Obituaries

Feb 6, 2022

Timothy "Tim" Graham Williams, III, age 71, of Teachey passed away on Sunday morning, February 6, 2022 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on August 26, 1950, in Duplin County; the son of the late Timothy Graham Williams, Jr. and Aleene Register Williams.

Surviving to cherish his memory...

Feb 3, 2022

Cecile Rita Duprey, 84, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, February 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 6, 1937 in Willamansett, MA, the daughter of Wilfred Henry Peloquin and Bertha Ella St Cyr Peloquin. In addition to her parents Cecile was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Duprey, Sr.;...

Feb 3, 2022

Claude McRoney "Mack" Atkinson, 86, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, February 3, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 25, 1935 in Sampson County, the second of fourteen children of  James B. Atkinson and Geneva Earl Blackburn Atkinson. In addition to his parents Mack was preceded in...

Feb 2, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Jackson Scronce, Jr. age 75, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Born on March 16, 1946, in Sampson County, NC, Joe was the son of the late Jack and Susan Matthews Scronce.  He was also preceded in death by his 1st wife, Connie Smith Scronce,...

Feb 2, 2022

Sally Ellen Navaroli, 86, of Raleigh and formerly of the Shiloh Community passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Hospice of Davidson County Hinkle Hospice House.

She was born July 26, 1935 in Pender County, the daughter of Jesse and Grace Eakins Moore. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death...

Jan 30, 2022

Lottie Lane Hawkes Savage, age 97, of the Penderlea Community, Willard, NC  passed from her earthly home to eternity on Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Wallace, NC.

She was born October 25, 1924 in Johnston County NC, the youngest of seven children born to Malissie Lalon Bridgers Hawkes and R.V. Hawkes. Lottie was predeceased by her parents...

Jan 30, 2022

Pamela Jo Lasseter, age 62, of Warsaw left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

She was born on October 18, 1959, in Duplin County, the daughter of Joanne Lasseter of Wallace and the late Jimmy Lasseter.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, is her best friend and love of...

Jan 29, 2022

James Earl Chestnutt, 69, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, January 29, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 11, 1952 in Duplin County, the son of John Earl Chestnutt and Myrtle Rogers Chestnutt. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn Chestnutt and...

Jan 29, 2022

Milton Pittman, 80, of Rose Hill, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 9, 1941, in Duplin County, North Carolina.  He was one of 10 children born to Edrict and Ella Carter Pittman.  Mr. Pittman was predeceased by his daughter, Diane Pittman;...

Jan 29, 2022

Tricia Scott Downer, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Tragically, Tricia's husband and love of her life, Ronald Downer, passed away just two days prior. Their love story was meant to last through eternity – Ronnie welcomed her with open arms.

She...

Jan 29, 2022

Elizabeth Erma Cushman, 63, of Hampstead, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2022, at home.

She was born on January 2, 1959, in Japan, to the late Robert B. and Edna Ellen (Winwood) Cushman.

Elizabeth is survived by her soulmate, Mark Lisle; her brother, Robert Cushman; her nieces, Christine Matarese and husband, Michael, Laurie Vuksanovich...

Jan 27, 2022

Ronald (Ronnie) Evans Downer, Jr., age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Tragically, Ronnie's wife and love of his life, Tricia Downer, passed away two days after. Their love story was meant to last through eternity as Ronnie was there to welcome her with open...

Jan 27, 2022

Fay Nell Ligon Bruton, Age 83 of Middle Sound in Wilmington, NC died January 27, 2022 at home.

Fay was born on August 18th 1938 in West Helena AR. The youngest child of the late William Fred Ligon and Mary Ellen Ramey Ligon.

She was raised in Ebenezer, AR a small cotton farming community. She...

Jan 26, 2022

Joanne Taylor Shorette, age 74, of Willard, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Weddnesday, January 26, 2022 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 6, 1947  in Potsdam, New York and was the daughter of the late Maurice and Joan White Taylor.  Joanne was also predeceased by her loving son,...

Jan 26, 2022

Muriel Cluff Winch, 89, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home with loving family at her side.

She was born July 28, 1932 in Cornish, Maine, the daughter of Herbert Carson Cluff and Leona Eldridge Cluff. In additional to her parents Muriel was preceded in death by her...

Jan 25, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Everett Tatum, 85, of Burgaw passed peacefully Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 19, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of John D. Everett II and Sarah Wilma Lockey Everett. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years...

Jan 24, 2022

James Franklin Noble, age 73, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born on October 2, 1948 in Kinston, NC to the late Lawrence Noble and Mildred Johnson Noble.

James is survived by his son, James Franklin Noble, Jr.; daughter, Christy Atkins and husband, Benjamin; grandchildren, Lane Morgan and wife,...

Jan 23, 2022

Lewis Edward Tyner, Jr., age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 20, 1940 in Marion County, SC to the late Lewis Edward Tyner, Sr. and Lettie Ola (Stephens) Tyner.

Lewis was a hard-working, tough man, who...

Jan 23, 2022

Juanita Louise Burriss, age 54, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

She was born on November 28, 1967 in Berlin, Germany to James Franklin Mays and the late Madeline (Cruz) Mays.

Juanita was a devout Christian who listened to NTEB church online. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines and snow globes....

Jan 23, 2022

Gregory Alan Willett, 76, of Wilmington, passed away on January 23, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 21, 1945, in Jacksonville, NC, to the late Joseph Henry Willett and Pauline (Padrick) Willett.

Greg graduated from UNCW with a bachelor's degree in History and was...