Obituaries

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,...

Nov 26, 2020

Amy Bonnie House, 47, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and caring friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Amy passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020.

Amy was born in Craven County on November 29, 1972 and is the daughter of Una Caines and Craig Ensley and...

Nov 26, 2020

Shirley Malpass Harts, 85, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 7, 1934 in Pender County, the daughter of W J Malpass and Annie Malpass. In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard Henry...

Nov 21, 2020

ANNA LYNN CHAPMAN HUMPHREY, 79, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on November 21, 2020.

She was born on September 7, 1941 in Wilmington, NC, the daughter of the late Clifford Jay Chapman and Juanita Lee Coleman Chapman. Anna Lynn is preceded in death by husband, Robert Franklin Humphrey II, by her infant daughter; and  her...

Nov 21, 2020

Brenda Lovett Boone, age 74, of Topsail Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

She was born on August 29, 1946 in Norfolk, VA to the late Irvin E. Lovett and Edna McCleod Lovett.

Brenda was a nurse at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC. She was a self-less person who...

Nov 21, 2020

On November 21, 2020, Donald Grey Buckner; loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 90.

Donald was born on May 21, 1930 in Wallace, North Carolina, to David and Lucy (Batts) Buckner.  He was raised and worked on a dairy farm in Wallace until joining the United States National Guard after graduating from...

Nov 20, 2020

On a beautiful sunny Friday morning (November 20, 2020) the bedroom window was opened to hear birds singing and Stoney McKoy sored to his heavenly home as his family surrounded him with love.

He was born June 4, 1941 in Pender County to Sprunt Jefferson McKoy and Hazel M. McKoy. In addition to his parents Stoney was...

Nov 19, 2020

Lorraine Weaver McDowall, 91, of Hampstead passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Stonebridge at Woodberry Wellness.

She was born October 27, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Aaron D. and Emelie Barnett Weaver. In addition to her parents Lorraine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years,...

Nov 18, 2020

Kimberly Collins Macias, 51, of Rocky Point beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.  She was born in Wilmington on October 29, 1969 and passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Kimberly is the daughter of Ralph Collins and Pamela Williams Collins.

Nov 17, 2020

Gary James Simpson, age 71, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 4, 1948 in Sikeston, MO to the late Walter James Charles Simpson and Mildred Lynn Simpson.

Gary moved to Wilmington, NC when he was eight years old....

Nov 16, 2020

Edward Valentine Carlton III, age 42, of Wilmington, NC left this earthly life unexpectedly and much too soon on Monday, November 16, 2020.

He was born on March 10, 1978 in Durham, NC to Virginia Carlton and the late Edward Valentine Carlton, Jr.

Edward was born and raised in Durham, NC and later moved to...

Nov 16, 2020

Judy Lane Mathews Mills, age 78, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, November 16, 2020.

She was born on October 13, 1942 in Sampson County, NC; the daughter of the late Ivey Richard and Margaret Bryant Mathews.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jane. M. Fann and brothers,...

Nov 15, 2020

Buford H. Light of Leland, formerly of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carmen Light; daughter, Sarah and son-in-law, Philip Palmer.  Mr. Light had two grandchildren, Parker and Preston.

Mr. Light served his country honorably in the US Army during the...

Nov 12, 2020

George Washington Peay, Jr., age 67, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 13, 1953 in Wilmington, NC to the late George and Thelma (Melvin) Peay.

George loved rigging boats and installing marine electronics. He enjoyed boating, fishing...

Nov 12, 2020

David Jefferson Woodcock, 75, of Rocky Point, beloved husband, loving daddy, granddaddy, and brother passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 16, 1944 in New Hanover County, the son of Dennis Jefferson and Evelyn Elizabeth Mahn Woodcock.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Nov 9, 2020

A kind and joyful soul, a gracious and loving lady, Bonita "Nita" Dale Brown, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life at the age of 73 on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville.

She was born March 5, 1947 in Wilmington to Ambrose and Tela Wrenn Dale, both who preceded Nita...

Nov 8, 2020

Martha Winberry Grainger passed away peacefully with family by her side Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Life Center, Wilmington, NC.

Martha lived a modest life of love and triumph.  She was born to Rena and William Frances Winberry August 22, 1926. At the age of three, she and her only surviving sibling, William Manley...

Nov 5, 2020

Ronald "P-Nut" Carl Gore, Jr., age 56, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 14, 1964 in Southport, NC to the late Ronald Carl Gore, Sr. and Sabine Wydra Gore.

Ron was a carpenter and an artist. He...

Nov 4, 2020

Joyce Mae Bloemers Milam, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 surrounded with love by her family at the home of her son, John.

She was born December 30, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Edward Stuart Bloemers and Mary Mae Ramelli Bloemers. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2020

ENGLISH VERSION

Luis Medina, age 82, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on  August 25, 1938 in Honduras to the late Manuel Gamez and Maria Medina.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Gregoria Gamez....