Obituaries

Jul 15, 2021

Diane Louise Bray, 79, of Burgaw passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Born December 29, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, Diane had been a licensed vocational nurse and stewardess with Continental Airlines when she met her late husband, Aaron, of 50 years.

After marriage she...

Jul 13, 2021

Mark Stroud Wedding, age 34, of Leland, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia, NC. He was born on July 3, 1987 in Charlotte, NC.

It has been said that "Family is  where life begins and love never ends." Family and home meant everything to Mark. Toward the...

Jul 9, 2021

James Earl Fussell, age 60, of South Dakota, formerly of Wilmington, NC, and his wife, Virginia Webb-Fussell, passed away together on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Hampstead, NC.

James was born on November 5, 1960 in Wilmington, NC to Margaret June (Sebrell) Twiford and the late Hubert Earl Fussell.

James was a lifelong member of...

Jul 9, 2021

Virginia Janel Webb-Fussell, age 64, of South Dakota, formerly of Wilmington, NC, and her husband, James Fussell, passed away together on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Hampstead, NC.

Virginia was born on October 31, 1956 in Scott County, MN to the late Robert Abraham Stewart and Gloria Ann Lipe.

Virginia was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Billy Royce Liles, 83, of Leland, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on July 1, 1938, in Roxboro, NC, to the late Luther Calvin and Mamie Ann (Todd) Liles.

Billy was a hard-working man who loved people. He enjoyed playing golf, travelling, and reading...

Jul 8, 2021

Michael "Mike" David Murray, age 63, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from The Gardens of Rose Hill.

Mike was born on July 27, 1957 in Duplin County, North Carolina; the son of the late Arnold Frank Murray, Sr. and Hattie Johnson Murray. Also lovingly remembered is his...

Jul 8, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Wallace Brunson, age 49, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was born on August 24, 1971 in Fayetteville, NC.

Bobby coached youth soccer for many years. He also mentored for robotics at Topsail High School and Pender County schools. Bobby...

Jul 8, 2021

Sally Lea Jackson Stancil, 78, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home with her loving family.

She was born April 28, 1943 in Forest County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Chester G. and Elnora Wickham Jackson.

Sally is survived by her children, Philip Campbell, Sheri Runion and husband,...

Jul 7, 2021

Levy Paul Bonnett, Jr., age 82, of Castle Hayne passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home.

He was born July 13, 1938 in Wilmington, the son of Levy Paul Bonnett, Sr. and Bessie Justice Bonnett Berkley.

Levy is survived by his wife, Elaine Jonkheer Bonnett; sons, Christopher Bonnett and...

Jul 6, 2021

Barbara Horrell Lewis, 56, of Willard passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home with her loving family.

She was born November 18, 1964 in Wilmington, the daughter of Harvey Henry Horrell, Sr. and Lillie Grace Merritt Horrell. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn...

Jul 5, 2021

ANGIER – Sylvia "Jane" Eakins, 70, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Wake Medical Center in Cary.

She was born September 8, 1950 in Wilmington, the daughter of the Howard Cromartie and Odessa Horrell Cromartie. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Wright Cromartie and his wife, Judy.

Jul 4, 2021

Marjorie "Midge" Elizabeth Whitcomb, age 65, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on October 30, 1955 in Nashua, NH to the late William Lyman Roberts and Nancy Jane Spann Roberts.

Midge was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Jul 3, 2021

Grace Mary Piccigallo Salituri, 80, passed unexpectedly from her earthly life Saturday, July 3, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 12, 1940 in Kings County, New York, the daughter of John Christopher Piccigallo and Edith Marotta Piccigallo. In addition to her parents Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Salituri;...

Jul 2, 2021

Arnold (Arnie) Aloysius Siko passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2021 with his wife (and best friend), Judy, by his side.

He was born in Hibbs, PA to Louis and Anna Siko (nee Sholtis). In addition to his parents Arnold was preceded in death by his Mom, Frances Siko (nee Rehanek); and...

Jul 1, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Linda Kay Deal Harts, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the age of 79.

She was born April 12, 1942 to Charles and Ruby Croom Deal, living all of her blessed and wonderful life in Pender County. Also remembered is her beloved husband...

Jun 30, 2021

Newman Roscoe Parker, Jr., age 66, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 24, 1954 in Burgaw, the son of the late Newman Roscoe Parker, Sr. and Virginia Jones Parker.

Sonny is survived by his beloved family: his sons, Nicolas Parker and Jason...

Jun 25, 2021

Robbie Alleen Sheffield James, age 96, originally of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on June 25, 2021 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice of Brunswick County.

She was born on June 1, 1925 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Robert Tate and Bertha Brice Sheffield.  She was preceded in death...

Jun 25, 2021

Shirley Brown  Henderson Thornton, age 84, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her new home in Heaven to be forever with her Lord.

She was born on August 9, 1936 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Ennis and Florence Sholar Brown.  She was also predeceased by her husband and father of her children, Billy...

Jun 23, 2021

Edgar Milton Norris, age 66, of Wallace, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.

He was born on January 10, 1955 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Ruby Wells Norris of Wallace and the late Edgar W. Norris.  Milton is also predeceased by his sister, Denise...

Jun 22, 2021

Carol Rae Futch Burns, age 87, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life  Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home.

She was born on September 16, 1933 in Pender County to George Winter Futch and Eunice Byrd Futch. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Beverly Clark Mason; and former...