Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Jeanna Patrice Ferguson Johnson, age 67, of Willard, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

She was born on June 12, 1954 in Mecklinburg County; the daughter of the late James Herbert and Gloria Dean Hovis Fergerson.

Surviving is her best friend and husband of 48 years, Jeff H....

Oct 12, 2021

Ruby Wells Norris, age 93, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville.

She was born on January 10, 1928 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Ranford G. and Margie Jane Mobley Wells.  She was also preceded in death by...

Oct 12, 2021

James Thomas Hudson, age 87, of Harrells passed from this life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

He was born on November 17, 1933 in Sampson County; the son of the late James Clarence and Florence Matthis Hudson.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Ray Hudson and brother, Robert Clarence...

Oct 12, 2021

Karen Marie Horne, 58, of Currie passed peacefully from her earthly life Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 30, 1962 in Lawton, OK and was the daughter of the late Cecil Horne and Evelyn Meares Horne.

Karen is survived by her son, James McCourtie (Latricia); daughter, Kayla...

Oct 11, 2021

Verlyn Bennett Fulghum Baker, mother of Dr. Stephanie Baker, Pammela Baker, NP (deceased), and James Aric Baker (deceased) of Burgaw passed from her earthly life to her eternal life Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 7, 1947 in Wayne County, the daughter of Doris Jernigan Ellis and the late Edward Fulghum.

Oct 9, 2021

Samuel "Mark" Martin Westbrook, age 54, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 9, 1967 in Wilmington, NC to Victor Hugo Westbrook, Jr. and the late Linda Faye (Porter) Westbrook.

Mark enjoyed taking care of his chickens,...

Oct 8, 2021

Raye Wethington Woodcock, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend of Maple Hill and formerly of Atkinson passed from her earthly life, Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 98.

She was born November 8, 1922 in Grifton, the daughter of Henry Reaves Wethington and Mabel Bessie Skinner Wethington. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 8, 2021

Michelle Cavenaugh Bradshaw, 59, of Wallace (Pin Hook community) left this earthly life for her eternal rest in Jesus Christ on October 8, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC with her son, Jacob, and good friend Kay Karpuk by her side. She was born on November 15, 1961 in Duplin County, the daughter of Gene Horace...

Oct 7, 2021

David Russell Wood, age 72, of Willard, left this earthly life for his home in Heaven on Thursday, October 7, 2021, to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on September 4, 1949, in Duplin County; the son of the late Harold and Edna Mobley Wood.  He was also preceded in death...

Oct 6, 2021

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Hugo Alonso Flores Sanchez, age 31, died Wednesday, October 16, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical following a brief illness. He left his earthly life and his beloved family way too soon.

He was born December 31, 1989 in Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Eugenio Flores Arredondo and Alicia Sanchez Briceño.

Oct 2, 2021

Benjamin Julian Gallop, 80, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, great grandaddy, brother, and loyal friend departed his earthly life Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home surrounded with love and prayer by his devoted family.

He was born March 2, 1941 in Rumford, Maine to Richard Alfred Gallop and Evelyn Young Gallop. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 2, 2021

Charles Vernon Rouse, Sr., age 80, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on January 18, 1941, in Duplin County; the son of the late Leslie Holmes Rouse, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Ward Rouse Dobson.  Charles was also...

Oct 2, 2021

Jennifer Marie Schaefer Terflinger, 62, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

She was born on February 11, 1959 in St Clair County, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Jimmie Ray and Jacqueline Morehead Schaefer.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Dorton.

Oct 1, 2021

Gloria Allene Rivenbark McIntyre, age 85, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life on Saturday, September 4, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ forevermore.

She was born on April 13, 1936 in Pender County; the daughter of the late George Ernest and Mary Esther Hamilton Rivenbark.  Gloria  is also predeceased by her husband,...

Sep 30, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Callaghan Brice, age 38, of Burgaw, left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021, from Lower Cape Fear HealthCare.

She was born on May 31, 1983  in New Hanover County; the daughter of John Callaghan of New Hampshire and Angela Hanchey Rimes of Jacksonville.  Sarah was predeceased by her grandfather,...

Sep 29, 2021

Linda Strickland Gressel, age 74, of Leland, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 27, 1947 in Horry County, SC to the late Mack C. Strickland and Clara Belle Cox Strickland.

Linda graduated from Loris High School in Loris, SC and then pursued...

Sep 29, 2021

William Anthony "Tony" Richardson, 70, of Burgaw passed gently into his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 28, 1950 in Wilmington, the son of Roland Grady Richardson and Durema Gurganious Richardson.

Tony is survived by his daughter, Amy Richardson; brothers, Grady Richardson, Sr. (Ellen), Randy Richardson,...

Sep 28, 2021

Saundra Matthews Braun, 65, of Wilmington, NC passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 fro mNew Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 22, 1955 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Edward A. and Ethel Boone Matthews.

Surviving to cherish her love and memory...

Sep 28, 2021

Diane Lee Schappell Latham, age 58, of Ivanhoe, NC, left this earthly life for her eternal rest.

She was born in Mercer County, New Jersey; the daughter of Barbara Wood Schappell of Sebastian, Florida and the late Phaon Shappell. Diane is also predeceased by her husband, William Latham, who proudly served in the...

Sep 27, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving Christian lady, Edna Dale Garriss entered into the glory of her Lord on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the age of 101. She was born January 10, 1920 to Lawrence Dale and Annie Ruth Murray Dale, living all of her wonderful life in the small community of Watha.

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