Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

Henry Clay "HC" Blake, Jr., 82, passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family with love.

He was born July 15, 1939 in Wilmington, the son of Henry Clay Blake, Sr. and Beulah Flynn Blake. In addition to his parents HC was preceded in death by his sister,...

Sep 4, 2021

Wanda Blake Caison, 77, of Willard passed from her earthly life Saturday,  September 4, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Delco July 16, 1944, the daughter of Isham Blake and Thelma Carter Blake. In addition to her parents. Wanda was preceded in death by her stepson, Darren Caison.

Wanda is...

Sep 3, 2021

Eva Mae Rogers, age 82, of Sneads Ferry, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 3, 2021.

She was born on July 20, 1939, in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late William Mott and Annie Odell Smith Mott. Eva was also preceded in death by her first husband, Dawsey...

Sep 3, 2021

Rodney Gilven Jordan, Sr., 82, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Friday, September 3, 2021 at his home.

He was born September 18, 1938 in Pender County, the son of Roy Lee Jordan and Sadie Cavenaugh Jordan. In addition to his parents, Rodney was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Taylor Walker; and brothers, Zeblin...

Sep 1, 2021

David William Gossett, 56 passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 13, 1965 in Hopkins County, KY, the son of James Vernon Gossett and Glenda Mae Hook Gossett.

David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna Collins Gossett; sons, Daniel...

Sep 1, 2021

Mark Ray Caison, 56, of Currie passed peacefully away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born December 12, 1964 in New Hanover County, the son of Carol Ann Moore Caison and the late James Ray Caison.

Mark is survived by his sons, Daniel Caison, Joshua Caison and wife, Savannah;...

Aug 30, 2021

Mark Shannon Covil, Sr., 51, Division Fire Chief with Pender EMS & Fire passed away too soon from his earthly life on August 30, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 3, 1970 in Wilmington to "Bebe" Vera Ann Covil and Ellis Marion Covil, Jr.

In addition to his parents, Mark...

Aug 28, 2021

Donna Renee Patterson, 57, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at home.

She was born on April 21, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Isaac and Beatrice (Spikes) Patterson.

Donna is survived by her children, Shalondalyn Patterson, Melvin Patterson, Antron Patterson, Miesha Patterson; her siblings, Lisa Patterson Robinson, Isaac Patterson...

Aug 27, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Jo Ann Williams James, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born July 11, 1936 in Burgaw where she lived many years of her wonderful life. Jo Ann was daughter of Samuel "Snookie" Lee Williams, Jr. and Vilma Alice Erdei Williams....

Aug 25, 2021

Karen Denise Singleton Pugh, 65, of Rocky Point entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born February 4, 1956 in Durham, the daughter of Thomas E. Singleton and Novella James Singleton Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Peake.

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Aug 25, 2021

Donald "Donnie" James Godwin, 56, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center following a courageous long battle with lung cancer.

He was born April 15, 1965 in Guam, being the son of military parents. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy L. Godwin.

Aug 24, 2021

Hobart Glenn Whaley, born August 27,1929 to the late Onnie and Effie Sholar Whaley of Beulaville, NC passed away August 24, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. He would have celebrated his 92 birthday the same week but instead is rejoicing with the angels in Heaven!

Hobart served in the United States Army during the early 50's...

Aug 20, 2021

Dee left his earthly home Friday, August 20, 2021, and claimed his spot in Heaven with Jesus surrounded by family and prayers near and far. Dee entered this world on September 5, 1968 in Kinston

Survived by his wife of 25 years Vickie W. Ward of the home, two daughters, Katlyn Wall (Tyler) of High Point, NC,...

Aug 19, 2021

Lillian Marlene Coleman Powell, 68, of Hampstead and most recently lived in Leland with her daughter passed from her earthly life Thursday, August 19, 2021 at NHRMC Orthopedic Hospital.

She was born November 5, 1952 in Wilmington and was one of eight children born to   Joseph Arden Coleman and Mary Muriel Howard Coleman. In addition to her...

Aug 18, 2021

Dorette Brock Britt, 78, of Highland Village, TX and orginally from Kinston, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Dorette was born on March 4, 1943 in Duplin County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Oscar Cyrus and Vera Wallace Brock.  She was also predeceased by her brother,...

Aug 18, 2021

Susan Grossnickle Barnhill, 76, passed from her earthly life Wednesday, August  18, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 13, 1945 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Robert James Grossnickle and Mabel Alger Grossnickle. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Helen Vincent, Frances Nixon, and...

Aug 17, 2021

Thomas Earl Dixon, 79, of Willard, NC, left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

He was born on November 15, 1941, in Pender County, NC, the son of the late Robert and Mary Katherine Fitzgerald Dixon.  He was also preceded in death by his best friend and loving wife of 50...

Aug 17, 2021

Stephen Moore, 57, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a long a gallant fight with cancer.

He was born on January 23, 1964 in Sylva, NC; the son of Katherine Ann Moore of Teachey, NC. Stephen was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Aug 17, 2021

Christopher "Chris" Scott Foan, age 41, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

He was born on September 1, 1979 in Richmond, VA to Gordon George Foan, Jr. and Patricia (Brookman) Foan.

Chris loved to shoot pool and cheer on the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Cavaliers. Most of all,...

Aug 15, 2021

Richard Douglas McDowell, 72, of Watha left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

He was born on July 31, 1949, in North Branch, MI; the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Beach McDowell.  He was also predeceased by his siblings, Michael, and Judy.

Richard proudly served his country...