Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

Douglas (Doug) Bryan Knowles, age 92, of Wrightsville Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 3, 1928 in Wallace, NC to the late Clifton J. Knowles and Wrennie Floyd Knowles.

As a teenager, Doug achieved the highest rank of Eagle...

Oct 26, 2020

Nellie Gray Whaley, 81, of Goldsboro left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020 from Wayne UNC HealthCare.

She was born on July 22, 1939 in Wayne County; the daughter of the late Marvin Lancaster and Essie Lane McNamara.  She was also predeceased by her husband and father of her children, J.C....

Oct 26, 2020

Raymond "Ray" Allen Teachey, 58, of Willard passed peacefully early Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center in Wilmington.

He was born August 17, 1962 in Wilmington, the son of Raymond Lee Teachey and Jane Howard Teachey, both who preceded Ray in death.

Ray is survived by his brothers, Michael...

Oct 24, 2020

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Geraldine Horrell Lennon, joined her beloved husband, Robert "Bob" Edison Lennon, Sr., in eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born July 27,1940, in Bladen County to Conrad and Emily Ruth Barnhill Horrell, living all of her wonderful adult life...

Oct 22, 2020

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Kathleen Pierce Hanchey, age 88, of the Northeast Community of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on May 5, 1932 in Wayne County to the late...

Oct 21, 2020

Harvel Alexander Horrell, Jr., 79, of Wilmington and formerly of Hampstead, a retired Captain with US Air, "flew west" Wednesday, October 21, 2020 while at the home of his daughter surrounded with love by his family.

He was born November 28, 1940 in Burgaw, the son of the late Harvel Alexander Horrell, Sr. and Ethel Mae Highsmith...

Oct 21, 2020

José Pérez Bautista, de 60 años, amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, tío, primo y fiel amigo falleció el miércoles 21 de octubre de 2020.

Nació el 1 de mayo de 1960 en Oaxaca, México, hijo de Prudencio Pérez y Ángela Bautista.  También precedieron a José en la muerte sus hermanos, Irma Pérez Bautista y Nicandro Pérez Bautista....

Oct 18, 2020

Jeffrey Wayne Rich, 59, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1960 in Duplin County and was one of eight children born to the late James Albert Rich and Carolen James Rich Cavenaugh.

Surviving is his wife, Rachel Potter...

Oct 17, 2020

Everette Waylan Murray, age 82, of Wallace, fought the fight and kept the faith and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He departed this earthly life from his residence on Saturday evening, October 17, 2020.

He was born on April 5, 1938 in Duplin County and was one of five boys...

Oct 17, 2020

Bridget Gail Deason, 46, of Burgaw beloved mother, daughter, niece, cousin and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

She was born February 4, 1974 in Richmond, VA and passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home.

Bridget is survived by her children, Samantha DeBose (Rusty...

Oct 16, 2020

Shirley Ann Grogan Bateman, age 70, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at home with her husband, all her children and grandchildren around her.

She was born on April 8, 1950 in Reidsville, NC to the late William Howard Grogan and Hazel Nuckles Grogan.

Shirley was a strong and loving woman....

Oct 15, 2020

Betty Lou Peterson Boomer Edge, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away at the home of her daughter in Fayetteville on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Edge; ex-husband, Morris Boomer; and sons, Kenneth and Stephen Boomer. She is known for owning and operating Blown Rite Insulation in Wilmington, NC.

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Oct 12, 2020

Arletta Joe Reed West, age 76, of Willard, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, October 12, 2020 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center of Wilmington.

She was born on August 12, 1944 in Adrain, West Virginia to the late Albert James Reed and Daisy Smith DeBarr.  She was also predeceased by her...

Oct 5, 2020

Sam was 85 years old when he left us on Monday morning, October 5, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

Samuel John Wood was born on July 2, 1935 in Holdenville, OK, to Herman Lee Wood and Grace Turner Wood, both who have preceded Samuel in death.

Upon graduating from high school, Sam...

Oct 4, 2020

Rigoberto Castellanos, age 26, of Teachey, NC left this earthly life much too soon on Sunday, October 4, 2020, leaving many with broken hearts.

He was born February 8, 1994 in Kenansville, NC to  Rigoberto Aguilar Castellanos and Edia Consuelo Calderon of Teachey.  He was predeceased by his sister, Wendy Lopez in December, 2016.

He...

Oct 4, 2020

Norma Maxine Garwicki, age 89, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on March 31, 1931 in Sioux City, IA to the late Earnest Francis Zahnley and Beatrice Zahnley.

Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and her...

Sep 30, 2020

Harry Carolus Thurlow, Jr., age 80, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born February 28, 1940 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, the son of the late Harry Carolus Thurlow, Sr. and Phyliss Thurlow. He is also preceded in death...

Sep 29, 2020

Doris Smith Bradshaw, 85, of Rose Hill left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

She was born on April 27, 1935 in Pender County to the late Hugh and Barbara Basden Smith. She was also preceded in death by her six siblings.

Doris is survived by loving husband of 59...

Sep 27, 2020

Robert Michael "Mike" Mills, 61, of Kelly passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Bladen County Hospital.

He was born September 2, 1959 in Moore County, the son of the late James and Lue Eastridge Mills. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Tammy Polston Mills and brother, James Mills, Jr., both who preceded Mike in death....

Sep 24, 2020

Kenneth "Wayne" Wilson, age 71, of Wilmington, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a five and a half year battle with colon cancer on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 21, 1948 in Magnolia, NC to the late Kenneth Eugene...