Obituaries

Dec 17, 2020

David Michael "Mike" Corbett, 75, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life December 17, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 24, 1945, the son of the late Robert James Sr. "R.J" and Edna Shaw Corbett. Along with his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his infant daughter Leslie Lynn Corbett...

Dec 15, 2020

Alton Ray "Rusty" Butler, age 81, of Atkinson, after years of declining health, left this life for a better one on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born June 12, 1939 in Pender County, the son of Joseph Cleveland and Bessie Sherman Butler. In addition to...

Dec 13, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, 2020, Richard Ringelstein, loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 78.

Born and raised on the North Side of Chicago, Richard moved to Naperville IL with his family in 1972 and was involved in many aspects of the community for the next  40 years, including acting as...

Dec 11, 2020

Jacquelyn Ann O'Connor Fleming, age 75, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on January 18, 1945 in Queens, NY to the late Raymond O'Connor and Patricia (Mahon) O'Connor.

Jacquelyn was a Senior Civilian Supervisor of the NYPD Quartermaster Section. She...

Dec 11, 2020

Jerry Wynell Futreal, 81, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Friday, December 11, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Rocky Point.

She was born October 25, 1939, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Hiram Autin and Sallie Ward Sharpe.  In addition to her parents, Jerry was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 10, 2020

Olivia "Libby" E. Hyman, 63, of Watha passed away and entered her heavenly home Thursday, December 10, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charles H. Enzor and Nancy Enzor. She is survived by her sons Charles Davis (Eva) of Lake City, SC and Donnie Larimore (Maryanne Elizabeth) of Summerton, SC.  She is also survived...

Dec 10, 2020

Donald Joseph Horan, age 78, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on May 1, 1942 in Bronx, NY to the late Daniel Horan and Catherine (Maloney) Horan.

Donald, an army veteran of the Vietnam War, worked as a General...

Dec 10, 2020

Robert "Bob" Elwood Spencer of Wilmington, NC passed away at the age of 79 on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Bob was born on May 2, 1941 in Greensboro, NC to the late Robert Elwood Spencer and Fay Rees. On his fourth birthday, Bob suffered the tragic loss of his father.

Bob graduated from Henderson High...

Dec 8, 2020

Russell Frank Gross, 64, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 26, 1956 in Champaign County, IL the son of Robert Gross and Leta M. Webster Cole.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Lavigne.

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Dec 7, 2020

Martha Piner Rivenbark, 93, of Wallace, left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, December 7, 2020.

She was born on May 6, 1927 in Pender County; the daughter of the late Archie Piner, Sr. and Mary Rivenbark Piner.  Mrs. Rivenbark was also preceded in death by her husband, Mance Rivenbark; her son, Terry Piner;...

Dec 7, 2020

David Wilson Paul went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2020.

David was born on October 13, 1946 in Wilmington NC and is preceded in passing by his father, Beverly Archibald Paul; mother, Mary Clara Pearsall Paul; stepmother, Frances Dugan Paul; brother, Beverly Pearsall Paul and half-sister, Lee Ann Triplett Zeman. We know that...

Dec 7, 2020

Kay Frances Willetts, 84, formerly of Jacksonville Avenue, Wilmington NC and most recently Hagerstown, MD passed away December 7th, 2020 surrounded by family. Kay was born May 4th 1936 to Letha Teachey Carter and Wilbert J. Carter of Wilmington.

Kay worked as a Trimmer for France Neckwear for many years and later for Williams Cleaners from which...

Dec 6, 2020

Lillian Chadwick Murray passed away peacefully at her home and entered her heavenly home with her family by her side Sunday, December 6, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Ira and Inez Rivenbark Chadwick and her loving husband, Allison Kenneth Murray, as well as a daughter, Janice M. Kelly; daughter-in-law, Teresa Murray; grandson-in-law,...

Dec 5, 2020

Joyce Ann Land, 77, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.

She was born on February 25, 1943, in Lumberton, NC, to the late James and Virginia Dare Bozeman.

Joyce, a very strong and feisty woman, attended Cora Grove Church in Willard, NC. She...

Dec 4, 2020

Captain Paul David Rhodes, age 74, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on December 4, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his wonderful parents, John Richard and Josephine Fisher Rhodes, his brother, Phillip Rhodes, and most recently, his dear cousin, Perry Bell.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debra Wade Rhodes.   He is...

Dec 3, 2020

Timmy Evans, 61,  left a void in the hearts of many as he departed this earth to rest with his Savior on Thursday evening, December 3, 2020.  Timmy was born in Duplin County to Oliver "Wendell" Evans Sr. and to Annie Laurie Rivenbark Evans on September 4, 1959.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend...

Dec 2, 2020

William "Buddy" Clifton Lewis, Jr., 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.

He was born on March 8, 1932, in Wilmington to the late William "CW" Clifton and Emma Lee (Long) Lewis.

Buddy, a man who loved his dogs, retired from MCO Trucking after over...

Nov 30, 2020

Stephen Edward Rivenbark, age 65, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, November 30, 2020 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 22, 1955 in Duplin County and was the son of Bettie Newton Rivenbark. Stephen was predeceased by his father-in-law, Donald Mills.

Surviving is his...

Nov 27, 2020

On Friday, November 27, 2020, Roger Eric Demchock, loving husband, father, and son, passed away unexpectedly at age 48 in Hampstead, NC.

Roger was born on September 27, 1972 in Akron, Ohio to Barbara (Bloom) Demchock and the late Charles Demchock.

Roger was dedicated to his beloved wife and daughter. His "Beautiful" and "Baby Girl...

Nov 26, 2020

Charles Edward Jones of Niceville, Florida, passed away on November 26, 2020.

He was born in Willard, North Carolina, on August 3, 1924, to the late John William and Katie Walker Jones. Charles was also preceded in death, by his loving wife of seventy years, Rachel Baker Jones, and his siblings: Tommie Jones, David Jones, Marie Murray,...