Obituaries

Apr 16, 2022

Danny Clay Eury, age 69, of Harrells, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from Wake Medical Hospital.

He was born on April 19, 1952 in Warren County, NC; the son of the late Joe Clay Eury, Jr. and Marie Ann Martin Eury.  Danny was also preceded in death by his...

Apr 16, 2022

Lacy Elwood Fields, Jr., age 46, of Wallace, left this world way too soon on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

He was born on August 21, 1975, in Sampson County and was the son of Lacy Elwood and Susie Yvonne Pennington Fields.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife, Ivy Susan Wells; their two sons,...

Apr 15, 2022

Ben "Benny" Gross Murray, Jr., 63, of Watha passed peacefully into the glory of his heavenly home on April 15, 2022, Friday before Easter at his home.

He was born November 27, 1958 in Wilmington, the son of Ben Gross Murray, Sr. and Clarice Adams Murray. In addition to his parents Benny was preceded in death by...

Apr 11, 2022

Kenneth Edens Johnson, Jr., 74, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Monday, April 11, 2022.

He was born October 9, 1947 in Duplin County, the son of Kenneth Edens Johnson, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth Robinson Johnson.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Tammy Robinson and her husband, Randy; granddaughter, Samantha Diaz and her husband,...

Apr 11, 2022

Peggy Bullard Wood, much adored Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend passed away peacefully April 11, 2022.

She was born June 16, 1934, daughter of the late Vidella Tew Broome of Clinton, NC.  Peggy is predeceased by her daughters Sandra Osborne and Suzanne Wood and by her grandson Jason Osborne.

Peggy married the late Leon Wood...

Apr 11, 2022

John Elwood Dunn, III, age 93, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on the eleventh day of April 2022.

John was born in Somerville, New Jersey to John E. Dunn, II and Margaret Eleanor Coale Dunn on November 22, 1928. John was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Virginia Dunn Murphy and Eleanor Dunn...

Apr 11, 2022

John Timothy "Tim" Mills, 92, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, April 11, 2022, from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 8, 1929, in Pender County, NC; the son of the late Jessie David and Omie English Mills.  Mr. Mills was also predeceased by his wife, Margaret...

Apr 9, 2022

Myrtle Ann (Miller) La Vere, 88, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Myrtle was the daughter of the late McIver and Mae Miller.  Myrtle was one of ten children.  Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Edward La Vere.

Myrtle is survived by her children; Michael La Vere (Linda) of...

Apr 9, 2022

Elwood Nathan Robinson, 78 of Riegelwood, NC met his Lord in the evening of Saturday, April 9, 2022.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, Nathan Robinson and Pauline Bigford Robinson and an infant sister, Betty Ann Robinson.

Elwood was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Before his health declined you could often find him...

Apr 8, 2022

Richard Carl Hall, 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully at home on Friday, April 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving, caring family.

He was born in Pender County, the son of Albert Richard Hall and Geneva Faircloth Hall. In addition to his parents Carl was preceded in death by an infant sister; infant brother; sister, Louise Sanderson; and...

Apr 6, 2022

William "Billy" Livingston Whitehead, 87, of Hampstead passed peacefully from his full and fruitful earthly life Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Pender County, the son of G. L. "Lib" Whitehead and Norma Barnhill Whitehead Murray. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by...

Apr 5, 2022

Barbara Jean Blume, 71, of Hampstead, passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her home surrounded with love and her dear family.

Barbara was born August 13, 1950 in Anderson County, SC, the daughter of Boyce Alfred Blume and Hazel Hall Blume. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 4, 2022

Timothy Wayne Ennis, 51, of Wilmington passed from his earthly life Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home.

He was born on August 10, 1970 in Wilmington, NC to Marshall Wayne Ennis and Mae Arlene Higgins Ennis. He was predeceased by his sister Marsha Carol Ennis and brother David Paul Ennis, a local attorney at...

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...