Obituaries
Jackie "Jack" Ray Rivenbark
Aug 27, 2026
Jackie “Jack” Ray Rivenbark was born on June 24, 1942, in Pender County to Eugene and Daisy Bowen Rivenbark and fell asleep in the Lord on August 27, 2026, at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 64 years, Lois Fussell Rivenbark; two daughters – Lynette R....
Robert Lee Carpenter
Aug 27, 2026
Robert Lee Carpenter, 80, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 31, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to the late Charles Lynne Carpenter and the late Elizabeth Weber Carpenter.
After Bob's retirement from IBM and working as a consultant for other companies, he and Helene moved...
Kenneth Benjamin Bruns
Aug 26, 2026
Our world was blessed for 71 years by the life of Kenneth Benjamin Bruns who passed from his earthly life August 26, 2026 at home.
He was born September 10, 1954 in Cary, Illinois, the son of Donald Bruns and Martha Evelyn Moseley Manley. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Joyce Bruns; and...
Michael William Dzurovcin
Aug 25, 2026
Michael William Dzurovcin, 60, passed from his earthly life Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born January 20, 1966 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Dzurivcin and Dora Jean Faith Kolikas, both who preceded Michael in death.
Michael is survived by his son, Michael Paul Dzuroccin (Zoey Stanley); brothers, Richard Dzurovcin and James Kolikas (Denyell); sisters, Tracey Russell and...
Amber Brock Houston
Aug 24, 2026
Amber Brock Houston, age 49, gained her angel wings on Monday, August 24, 2026 and is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born in Sampson County; the loving daughter of Janet Paige Lanier of Willard and the late Larry Wayne Brock. Amber is also preceded in death by her grandparents Edward Paige, Albert Brock and...
Terry Leamon Rivenbark
Aug 19, 2026
Terry Leamon Rivenbark, age 75, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
He was born on April 30, 1951 in Duplin County; the son of Lucille Garriss Rivenbark of Wallace, North Carolina and the late Joseph Rivenbark. Terry was also preceded in death by his son Jacob "Jake" Rivenbark and grandson Jesse James Ferrell.
Surviving...
Janet Lynn Norris Vann
Aug 19, 2026
Janet Lynn Vann, 67, of Magnolia passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.
She was born on October 20, 1958 in Pender County, NC; the daughter of Joyce Rooks Brown Rackley of Raleigh and the late Virgil Norris.
Surviving in addition to her mother and step-father Ralph Rackley, are her daughters Tracie Hanchey and husband...
Delmar "Del" Bernard Myers
Aug 18, 2026
Delmar “Del” Bernard Myers, 97, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.
He was born on January 16, 1929, in Saybrook, Illinois to the late Bernard and Dorothy Myers.
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Harry Graham Kilpatrick
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Harry "Graham" Kilpatrick, Sr., of Wallace, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Campbell Health Center of Burgaw, North Carolina following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Chapel in Wallace with Reverend John McIntyre officiating. A private burial will follow. The family will receive friends immediately after...
Sophie Marie Owens Wells
Aug 18, 2026
Sophie Wells, 90, of Watha, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on August 18, 2026 at her home with her family by her bedside.
She was born on October 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Donnie and Exie Owens of Pender County. She was predeceased by her precious husband, JP Wells of 67 years at the time of his...
Angel Kay LeGrand Morton
Aug 17, 2026
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angel Kay LeGrand Morton, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on August 17, 2026, at the age of 53.
Angel was born on March 28, 1973, in Monroe, GA, to Ralph Burious LeGrand and Teresa Conklin LeGrand....
Harley Angus Phillips, Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Harley Angus Phillips, Jr., 75, of Carolina Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 14, 1951, in Wilmington, to the late Harley Angus Phillips and the late Beth Middleton Phillips and was raised in Wallace, NC.
Angus was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family deeply....
Oscar Thomas Anderson, III
Aug 15, 2026
Thomas was born December 3, 1944, in Lake City, SC and passed away August 15, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Preceded in death by his parents Sybil and Oscar Anderson of Lake City, SC and sister JoEllen Odom of Florence, SC, brother-in-law Jesse (Buster) James of Richlands, NC and Father-in-law Butler James of Richlands, NC.
Thomas was employed by...
James "Jay" Richard Blackburn
Aug 14, 2026
James “Jay” Richard Blackburn, 57, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at home following a short illness.
He was born on June 6, 1969, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Claudie and Joan (Hobbs) Blackburn.
Jay enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, metal detecting and working on Volkswagens. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be...
Walter Cornelious Phipps
Aug 13, 2026
Walter Cornelious Phipps, 69, passed from his earthly life Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was born June 18, 1957 in Wilmington, the son of Johnnie C. Phipps and Maggie Earlene Zurcher Phipps. In addition to his parents Walter was preceded in death by his son, Paul Phipps.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Dexter Phipps; sons, James Phipps (Nichole) and...
Jane Watson Brown
Aug 12, 2026
Jane Watson Brown, 87, of Rose Hill died August 12, 2026, in Raleigh.
Jane was born in Lowland in Pamlico County on March 28, 1939. She was very proud of her life on “the island” and loved to say her family had the first TV on the island. She graduated from Pamlico County High School and Atlantic Christian College (now Barton...
Kathleen Barnhill Parker
Aug 12, 2026
Kathleen Barnhill Parker, 72 years of age of Burgaw N.C. , passed away on August 12, 2026. She fought a long hard two year battle with Pancreatic cancer. She fought like a warrior but kept a smile throughout.
Kathy was born in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. She was married to Gary Dean Parker and happily shared 35 years of marriage. She has...
Marilyn Raynor Johnson Mitchell
Aug 11, 2026
Marilyn Raynor Johnson Mitchell, age 73, of Mount Olive and formerly of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from ECU Health in Greenville.
She was born on November 2, 1952, in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of Jeanette Mobley Raynor of Wallace and the late Benjamin “Ben” Raynor.
Surviving in addition to her...
John Dale Watkins
Aug 10, 2026
John Dale Watkins, 65, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
He was born on June 14, 1961, in Aberdeen, Maryland, the son of the late Robert Spicer Watkins and the late Doshie Ann Watkins Justice.
John served as a merchant marine for more than 15 years, a career that took him around the world. He was a...
Elizabeth Dooley Hammonds
Aug 10, 2026
Elizabeth Dooley Hammonds, 58, passed from her earthly life Monday, August 10, 2026. She was born August 24, 1967 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Patrick Dooley and Peggy Lane Dooley, both who preceded Elizabeth in death.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Dale Hammonds; sons, Jeremy Greene (Jacquelyn) and Patrick Greene; daughter, Suzanne Frydryk (Christian); grandchildren, James Greene, Jenasessa...
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