Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

Donald Alton Webb, 75, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home.

He was born February 28, 1947 in Wilmington, the son of the late Alton Walton Webb and Betty Myers Webb.

Donald  is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nadine Lynn Webb; sons, Sean Webb (Shannon)...

Apr 3, 2022

Joyce Murray Swicegood, 81, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Laurel of Pender.

She was born March 30, 1941 in Burgaw, the daughter of Steven Arthur Murray and Margaret Rivenbark Murray. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle Pasteris.

Joyce...

Apr 2, 2022

Sylvia Casteen Padgett, 79, of Burgaw, a kind and joyful soul, a gracious and loving lady was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington where Sylvia was surrounded with love and her family.

She was born April 16, 1942 in Burgaw, the daughter of...

Apr 1, 2022

Mrs. Lula "Lou" Carlyle Morton, 88, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Friday afternoon, April 1, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center.  Though our hearts ache at our loss, we are confident she is safely Home and walking with Jesus. She was very passionate about her Savior.

Lula was born March...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert Isaac Swinson, Sr., 80, of Hampstead passed gently from his earthly life Thursday, March 31, 2022.

He was born September 5, 1941 in Onslow County, the son of Isaac Swinson and Sina Waller Swinson. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Virginia Sidbury Swinson; sisters, Ruby...

Mar 25, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Earl Allen, age 61, of Delco, NC passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 16, 1961 in Wilmington, NC to Claudia Elizabeth Cameron Allen and the late John Henry Allen.

Bobby enjoyed going to church, trucking and working on...

Mar 24, 2022

Martha Eleanor Lewis Bridgers, 87, of Leland left this earthly life for eternal home in Heaven on Thursday evening, March 24, 2022.

She was born on February 22, 1935, in Robeson County, NC; the daughter of the late Berry and Myrtice Warwick Lewis.  Martha was also preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 20, 2022

Becky Renay Rawls of Wallace died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.

Becky's passing leaves a broken circle in her surviving close, loving family; parents Leon and Judy Rawls of Willard, son Joshua Henderson and wife Maggie of Wallace and their two sons,...

Mar 19, 2022

Doris Cotty Briley died peacefully at home on March 19, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Doris was born on November 17, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Percy & Jane Cotty. She was the only daughter among 5 siblings and was preceded in death by her parents and eldest brother, Jim (& JoAnn) Cotty of...

Mar 18, 2022

Nellie Grey Moore Spearman, 81, of Teachey left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2022.

She was born on December 24, 1940, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Aaron and Nellie Louzinn Simmons Moore.  Nellie was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Thomas Spearman, daughter,...

Mar 16, 2022

Richard "Rick" Rowland of Hampstead passed away on March 16, 2022 at the age of  73 at his home in Hampstead, NC.

Rick was a gregarious adventurer who saw every corner of the globe as he sailed the seas as Chief Engineer with the U.S. Coast Guard.

His work as an engineer led him to...

Mar 15, 2022

Catrina Michelle Gainey Taylor, 50, of Currie left her earthly life too soon on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 11, 1972 in Wilmington, the daughter of Juanita Safko Malpass and the late Johnny Arlee Gainey.

In addition to her mother, Michelle is survived by her husband...

Mar 15, 2022

Emily Mattocks Carter, age 84, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on December 13, 1937 in Wilmington, NC to the late Micajah Frazier Mattocks, Sr. and Bettie Marsh Barrino Mattocks.

Emily was a long-time member of Castle Hayne Baptist...

Mar 15, 2022

Michael Edward Jackson, age 69, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on December 7, 1952 in Nottingham, England to the late Arthur Ernest Jackson and Emily Crawford Jackson.

Michael had an infectious smile and a great sense of humor.  He...

Mar 15, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Mary Bowen Caputo, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the age of 100. She was born February 16, 1922 in Burgaw to Stuart Vann Bowen and Katherine Buford Bowen. Mary graduated from Burgaw High School in 1938 as the valedictorian. She went on to graduate from...

Mar 14, 2022

Daniel Winston McArtan, 64, of Coats passed into the glory of his Lord on Monday morning, March 14, 2022 at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunn.

He was born February 16, 1958 in Harnett County, the son of Ralph McArtan and Mary Alice Gurganious Lucas. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death...

Mar 13, 2022

Betty Jean Church, age 49, of Currie, NC passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on February 12, 1973, in Pender County, NC to the late James Albert Daughtrey and Marion Lynette Young Daughtrey.

Jean is survived by her step-mother, Nena Daughtrey; former...

Mar 12, 2022

Elvin "Ray" Heath, Jr., 64, of Carolina Beach, NC was surrounded by loved ones when he passed away on March 12, 2022, after a brief journey with cancer.

Ray was born on November 22, 1957 in Burgaw, NC. He graduated from East Bladen High School in Elizabethtown, NC, in 1976.

From an early age, Ray...

Mar 11, 2022

Edward "Scott" Raisor, age 57, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Scott was born on January 25, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Donald Allen Raisor, Sr. and the late Lella Mae NeSmith Huffman.

Scott relocated to Virginia in 1992 and began his...

Mar 8, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" Melvin Herring, 78, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 18, 1944, in Duplin County, NC to the late Garnie Herring, Sr. and Mildred Johnston Herring.  Tommy was also predeceased by his...