Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

Daniel James Ryan, age 62, of Moncure, NC passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021.

He was born on August 14, 1959 in San Luis Obispo County, CA to the late James Michael Ryan and Mary Rosewell Ryan.

Daniel is survived by his daughter, Jamie Lynne Cross and husband, Philip; sisters, Debbie Teachey and husband,...

Dec 31, 2021

Rick Dale Amos, 68, of Wilmington, passed away on December 31, 2021, at NHRMC in Wilmington.

He was born on August 4, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Adrian and Marialice (Sutcliffe) Amos.

Rick enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing golf, and fishing. He specially loved to spend time at his favorite place at Lake...

Dec 30, 2021

Saron (Sandy) Warman passed away on December 30, 2021 in Wilmington, NC.

He was born in Scranton, PA on May 25, 1927 to the late Saron and Helen Warman.

Sandy is preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Robertson Warman; his son, Saron Warman, Jr.; and his stepdaughter, Elizabeth Desmond.

Sandy is...

Dec 29, 2021

Norma Jean Hahn Erbland, 79, passed away December 29, 2021, after a brief illness.

She was born in Canton, Ohio, June 12, 1942, to the late Wayne and Pauline Hahn.

She is survived by her husband David of 55 years; daughter Shelley Erbland Labiosa of Virginia; grandchildren Hannah, Evalyn, Lillian, and Noah, all of Virginia....

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Fredrick Baker, 83, of Denver passed from his earthly life Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Novant Health Huntersville with family at his side.

He was born May 31, 1939 in Welland, Canada, the son of Fred and Esther Kish Baker. At the age of 15, Bob and his family moved to the United States of America,...

Dec 27, 2021

Our beloved "Dibble" on Monday, December 27, 2021 gave up her blessed and full earthly life to join Kermit and all of her family that has gone before her.

Eva Elizabeth Gray Porter was born October 10, 1933 in Pender County, one of ten children born to Lonnie James Gray and Eva Serene Rackley Gray. In addition...

Dec 26, 2021

After a long struggle with COPD, Howard F. Davis Jr. passed away on December 26, 2021, while in the loving care of his daughter, Marti Smith, at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Louise Davis and one great grandchild.  He leaves behind his son, William (Cheryl) Davis, of Maineville OH, and three...

Dec 24, 2021

Kelly Michelle Stevens, 42, passed away at home on December 24, 2021.

She was born on June 4, 1979, in Bridgeton, NJ, to Danny Ray Stevens and the late Kim (Kell) Stevens.

Kelly, an animal lover, earned her bachelor's degree from ECU. She was a bright light to all that knew her and she will...

Dec 23, 2021

Jeanette "Jenny" Lanier Dees, 83, of Southport and formerly of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 24, 1938 in Kinston, the daughter of the late Lonnie Lanier and Mamie Cottle Hollowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Dees, MD in 2003.

Dec 23, 2021

Albert Ray Caison, 77, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Thursday, December 23, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 17, 1944, one of six children born to Archie Lee Caison and Agnes Earl Blake Caison. Also preceding Ray in death was his wife, Rachel Hunt Caison; and daughter, Teresa Eakins.

Dec 22, 2021

Nora Jones Rivenbark, 92, of Burgaw died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born July 5, 1929 in Pender County, NC, one of five children born to Issac Hassell Jones and Flossie Meadows Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. Rivenbark; grandson, Rodney...

Dec 22, 2021

Timothy "Timmy" Eugene Orr, 52, of Currie died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021  in Pender County, leaving his beloved family way to soon.

He was born September 20, 1969 in Pender County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, D. B. and Louise Bell Orr.

Timmy is survived by his father, David...

Dec 21, 2021

Glenn Farrell Coombs, 51, of Burgaw passed swiftly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from his earthly life.

He was born November 11, 1970 in Alamance County, the son of the late Alton Earl Coombs and Sandra Shambley Coombs.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Amy Coombs; sons, Sean Coombs (Ashley), Christopher Savage (Ashlynn),...

Dec 21, 2021

Randy Ray Rivenbark, age 59, of Willard passed away too soon and unexpectantly on Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 7, 1962, in Duplin County and was the loving son of Ray and Mary Rivenbark of Willard.

Randy attended The Church of Pentecostal Gathering and...

Dec 20, 2021

Shirley Brock Cavenaugh, age 84, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, December 20, 2021 from DaySprings of Wallace.

She was born on November 14, 1937 in Duplin County to the late Melvin Ellis and Mildred Harrell Brock.  Shirley was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Bobby Dural...

Dec 19, 2021

Sylvia Squires Davis, 70, our beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, friend, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

She was born May 17, 1951 in Pender County, the daughter of James Melton and Mavis Flynn Squires. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Dec 19, 2021

Kameron Chavis, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend has left our world way too soon on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

He was born January 11, 1993 in Wilmington and was preceded in death by his brother, Craven Cory Chavis; and niece, Autumn Raine Chavis.

Kameron is survived by his parents, Angela Hubbard Chavis...

Dec 16, 2021

Judith Arlene Toothman, age 81, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 6, 1940 in Jefferson County, OH to the late William Ernest Schroeder and Daisy Estella Bay Schroeder.

Judith was a retired Nurse's Assistant from former...

Dec 14, 2021

Kevin Glenn Swinson, 45. of Currie passed from his earthly life Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 2, 1976 in Pender County, the son of the Charles Glenn Swinson and the late June Pittman Swinson. Kevin was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Jayden Swinson.

In addition to...

Dec 11, 2021

Jane Phillips Evans, 63, of Belmont and formerly of Burgaw died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born April 23, 1958 in York County, SC, the daughter of Reverend Richard Jackson Phillips and Arlene Terlinde Phillips. Many years ago, Jane and Robert "Bobby" Daniel Evans were friends in school, later...