Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Jackson Cole, age 56, of Mt Olive, left this earthly life while sleeping, for her eternal rest on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

She was born on May 6, 1965 in Sampson County; the daughter of Lenwood and Marian Horrell Jackson of Harrells, NC.  Becky was predeceased by her loving canine companion, Dexter.

Surviving,...

Jun 19, 2021

Cheyenne Lane Brien, age 27, of Rose Hill, left this world way too soon on Saturday, June 19, 2021 due to a motorcycle accident.

He was born on June 4, 1994 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Maureen Doherty Brien of  Chesapeake, Virginia.

Cheyenne is survived, in addition to his mother, by his loving wife, Katrina...

Jun 14, 2021

Amy Jacquelyn Dale Harrell, age 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at The Davis Community Health Care Center in Wilmington, NC.

Ms. Harrell was born on August 18, 1934 in Pender County, NC; the daughter of the late Oscar and Willie Lassiter Dale. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton Boney Harrell,...

Jun 12, 2021

Pastor Ted Allen Mercer, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend entered into the presence of his lord and Savior June 12, 2021.

He was born October 7, 1957 in Norfolk, VA, the son of Norwood Oscar and Jessie Miller Mercer. Ted was also predeceased by his daughter, April Johnson; two infant grandchildren; granddaughter, Raelle Jones; and...

Jun 8, 2021

Susan Sherman Robbins, 66, of Penderlea, passed from her earthly life Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 2,1954 in Burgaw and was the daughter of George Philip Sherman and Edith Garris Sherman. Susan was predeceased by her husband of 40 years William Dudley Robbins, Jr., her parents, and sister,...

Jun 8, 2021

Dolly Fergus Bidwan, age 72, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

She was born on September 15, 1948 in Wilmington, NC to the late Ivon Eldridge Fergus and Virginia McFadyen Fergus.

Dolly lived in Wilmington for fifty years and later lived in Charlotte. She was a member...

Jun 8, 2021

Emma "Jean" Ellison Herchenhahn entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. She had fought long and hard and in the end, she won! Though our hearts ache unbearably at our loss, we are confident she is safely home in the presence of Jesus,...

Jun 5, 2021

Kyle Edward Shorette, age 49, of Willard, left this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

He was born on August 4, 1971 in Saint Lawrence County, New York; the son of Ernest Edward and Joanne Taylor Shorette of Willard, NC.

Surviving in addition to his loving parents, is his sister, Kelley...

Jun 4, 2021

Betty Jean Yarborough, 76, of Rocky Point, NC and formerly of Sanford passed gently from her earthly life Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 16, 1944 in Lee County, the daughter of Benjamin McFarland and Mary Holder McFarland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Archie Yarborough; grandson, Jalen...

May 30, 2021

Joel Douglas Pridgen,  age 46, of Willard left this earthly life way too soon on Sunday, May 30, 2021 from his residence.

He was born on August 13, 1974 in Wellsville, New York; the son of Joseph and Agnes Pridgen of Willard.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, is his brother, Jimmy Jones of Ashville,...

May 29, 2021

Horace Connell James, left this earthly life for his heavenly home January 6, 2021. He was born July 20, 1927, son of the late McCagey Thomas James and Susan Jones James. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Naomi Bowen James, on April 22, 2020. He was also predeceased by brothers Ralph, Russell, Rucian,...

May 29, 2021

Eugene Edward Spagnoli, lifelong husband and partner to Marian "Snookie" Westover Spagnoli, loving father to Bernita, Victoria and Christin and doting grandfather to Ian, Sarah, Wiley, Norah, Scarlett and Serena, has died peacefully on May 29th, 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Marian and his children and grandchildren. He was surrounded by his family...

May 25, 2021

James "Jim" Edward Milam., age 65, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Hospital in Wilmington following a brief illness.

He was born March 30, 1956 in Los Angeles County, California, the son of Johnny Owings Milam and Joyce Mae Bloemers Milam. In addition to his parents, Jim...

May 24, 2021

Jane Cockman Rich left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, May 24, 2021, at her daughter's home in Carolina Beach.

She was born on January 18, 1937 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Carlos Wesley Cockman and Ruby Cockman.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Fogleman.

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May 24, 2021

G. Hunter Hieronymus, 29, of Wilmington, NC, peacefully went to be with the lord and his parents on May 24, 2021.

Hunter was born in Wilmington, NC, to the late George Lee and Julie Adkins Hieronymus. He lived his entire life in Wilmington and took great pride in being a local.

Following in his father's...

May 22, 2021

Carolyn Gurganious Caison, 77, beloved wife, mother, Christian, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on May 22, 2021.

She was born August 24, 1943 in Wilmington, the daughter of Delphine Gurganious Piner and step-daughter of Herman Piner. In addition to her parents Carolyn was preceded in death by her son,...

May 22, 2021

Earl Thomas "Tommy" Spencer, Jr., age 75, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 29, 1945 in Wilmington, the son of Earl Thomas Spencer, Sr. and Lucille Evelyn Barnhill Spencer. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his sister, Daisy Wells...

May 21, 2021

Darious Joquan White, 27, of Reigelwood, NC, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, in Wilmington, NC.

Darious Joquan White was born November 10, 1993 to Matthew J. White & Mimi L. Palmer-White at New Hanover Regional. He is the older of their two sons.

Darious attended Sunset Park Elementary School where he met and...

May 19, 2021

Betty Jane White Matthews, age 87, of Wallace was born in Duplin County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Dewy White and Mary Lou Cavanaugh White; her sister, Fannie Mae King; her brothers, Joseph White and Marion Henry White and niece Wanda Gayle King.

She was a member of Wallace United Methodist...

May 18, 2021

Martha VonCeil Byrd, 69,  went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 29, 1951 in Fayetteville to Martha Willard Byrd and the late Charles Edward Byrd, Jr.

VonCeil is survived by her mother, Martha Byrd; daughter, Felicia McPherson and husband, Jody; son,...