Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

Gaynelle Barlow Pagan, 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on February 9, 1947, in Taylorsville, NC, to the late Fred and Mary (Richey) Barlow.

Gay was retired from BellSouth after 25 years of service in various positions. She loved country music,...

Feb 20, 2022

Eugene Bruce Bishop, 91, of Ivanhoe passed gently from his earthly life Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 2, 1930 in Honesdale, PA, the son of Eugene H. Bishop and Lynette Highouse Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Laura...

Feb 20, 2022

Edna Frances Wallace Blanton, 74, of Magnolia, left this life for her eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

She was born on May 1, 1947, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Lonnie L. and Minnie Langston Wallace; Edna had several siblings that preceded her in death.

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Feb 18, 2022

Steve Elige Covington, 76, of Willard, NC, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at NHRMC in Wilmington.

He was born on April 20, 1945, in Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Oliver and Mildred (Dover) Covington.

Steve, a loving husband, father and grandfather, loved to fish, hunt and watch western movies. He will be...

Feb 17, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Ray Jarmon, 67, of Currie passed from his earthly life Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born November 15, 1954, the son of the late Linberg Jarmon and Bessie Mae Williams Jarmon Henderson.

Left to cherish good memories of Joe are his wife of forty three years, Teresa...

Feb 17, 2022

Jeffrey Austin Huff, 30, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 24, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jeffrey is survived by his father, Jeff Huff and his wife, Pam; his mother, Sherry Hairr; brother, James Preston...

Feb 17, 2022

Roy Lester Batson, 49, of Hampstead, tragically left his earthly life on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

He was born on November 9, 1972 in Burgaw to Linda Faye (Lee) Batson and the late Joseph David Batson.

Roy had a huge heart of gold and was always smiling and happy. He just made everyone around him...

Feb 15, 2022

Michelle Boryk Oppegaard, 46, our beloved mother, fiancée, sister, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving an empty place in lives and in our hearts.

Michelle was born in Wilmington on July 25, 1975.  She passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill after a courageous battle with cancer.

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Feb 14, 2022

Robert Lewis McMahon Jr., age 68, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

He was born on September 25, 1953 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Robert Lewis McMahon Sr. and Bessie Juanita Davis.

Robert was an Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He loved wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses and enjoyed food. Robert...

Feb 14, 2022

Emily Horrell Skinner, 81, of Hampstead passed gently from her earthly life Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born September 9, 1940 in Pender County to Herman and Annie Dell Moore Horrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61...

Feb 13, 2022

Judy Crum Ramey, 72, of Columbus, Ohio and recently of Wallace passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She was born on May 10, 1949, in Beauty, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Everett and Susie Davis Crum.  Judy was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenny...

Feb 13, 2022

Tabatha Christine Points, 40, our beloved wife, mom, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend has left our world way too soon. On Sunday, February 13, 2022 she went to join the angels in God's heavenly home.

She was born February 5, 1982 in Stokes County, the daughter of the late Billy G. Edwards and Robin Hunter Edwards....

Feb 12, 2022

Texan Ray Strickland, age 74, of Wallace passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 26, 1947, in Gastonia, NC; the son of the late Marvin Ray and Minnie Bell Daniels Strickland.

Texan loved America and proudly served his country in the US Air Force...

Feb 12, 2022

Bettye Cottle Lanier, 89, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, February 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 2, 1932 in Pender County, the daughter of John Thomas and Essie Mae Watkins Cottle.

In addition to her parents Bettye was preceded in death by her...

Feb 11, 2022

Dennis Burton Ellison, 79, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Friday, February 11, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family by his bedside.

Dennis was born September 27, 1942, in West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Betty and Leno Martina.

He is survived by his...

Feb 10, 2022

Cecil Ray Ward, age 93, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 4, 1928 in Wilmington, NC to the late Clarence Ward and Odie (King) Wilkins.

Cecil grew up on Delgado Street in Wilmington. He proudly served in...

Feb 10, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Healey Brown, 77, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

She was born on June 18, 1944, in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.  Elizabeth was born to the late Edward and Catherine Walsh Healey. She was also predeceased by her son, Glenn Thibault; and...

Feb 9, 2022

Braxton Laverne "Bud" English, 76, of Wallace unexpectedly left this earthly life for his eternal home on February 9, 2022.

He was born November 15, 1945, in Duplin County; the son of the late Woodrow and Delzie Henderson English. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Carey Decator "Pete" English and...

Feb 9, 2022

Samuel Sampson, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on December 1, 1940 in Robeson County, NC, being the eldest of 10 children to the late Marvin David Sampson and Tessie Mae Hunt Sampson.

After a chance meeting...

Feb 8, 2022

Blake Hunter Weaks, age 52, of Surf City, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  He was born on February 17, 1969 in Pitt County, NC to Chester Arthur Weaks, Jr. and Connie Ratledge Weaks.

Blake was a 1987 graduate of Cary High School in Cary North Carolina where he excelled in wrestling and football.  He...