Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Kelly Michelle Stevens, 42, passed away at home on December 24, 2021.

She was born on June 4, 1979, in Bridgeton, NJ, to Danny Ray Stevens and the late Kim (Kell) Stevens.

Kelly, an animal lover, earned her bachelor's degree from ECU. She was a bright light to all that knew her and she will...

Dec 23, 2021

Jeanette "Jenny" Lanier Dees, 83, of Southport and formerly of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 24, 1938 in Kinston, the daughter of the late Lonnie Lanier and Mamie Cottle Hollowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Dees, MD in 2003.

Dec 23, 2021

Albert Ray Caison, 77, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Thursday, December 23, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 17, 1944, one of six children born to Archie Lee Caison and Agnes Earl Blake Caison. Also preceding Ray in death was his wife, Rachel Hunt Caison; and daughter, Teresa Eakins.

Dec 22, 2021

Nora Jones Rivenbark, 92, of Burgaw died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born July 5, 1929 in Pender County, NC, one of five children born to Issac Hassell Jones and Flossie Meadows Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. Rivenbark; grandson, Rodney...

Dec 22, 2021

Timothy "Timmy" Eugene Orr, 52, of Currie died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021  in Pender County, leaving his beloved family way to soon.

He was born September 20, 1969 in Pender County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, D. B. and Louise Bell Orr.

Timmy is survived by his father, David...

Dec 21, 2021

Glenn Farrell Coombs, 51, of Burgaw passed swiftly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from his earthly life.

He was born November 11, 1970 in Alamance County, the son of the late Alton Earl Coombs and Sandra Shambley Coombs.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Amy Coombs; sons, Sean Coombs (Ashley), Christopher Savage (Ashlynn),...

Dec 21, 2021

Randy Ray Rivenbark, age 59, of Willard passed away too soon and unexpectantly on Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 7, 1962, in Duplin County and was the loving son of Ray and Mary Rivenbark of Willard.

Randy attended The Church of Pentecostal Gathering and...

Dec 20, 2021

Shirley Brock Cavenaugh, age 84, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, December 20, 2021 from DaySprings of Wallace.

She was born on November 14, 1937 in Duplin County to the late Melvin Ellis and Mildred Harrell Brock.  Shirley was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Bobby Dural...

Dec 19, 2021

Sylvia Squires Davis, 70, our beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, friend, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

She was born May 17, 1951 in Pender County, the daughter of James Melton and Mavis Flynn Squires. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Dec 19, 2021

Kameron Chavis, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend has left our world way too soon on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

He was born January 11, 1993 in Wilmington and was preceded in death by his brother, Craven Cory Chavis; and niece, Autumn Raine Chavis.

Kameron is survived by his parents, Angela Hubbard Chavis...

Dec 16, 2021

Judith Arlene Toothman, age 81, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 6, 1940 in Jefferson County, OH to the late William Ernest Schroeder and Daisy Estella Bay Schroeder.

Judith was a retired Nurse's Assistant from former...

Dec 14, 2021

Kevin Glenn Swinson, 45. of Currie passed from his earthly life Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 2, 1976 in Pender County, the son of the Charles Glenn Swinson and the late June Pittman Swinson. Kevin was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Jayden Swinson.

In addition to...

Dec 11, 2021

Jane Phillips Evans, 63, of Belmont and formerly of Burgaw died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born April 23, 1958 in York County, SC, the daughter of Reverend Richard Jackson Phillips and Arlene Terlinde Phillips. Many years ago, Jane and Robert "Bobby" Daniel Evans were friends in school, later...

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...