Obituaries

Mar 30, 2021

Sandra Faye McLaurin Burton, 77, of Castle Hayne passed away peacefully from her life Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born March 8, 1944 in Cumberland County to Empie Theodore and Vera Josephine Jones McLaurin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 29, 2021

Robert "Bob" Livious Upton, Jr., age 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC due to complications from his battle with Lewy body dementia.

He was born on March 2, 1933 in Norfolk, VA to the late Robert Livious Upton, Sr. and Margaret Blount Upton.

Mar 24, 2021

Bonita "Bonnie" Chiquita Clayton, age 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on September 2, 1948 in Wilmington, NC to the late Joseph Earl Sikes and Launa (Harrell) Sikes.

Bonnie graduated from Wallace-Rose Hill High School in 1965. She enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2021

Judy Harrell Parker, 70, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest in the early hours of Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

She was born on January 12, 1951 in Pender County; the daughter of the late Preston C. Harrell and Eleanor Rackley Pierce.  She is also predeceased by her husband, William Jerome Parker;...

Mar 23, 2021

Pamela Gray Tart, 67, of Magnolia died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on November 5, 1953 in Johnson County; the daughter of the late Cavin Upton and Mary Lou Brock Tart. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Becky Tart Foy, and Julia Tart Jarman.

Pamela is...

Mar 22, 2021

Clifton Leverne Small, age 71, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 24, 1949 in Horry County, SC to the late Benjamin Clifton Small and Beulah Pridgen Small.

Clifton was in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War....

Mar 20, 2021

Maryan Elizabeth Richardson Holt, age 84 of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Burgaw, North Carolina. A native of Valdosta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna Wesick Richardson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Holt, who died in 1995.

Surviving is her son, Michael Odell Holt...

Mar 19, 2021

Donald Lee Thompson of Rocky Point, who was lovingly cared for all of his 26 years of earthy life, has gone to be with God's angels. He ascended to heaven on Friday, March 19, 2021 while being a patient at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

He was born August 10, 1994 in Wilmington to Michael Lee...

Mar 19, 2021

Mr. Bobby Ray Moss, 84, of Hampstead, NC passed away on March 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born on April 11, 1936 in Rowan County, NC the son of the late Marshall Ford Moss and Carolyn Louise Jones Moss.

As a veteran of the US Army, he was a qualified parachutist with the 11th Airborne...

Mar 17, 2021

Milton James Bradshaw, age 89, of Rose Hill, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

He was born on February 9, 1932 in Duplin County; the son of the late Dewey and Olivia Murphy Bradshaw.  Milton was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Doris Smith Bradshaw; brothers,...

Mar 17, 2021

Donna Squires Corbett, 73, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center.

She was born March 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Robert Oliver and Marguerite Horrell Squires. Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 16, 2021

Solvi Loining West, 72, of Sneads Ferry, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Solvi was born in Egersund, Norway on January 6, 1949 to the late Bertel and Marie Helena Berg Loining.

Solvi is survived by her children, Kari Christina Snezek and husband Timothy of Sneads Ferry, and Kyle Matthew...

Mar 15, 2021

James "Jimmy" Carlton Rouse, 87, of Rose Hill, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Duplin County on September 23, 1933 to the late Carson Fisher and Juanita Anderson Rouse.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his sister, Madie Doris Lanier, and...

Mar 14, 2021

Geraldine Teachey Franz, 80, of Wallace, NC, left this earthly life for her eternal home on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Her faith has become a reality as she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on August 18, 1940 in Duplin County, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Hill Carrier...

Mar 14, 2021

George Edward Roderick walked into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 14th, one day before his 95th birthday.  He was the beloved husband of 73 years to Nancy Ann Drew Roderick, whom he met when he was in the 10th grade.  He and Ann have 3 daughters, Priscilla Eason (Bill) of Rocky Mount, Bridgette Stokes (Bert) of...

Mar 7, 2021

Nancy Jane Schroeher, age 74, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 29, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Allen Milton Jimmerson and Dorothy Agnes (Nielson) Jimmerson.

Nancy was a member and Treasurer at Victory Christian...

Mar 3, 2021

Cynthia Marie Clark, age 59, of Hampstead, NC passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

She was born on January 3, 1962 in Middleborough, MA to Fred Gomes and Jacqueline Pimental Parent.

Cynthia loved the beach and walking with her dog on the beach. She enjoyed fishing and riding her Victory Motorcycle....

Mar 2, 2021

Janice Kelly Corbett, 83, of Kelly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by her family. Janice was born in Bladen County on August 6, 1937 to the late Sinclair and Hattie Lee Russ Kelly.

In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her husband of 59...

Feb 28, 2021

Linda Sheryl Eaton, 72, formerly of Wilmington, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C. passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Sheryl was born on January 4, 1949, to the late Fannie (Betty) Hewlett and Rufus Eaton. She is also preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Ruby Millis; her grandfathers, Midas Brown and Dick Millis; her step-father, Graham Hewlett; her step-grandmother,...

Feb 28, 2021

Wendy Karen Register Brisson, age 68, of Wallace was passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 25, 1952 in Onslow County.  She was the daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle Marie Gurganus Register.  Wendy was also predeceased by her...