Obituaries

May 18, 2021

Teddy Ray Raynor, 77, of Burgaw Passed gently from his earthly life Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home surrounded with love by family.

He was born January 28, 1944 the son of Lisker and Myrl Jones Raynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

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May 17, 2021

Gary Franklin Pierce, age 62, of Watha, NC passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on December 9, 1958 in Chatham County, GA to Sylvia Padgett Pierce and the late James Franklin Pierce.

In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his sisters,...

May 17, 2021

Ebin Kraul Bell, 72, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family with love.

He was born March 10, 1949 in Jacksonville, the son of Ebin Joseph Bell and Retha Holden Smallwood.  He was also predeceased by his sister Gloria Yarborough and his...

May 12, 2021

Maryjo Humphries, age 73, of Wilmington, NC left this earth to join her son on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

Maryjo was born August 11, 1947 to the late Thomas Earl Hayman and Mary Charmaine Maupin Hayman at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL.

She is survived by...

May 12, 2021

Patsy McLellan Murray of Leland, NC entered eternal life on May 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Murray and her brother, Mickey McLellan, her father, Vernon P. McLellan and her mother, Isabel Caulder McLellan.  In the presence of our Lord Jesus, Patsy is having a joyful reunion with her beloved husband and a...

May 8, 2021

Sidney Lewis Yopp, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

He was born on December 28, 1957 in Norfolk, VA to Barbara Elaine Cooper Yopp and the late Abbott Dallam Yopp, Jr.

Sidney was a very funny man and enjoyed being around people. He liked spending time fishing and shooting...

May 7, 2021

Elviin Thomas "Button" Rooks, Jr., of Wallace, left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, May 7, 2021 from Vidant Medical in Greenville.

He was born on July 8, 1950 in Duplin County, the son of the late Elvin Thomas "PeeWee" Rooks, Sr. and Rebecca "Becky" Wood Rooks.

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May 7, 2021

William Patrick "Pat" Jackson, age 59, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday May 7, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on December 22, 1961 in Pender County and was the son of Marion F. and Rae Teachey Wood of Willard.  He ws predeceased by his brother, Randy Jackson and...

May 5, 2021

Evelyn Doris Rogers Stallings, age 86, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from her home.

She was born on August 8, 1934 in Duplin County, NC and was the last of 11 siblings born to the late Kirby and Dolly...

May 5, 2021

Donald Rozelle Padgett, age 88, of Watha passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 18, 1932 in Pender County and was the son of the late Gilbert and Catharine Teachey Padgett.  Mr. Padgett was also predceded in death by his brothers, Larry Padgett and Ricky Padgett...

May 5, 2021

Mary Darlene Hanson, 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 19, 1939, in Chico, California, to the late Thomas E. Jackson and Rosa Lee Jackson.

Mary is survived by her son, James Daniel Dyches Jr. (Mavis) of Dallas, Pennsylvania, daughter,...

May 3, 2021

Bernadine "Deanie" Kay Hornbeck, 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life at home with family surrounding her with love.

She was born March 6, 1944 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of William Harold Snyder and Carol Seabolt Snyder. In addition to her parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by her grandson, Kenneth "Kenny" Copen....

Apr 28, 2021

Jean Braxton Cole, 94, formerly of Kinston, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born April 25, 1927 in Pitt County, NC to the late Walter Thurman Braxton and Martha Moye Braxton.

Jean was a member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church in Wilmington,...

Apr 27, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Lucille Lanier, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born January 12, 1930 to Alexander Moir Flinchum and Josie Priddy Flinchum, living most of her wonderful life in Burgaw.

In addition to her parents, Lou was preceded in...

Apr 27, 2021

Graham Devern Howard, age 80, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on Janaury 10, 1941 in Pender County and was the son of the late Lonnie C. and Letha Crews Howard.  He is also predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Futrell Lewis, and his...

Apr 25, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Evans Murray, age 71, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 5, 1950 in Lenior County, NC, and was the daughter of Nick David and Mary Ellen Brown Evans.  Mary was also...

Apr 24, 2021

Allan Ray Snyder, 83, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, April 24, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1937 in Campbell County, KY, the son of Henry Jacob and Edith Lickert Snyder. In addition to his parents, Allen was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Ann Windgassen.

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Apr 23, 2021

Uma Maheswara Rao Atluri, age 78, of Leland, NC passed away on April 23, 2021.

He was born on August 12, 1942 in India to the late Bhupat Rao Atluri and Jagadamba Valluripalli.

Uma Maheswara loved walking and gardening. Most of all, he loved being with his family and volunteering in the SVS Balaji temple...

Apr 22, 2021

Gerald Van Rivenbark, 55, of Willard, beloved son, brother and uncle passed from his earthly life Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 23, 1965 in Pender County, one of three children.

Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Samuel Irving Rivenbark, Sr. and Judith A. Rivenbark; brother, Samuel I....

Apr 21, 2021

John Wesley Corbett, age 52, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 20, 1969 in Burgaw, NC. Wesley was preceded in death by his father, Bayard Z. Corbett, and is survived by his mother, Lillian...