Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Marvin "Buddy" McCurdy Barnhill, Jr., 70, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Pender County on October 31, 1950 to the late Marvin McCurdy Barnhill and Doretha Wells Barnhill.

In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his wife Exie Harts Barnhill....

Jan 19, 2021

Monday, January 11th, 2021 should have been a joyous day as Melburn should have been celebrating the milestone birthday of 90 years young. Prior to COVID-19, his day would have been celebrated with his friends at the Brian Center in addition to his family. There would have been cake, balloons, and good times. However, on Monday, January 11th, 2021,...

Jan 19, 2021

Luceil Whaley Edens, 96, of Watha, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Laurels of Burgaw in Pender County. Luceil was born in Pender County on June 7, 1924 to the late Lewis J. Whaley and Atha Croom Whaley.

In addition to her parents, Luceil was preceded in death by her two sisters; Lena Mae...

Jan 18, 2021

Wesley Clayton Coleman, age 67, passed away on January 18, 2021.

He was born on November 28, 1953 in Pender County, NC to the late Joseph A. Coleman and Muriel H. Coleman.

Wesley is survived by his wife of 33 years, Frances Avery Coleman; daughters, Amanda Kubes and Alicia Weisenreider; brother, John Coleman; and sisters,...

Jan 15, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Boone Wells, age 68, of Wallace passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on July 21, 1952 in Sampson County and was one of four children born to Hubert and Annie Thigpen Boone.

Surviving is her son, Stephen Wells of Goldsboro, daughter, Stephanie Wells...

Jan 15, 2021

William R. "Bill" Manley of Wilmington died Friday, January 15 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 13, 1945 in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of the late William Relmer and Mary Margaret Manley.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kim of the home; daughter, Brittany Weyenberg (Michael); son, Brandon Manley (Haleigh); ...

Jan 14, 2021

Clyde "Buddy" Ernest Faircloth, III, 48, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

He was born on November 18, 1972, to the late Clyde Ernest Faircloth, Jr. and the late Sheila (Stutler) Faircloth.

Buddy, a US Navy veteran, served aboard the USS Toledo as an...

Jan 12, 2021

Linda Sue McCormick, 80, of Burgaw, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Laurels of Pender. She was born in Columbus County on October 9, 1940 to the late Bradley C. McCormick and Marjorie Shaw McCormick.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her four sisters.

Linda is survived by her...

Jan 12, 2021

Odeas Lee "Toby" Johnson, age 86, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

He was born on February 11, 1934 in Duplin County; the son of the late Leondas and Eldora Fussell Johnson. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Donald Ray Johnson, Jerry Allen Johnson and...

Jan 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Millican Jarmon, 65, beloved wife of John Steven Jarmon, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born in San Diego, C.A., on March 16, 1955 to the late Gorden Henderson Millican and Corine Hixson Millican.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2021

Janice Marie Swain, 78, of Wilmington, NC, met her savior on Monday, January 11, 2021 after a short stay at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born October 24, 1942 to the late Mildred Elizabeth Robinson and Faison Dan Robinson, of Wilmington, NC. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband John...

Jan 11, 2021

Fannie Mae Boyette, 72, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Premier Nursing Facility in Jacksonville. She was born August 2, 1948, in Sampson County to the late Roy Franklin Boyette and Martha Mae Ezzell Boyette.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley B. Barnette, and brother, Jimmy...

Jan 9, 2021

Jesse Daniel Cooke, Jr., 69, of Ivanhoe passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, January 9, 2021 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born June 18, 1951 in Robeson County, NC, the son of the late Jesse Daniel Cooke, Sr. and Jessie Mae Turner Cooke. In addition to his parents Jesse was preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2021

Ashleigh Reed Bowden, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 at home. She was born in Sampson County on August 6, 1998 to Holly Smith Bowden-Cutler and the late Mark Allen Bowden.

In addition to her mother, Ashleigh is survived by her daughter, Kaydence Reed Merritt; sister, Elizabeth Johnson Boyette (Howard); brother, David Bowden; grandmother,...

Jan 8, 2021

Lora Mae Jones Henderson joined her beloved husband, Cecil D. Henderson, Sr., in eternal rest on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the age of 92.  She was born February 11, 1928, in Pender County to Isaac Hassell and Flossie Meadows Jones.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also predeceased by her sister, Chellie Lear;...

Jan 6, 2021

William Gerald Hanchey, age 80, of the Northeast Community of Wallace passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on October 4, 1940 in Duplin County; the son of the late Elbert J. and Annie Mae Blake Hanchey.  Mr. Hanchey was also preceded in death by his siblings, Fannie...

Jan 6, 2021

Katherine Ann Raynor Huggins, 85, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Katherine was born in New Hanover County on August 7, 1935 and was a daughter of the late James William Raynor and Sallie Naomi Peay Raynor.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 66...

Jan 5, 2021

Betty Lou Moore Leary of Burgaw, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, after an extended illness. She was 86 years old.

She was born on October 18, 1934, in Burgaw, the daughter of the late James and Daisy Moore. Also lovingly remembered are Ernie, her husband of 65 years and her daughter...

Jan 4, 2021

Joann Walker Meckley, age 78, of Watha, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, N.C.

She was born October 27, 1942, in Pender County, the daughter of the late Hubert Phenix and Sarah Ellen Rivenbark Walker. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Alvin "Jimmy" Mackley, and...

Jan 4, 2021

Pamela Gail Barnes, joined her beloved husband, Jerry Barnes in eternal rest on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born August 19, 1948, in Sampson County to the late Charlie and Geneva Gautier Bass.

Pamela is survived by her daughter, Lynette Reaves and husband, Grant Haynes; son, Anthony Thornton and wife, Rebecca;...