Obituaries

Apr 18, 2021

Claudie Poole Jackson, Jr., 54, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, April 18, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 26, 1967 in Wilmington, the son of Mary Pridgen and the late Claudie Poole Jackson, Sr., In addition to his father, Claudie was preceded in death by his sister, Pamela...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert Fairchild Esty, known as Bob, unfortunately passed away at home on the evening of April 17, 2021 at the young age 62.

He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1958 on September 12th to the late Nancy Fairchild Esty and Charles Place Esty.

Bob grew up in New England and became a truck driver...

Apr 17, 2021

Myrtle Patricia Amann, age 84, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on October 16, 1936 in New Hanover County, NC to the late Walter J. Hobbs and Eula Kathern Carter Hobbs.

Myrtle attended Ogden Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC and...

Apr 17, 2021

Jerry Michael O'Bannion, 69, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Atkinson, NC.

He was born on January 14, 1952, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Alene (Leadingham) O'Bannion and the late Crawford O'Bannion.

Jerry was so much to so many. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandparent and great-grandparent. He...

Apr 17, 2021

On April 17, 2021, Dennis Carroll Teachey, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 76.

Dennis was born on February 5, 1945 in Watha, NC to Elbert Carroll and Thelma Marshburn Teachey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Scott Teachey.

He...

Apr 14, 2021

Tammie Lynne Piner, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, NC.

She was born on March 9, 1958 in Norton, VA to the late Edward Earl Piner and Zelma Hand Piner.

Tammie is survived by her sons, Russell Nicholas Demann and Daniel Earl Lem;...

Apr 13, 2021

Darlene Esther Brooks, age 74, of Atkinson, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at North Chase Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on December 28, 1946 in Manhattan, NY to the late Albert Bell and Evelyn Sabo Bell.

Darlene is survived by her children, Daniele Brooks Horne (Steven), Noel...

Apr 13, 2021

Nathan Carl Rivenbark, Sr., 83, of Willard passed away peacefully April 13, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Pender County on January 26, 1938 to James Anthony and Ola Wells Rivenbark. In addition to his parents, Nathan is preceded in death by his brothers; Anthony 'Doc" Rivenbark, Paul Rivenbark, Sr., Hooper...

Apr 12, 2021

Johnnie "Buddy" Carlton Blanton, age 90, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, April 12, 2021 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born on April 11, 1931 in Duplin County; the son of the late John Henry and Sallie Rivenbark Blanton.  He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 71...

Apr 12, 2021

Marvin Ray Moss, Sr., 88, of Burgaw, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born March 28, 1933 in Wilmington, one of seven children born to Julian Thomas Moss Sr. and Lillian Partin Moss.

Marvin is survived by his loving wife of...

Apr 11, 2021

Shanon "Shane" Nakiya Cavenaugh, age 46, of Wallace, NC passed away Sunday, April 11th, 2021. He was born on July 8th, 1974. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Norwood and Bernice Cavenaugh and maternal grandfather Roy Gilbert, and uncle, Dean Gilbert.

Shane is survived by his son Payton Norwood Cavenaugh and daughter Magnolia Jean...

Apr 10, 2021

Kerianne Marie Rubino, age 18, of Wilmington, NC passed away too soon on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

She was born on November 18, 2002 in Fayetteville, NC to Crystal (Wing) Moody and the late Vito Rubino.

Kerianne loved life and music. She enjoyed the beach and making jelly with her Ms. Rob. Kerianne, known to...

Apr 9, 2021

Edward Daniel Brown, 85, of Burgaw Passed gently from his earthy life Friday, April 9, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Ivanhoe, the son of Foster James Brown and Gertrude Elizabeth Piner Brown. Also lovingly remembered is his wife of 48 years, Lois Marie Cottle Brown; sons, Allen Brown and...

Apr 8, 2021

Larry Thomas Kelley, 75, of Wallace, NC passed away Thursday, April 8th 2021 surrounded by his family. He was a dedicated pastor and follower of Jesus Christ for almost 40 years and is now in the presence of his Lord and savior.

Reverend Kelley, known to many as "Buddy," was born August 16th, 1945 in Duplin County....

Apr 8, 2021

John Robert Fedyszyn, 45, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 17, 1975, in Dunkirk, NY, the son of John Edward and Darlene (Wolfe) Fedyszyn.

John, an US Army veteran, enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a die-hard Raider football...

Apr 6, 2021

On April 6, 2021, Carol Liardon passed away due to complications from heart surgery at PAM Specialty Hospital in Sarasota, FL. Carol's children, Roberts and Priscilla Liardon-Guthrie, and her son-in-law, Mike Guthrie, were at her side.

Carol was born in Beulaville, NC on March 20, 1941, and was the 5th child of L.B. and Gladoylene Moore.  She...

Apr 3, 2021

Joseph Edward Nagy, Jr., age 93, of Burgaw, North Carolina and formerly of Oceanside, California passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, April 3, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 31, 1928 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania, the son of Joe and Josephine Blastick Nagy. In addition to his parents Joseph was preceded...

Apr 2, 2021

Isabel Saleeby Cooper, 93, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at home.

She was born on April 27, 1927, in Wilmington, to the late Mitchell and Tamam (Bushdid) Saleeby.

Isabel, a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, was a loving, caring and warm person. She loved her family and the Lord....

Apr 1, 2021

Charles Shelton Evans, 82, of Fayetteville, formerly of Castle Hayne, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

He was born on July 22, 1938, in Kenly, NC to the late John Raeford Evans and Bertha Lee (Rowe) Evans.

Charles was the youngest of three boys raised on...

Mar 31, 2021

Rebecca Ann Gray, 70, of Richlands left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from Onslow Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 19, 1950 in Duplin County to the late Ralph and Eloise Moore Dixon. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Dixon and brother, Dennis Dixon.