Obituaries

Feb 6, 2021

Tincie Lee Meeks Shively, 72, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born May 20, 1948 in Fulton County, GA, the daughter of the Delmas Lee Meeks and Cynthia Marie Hill Meeks. In addition to her parents, Tincie was preceded in...

Feb 5, 2021

Clarence Odell Stanley, 74, of Wilmington, North Carolina, was called Home on Friday, February 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on June 17, 1946, in Durham, North Carolina to the late Ezekiel "Zeke" Thomas Stanley and Lucille (Tevapaugh) Stanley.

He was employed by Durham Coca Cola in special events for...

Feb 4, 2021

Linda Tompkins Jones, age 74, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on August 27, 1946 in Milledgeville, GA to the late Leorn Tompkins and Katie Louise (Nobles) Tompkins.

Linda attended Castle Hayne Church of God. She was a loving...

Feb 4, 2021

Julie Faulk-Lewis, age 48, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

She was born on October 18, 1972 in New Hanover County, NC to Judith (Hamilton) Faulk and the late John Stephen Faulk.

Julie was born and raised in Wilmington. She grew up loving the beach and spending much time there with...

Feb 3, 2021

Melvin Troy Johnson, 68, of Willard, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at home. Melvin was born in Pender County on November 10, 1952 to the late Troy Thomas Johnson and Lena Ruth Lewis Johnson.

In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his two sisters, Francis Rivenbark, and Susie Corn.

Melvin...

Feb 3, 2021

Martha Ann Howard Garber was welcomed into heaven on February 3, 2021, completing her journey of 84 years here on earth. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Lee (Bob) Garber and her parents, Jadie Goodman and Thelma Brinkley Howard.

On December 12, 1936 she was born in Burgaw, N.C. She graduated from Burgaw High School in...

Feb 2, 2021

Debra Sue Kelly, 66, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with her daughter by her side. Debra was born in Pender County on July 20, 1954 to the late James Edward and Katie Estelle Corbett Kelly.

Debra leaves behind her daughter, Kayla Lindsay Amodeo (Giuseppe); two brothers, Alan...

Jan 31, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born in Pender County October 30, 1942 to Richard Atkinson Sidbury and Annie Laurie Dowless Sidbury, living most all of her wonderful life in the Sloop Point  community of Hampstead....

Jan 31, 2021

Bobby Gene Rivenbark, Sr., 87, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on April 1, 1933, in Harrells, NC, to the late Preston Ernest and Etta Mae (Cockman) Rivenbark.

Bobby worked 45 years in producing men's fashion accessories, specializing in necktie design pattern...

Jan 27, 2021

Kelli Keith Furry, 57, of Bluefield, WV and formerly of New Bern and Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.

She was born April 9, 1963 in Wilmington, the daughter of Ida Mae Barnhill Keith and the late Relmer Curtis Keith.

In addition to...

Jan 27, 2021

William "Billy" Otha Smith, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born August 28, 2021 in Southport, the son of the late Other and Margaret Long Smith. Also preceding  Billy in death is his son, William "Little Billy" O. Smith, Jr.

...

Jan 26, 2021

Allie (Gurganus) Batson, 88, of Willard, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her daughter's home with her family by her side. Allie was born in New Hanover County on November 5, 1932 to the late Jessie Alton and Sally (Smith) Gurganus.

In addition to her parents, Allie is preceded in death by her husband, William...

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Miley Eason, Jr., 73, of Wallace passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on July 14, 1947 in Wake County; the son of the late Joseph M. Eason, Sr. and Theresa Ann Poole Eason. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Eason Pane.

...

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.

...

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....