Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Elvin Douglas Squires, 77, of Kelly, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Elvin was born in Bladen County on September 22, 1943 to the late John Douglas and Sadie Ruth Squires.

In addition to his parents, Elvin is preceded in death by his sister, Cherry Sholar.

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Jan 24, 2021

Rachel Lee Reynolds, age 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on June 6, 1932 to the late Major Ward and Velma Pierce Ward.

Rachel loved God, church and her fellow church members. She also loved her family and...

Jan 24, 2021

Craig Joseph "Moose" Nichols, 58, of Wallace, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 6, 1962 in Great Barrington, MA and was the son of the late John and Jocelyne Foster Nichols.

Craig grew up in Great Barrington and attended Bryant School,...

Jan 22, 2021

Hattie Register Bradshaw Rivenbark, 100 years of age, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on November 6, 1920 in Duplin County.  She was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Prudie Jane Batts Register. In 1971 Hattie was preceded in death by her husband, the father of their 5...

Jan 21, 2021

Franklin Allen Gurganious, 85, of Watha, beloved husband, father, grandaddy, brother, uncle and loyal friend passed gently from his earthly life on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born May 24, 1935 in Pender County, one of 14 children born to Winston Edward and Vancey Norris Gurganious. In addition to his parents,...

Jan 19, 2021

David James Herring, Jr., 73, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born in Rose Hill, NC to David James Herring, Sr. and Juanita Wells Herring.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Bridget Herring and Cynthia Annette Herring, and brother-in-law, Eric Lee.

David is survived by his wife of...

Jan 19, 2021

Denise Alane Norris Smith, age 70, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

She was born on December 17, 1950 in New Hanover County; the daughter of Ruby Wells Norris of Wallace and the late Edgar W. Norris.

She was a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School....

Jan 19, 2021

Marvin "Buddy" McCurdy Barnhill, Jr., 70, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Pender County on October 31, 1950 to the late Marvin McCurdy Barnhill and Doretha Wells Barnhill.

In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his wife Exie Harts Barnhill....

Jan 19, 2021

Monday, January 11th, 2021 should have been a joyous day as Melburn should have been celebrating the milestone birthday of 90 years young. Prior to COVID-19, his day would have been celebrated with his friends at the Brian Center in addition to his family. There would have been cake, balloons, and good times. However, on Monday, January 11th, 2021,...

Jan 19, 2021

Luceil Whaley Edens, 96, of Watha, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Laurels of Burgaw in Pender County. Luceil was born in Pender County on June 7, 1924 to the late Lewis J. Whaley and Atha Croom Whaley.

In addition to her parents, Luceil was preceded in death by her two sisters; Lena Mae...

Jan 18, 2021

Wesley Clayton Coleman, age 67, passed away on January 18, 2021.

He was born on November 28, 1953 in Pender County, NC to the late Joseph A. Coleman and Muriel H. Coleman.

Wesley is survived by his wife of 33 years, Frances Avery Coleman; daughters, Amanda Kubes and Alicia Weisenreider; brother, John Coleman; and sisters,...

Jan 15, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Boone Wells, age 68, of Wallace passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on July 21, 1952 in Sampson County and was one of four children born to Hubert and Annie Thigpen Boone.

Surviving is her son, Stephen Wells of Goldsboro, daughter, Stephanie Wells...

Jan 15, 2021

William R. "Bill" Manley of Wilmington died Friday, January 15 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 13, 1945 in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of the late William Relmer and Mary Margaret Manley.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kim of the home; daughter, Brittany Weyenberg (Michael); son, Brandon Manley (Haleigh); ...

Jan 14, 2021

Clyde "Buddy" Ernest Faircloth, III, 48, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

He was born on November 18, 1972, to the late Clyde Ernest Faircloth, Jr. and the late Sheila (Stutler) Faircloth.

Buddy, a US Navy veteran, served aboard the USS Toledo as an...

Jan 12, 2021

Linda Sue McCormick, 80, of Burgaw, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Laurels of Pender. She was born in Columbus County on October 9, 1940 to the late Bradley C. McCormick and Marjorie Shaw McCormick.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her four sisters.

Linda is survived by her...

Jan 12, 2021

Odeas Lee "Toby" Johnson, age 86, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

He was born on February 11, 1934 in Duplin County; the son of the late Leondas and Eldora Fussell Johnson. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Donald Ray Johnson, Jerry Allen Johnson and...

Jan 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Millican Jarmon, 65, beloved wife of John Steven Jarmon, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born in San Diego, C.A., on March 16, 1955 to the late Gorden Henderson Millican and Corine Hixson Millican.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2021

Janice Marie Swain, 78, of Wilmington, NC, met her savior on Monday, January 11, 2021 after a short stay at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born October 24, 1942 to the late Mildred Elizabeth Robinson and Faison Dan Robinson, of Wilmington, NC. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband John...

Jan 11, 2021

Fannie Mae Boyette, 72, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Premier Nursing Facility in Jacksonville. She was born August 2, 1948, in Sampson County to the late Roy Franklin Boyette and Martha Mae Ezzell Boyette.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley B. Barnette, and brother, Jimmy...

Jan 9, 2021

Jesse Daniel Cooke, Jr., 69, of Ivanhoe passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, January 9, 2021 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born June 18, 1951 in Robeson County, NC, the son of the late Jesse Daniel Cooke, Sr. and Jessie Mae Turner Cooke. In addition to his parents Jesse was preceded in death by...