Obituaries

Jun 5, 2021

Kyle Edward Shorette, age 49, of Willard, left this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

He was born on August 4, 1971 in Saint Lawrence County, New York; the son of Ernest Edward and Joanne Taylor Shorette of Willard, NC.

Surviving in addition to his loving parents, is his sister, Kelley...

Jun 4, 2021

Betty Jean Yarborough, 76, of Rocky Point, NC and formerly of Sanford passed gently from her earthly life Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 16, 1944 in Lee County, the daughter of Benjamin McFarland and Mary Holder McFarland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Archie Yarborough; grandson, Jalen...

May 30, 2021

Joel Douglas Pridgen,  age 46, of Willard left this earthly life way too soon on Sunday, May 30, 2021 from his residence.

He was born on August 13, 1974 in Wellsville, New York; the son of Joseph and Agnes Pridgen of Willard.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, is his brother, Jimmy Jones of Ashville,...

May 29, 2021

Horace Connell James, left this earthly life for his heavenly home January 6, 2021. He was born July 20, 1927, son of the late McCagey Thomas James and Susan Jones James. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Naomi Bowen James, on April 22, 2020. He was also predeceased by brothers Ralph, Russell, Rucian,...

May 29, 2021

Eugene Edward Spagnoli, lifelong husband and partner to Marian "Snookie" Westover Spagnoli, loving father to Bernita, Victoria and Christin and doting grandfather to Ian, Sarah, Wiley, Norah, Scarlett and Serena, has died peacefully on May 29th, 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Marian and his children and grandchildren. He was surrounded by his family...

May 25, 2021

James "Jim" Edward Milam., age 65, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Hospital in Wilmington following a brief illness.

He was born March 30, 1956 in Los Angeles County, California, the son of Johnny Owings Milam and Joyce Mae Bloemers Milam. In addition to his parents, Jim...

May 24, 2021

Jane Cockman Rich left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, May 24, 2021, at her daughter's home in Carolina Beach.

She was born on January 18, 1937 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Carlos Wesley Cockman and Ruby Cockman.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Fogleman.

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May 24, 2021

G. Hunter Hieronymus, 29, of Wilmington, NC, peacefully went to be with the lord and his parents on May 24, 2021.

Hunter was born in Wilmington, NC, to the late George Lee and Julie Adkins Hieronymus. He lived his entire life in Wilmington and took great pride in being a local.

Following in his father's...

May 22, 2021

Carolyn Gurganious Caison, 77, beloved wife, mother, Christian, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on May 22, 2021.

She was born August 24, 1943 in Wilmington, the daughter of Delphine Gurganious Piner and step-daughter of Herman Piner. In addition to her parents Carolyn was preceded in death by her son,...

May 22, 2021

Earl Thomas "Tommy" Spencer, Jr., age 75, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 29, 1945 in Wilmington, the son of Earl Thomas Spencer, Sr. and Lucille Evelyn Barnhill Spencer. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his sister, Daisy Wells...

May 21, 2021

Darious Joquan White, 27, of Reigelwood, NC, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, in Wilmington, NC.

Darious Joquan White was born November 10, 1993 to Matthew J. White & Mimi L. Palmer-White at New Hanover Regional. He is the older of their two sons.

Darious attended Sunset Park Elementary School where he met and...

May 19, 2021

Betty Jane White Matthews, age 87, of Wallace was born in Duplin County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Dewy White and Mary Lou Cavanaugh White; her sister, Fannie Mae King; her brothers, Joseph White and Marion Henry White and niece Wanda Gayle King.

She was a member of Wallace United Methodist...

May 18, 2021

Martha VonCeil Byrd, 69,  went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 29, 1951 in Fayetteville to Martha Willard Byrd and the late Charles Edward Byrd, Jr.

VonCeil is survived by her mother, Martha Byrd; daughter, Felicia McPherson and husband, Jody; son,...

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.

Teddy...

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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