jr. and Emma Lee Yopp Murray.

Bobby graduated from Hoggard High...