Obituaries
Rebecca "Becky" English Rooks
Oct 13, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Gail Heustess English Rooks, age 70, of Watha, North Carolina passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
She was born on February 18, 1956 in Columbus County, NC; the daughter of the late David and Julia White Heustess. Becky was also preceded in death by her son Michael Smith.
Becky was a member of Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist...
Gregory Paul Murray
Oct 10, 2026
Gregory Paul Murray, 69, passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, October 10, 2026.
He was born August 18, 1957, the son of Russell Eustice Murray and Annie Gertrude Padgett Murray. In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his step-mother, Beatrice Murray and stepbrother, Alwood Padgett.
Gregory known and loved as Greg is survived by his stepsisters, Helen...
Georgia Ruth Folkerts
Oct 9, 2026
A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and artistic lady, Georgia Ruth Folkerts, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the age of 96. She was born February 15, 1930 in Onslow County, one of ten children born to Levi I. Howard and Ruth Hardison Howard. In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her...
Willie "Bill" Bruce Whitfield
Oct 8, 2026
Willie “Bill” Bruce Whitfield, 90, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, following a long illness.
He was born on September 18, 1936, in Duplin County, NC, to the late L.H. Whitfield and the late Carrie Mae (Stroud) Whitfield.
Bill, a US Army Veteran, attended Bridge of Life Church. He was a talented...
Frank "Frankie" Elliott White, Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
Frank “Frankie” Elliott White Jr., 73, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2026, following complications from a longstanding illness.
Born on October 29, 1952, in Wilmington, to Mavis “Dell” Elizabeth White and Frank Elliott White Sr. of Wrightsville Beach, Frank lived a life shaped by the sea, devoted service to his country, unwavering loyalty to...
Annie Corina Murray
Oct 6, 2026
Annie Corina Murray, age 41, of Burgaw, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
She was born on November 16, 1984, in Duplin County; the daughter of Teresa Lynn Rivenbark of Wallace, NC and the late Anthony Wayne Sanderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister Candace Sanderson.
Surviving to cherish her memory is her children Issac Salzler, Toby...
Barbara Evon Starnes
Oct 5, 2026
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Barbara Evon Starnes, 81, a cherished lady who loved and lived among us on this earth. She was born December 2, 1944 in Charlotte and died Monday, October 5, 2026 at home.
She is survived by her loving family and friends including her grandsons, Matthew, Mitchell, Kirk, and JJ. Not to...
Evelyn Stallings McGowen
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Evelyn Stallings McGowen, age 86, of Wallace, North Carolina left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2026.
She was born on June 27, 1940, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Marshall William and Mary Ellen Murray Stallings. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward Neil McGowen, Sr. and sister Emma...
Charles Bryan McIntyre
Oct 5, 2026
Charles Bryan McIntyre, 59, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2026, from Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center.
He was born on November 3, 1966, in Onslow County; the son of the late Charles George and Gloria Rivenbark McIntyre.
Charles proudly served his country in the US Army for 21 years.
Surviving to cherish...
Charles Guy Gillette
Sep 28, 2026
Charles Guy Gillette, 80, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington.
He was born on August 20, 1946, in Onslow County, North Carolina, to the late Guy Gillette and the late Thelma Holland.
Charles was a former deacon at Newport Baptist Church and a member of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, where he...
Rosa Ramona Sabillon
Sep 28, 2026
Rosa Ramona Lopez Sabillon, 86, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, September 29, 2026, from Novant Health New Hanover Hospital.
She was born on March 27, 1940, in Honduras to the late Jasitan Erazo Lopez. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Alfredo Sabillon.
Rosa is survived by her daughter,...
Bubba Johnson
Sep 25, 2026
“Bubba” Johnson, 61, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
He was born on May 21, 1965, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Margaret May (Burton) Johnson.
Bubba was a collector of rare pennies and medieval weaponry. He enjoyed ocean fishing on his boat and watching professional wrestling. He...
Lila Candice Williams
Sep 25, 2026
Lila Candice Williams known to everyone as Candice, age 69, of Burgaw passed away on September 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her husband, her two sons, and her beloved sister-in-law.
Candice was born Lila Candice Rivenbark on January 29, 1957, in Clinton, North Carolina, to Joseph Chester Rivenbark and Muriel Gurganus Rivenbark. She grew up in Bulltail, North Carolina.
She...
James David Shepard, Sr.
Sep 24, 2026
James David Shepard, age 90, of Holly Ridge, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from Onslow Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 18, 1936, in Edgecombe County; the son of the late Ebony and Mary Caroline Shepard. He was also preceded by his siblings Baby Brown, Thelma Swinson, Durwood Brown, Herman...
Avia Jane Oxendine Moore
Sep 22, 2026
Jane passed away in the devoted care of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
She was born in Robeson County but lived most of her life in Wilmington, making her career as a hairdresser and owning her own shop, Courtyard Hair Designs, for 26 years.
She was a loving and trusted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend and...
David Wright Cavanaugh
Sep 22, 2026
David Wright Cavanaugh, 72, of Teachey passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Dayspring of Wallace.
He was born on March 18, 1954, in Duplin County; the son of the late Samuel MacDonald Cavanaugh and the late Elizabeth Rich Cavanaugh Foley.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife Lynda Smith Cavenaugh; his siblings...
Virginia Zablocki
Sep 21, 2026
Virginia Zablocki, 92, of Commack, NY, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 8, 1934, in Queens, NY, to the late John Morris and the late Mary Michel Morris. Virginia was a truly special woman whose love touched everyone around her. She was...
James "Jimmy" Dewey Huggins
Sep 19, 2026
Our world was blessed for 92 years by the life of James “Jimmy” Dewey Huggins who passed from his earthly life September 19, 2026 at home surrounded with love and great respect by his beloved family.
He was born April 27, 1934 in Pender County, the son of John Dewey Huggins and Margaret Wilson Huggins. In addition to his parents Jimmy...
Sarah Elizabeth Purvis Farmer
Sep 17, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Purvis Farmer passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2026 surrounded by the life and memories she had built over the years.
Known affectionately as “Grandma” by family, friends, coworkers, and many others whose lives she touched, Beth was one of a kind. She was strong-willed, fiercely loyal, quick-witted, and never afraid to tell you exactly what she...
Kathleen Oates Neu
Sep 17, 2026
Kathleen Neu was a loving person whose kind heart and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Kathy faced one of life’s greatest challenges when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2025. She fought a courageous battle, demonstrating the strength and determination that had always been a part of who she was. Throughout her journey,...
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