Obituaries

Mar 2, 2022

Mickey Winborne King, 93, of Wilmington and formerly of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life into the glory of her Lord Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at her home, Champions Assisted Living.

She was born December 4, 1928 and was the daughter of Worth Milton and Emma Maultsby Winborne. In addition to her parents Mickey was preceded...

Mar 2, 2022

Gene Albert Strickland, 62, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on June 11, 1959, in Pender County and was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Piner Strickland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anita...

Mar 2, 2022

Thomas Barry Rivenbark, Jr. of Willard left this life way to soon on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

He was born on November 8, 1996, in New Hanover County and was the son of Thomas Rivenbark, Sr. and Becky Jane Mick Rivenbark of Willard.  Thomas was preceded in...

Mar 2, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Margie Eleanor Lewis Jones, entered her heavenly home from the home of her son in Clayton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the age of 84.

She was born December 29, 1937 to Willie L. Lewis and Emmie Walters Lewis living most all of her blessed life...

Mar 1, 2022

Dorothy Annette West, age 82, of Leland, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina with her children by her side.

She was born on August 9, 1939 in Loris, South Carolina to the late Arthur M. Cribb and Reba Benton West.

Dorothy worked many years as a skilled seamstress. Later...

Mar 1, 2022

David Flemming Woodcock, 81, of Willard passed gently from his earthly life Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 26, 1940 in Atkinson, the son of Claudie Woodcock and Floey Bradshaw Woodcock Wells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three grandchildren, David Michael Woodcock, Jr.,...

Mar 1, 2022

John M. Dixon, 70, of Penderlea died peacefully on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care after a lengthy illness.

John had a 25-year career in law enforcement, retiring from the Pender County Sherriff's Office in 2008.

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Cathy Short Dixon; two daughters,...

Feb 28, 2022

Ralph Randall Bordeaux, age 74, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 20, 1948 in Wilmington, NC to the late Ralph Bordeaux and Rose Kerr Bordeaux.

Ralph joined the U.S. Navy in 1969 and was a Plank...

Feb 28, 2022

Nicky Alan Barber, age 71, of Wallace left this earthly life on Monday, February 28, 2022, to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on April 29, 1950, in Onslow County, NC to the late William "Bill" A. and Pearl Irene Sutphin Barber. Nicky was also predeceased by his siblings, Shelby McGalliad,...

Feb 24, 2022

Judith "Judy" Axelberg Brown, age 78, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

She was born on May 13, 1943 in Buffalo, NY to the late Melvin Axelberg and Lois Morrison Axelberg.

Judy loved her sons, Eric and Justin, and her husband of more...

Feb 22, 2022

Martha Jane McCorkle King, age 86, of Ivanhoe left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Mrs. King was born on May 18, 1935, in Union County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Joe Samuel and Mary Kirkley McCorkle. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 53...

Feb 21, 2022

Leah Woodbury Jennings, 88, passed peacefully into the glory of our Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022 with family and much love at her bedside. She was born January 30, 1934 in Randolph, Vermont, the daughter of Clifford Henry Jones and Olga Frances Woodbury Jones. In addition to her parents remembered with much love was Leah's sister, Mona Lee...

Feb 21, 2022

Carol Ann Cavenaugh, 76, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, February 21, 2022, from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on January 18, 1946, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late William David "W.D." and Ruth Williams Cavenaugh. Ann was also preceded in death by her siblings, Billy...

Feb 20, 2022

Gaynelle Barlow Pagan, 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on February 9, 1947, in Taylorsville, NC, to the late Fred and Mary (Richey) Barlow.

Gay was retired from BellSouth after 25 years of service in various positions. She loved country music,...

Feb 20, 2022

Eugene Bruce Bishop, 91, of Ivanhoe passed gently from his earthly life Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 2, 1930 in Honesdale, PA, the son of Eugene H. Bishop and Lynette Highouse Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Laura...

Feb 20, 2022

Edna Frances Wallace Blanton, 74, of Magnolia, left this life for her eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

She was born on May 1, 1947, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Lonnie L. and Minnie Langston Wallace; Edna had several siblings that preceded her in death.

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Feb 18, 2022

Steve Elige Covington, 76, of Willard, NC, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at NHRMC in Wilmington.

He was born on April 20, 1945, in Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Oliver and Mildred (Dover) Covington.

Steve, a loving husband, father and grandfather, loved to fish, hunt and watch western movies. He will be...

Feb 17, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Ray Jarmon, 67, of Currie passed from his earthly life Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born November 15, 1954, the son of the late Linberg Jarmon and Bessie Mae Williams Jarmon Henderson.

Left to cherish good memories of Joe are his wife of forty three years, Teresa...

Feb 17, 2022

Jeffrey Austin Huff, 30, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 24, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jeffrey is survived by his father, Jeff Huff and his wife, Pam; his mother, Sherry Hairr; brother, James Preston...

Feb 17, 2022

Roy Lester Batson, 49, of Hampstead, tragically left his earthly life on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

He was born on November 9, 1972 in Burgaw to Linda Faye (Lee) Batson and the late Joseph David Batson.

Roy had a huge heart of gold and was always smiling and happy. He just made everyone around him...