Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Sheila Peterson Thorpe, 69, of Burgaw, NC passed away on February 14, 2021 after battling a brief illness. Sheila was born in Wilmington, NC on July 19, 1951 to the late Clarence James Peterson and Helen Riddle Peterson.

In addition to her parents, Sheila is preceded in death by her brother Clarence Jefferson Peterson, sister-in-law Cathy Craig...

Feb 12, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Williams Rivenbark, age 41, of Wallace left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. He passed away unexpectantly on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Charlie was born on November 9, 1979 in Jacksonville, NC and was the son of Pearlie Rivenbark Jr. of Wallace and the late Rosella Norris Rivenbark.

Feb 12, 2021

Dorothy M. Smith Brown, 77, of Rocky Point, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her daughter's home with her family by her side. She was born in Sampson County on December 6, 1943 to the late Henry Kirby and Edie Boyette Smith.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her first...

Feb 12, 2021

Martha Ann Vernon Robinson, 65, passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 12, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 12, 1955, the daughter of the late David Earl Vernon, Sr. and Martha Blanton Vernon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dwight Wade Vernon, Sr.;...

Feb 11, 2021

William Daniel "Dan" Pope, age 69, of Ivanhoe and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Dan was born on August 6, 1951 in Wilmington, North Carolina; the son of Janet Evans Pope of Wallace and the late Billie Sunday Pope.

He was a member of...

Feb 11, 2021

Bradley Carol Sanderson, 84, of Wallace, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and God's faithful servant was called to his heavenly home by his Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on June 3, 1936 in Duplin County; son of the late Horry Lee and Lucille Batts Sanderson.  Bradley was also predeceased...

Feb 8, 2021

Larry Wayne Vick, 75, of Rocky Point, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in Pender County on October 10, 1945.

During Larry's spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed dearly.

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Feb 6, 2021

Tincie Lee Meeks Shively, 72, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born May 20, 1948 in Fulton County, GA, the daughter of the Delmas Lee Meeks and Cynthia Marie Hill Meeks. In addition to her parents, Tincie was preceded in...

Feb 5, 2021

Clarence Odell Stanley, 74, of Wilmington, North Carolina, was called Home on Friday, February 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on June 17, 1946, in Durham, North Carolina to the late Ezekiel "Zeke" Thomas Stanley and Lucille (Tevapaugh) Stanley.

He was employed by Durham Coca Cola in special events for...

Feb 4, 2021

Linda Tompkins Jones, age 74, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on August 27, 1946 in Milledgeville, GA to the late Leorn Tompkins and Katie Louise (Nobles) Tompkins.

Linda attended Castle Hayne Church of God. She was a loving...

Feb 4, 2021

Julie Faulk-Lewis, age 48, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

She was born on October 18, 1972 in New Hanover County, NC to Judith (Hamilton) Faulk and the late John Stephen Faulk.

Julie was born and raised in Wilmington. She grew up loving the beach and spending much time there with...

Feb 3, 2021

Melvin Troy Johnson, 68, of Willard, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at home. Melvin was born in Pender County on November 10, 1952 to the late Troy Thomas Johnson and Lena Ruth Lewis Johnson.

In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his two sisters, Francis Rivenbark, and Susie Corn.

Melvin...

Feb 3, 2021

Martha Ann Howard Garber was welcomed into heaven on February 3, 2021, completing her journey of 84 years here on earth. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Lee (Bob) Garber and her parents, Jadie Goodman and Thelma Brinkley Howard.

On December 12, 1936 she was born in Burgaw, N.C. She graduated from Burgaw High School in...

Feb 2, 2021

Debra Sue Kelly, 66, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with her daughter by her side. Debra was born in Pender County on July 20, 1954 to the late James Edward and Katie Estelle Corbett Kelly.

Debra leaves behind her daughter, Kayla Lindsay Amodeo (Giuseppe); two brothers, Alan...

Jan 31, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born in Pender County October 30, 1942 to Richard Atkinson Sidbury and Annie Laurie Dowless Sidbury, living most all of her wonderful life in the Sloop Point  community of Hampstead....

Jan 31, 2021

Bobby Gene Rivenbark, Sr., 87, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on April 1, 1933, in Harrells, NC, to the late Preston Ernest and Etta Mae (Cockman) Rivenbark.

Bobby worked 45 years in producing men's fashion accessories, specializing in necktie design pattern...

Jan 27, 2021

Kelli Keith Furry, 57, of Bluefield, WV and formerly of New Bern and Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.

She was born April 9, 1963 in Wilmington, the daughter of Ida Mae Barnhill Keith and the late Relmer Curtis Keith.

In addition to...

Jan 27, 2021

William "Billy" Otha Smith, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born August 28, 2021 in Southport, the son of the late Other and Margaret Long Smith. Also preceding  Billy in death is his son, William "Little Billy" O. Smith, Jr.

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Jan 26, 2021

Allie (Gurganus) Batson, 88, of Willard, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her daughter's home with her family by her side. Allie was born in New Hanover County on November 5, 1932 to the late Jessie Alton and Sally (Smith) Gurganus.

In addition to her parents, Allie is preceded in death by her husband, William...

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Miley Eason, Jr., 73, of Wallace passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on July 14, 1947 in Wake County; the son of the late Joseph M. Eason, Sr. and Theresa Ann Poole Eason. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Eason Pane.

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