Obituaries

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...

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,...