Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

Clement John McKinney, age 58, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 23, 1963 in Ashtabula, OH to the late Leonard Gene McKinney and Janice Fern Myers McKinney.

Clement worked at GE for almost thirty years; he worked...

Nov 23, 2021

Farrell Walker Casey, age 83, departed his earthly life Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach.

He was born October 6, 1938 in Dudley, NC to Edgar Robert Casey, Jr. and Julia Mae Potts Casey. In addition to his parents Farrell was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Stephens Casey; and...

Nov 21, 2021

Beatrice Stokes Rouse, age 98, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, November 21, 2021, from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born June 18, 1923, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Owen Thomas and Addie Sholar Stokes. Beatrice was also predeceased by her late husband, James Benjamin Rouse; granddaughter, Cindy...

Nov 21, 2021

David Thomas Matthews, age 66, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

He was born on January 30, 1955 in New Hanover County; the son of the late George Powers and Annie Catherine Barden Matthews.  He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Nov 21, 2021

Peggy Leigh Ellis, 70, of Burgaw died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 22, 1951 in Eutawville, SC, the daughter of the late Dwight Ellison West and Ruth Corine Rush West.

Peggy is survived by her sons, Sean Ellis and John "Jay" Simmons; granddaughter, Charlesy Simmons; sisters,...

Nov 20, 2021

Mary Rose Van Skoyck Gerrell, 78, of Wallace Passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on December 30, 1942 in Wilson, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Richard Eugene and Elizabeth Phillips Van Skoyck.  She was also preceded in...

Nov 19, 2021

Julia Hall Wells, 87, of Willard passed from her earthly life Friday, November 19, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 21, 1934 in Pender County to Crowell and Lila Wooten Hall. In addition to her parents, Julia was predeceased by her husband, James Dixon Johnson, who died in 1971. Julia later married...

Nov 17, 2021

Gloria Jeanette Cameron Robbins, 69,  our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

She was born November 2, 1952 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late James Mathew and Kathleen Johnson Cameron. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in...

Nov 16, 2021

Brenda Best Watkins, 60, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

She was born March 6, 1961 in Kenansville NC to her parents Bobby and Linda Best. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother and her sister, Kelly Stewart.

Brenda graduated from Meyers Park High School...

Nov 16, 2021

Peggy Loretta Atkinson Eury, 63, of Harrells, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

She was born February 15, 1958, in Duplin County and was the daughter of Claude M. Atkinson and the late Minnie Yvonne Daughtry Atkinson.

Peggy is a member of Wells Chapel Baptist Church.

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Nov 14, 2021

Betty Johnson Rivenbark, age 80, of Wallace, North Carolina left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from Dayspring of Wallace.

She was born on January 1, 1941, in Pender County; the daughter of the late Robert Graham and Lillie Wheeler Johnson.  Betty was also preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Nov 11, 2021

William "Bill" Henry Blake, age 75, departed his earthly life Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Brian Center in Wallace.

He was born September 21, 1946 in Wilmington to Neil Wesley Blake, Sr. and Frances Russell Blake. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Blake.

Bill is survived...

Nov 11, 2021

Esther Ernestine Wartenbee Johnson, 86, of Supply went home with Jesus after a long fulfilling music ministry on Friday, November 11, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Bolivia.

She was born March 27, 1935 in Pender County to the late Ernest Ugene Wartenbee and Lila Gertrude Melvin Wartenbee.

Esther is survived by her five...

Nov 7, 2021

Katherine Kay Piner, age 61, of Willard, NC, passed away on November 7, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born on December 24, 1959, in Columbus County, NC, to the late Maddie Mae Hayes and Lynwood Register.

Mrs. Piner is survived by her husband, Allen Piner; sons Allen Piner Jr. (Mary...

Nov 6, 2021

Charlotte Pendleton Quillen, age 76, of Leland, NC passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on January 18, 1945 in Lancaster, KY to the late Neil Pendleton and Beulah Davis.

Miss Charlotte, as she was called by all that knew her, was a...

Nov 5, 2021

Edna Garner Harrell, age 90, of Teachey passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021.

She was born on June 16, 1931 in Duplin County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Annie Sutton Garner.  Mrs. Harrell was also preceded in death by her children, Sidney Harrell, Johnny Harrell,...

Nov 4, 2021

McDonald Southerland, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, great grandaddy, brother, and loyal friend departed his earthly life Thursday, November 4, 2021.

He was born October 9, 1935 in Duplin County to Henry D. Southerland and Wren Vernon Southerland. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Hilda Rivenbark Southerland; daughter, Angela Southerland; son, Donald Southerland;...

Nov 4, 2021

Aneta "Rose Bud" Pierce Strickland, age 57, of Willard left this earthly life for her eternal rest, after a sudden illness, on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

She was born January 30, 1964 in Dillon, SC to the late Robert Pierce and Myrtle Norris Turner.

Aneta was a dedicated member of the Church of Pentecostal Gathering...

Nov 2, 2021

Kevin Lee Miller, 49, of Rocky Point, passed from his earthly life Tuesday, November 2, 202 at his home.

He was born May 20, 1972 in Burgaw and was preceded in death by his father Leo Cleveland Miller.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Betty Blanchard Rooks; daughter, Brittney Leigh Widener; sister, Rhonda Miller; and...

Oct 31, 2021

William Thomas Robins, III, age 85, died Sunday, October 31st, 2021. He was born December 23, 1935 in Beaufort County, N.C.  He grew up in the Gloucester Point area of Virginia. He graduated from Gloucester High School where he was an outstanding athlete in all sports.  After high school he attended NC State University for one year.   While there...