Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Leather Frank Sullivan, 82, of Rocky Point and formerly of Sunset Harbor passed unexpectedly Saturday, December 11, 2021 at his home.

He was born August 10, 1939 in Brunswick County, one of six children born to Archie Harrison Sullivan and Tinnie Mintz Sullivan. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded by his beloved wife, Jean Bradshaw...

Dec 10, 2021

With great sadness we share with you of the passing of our beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, son-in-law and good friend, William Graham Wells  on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the young age of 36.

William was born November 4, 1985 in Wilmington, the son of Terry and Wanda Rich Wells.

In addition to his...

Dec 9, 2021

Posie Hill Lanier, age 18, of Wallace, departed his brief but oh so significant life on earth on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. His Mama and Dad were by his side as he moved in with Jesus and joined his younger brother whom he has missed terribly.

Hill was born to...

Dec 8, 2021

Valantina Sofia Leitter, age 16, of Wilmington, NC passed away too soon on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

She was born on May 18, 2005 in Rockford, IL to Edward Yates Leitter and Sandra Roman Leitter.

Valantina was a joyful, playful child. She was also a very talented pianist...

Dec 8, 2021

Albert James Charles Maready, 73, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born November 9, 1948 in Germany to Ruth Marhofer Maready and the late Ruby C. Maready.

In addition to his mother, Albert is survived by his beloved...

Dec 8, 2021

Sally Elizabeth Gabriel Mason died on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, just shy of her 99th birthday, surrounded by her family. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 11, 1922 to Sally Ozora Springle and George Frederick Gabriel.  Sally relocated to Rocky Point, NC in the mid 1990's.

Sally retired from the JCPenney Company after forty years...

Dec 8, 2021

PORTSMOUTH - Frances E. Wallace (formerly Frances Rhode) passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

As our mom would want it described she was born in beautiful Jersey City to Andrew C. and Lulu Rhode February 10, 1929. Frances lived where she was born on Mercer Street...

Dec 6, 2021

Ethan Kemp Eldridge, age 21, of Jacksonville, NC passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on September 27, 2000 in Wilmington, NC to Steven Kemp Eldridge and Mary Kathryn Cox Greer.

Ethan was a United States Marine, with a sense of honor matched...

Dec 6, 2021

Benjamin Robert Eldridge, age 38, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.

He was born on December 17, 1982, in Orlando, FL to Hixson Burch Eldridge, Jr. and Penny Rae (Pletcher) Eldridge. Ben graduated from Johnson High school and University of North Georgia with a degree in business and finance.

In addition...

Dec 5, 2021

Patricia "Joy" Lewis Coward, 80, of Wilmington was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 from Davis Community Center of Wilmington.

She was born May 11, 1941 in Wilmington, NC to Charlie Haywood and Irma  Magdalene (Malpass) Lewis. In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Ann Warren;...

Dec 4, 2021

Frances Gail Crocker Bolling 74, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

She was born January 19, 1947 in Wilmington, the daughter of James and Gertrude Johnson Crocker. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Pat Chapell, Ronnie Crocker, James Crocker, and Helen South.

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Dec 3, 2021

Kirt Merrell Fisher, age 63, of Atkinson, NC passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on April 13, 1958 in Salisbury, MD to Dorothy Bailey Richardson and the late Gordon Fisher.

Kirt was a member of Brothers of the Third Wheel, a family...

Dec 1, 2021

Nathan Perry Faircloth, Sr., 75, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 12, 1946 in Burgaw, the son of Perry Faircloth and Lottie Strickland Faircloth. Nathan was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Kernodle Faircloth, his parents; Perry Faircloth and Lottie Strickland Faircloth; daughter,...

Nov 30, 2021

Harry Cephus Rivenbark, Jr., 63, of Rocky Point was called home by the Lord Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Harry was the son of the late Harry C. Rivenbark and Elaine Joyce Perkins Foster.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Terry Harts Mathis; his daughters, Brandy Rivenbark-Bitter (Austin) and Danielle Noble (Shaun); grandchildren, Austin, Rosemary, Caspian,...

Nov 29, 2021

Austin Algin Yarborough, age 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 29, 1935 in Florence County, SC to the late Otis Yarborough and Evelyn Mae Poston Yarborough.

Austin was the owner of Yarborough Tree Service for over forty years....

Nov 29, 2021

Mary Helen Organ, 63, of Rocky Point, left us unexpectedly but peacefully, Monday, November 29, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 16, 1958 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late John David Organ and Juanita Harnish Organ.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Alexandra Inman; fiancé, Paul Pridgen; sister, Rosella O....

Nov 29, 2021

Judith Anne Futch, 77, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Monday, November 29, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born January 14, 1944 in Burgaw to Kenneth Culbreth Futch Sr. and Elizabeth Carswell Futch. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Gallius E. Matheny; her parents; and her  sister, Ellen...

Nov 27, 2021

Dale Pierce Simpson, 65, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born December 4, 1955 in Wilmington, one of four children born to Edgar Earl and Shirley Batchelor Pierce, who preceded Dale in death.

Dale is survived by her beloved family:...

Nov 26, 2021

Gloria "Gail" Sullivan, 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on January 23, 1944, in Wilmington to the late Thurman and Louise (Wagner) Boswell.

Gail is survived by her husband, Haywood Sullivan; her son, Daniel Sullivan and wife, Angela; her daughter,...

Nov 26, 2021

Harold Wayne Crisco, 63, of Rocky Point, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at NHRMC in Wilmington.

Wayne was born on October 31, 1958, in Orlando, FL, to Virginia Thames Crisco and the late William Harold Crisco.

Wayne was a very talented man, who excelled at everything he did. He was a great golfer,...