Obituaries

May 7, 2021

William Patrick "Pat" Jackson, age 59, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday May 7, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on December 22, 1961 in Pender County and was the son of Marion F. and Rae Teachey Wood of Willard.  He ws predeceased by his brother, Randy Jackson and...

May 5, 2021

Evelyn Doris Rogers Stallings, age 86, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from her home.

She was born on August 8, 1934 in Duplin County, NC and was the last of 11 siblings born to the late Kirby and Dolly...

May 5, 2021

Donald Rozelle Padgett, age 88, of Watha passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 18, 1932 in Pender County and was the son of the late Gilbert and Catharine Teachey Padgett.  Mr. Padgett was also predceded in death by his brothers, Larry Padgett and Ricky Padgett...

May 5, 2021

Mary Darlene Hanson, 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 19, 1939, in Chico, California, to the late Thomas E. Jackson and Rosa Lee Jackson.

Mary is survived by her son, James Daniel Dyches Jr. (Mavis) of Dallas, Pennsylvania, daughter,...

May 3, 2021

Bernadine "Deanie" Kay Hornbeck, 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life at home with family surrounding her with love.

She was born March 6, 1944 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of William Harold Snyder and Carol Seabolt Snyder. In addition to her parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by her grandson, Kenneth "Kenny" Copen....

Apr 28, 2021

Jean Braxton Cole, 94, formerly of Kinston, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born April 25, 1927 in Pitt County, NC to the late Walter Thurman Braxton and Martha Moye Braxton.

Jean was a member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church in Wilmington,...

Apr 27, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Lucille Lanier, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born January 12, 1930 to Alexander Moir Flinchum and Josie Priddy Flinchum, living most of her wonderful life in Burgaw.

In addition to her parents, Lou was preceded in...

Apr 27, 2021

Graham Devern Howard, age 80, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on Janaury 10, 1941 in Pender County and was the son of the late Lonnie C. and Letha Crews Howard.  He is also predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Futrell Lewis, and his...

Apr 25, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Evans Murray, age 71, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 5, 1950 in Lenior County, NC, and was the daughter of Nick David and Mary Ellen Brown Evans.  Mary was also...

Apr 24, 2021

Allan Ray Snyder, 83, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, April 24, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1937 in Campbell County, KY, the son of Henry Jacob and Edith Lickert Snyder. In addition to his parents, Allen was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Ann Windgassen.

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Apr 23, 2021

Uma Maheswara Rao Atluri, age 78, of Leland, NC passed away on April 23, 2021.

He was born on August 12, 1942 in India to the late Bhupat Rao Atluri and Jagadamba Valluripalli.

Uma Maheswara loved walking and gardening. Most of all, he loved being with his family and volunteering in the SVS Balaji temple...

Apr 22, 2021

Gerald Van Rivenbark, 55, of Willard, beloved son, brother and uncle passed from his earthly life Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 23, 1965 in Pender County, one of three children.

Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Samuel Irving Rivenbark, Sr. and Judith A. Rivenbark; brother, Samuel I....

Apr 21, 2021

John Wesley Corbett, age 52, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 20, 1969 in Burgaw, NC. Wesley was preceded in death by his father, Bayard Z. Corbett, and is survived by his mother, Lillian...

Apr 18, 2021

Claudie Poole Jackson, Jr., 54, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, April 18, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 26, 1967 in Wilmington, the son of Mary Pridgen and the late Claudie Poole Jackson, Sr., In addition to his father, Claudie was preceded in death by his sister, Pamela...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert Fairchild Esty, known as Bob, unfortunately passed away at home on the evening of April 17, 2021 at the young age 62.

He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1958 on September 12th to the late Nancy Fairchild Esty and Charles Place Esty.

Bob grew up in New England and became a truck driver...

Apr 17, 2021

Myrtle Patricia Amann, age 84, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on October 16, 1936 in New Hanover County, NC to the late Walter J. Hobbs and Eula Kathern Carter Hobbs.

Myrtle attended Ogden Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC and...

Apr 17, 2021

Jerry Michael O'Bannion, 69, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Atkinson, NC.

He was born on January 14, 1952, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Alene (Leadingham) O'Bannion and the late Crawford O'Bannion.

Jerry was so much to so many. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandparent and great-grandparent. He...

Apr 17, 2021

On April 17, 2021, Dennis Carroll Teachey, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 76.

Dennis was born on February 5, 1945 in Watha, NC to Elbert Carroll and Thelma Marshburn Teachey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Scott Teachey.

He...

Apr 14, 2021

Tammie Lynne Piner, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, NC.

She was born on March 9, 1958 in Norton, VA to the late Edward Earl Piner and Zelma Hand Piner.

Tammie is survived by her sons, Russell Nicholas Demann and Daniel Earl Lem;...

Apr 13, 2021

Darlene Esther Brooks, age 74, of Atkinson, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at North Chase Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on December 28, 1946 in Manhattan, NY to the late Albert Bell and Evelyn Sabo Bell.

Darlene is survived by her children, Daniele Brooks Horne (Steven), Noel...