Obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Frank Raymond Krynicki, 89, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, January 21, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 14, 1932 in Preston County, West Virginia, the son of Ignatz and Jennie Komowski Krynicki. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by the love of his life,...

Jan 20, 2022

George Adrian Bruton, age 88, of Middle Sound in Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at home. Sadly, George's wife and love of his life, Fay Bruton, passed away a week later on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

George was born on April 4th, 1933 in Biscoe, NC. The first son of the late George...

Jan 20, 2022

Elmer Lee Squires, age 70, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville.

He was born August 17, 1951 in Bladen County, the son of William Gladys Squires and Vada Bigford Squires. In addition to his parents Elmer was preceded in death by his brother, Windell...

Jan 17, 2022

Allen Kevin Gordy, age 60, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Kevin was born on July 4, 1961 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Thomas Luther Gordy, Jr. and Patricia Jean Hughes Gordy.

Kevin is survived by his daughter, Gina Williams and husband, Brett; brother, Ronald Edward Gordy; sisters, Susan Suggs...

Jan 17, 2022

Glenn Allen Wells, 65, of Castle Hayne passed peacefully from his earthly life  Monday, January 17, 2022 with loving family at his side.

He was born March 7, 1956 in Wilmington.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Wells; daughter, Judy Christina "Tina" Wells Fore (James); grandsons, Brandon Fore, Ryan Fore, Jacob...

Jan 16, 2022

Dora Brown English Rivenbark, 89, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

She was born on November 29, 1932, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dora Pauline Brown English. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband,...

Jan 15, 2022

Alphonse R. Paquette, 80, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Saturday, January 15, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 28, 1941 in Littleton, NH, the son of Alphonse and Ada Aubrey Paquette. In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by a son, Chris Jones; sister, Francine Mitchell;...

Jan 15, 2022

James "Jim" Raeford Robinson, 85, of Burgaw passed peacefully into the glory of his heavenly home on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

He was born April 15, 1936 in Sampson County, the son of the late Ira James Robinson and Gleva Wallace Hobbs Robinson.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret S....

Jan 15, 2022

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Rhonda Carol Bloodworth, age 67, of Atkinson, NC passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on April 27, 1954 in Wilmington, NC to the late James Morris Bloodworth, Sr. and Jean (Taylor) Bloodworth.

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Jan 14, 2022

Jeffery (Jeff) Allen Register, age 62, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 24, 1959 in Wilmington, NC to the late Bennie Register, Jr. and Peggy Herring Viar Register.

Jeff was a very loving brother. He was a...

Jan 13, 2022

Megan Elizabeth Satterly, 23, our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend has left our world way too soon. On Thursday, January 13, 2022 she was went to join the angels in God's heavenly home.

She was born in Wilmington, the daughter of Donald Lee Satterly, Jr. and Kelly Renee Harrell Satterly. In addition to her mother,...

Jan 13, 2022

Our beloved mother Shirley Faye Swain Hughes, 78, of Winnabow passed from her earthly life Thursday, January 13, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 17, 1943 in Wilmington, one of six children born to Daniel Rockwell Swain and Lyda Danford Swain, both who preceded Shirley in death along with her five siblings....

Jan 12, 2022

Jonathan "Jon" Gatewood Koehli, age 48, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away too soon on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

He was born on May 15, 1973 in Greensboro, NC to Sharon Waybright Spencer and the late Jerry Lee Koehli.

Jon had a big heart and was a kind, loving man. He liked hiking, motorcycles, dirt...

Jan 11, 2022

Ruth Piner Jarman, 87, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on August 17, 1934, in Pender County; the daughter of the late Leslie and Gladys Wheeler Piner.  Mrs. Jarman was also predeceased by her husband, Ernest Jarman; her son,...

Jan 10, 2022

Sara Cleo Brumble died on Monday, January 10, 2022 just after her 98th birthday with prayers from her family. She was born January 1, 1924 in Johnston County, the daughter of John Henry Ferrell and Alonia Cockrell Ferrell. Cleo and her husband Major L. Brumble lived all of their married life in Wilmington. While living in Wilmington, Cleo was...

Jan 9, 2022

Suzette Jean Benning, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on November 4, 1940 in Saint Paul, MN to the late Jules DeMoen and Dorothy R. Rand DeMoen.

Suzette was a strong woman with an independent Spirit, who...

Jan 7, 2022

David Ray Woodcock, 85, of Wilmington, passed away at home on Friday, January 7, 2022.

He was born on August 21, 1936, in Willard, NC, to the late Walter and Maybelle (Leary) Woodcock.

Ray graduated from Burgaw high school where he excelled in basketball and football. He proudly served in the US Navy for 6...

Jan 2, 2022

Grace Elizabeth Piner Fry, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Grayson Creek Assisted Living in Welcome, NC, with her three daughters by her side.

She was born on February 16, 1944, in Wallace, NC to the late Joe and Bethel (Brinkley) Piner.

Grace devoted her life to her three girls, raising them...

Jan 2, 2022

Benjamin ("Benjy") Bryon Floyd, age 57 of Riegelwood, was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2022 at his home.

Benjy was born on August 11,1964 in Wilmington, NC to the late Ben Nance Floyd and Dovie Jean Blackwell of Riegelwood.

Benjy was a laid back and easy-going guy. He enjoyed cars,...

Jan 1, 2022

On January 1, 2022, James Edward Patrick Fagan, 83, loving husband, father of three daughters, and grandfather left this world surrounded by loved ones.

James "Jim" Edward Fagan was born, December 20, 1938, in Philadelphia to James and Florence.  Jim is survived by his soulmate and wife Ursula (Jost) of 47 years and his three daughters, Kelly...