Obituaries

Aug 13, 2020

Emma Estelle Johnson, age 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on February 17, 1936 in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Ocy Bradley and Alice Longsworth Sessoms Johnson.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Ira Rudolph Johnson; her...

Aug 13, 2020

Craig Benjamin Gray, age 61, of Wallace and the Pink Hook Community left this earthly life for his eternal rest on August 13, 2020.

He was born on July 13, 1959 in Duplin County and was the son of the late William "Bill" and Nelma Casteen Gray.

Mr. Gray attended the Church at Pin Hook...

Aug 11, 2020

Luby Fields Jones, 74, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 27, 1945, in Kinston, one of four children born to Anthony Fields Jones and Essie Dail Stroud Jones. Also lovingly remembered is his son, Rodney Jones who preceded Luby...

Aug 8, 2020

William Issac "Buddy" Giddens,  age 77, of Wallace, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Mr. Giddens was born on January 10, 1943 in Pender County. He was the son of the late William Gray and Mary Sherman Giddens.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Sylvia Stallings.

Mr....

Aug 7, 2020

Airman First Class Cameron Mason Presnell, age 20, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2020 in a motorcycle accident in Dover, Delaware.

A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Cameron graduated from Laney High School. After graduation he joined the US Air Force where he was a crew chief for C-17 Aircraft and for the last six months...

Aug 7, 2020

Dottie Jean Mcleod, age 35, of Holly Ridge, NC passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on November 21, 1984 in Dunn, NC to Johnny Ray Mcleod and the late Gail Mcleod.

Dottie was born and raised in Dunn, NC. She moved to...

Aug 6, 2020

Janice Yvonne Garling, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw.

She was born July 16, 1947 in Sevier County, TN, the daughter of the late Willie and Alberta Vaughn Dykes. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Micky Dykes.

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Aug 5, 2020

Carl Davis Potter, 76, of Kelly passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville.

He was born October 10, 1943 in Bladen County, the son of Bill Henry and Erma Squires Potter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Horace Potter, William...

Aug 5, 2020

Anne Marie White, 65, of Wilmington passed away peacefully at her home, while surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

She was born June 14, 1955 in New Hanover County, the daughter of Melvin White and Fredia Raynor White.

In addition to her parents, Anne Marie is survived by her daughter, Haley...

Aug 4, 2020

Bonnie Kay Duff Gunter, 67, of Clinton and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from Mary Gran Nursing Home in Clinton.

She was born on December 22, 1952 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Robert E and Maggie Davis Duff.  She was also predeceased by...

Aug 3, 2020

Tressie Mae Daughtrey Moore, 89, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, August 3, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 30, 1930 in Pink Hill, the last surviving child of William H. and Agnes Crews Daughtrey. In addition to her parents, Tressie was preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 3, 2020

Ruth Brown Norris, 84, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, August 3, 2020.

She was born on September 29, 1935 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Willie Alton and Nealie Dew Brown.  She was predeceased by her husband, Johnnie Norris; her son, Gary Stewart Cavenaugh, great grandson, Ayden Thomas Cavenaugh;...

Aug 2, 2020

Alton Herbert Hyatt, 91, of Wallace passed from this life for his eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Brian Center of Wallace.

He was born on September 9, 1928 in Dillon South Carolina; the son of the late Stephen and Ethel Quick Hyatt.  He was also predeceased by his son, Alton Gene Hyatt, his...

Aug 2, 2020

Hal Willard Jones Jr., age 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia, NC. Hal, A U.S. Navy veteran, was born June 11, 1938 in Conway, S.C.

Hal is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Harrison Jones; daughter, Teresa Smith (Husband James), sons Hal...

Aug 1, 2020

Look up there...she's in Heaven. Julia Carol Adkins Hieronymus, 58, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1st, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and care team.

Julie was born in Burlington, NC to Jim and Susie Adkins.  After graduating from UNCW in 1986 where she earned degrees in English and Psychology, Julie had...

Jul 31, 2020

Lois Crozier Cannon, age 96, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on May 30, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James W. and Ethel (Palmer) Crozier.

Lois was a member of Athens Church of the Nazarene in Athens, West Virginia...

Jul 29, 2020

Bradley Steven Rivenbark, 25, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Bradley, affectionately known as "Tit Baby", was born in Wilmington on October 3, 1994 and passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Left to cherish his memory are his...

Jul 29, 2020

Dennis Lee Schott, age 71, of Riegelwood, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 13, 1949 in Great Lakes, IL to the late Harold D. Schott and Marie D. Dorenkamp Schott.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 39 years, Catherine Wilson Schott; sons,...

Jul 25, 2020

Terena Ann Stines Burke, age 58, of Valley, AL went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Terena was born on May 10, 1962 in Charleston, SC to William and Betty Stines.

Terena, a graduate of Wilmington Christian Academy, spent most of her life in Wilmington, NC. She loved children and owned...

Jul 25, 2020

Kathleen (Kitty) Fitzgibbon, 66, of Wilmington passed away unexpectedly, Saturday July 25, 2020. A veteran of the local stage, Kitty has worked professionally in dozens of theatre productions, appeared in several films, and had just recently wrapped up a twenty-five year career in broadcasting. Through the years, she had the pleasure of working professionally in D.C., London and New...